Resume Scanning & Keyword Resumes

Question:

What is Resume Scanning? 

Answer:

Resume scanning is a process where employers convert hardcopy resumes into electronic resumes. Basically instead of a human reading the resume, the resume is first input into the company’s computer database via a scanner. Scanning has some inherent problems due to the non-human element and is therefore not used extensively.  If done at all, it is mainly done at Fortune 100 and possibly Fortune 500 companies.  Wondering if the job you are applying to scans resumes?  Call the Human Resources department and ask.  As the job of HR is to find candidates, they will be welcome to the question and outline the process that their company employs for resume screening.

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