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The number of companies hiring online has doubled in the past year – and 83 percent of small business are expected to do the same.

How can job seekers make online applications stand out from the crowd?

“Tune your resume for every job,” says Stacie Frederick, VP of products and technology at online job seeker service, Preptel.

With online applications, computers usually scan your resume before a human. This lets companies automatically weed out candidates. Understanding how your online resume differs from face-to-face increases the likelihood of nabbing an interview.

“A computer needs you to be verbose,” says Frederick. A resume read by HR is usually one page, with the most recent information first. An online application must include a list of skills used per job, even if some are repeated.

Computers use keywords to sift through resumes and find the best match for open positions, she adds. For instance, if a company is looking for administrative assistants, keywords like “typing,” “filing,” and “answering the phone,” will register.

Plus, every computer system expects contact info, work history, education and certifications. Not having those may take you out of the running.

And don’t worry about fancy fonts and formats. “For a computer, eye-catching elements work against you,” says Frederick.

Bonus PINK Link: Check out more tips for creating a rockin’ resume here.

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By Christy Rogers

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