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#RI-69c9137b·4 months ago·
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Shortening role description to impress recruiter

I've been getting few interview calls since shortening role description

What I wish I knew
"Checking ATS requirements before shortening"
If I could tell you one thing
"Be honest and include full experience in role description"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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