Class of 2024: Take time and care to make that resume

Resume is a key requirement for freshers looking for jobs. This document becomes even more critical when they are searching for jobs directly, without going through campus placements.

HirePro, a virtual hiring services platform, says that a recent analysis on the role of resumes shows that the average number of applications for common job roles are quite high. So students should pay special attention to make their resumes stand apart.

HirePro’s report says there are 3,504 applications on an average for customer service roles, 1,844 applications for data analyst and 1,484 for Java Developer roles. This leads to a selection challenge. Less than 10 people who apply get shortlisted; 75% do not get past the initial screening and 30% do not get a chance to be noticed despite having the required skills.

It is tough to create objective rankings through resume-based information. So people who apply early or people who can join quickly get chosen for the subsequent round of selection.

From the job seeker’s point of view, the report says the issue remains with a “spray and pray” approach — applying to a multitude of companies, without customising the resumes. Those with 0-2 years of experience make over 153 applications on an average. Again, it takes over 10-20 applications to get an interview and about 10-15 to get an offer.
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