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Tailor Your Resume to a Job Posting

Adapt your resume to match the language and priorities of any job ad.

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I need to tailor my resume to match a specific job posting. Please analyze both my resume and the job description to provide strategic recommendations for customizing my resume. JOB POSTING: [PASTE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE] MY CURRENT RESUME: [PASTE YOUR CURRENT RESUME HERE] Please provide detailed guidance on: 1. KEYWORD ANALYSIS * Identify critical keywords and phrases from the job description * Note which keywords are already present in my resume * Suggest natural ways to incorporate missing keywords * Recommend optimal keyword placement and frequency * Flag industry-specific terminology that should be included 2. CONTENT PRIORITIZATION * Suggest which experiences and achievements to emphasize * Identify content that could be de-emphasized or removed * Recommend reorganization to highlight most relevant qualifications * Suggest additions based on my background that align with the job 3. SECTION-BY-SECTION REVISIONS * Professional summary/objective statement modification * Work experience bullet point rewording suggestions * Skills section optimization * Education/certifications presentation * Additional sections to consider (projects, publications, etc.) 4. ATS OPTIMIZATION TACTICS * Format and structure recommendations * Section heading suggestions * Content hierarchy guidance * File format considerations 5. GAP ANALYSIS AND STRATEGIES * Identify any significant gaps between requirements and my qualifications * Suggest transferable skills or experiences to highlight * Recommend honest approaches to address qualification gaps * Provide language for addressing potential concerns For each recommendation area, please provide specific examples of revised content (e.g., reworded bullet points, summary statement, etc.) rather than just general advice. Focus on authentic tailoring that accurately represents my background while strategically aligning with the position requirements.

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