Resume On File
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Resume on file. Are they really going to remember you. A reader recently wrote in to ask those questions. Do they ever use those words if they dont actually mean it. After you have gained some experience through volunteering or another job position.
These resume files are classified as temporary files that may also be generated by other download management tools and applets aside from the netscape smartdownload applicationa resume file may contain data associated with the media file thats currently being downloaded by netscape smartdownload. All companies are keeping resumes on filewhether or not that applicant is being considered for jobs in the future is another question. Your resume is on file and the hiring manager will revisit talks with you at some point in the future for another assignment at the company if they think your skillset matches the future opening. While i cant promise you for sure that your contact doesnt use a hard copy filing system for applications i can say theres a pretty good chance that when you hear well keep your resume on file it translates to one of the lines above.
While your education qualifications are very impressive we have chosen a candidate who has more hands on experience. But its sometimes the exception rather than the rule that those applicants whose resumes are kept on file are contacted again. However as a hiring manager my files consist of. When recruiters tell you theyll keep your resume on file what it often means is your resume will be logged in their system never to be looked at again.
We will keep your resume on file and if any other job positions become available we will keep you in mind. The truth is that in any organization with an hr team or recruiting system your resume being on file is a given since its archived along with every other job application that comes in. Be glad your resume didnt end up tossed in the garbage can. Unless the job application advises otherwise use your name as part of the file name ie janedoeresumedoc not simply the word resume saving your resume as a microsoft word document to save your resume as a word doc or docx document click on file save as and type in the file name you are giving your resume.