When writing a resume, many people do not know where to start, and overcomplicate the process. If your resume will be viewed exclusively by employers in the process of scouting candidates then it is not necessary to write a perfect resume. From a recruiters’ perspective, one should prepare a resume based on the necessary information that companies will be looking for.

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1. Learn the Employer’s Scouting Process
   There are two main ways how employers find scout candidates from the resume bank. The first way is searching by the free word search, entering keywords such as necessary qualifications, or past experiences/ occupations. Then the employers look carefully through the resumes that hit their keywords, and send scout messages to those who match the offered job. The other way is searching by the “Skills” field search, checking the boxes of the necessary skills or qualifications. In both cases, it is vital to match the companies’ keywords they are looking for.
   


2. Keywords that will be Matched
   Employers search through disclosed resumes using the keywords posted on their job advertisements. The first point is whether those keywords are included in your resume. It is necessary to use the exact terms posted on the job advertisements that the employer uses, rather than your own. Employers search through numerous resumes each day, that is why it is important to briefly state one’s past experiences and occupations. The employers need to easily understand your qualifications in a short period time. A clear and concise resume that is rich in content will attract the most employers.

1. Focus first on the simple portions of the resume, such as the Current Employer’s Name, Department Name, and Working Period.

Always start with the information that is on-hand and easy to fill out. Most of your resume’s content will be filled out with parts such as the employer name, position, and working period. When one is unwilling to present the current employer’s company name, only a summary of the employer is disclosed. In this case, it is important to provide a brief explanation of the employer, such as what kind of business the company runs, or how big the company is with how many employees. In addition, job position is not required to be disclosed either. A Foreign-Affiliated Merchandise Bank, October, 2004-Present Business Description: Distribution, System Development, Introduction, and Maintenance of Computers and Network Equipments Employer Size: 1,000 Employees Capital: 1 Billion Position: Leader of Sales and Marketing Group, Fulltime Employee

Information of the candidates’ current position is necessary for employers to have a better understanding of the responsibilities they cover at their jobs.

2. Write Your Strength in Your Summary

Employers are concerned with applicants past experience and assessing their work potential in a future position. When you list past jobs and experiences, you should focus on portions of your past that emphasize your strengths. Always list any job which involved heavy resposibility. At the headquarters in Tokyo, I was the leader of the sales and marketing group (5 members). I was mainly responsible for system consulting, and distribution of network and computer equipments, towards IT, Financial and foreign-affiliated companies. I was successful in comprehending the needs and requests of our customers and providing the best consulting for them. Job Description ・ System consulting for foreign-affiliated companies ・ Distributing network and computer equipments. ・ Securing new customers. ・ Running an agency, exploit ting new agencies, and supporting existing-agencies. ・ Establishing Internet connection and security environment. ・ Supervising group members, including training and supervising numeric goals.

You cannot expect your employers to read your resumes thoroughly or even understand all of your skills. It is your job to communicate your own level of competency through your resume.

3. Write Employment History Chronologically

After creating your employment history summary, focusing on your strengths, write down things you have done in your career chronologically. Again, try to provide past experiences that reinforce the strengths you want to emphasize. Keep in mind that appear in an employer’s search results, so be sure to include keywords used in job advertisements when writing about your past achievements. Employment History October, 2004: Entered company, posted as leader of sales and marketing division. March, 2005: Acquisition of three new sales agency. Achievement of sales target (110%)

By including specific accomplishments that you have made or concrete numbers, it will be easier for the viewers to have a clearer image of your employment history.

4. Add More Details to Your Employment History When Necessary

Add more details of your strengths, such as past working achievements. If you belong to the sales and marketing division, add details of client types, or sales performances. Self Introduction My job was to solve systematic computer problems for business corporations. I have been working on connecting with customers by listening to their problems and analyzing these issues. I have regularly check on the latest case examples and skills in order to sharpen my own understanding of how to improve at my job. Recognition: March, 2005, received Division Manager Award for accomplishing sales targets.

By including specific accomplishments or concrete numbers, it will be easier for the viewers to grasp your employment history.

5. After Receiving a Scout Message, Prepare an Official Resume

After the candidate who received a scout message decides to apply to an employer, they will be required to submit an official resume. Think of the resume disclosed online as only an unofficial resume distinctly for the general purpose of scouting. An official resume will be specific to the job you have selected to apply for. Creating the official resume can be done after completing the online resume while maintaining updates, and receiving scout messages. In addition, when you receive a scout message from a staffing agency, it is possible to create an official resume after checking the recruiting description with a consultant. This way, a consultant can advise you on how to build the best possible official resume.

As a helpful technique when creating an official resume, one should make changes according to the employer’s job advertisement. When the sought-after skill is clear, create a resume especially focusing on that skill.

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