We've all been taught to write resumes that contain job descriptions ... because we've been taught to job search in a world where there were shortages of candidates and skills.

However, today's job market is 180 degrees opposite - because there are plenty of candidates and there aren't skill shortages for most jobs. There are job shortages and that changes how employers look at us as candidates.

During an environment of candidate shortages, you were taught to describe your work experiences by focusing on your job responsibilities. These are a fine description of what you did in your past jobs on an average day. In effect, these are job descriptions from your point of view.

But today, when the average advertised job draws 1,000 applicants, there isn't a shortage of candidates for most jobs.

... Today there's a shortage of jobs, which changes how employers evaluate candidates.

Learn how job shortages change how employers view resumes featuring job descriptions/responsibilities, by reading:

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