How Women Can Master Resume Tailoring From Startups To Enterprises

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When you're applying for jobs, it's important to adjust your resume to fit different kinds of companies, whether they're startups, midsize businesses, or large enterprises. This applies to everyone, not just women. But for women, and other groups that might face extra challenges, it's essential to make sure your resume shows your skills and experiences clearly.

Jassmine Rabii, a career strategist and consultant, suggests that tailoring your resume for different companies means matching it to their cultures, structures, and how they hire people. She's an expert in helping people with resumes and finding jobs. Rabii started Career Crew in 2020 and has taught career workshops for groups who might not have as many opportunities.

Rabii thinks that showing off your achievements and leadership roles can help counter any biases and show you're a good fit for different kinds of companies. Here's how she suggests changing your resume when applying to startups, midsize businesses, and big enterprises:

For startups:

- Be creative but professional.

- Show how you adapt quickly and work well in fast-paced places.

- Highlight any entrepreneurial work or projects you've done.

- Emphasize how well you work in close teams and care about the company's unique stuff.

- Talk about how you solve problems, especially when resources are limited.

- Show that you're good at taking initiative and working on your own.

- Let them know you're eager to learn and grow with the company.

For midsize businesses:

- Balance using keywords that computers like with making your resume feel personal.

- Show you can handle lots of different tasks at once.

- Talk about values that match the company's and any volunteering you do.

- Show how you've grown in your past roles and are ready to grow with the new company.

For big enterprises:

- Make sure your resume is set up for computers to read (Applicant Tracking Systems).

- Keep it simple and clear without fancy designs.

- Focus on experiences that match the job you're applying for.

- Show you've worked on big projects or with lots of people.

- Use numbers to show how good you are at your job.

- Keep it formal and professional, like how big companies talk.

Tailoring your resume this way can help you stand out and show that you're a great fit for the company you're applying to!