The Secret to E-Resume Success: The Database

Resume databases are electronic “file cabinets.” Their levels of complexity can vary from the simple storing of resumes to more sophisticated functions that allow recruiters and hiring managers to:

• Tag and later identify how each resume was received by the company
• Assign each resume one or more requisition numbers (indicating job objectives)
• Search e-resumes for specific words or sets of words (keywords)
• Rank resumes based on number of keywords or other criteria set by the recruiter or employer
• Generate reports about resumes and applicant profiles

Most large-, medium-, and small-sized companies and nonprofit organizations have become increasingly dependent on the electronic transfer and storage of resumes, as they hook up to online resume databases or outsource job fulfillment to recruiting firms that use resume databases. The increasing value of databases lies in their ability to first store and then search large quantities of resumes rapidly and reliably.

For that reason, let's examine the essentials of creating a resume that works well in database systems, so yours will be found for the type of job you want.

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