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Tailoring a resume to a job description: a 15-minute gap check

Most resume advice says "tailor it to the job." Very little says how. Here is the 15-minute check I use before sending an application.

  • Divide job description into Must-haves, Nice-to-haves, and Context categories
  • Use exact terms from job description in resume, e.g., stakeholder management
  • Mark each must-have requirement as covered, weak, or missing in resume

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