Step 2: Compare Your Skills With the Job Requirements

In the course of a job search, it's very common for job seekers to locate openings that closely match their skills and experience but are not a perfect fit. So what do you do when the description fits you to a tee but your skills fall just a little short?

How to review a company's write up of a job, including how to decode a job posting, and how to use the information to submit the perfect job application.

Follow three steps to match your skills to an employers needs While most hospitality employers have a few things in common—their bottom line depends on satisfied customers, for example—they are anything but identical. Much like snowflakes, each hotel or restaurant is at least somewhat unique and has needs that vary based on size, location, and other characteristics. Keep this in mind and it’s easy to see why cover letter and resume customization is essential to your job search. Fortunately, it’s also quite easy if you follow these steps to match your skills with the employer’s job requirements.

Matching your skills with job requirements is essential during job interviews. A targeted job interview demonstrates that you have the qualifications that the job requires. These days, employers have an intense interest in effecting a fast start for new hires, with little to no break-in period. While skills that match the job are critical, they …

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So you stumble across a job that sounds interesting…what do you pay attention to? If you’re like most job seekers, you might skip straight to the qualifications to see if you’re qualified, skim the rest of the document, then send in your application, right? Well, if you do this, you’re likely missing out on clues that can help you craft a stand-out resume.

This article is part of a four part series on the ways to kick start your job hunt. To start this series from the beginning, read the introduction. Today I want you to make a marvelous match. I’m not asking you to send flowers or get all romantic or anything (I don’t run that kind...Read More »

How to match your qualifications to a job description when writing cover letters and resumes to apply for jobs.