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How to Decode a Job Posting
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During any job search you will review hundreds of job postings. Some will be very well written and provide quality information, while others will tell you little about the employer's needs. The majority of them have a similar format and characteristics, and they provide insight into what the employer wants if you know what to look for. While a job posting can be written by either a hiring manager or a recruiter, it's usually the recruiter who receives and screens the applications. With this in mind, you should understand the three primary parts of a job posting so that you are able to convince a recruiter that you are qualified for the role.
The job title is often the first point of interest in a posting, and it's the first thing the hiring manager thought of when he or she decided to create the position. The job title gives you the most likely keywords that will be used to find qualified candidates for the job. Make sure that your summary statement and areas of expertise are in line with the job title. Moreover, the words in the job title should appear prominently throughout the résumé. The responsibilities section of a posting describes what will be expected of the employee in the position. While there may be multiple bullet points in this section, the first three responsibilities are the most important. Your résumé should focus on your experience, results and accomplishments that relate to these first three bullet points.
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