Your paper resume could end up being stored in a database without your knowledge. Employers are using several technologies to screen. Let's take a closer look at the technologies being used. “Resume readers” can be categorized as “human” or “computer” readers.

• Traditional screening
  At one end of the spectrum, there's traditional paper sorting and human screening. Some companies hire the same way today as they did 10 years ago.


• Skill-based screening
  Leading-edge employers are beginning to adopt “skill-based screening,” which involves a series of job-specific questions applicants must answer online in addition to, or sometimes instead of, submitting a resume. These questions are designed to filter out all but the most qualified candidates.


• Applicant tracking/resume management
  These tracking systems offer the recruiter some form of electronic storage and retrieval of your resume using keywords.