Job seekers often spend hours online researching employers and polishing their applications and résumés. Most vulnerable are the most active job seekers, such as recent college grads looking for entry-level positions or older workers idled by layoffs. Savvy job seekers can improve their odds of getting past these gatekeepers by understanding how they work. Share Your Thoughts What’s your best advice on how to make sure a job application gets a full look from employers? * Include in your résumé keywords and phrases from the employer’s job posting.

Source: Wall Street Journal December 16, 2019 10:30 UTC