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Writing a winning resume is a huge part of a job application.
It could be the difference between getting a call or getting ignored once again.
Here's how to write that winning resume.
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It could be the difference between getting a call or getting ignored once again.
Here's how to write that winning resume.
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Before we look at the details, do resumes actually matter?
Yes. And it's usually a real person that reads it.
But recruiters use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to scan resumes and search them. That's part of why keywords matter, which we'll get into later.
Yes. And it's usually a real person that reads it.
But recruiters use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to scan resumes and search them. That's part of why keywords matter, which we'll get into later.
See, every job opening is a problem for the company that's hiring and they want a candidate (you) to be the answer.
Your resume should be answering their problem.
That's why you should have multiple versions of your resume. One master version and unique versions built from it
Your resume should be answering their problem.
That's why you should have multiple versions of your resume. One master version and unique versions built from it
A master resume can be as long as you want because you don't actually send it out.
You just use it for you.
Unique resumes should be 1-2 pages and reflect the job description you're applying for.
You're solving their unique problem in your unique way.
You just use it for you.
Unique resumes should be 1-2 pages and reflect the job description you're applying for.
You're solving their unique problem in your unique way.
What needs to be on a resume?
1. Your name and a way to reach you.
2. Your relevant work experience.
3. Your highest education
4. A section with your skills (that reflect the job description)
Other optional things:
- Special projects
- Summary
- Volunteer work
- Certifications
1. Your name and a way to reach you.
2. Your relevant work experience.
3. Your highest education
4. A section with your skills (that reflect the job description)
Other optional things:
- Special projects
- Summary
- Volunteer work
- Certifications
Most important are your skills and work experience.
For your work experience, each job should have 3-5 bullets, depending on your position.
Each bullet should be a highlight and accomplishment, not a responsibility.
This is a highlight reel, not a list of job descriptions.
For your work experience, each job should have 3-5 bullets, depending on your position.
Each bullet should be a highlight and accomplishment, not a responsibility.
This is a highlight reel, not a list of job descriptions.
The skills section changes for each app.
If a job description asks for "Microsoft Excel" and you have "Microsoft Office" listed, that doesn't match in an ATS, even though excel is implied.
Instead, put excel directly. Do this with as many of their required skills as you can.
If a job description asks for "Microsoft Excel" and you have "Microsoft Office" listed, that doesn't match in an ATS, even though excel is implied.
Instead, put excel directly. Do this with as many of their required skills as you can.
If you're not doing this, you're missing out on value you can add.
You're solving their problem. Solve it in the words they ask it to be solved and you're way ahead of the competition.
Lastly, make sure your spelling and formatting is super consistent and clean.
You're solving their problem. Solve it in the words they ask it to be solved and you're way ahead of the competition.
Lastly, make sure your spelling and formatting is super consistent and clean.
There are some other ways to get called back to a job interview you care about including the cover letter, LinkedIn profile, interviews and more.
This is just a taste
There's a lot more in my How To Get A Job Course.
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This is just a taste
There's a lot more in my How To Get A Job Course.
Buy it today for only $35 https://gum.co/howtogetajob
