What is a customized resume?

Tailoring your resume is all about acknowledging those skills and responsibilities in the job description and making it clear that you're up to the task. Your goal is to draw the shortest possible line between your experience and what is listed in the job description.

What is the difference between making and alterations?

A tailor can make alterations to begin with, but an expert retoucher is not usually trained to make a custom garment. While tailoring usually refers to the remaking of a garment, the process can also include adding collars, cuffs, and pockets.

How to adjust a resume?

So here's what you need to do, in five steps:

1. Analyze the job description. Re-read the job posting carefully.
2. Match the target job title on your resume to the job listing.
3. Tailor your skills to match the key terms in the job description.
4. Highlight your skills in the top third of your resume.
5. Confirm your location.

What skills and knowledge are required to perform the job?

For example:

How can I be omniscient?

Don't be afraid to fail. Above all, this is the most important tip for learning to be knowledgeable. You don't know everything and you get things and information wrong. Owning up to your mistakes and learning from them will help you gain knowledge and better remember the correct information.

How can I improve my job skills?

Here are several ways to develop professional skills:

1. Set yourself goals.
2. Find a mentor.
3. Seek feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
4. Review the job descriptions you want.
5. Enroll in an online degree program.
6. Take continuing education courses in fields related to the career.