New Week, New Tips to Get Hired Faster

In today’s edition, we offer tips to make your job search easier and faster.

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Here’s the first tip…

📂 Create a resume that includes everything 📂

Before you start your job search, create a base resume that includes everything you’ve done in your entire career. But this isn’t what you send out. Instead, when a job catches your eye, you can quickly pull the most relevant pieces from this document to create a tailored resume that’s laser-focused.

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📅 Create a job search routine you can stick to 📅 

When there’s no structure to your day, job searching can feel exhausting and aimless. That’s why it helps to block time on your calendar. Decide in advance what you’ll focus on during that time: updating your resume, reaching out to a contact, or applying to a role.

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🤖 Add AI literacy to your skillset and resume 🤖 

Candidates with AI literacy on their resume land jobs 30% faster than those without it. This isn't about becoming a tech expert. It's about understanding how AI tools can enhance your work and showing employers you're ready for the modern workplace.

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🤝 Join LinkedIn groups to expand your network 🤝

LinkedIn groups are a goldmine for building connections. To find relevant groups, type your industry into the LinkedIn search bar, then filter by “Groups” to find ones that fit. Once accepted, get involved. The more you engage, the more visible you become to people who can help you move forward.

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🧭 Be strategic about your location on your resume 🧭

Instead of listing your exact city, consider using your metro area (like “Chicago Metro Area”). Why? Some employers may assume you’re too far away, even if you’re willing to make the commute. Listing the metro area gives you a better shot at landing an interview.

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Some Thoughts Before You Go…

Whenever I hear someone say, “Your resume needs to get past the ATS,” I inwardly groan.

Why? Because it’s the #1 misconception about how applicant tracking systems work.

Here’s the truth: The ATS is not a gatekeeper.

It doesn’t reject you. It doesn’t score you. It doesn’t make decisions.

So what does it do?

It stores your resume in a searchable database. That’s it.

When recruiters need to fill a role, they search that database using keywords—usually job titles and skills.

If your resume includes those keywords, you show up. If it doesn’t, you’re invisible.

That’s why a tool like Jobscan is so helpful. It shows you exactly:

✔️ Which keywords to include. ✔️ What formatting issues to fix. ✔️ How closely your resume matches the job description.

I’ve seen people go from zero interviews to multiple offers with just these few tweaks.

The ATS isn’t your enemy. It’s just a tool. And once you understand how it works, you can use it to your advantage.

Remember, if recruiters can’t find you, they can’t hire you. 🔍

That’s it for this edition. I hope these tips have sparked some new ideas for your job search. 

See you next week!

Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert

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