What is a quick workflow for tailoring my resume to a job posting?

Use a short, repeatable routine of about 20 to 30 minutes, starting from a strong base resume.

1. Read the posting twice. Mark the job title, required qualifications, main tools and the first few duties.
2. Make a copy of your base resume and name it for this job.
3. Update the headline to match the role, if it honestly fits.
4. Rewrite the summary in two to four lines, naming the role and your two or three strongest matching points.
5. Reorder bullets under each job so the most relevant ones come first.
6. Adjust your skills list so the posting's main requirements you have appear first.
7. Swap in the employer's terms where they describe the same work.
8. Cut or shorten anything that does not help for this job.
9. Compare against the posting once more, then proofread, especially company names.

Example: For a "Receptionist, Medical Clinic" posting, step 5 might bring "Scheduled patient appointments" above "Handled courier deliveries".

This routine keeps every application honest, consistent and quick.