Never use the Same Resume

 As  an  iT  Recruiter that has represented some of the largest companies in America, I can assure you that your resume format and content is important ! My advise to you is to modify your personal experiences and technology expertise to focus on what the company wants in their ideal candidate. This doesn't mean lying about skills you do not have; however, it does mean to focus your skills to match the job requirements. 

  For example, if you are applying for a Visual Basic position, your skills in Lotus Notes won't get you in the door. Make sure your resume screams out loud you are a Visual Basic expert. Modify any job related experiences you may have to clearly emphasis your Visual Basic experience. Make sure Visual Basic is written at least 10 times in your resume.  Also, attempt to match any other qualifications you may have that seems idea for the posted position. For example, if they are looking for a VB programmer to get involved in coding new financial applications, make sure you clearly support and identify any previous financial package experience you may have in your background. Get the picture ......      

  If you are using  one  resume to apply to numerous positions, you are not reducing the odds. I'll let you in on another little secret. Keep in mind that companies get hundreds of resumes. Did you know that your  resume will most likely only be skimmed over in 20 seconds or less ? That means your resume needs to shout out to them that you are a possible hire within 20 Seconds ! That's all the time you have  ! If it doesn't convince them in that time it will be put into a rejection pile. If you are lucky, you may  receive a nice rejection letter from the corresponding company. Modify your resume to match the position in which you are applying !