The Secret to E-Resume Success: The Database
Resume databases are electronic “file cabinets.” Their levels of complexity can vary from the simple storing of resumes to more sophisticated functions that allow recruiters and hiring managers to:

• Tag and later identify how each resume was received by the company
  
• Assign each resume one or more requisition numbers (indicating job objectives)
  
• Search e-resumes for specific words or sets of words (keywords)
  
• Rank resumes based on number of keywords
  
• Generate reports about resumes
  

The increasing value of databases lies in their ability to first store and then search large quantities of resumes rapidly and reliably. A basic description of the database process will help you understand and use this technology to your advantage.