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I’ve been reviewing resumes for a few positions we have been trying to fill, so here are so tips on how to screen a resume or some hints as to what an employer might be looking for.

Firstly, I make sure my job posting is accurate and detailed. I always make sure my job posting contains the company background, job description,qualifications required, experience required and salary. If you want to receive quantity resumes make these the minimum you would consider, for quality make the requirements more strict. I always request a cover letter and if necessary work samples, such as code or design samples.

That’s the basics of my job postings. I only allow candidates to send their resume via email so I can review and categorize them easier. So let’s screen them….

- Read the cover letter. Do they briefly describe why they are qualified and point out their strong points? Anyone with a bad cover letter I will quickly pass.

- However ff they have no cover letter, I don’t hold it against them to much

- Format of their resume - I don’t care what it looks like as long as it makes sense, I prefer the traditional method.

- “Objective:” Did they update it? and did they list the correct position? If not they’re probably too careless.

- RED ALERT - Look to see their employment history, I will quickly trash a resume having too many jobs that were for a short period of time. If they haven’t worked more than 18 months at any job, you don’t want them. It’s very important not to hire people that don’t last long at employers. 9 out of 10 times they will just waste your time and money. Only exception would be for entry level positions.

-RED ALERT- No dates on employment history. Go ahead and trash it.

- RED ALERT - Gaps in employment. Who doesn’t have a job for a extended period of time? Unless they were in school or military service.

- RED ALERT - Too much relocating.

- Check their experience related to the position

- Check their qualifications

- Check their education and certification

That’s the basics. As much as you want to sway from these, you’ll most likely have wasted your time in the next few months of hiring them.

Finally I then put the resumes in a email folder of NO, MAYBE and INTERVIEW. Good luck leave me any comments on suggestions you may have.