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Learn How to Prepare the Perfect Resume for the Job
Learn How to Prepare the Perfect Resume for the Job
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Resume Audiences
Resume Audiences
- Automated Tracking System (ATS) - "The Black Hole"
- HR - In house hiring department
- Recruiters - (See recruiter section)
- Hiring Manager - Best if hand carried to target company (The purpose behind the 905 group)
ATS - No textboxes, columns, nested tables, simple textbox may be OK.
Career Gaps - Just use years, or you can use 'updated education and certifications' or had to become a caregiver, etc.
Use volunteer work as if a job, or simply state "Was fortunate enough to become a stay-at-home parent" or "took a personal sabbatical" to (fill in the blank) ____________________.
Types of Resumes
Types of Resumes
- Standard resume (2 pages for 905'ers)
- Chronological (best format in general)
- Functional
- Hybrid - Combination of both above types
- Federal Resume Format - More complex, usually required for government jobs or ANY job off of https://www.usajobs.gov/
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), for International, teaching (academia), medical, research
- Personal Brief or Networking Style Resume - No more than one page for meetings or networking events (Not for job application)
New Resume Sections
New Resume Sections
Here are a few possible sections or titles you can add to your resume:
- "Early Experience" or "Career Notes" - Older jobs, brief, no dates, experience or skills if pertinent to current job title/description you are seeking
- "Verifiable Successes"
- "Professional Development / Certifications"
- "Affiliations"
- "Volunteer & Community Leadership"
- "Performance Based Awards"
Resume Tip! - TESTIMONIALS
Resume Tip! - TESTIMONIALS
Add snippets from a recommendation or endorsement, in quotes, can be used within resume, profile or cover letter, short - adds interest, value and credibility!
Example of a testimonial to include in a resume, cover letter or profile:
"Tom undertook a very difficult task and maximized the value of the property sold while minimizing the stress involved and the stewardship needed to accomplish our goal."
We analyzed 6,000+ job applications from 66 industries and found that:
- The sweet spot for resume length is between 475 and 600 words.
- There are exceptions though — even longer is better, if you’re an academic or industrial scientist, college professor, school teacher, or social service worker.
- “Keyword stuffing” your resume doesn’t make you any more likely to get an interview.
We were curious about how many job requirements are actually required, so we analyzed job postings and resumes for 6,000+ applications across 118 industries from our database of users. We found that while matching requirements is important, you don’t necessarily need to match all of them.
- Your chances of getting an interview start to go up once you meet about 40% of job requirements.
- You’re not any more likely to get an interview matching 90% of job requirements compared to matching just 50%.
- For women, these numbers are about 10% lower i.e. women’s interview chances go up once they meet 30% of job requirements, and matching 40% of job requirements is as good as matching 90% for women.
When describing your accomplishments/responsibilities
Employers want to know what you’ve accomplished in your previous roles, and what you can bring to the table. Here are ten common words or phrases and some synonyms you can use as an alternative:
- Lead (as in leading a project): execute, initiate, helm, orchestrate, oversee, spearhead
- Manage (as in managing a team of people): coordinate, direct, guide, head, pilot, supervise
- Create: design, devise, envision, establish, formulate, launch, pioneer
- Improve: influence, optimize, overhaul, redesign, revitalize, transform
- Increase (as in growing profits, production, etc.): advance, amplify, boost, expand, generate, maximize
- Decrease (as in saving time and money or cutting down on losses): conserve, condense, ease, moderate, reduce
- Research: analyze, examine, explore, inquire, investigate, study
- Write: author, brief, compose, define, verbalize
- Achieve (as in reaching a goal): attain, demonstrate, earn, reach, surpass, win
- Communicate (with clients or colleagues): convey, correspond, interact, liaise, mediate, network
These words can produce maximum impact.
These words can produce maximum impact.
Your resume isn’t a place for modesty; it’s a chance to show companies all the awesome things you’ve done—and what you can do for them if given a chance. Take the opportunity to liven things up a bit. Weak, vague or overused verbs can actually diminish the excellent work you did at your last job, so choose words that more accurately reflect what you do.
“It’s critical to choose active, industry-appropriate action verbs,” says Linda Hollenback, a brand and career strategist who owns Philadelphia-based Hollenback Consulting. “Well-chosen lead action words make the difference between highlighting your skills and undermining your contribution.”
To help your credentials pack the maximum punch, Monster created a list of strong action verbs to make your resume more powerful.
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