Again, think like a recruiter. What highlighted area of each position should jump out to the recruiter reading this?To be considered for a posted position, please submit an employment application and include a resume in PDF format with salary requirements. You click on the (Apply) button. It then takes you through this stack of forms asking for all the same information that is given in your resume. Can I submit a resume in lieu of filling out an employment application? Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application. Creating a concise, yet impactful, resume is very important in landing your first, or next, developer job. A cover letter usually is three paragraphs long and outlines why you are applying for a specific position, a brief overview of your professional background. Need to know if you should have one page or two?