Not possible! A common mistake jobseekers make is to submit the same version of their resume for each and every position to which they apply. This approach to job-hunting makes no more sense than wearing your summertime Tevas through the rains of autumn and on into the snowdrifts of winter and wondering why your feet are cold and wet! In almost all circumstances, this practice is destined for repeated failure in a job search. Even jobs with the same title can differ distinctly from each other, from company to company, on a range of levels.
The wise job hunter will use some minor sleuthing skills to decipher the advertising language of each listing, identify exactly what hard and soft skills a specific employer seeks, and utilize that information to tweak a resume and cover letter to play to the target reader. Picking up on the keywords in employment ads and job postings can truly be the key to success in the job market. Making minor adjustments in language, to otherwise identical documents, can mean the difference between getting an interview and having your resume land in the circular file—especially in an age where use of keyword-based resume screening software is becoming more common.
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