What is the #1 thing employers look for?

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The #1 thing an employer is looking for on your resume… Can you guess what it might be?

A title that matches the position they need? A certain school? Perhaps their alma mater? The name of an impressive past employer?

Wrong. Wrong. And wrong. The most important thing an employer is looking for on your resume, whether they’re the recruiter or the hiring manager, is… ROI. More specifically, return on investment. No matter what industry you’re in, or where your expertise lies, every hire is an investment of time and money, and employers want to make sure they maximize the ROI of every employee, including new hires. Read more.

Katy Davis

Katy Davis

Katy is responsible for supporting LibGig's recruiting department and recruiting for library and information management positions in the legal, federal, media, corporate, and academic sectors.
Katy Davis
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