How to Customize Your Resume for Every Job in Minutes (Post 5 of 10 in my Student Series)

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Why a “One-Size-Fits-All” Resume Doesn’t Work

Imagine applying for a job where the recruiter asks for someone who can “analyze data and present insights.” Your resume, however, talks about your experience “working with spreadsheets and creating reports.”

Close, but not quite a match.

Recruiters spend 6–7 seconds scanning each resume. If yours doesn’t immediately highlight the right skills and keywords, it gets tossed aside. That’s why customizing your resume for each job application is essential — but it doesn’t have to be time-consuming.

Here’s a quick and easy process to tailor your resume without starting from scratch every time.

Step 1: Find Out What Matters

Before making any changes, analyze the job posting against your current resume to find out what needs to be adjusted.

✅ How to do it:

• Paste the following prompt into ChatGPT: “On a scale of 1–10…