Gone are
days of bland, generic one-page resume. Employers these days are more impressed by a resume that is customized and they tend to give jobs to interviewees that have a bit of knowledge about company. By doing your research, you’re showing initiative, which impresses potential employers. It will also help you decide whether or not you would feel comfortable working for company, and would fit in with others at office and overall atmosphere.
Researching company can also help you ace dreaded job interview, since it will give you an idea of what you want to communicate, and how you can incorporate that sentiment into company philosophy.
Overall, it will decrease stress levels because you’re already just a bit more prepared than average applicant. So relax… and start your research!
Here are five tips to customizing your resume:
