<ul><li>When applying for a job, many experts suggest tailoring your resume to each job description. However, James Hudson, former head of talent acquisition at Nike, disagrees.</li><li>He argues that customizing resumes for every role is "a waste of time." Hudson explains that job descriptions are often managed by compensation teams and may not reflect a hiring manager's actual needs.</li><li>Instead, he advises having one stellar resume that highlights your unique career journey. Focus on recent experiences, detailing responsibilities and results using the formula: “Accomplished X as measured by Y by doing Z.” This approach, he believes, better showcases your qualifications and fit for the role.</li></ul>

This popular resume advice is ‘a waste of time’, says former head of talent acquisition at Nike

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