This summary is provided courtesy of Kat Krull, Marketing Manager with Careerimp [Parent Company of Résunate].
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The sports industry is highly competitive. Your resume needs to be on target and stand out from the competition. How can you do that? Listed below are four tips designed to help get your a second look from your dream employer.

1. Make sure your resume includes relevant content. Employers in your desired industry receive many resumes a day that they only have time for a quick scan. It’s your job to provide relevant and focused information. If you are having a hard time editing, use Resunate to focus your resume for the specific job description.

2. Define what makes your resume unique. A lot of people want a job in the Sports Industry; Come up with a theme which makes your resume stand out. If possible, highlight any experiences and skills that show why you are the most qualified applicant. Comparing your resume against the job description also ensures that you show employers HOW you meet their specific criteria.

3. Display your passion for Sports Industry. While you might be super qualified for a position (and that’s great), other candidates may have similar experiences, making them just as qualified. If you showcase personal achievements and use words/terms that show your excitement for the job, your resume will make an impact.

4. Focus on the content and not format. Your resume will be run through an applicant tracking system (ATS) before it reaches the employer’s desk. If it doesn’t include the necessary keywords, experiences, and skills that the employer is looking for, your resume may never make it out of the system.

To combat the applicant tracking system, you should focus your resume to the job description. Also, pay close attention to the format — take control of how your resume will be processed by paying attention to detail. Stick to a simpler format, an employer’s ATS will be able to scan your resume accurately and completely.

How do you plan on setting yourself apart from the competition in this competitive industry?

“I need artists”

- Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer

The TSR staff may or may not be speculating when stating this, but most Resumes/CV’s are nothing more than replica’s of job descriptions. What we mean is that most candidates description of previous employment experience shows nothing more than the requirements of the job itself.

Having a resume/cv designed like this does not give Hiring Managers an accurate picture of your abilities. It only shows that you know how to do what is expected of you.  In today’s competitive job environment (And we will continue to repeat this..) you need to distinguish yourself from amongst the competition. You resume/cv should have “examples” of personal achievements and results. This will show a potential employer how “productive” you were for your previous employer. It also illustrates your need for further challenges.

What distinguishes you from the competition?