Optimize your resume
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This document provides 8 strategies for optimizing a resume. It discusses updating resumes annually or when job descriptions change, making resumes stand out through proofreading, including accomplishments, and using keywords that employers are looking for. It also recommends having both a resume and robust LinkedIn profile to help with job searching. The document offers tips for formatting resumes to be applicant tracking system and human friendly, and provides strategies for addressing challenges like appearing overqualified or concealing dates.
Optimize your resume
- 1. OPTIMIZE YOUR RESUME LAKEISHA MATHEWS, CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL RESUME WRITER
- 2. WHY IS IT SO HARD?
- 3. TODAY’S FOCUS - OPTIMIZATION 1) Eight strategies for optimizing your resume 2) Focus on resume challenges vs. essentials
- 4. IS YOUR RESUME UPDATED? Quick poll: Is your resume up-to-date: Yes or No
- 5. RESUME QUESTION #1 Question How often should I update my resume? Every year - September Keep Job descriptions Performance Evaluations Awards Testimonials/Thank you cards Create a Credentials File Career Directors International
- 6. RESUME QUESTION #2 Question How do I make my resume stand out, pop, get noticed? Error free Prove you qualify Include value factor Leadership experience Show how you saved money Innovation Connections – professional affiliations Education/Training Awards
- 7. RESUME QUESTION #3 Question Do I need a resume and a LinkedIn profile? Yes – it’s recommend you have both! Robust LinkedIn profile
- 8. ARE YOU ON LINKEDIN Quick Poll: 1. Do you have a LinkedIn account? Quick Poll: What’s your profile strength? a) All-Star b) Expert c) Advanced d) Intermediate e) Beginner
- 9. RESUME QUESTION #4 Question What’s new with resume formatting? Length Summary Statements/Professional Profiles Combo Headers Incorporating social media Modified contact information
- 10. QUESTION – ADDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS Quick Chat: Why is it so challenging to write about professional accomplishments in your resume?
- 11. RESUME QUESTION #5 Question How do I show my accomplishments Declarative statements Key words Quantifying Explaining impact Accomplishments/awards sections STAR / CCAR
- 12. STAR / CCAR STAR Situation Task Action Result CCAR Context Challenge Actions Results Let’s Practice
- 13. RESUME QUESTION #6 Question How do I optimize my resume for use online? Word or PDF formats only Applicant Tracking Systems – parsing tools work best with Word ASCII – plain text resumes/unformatted, best for pasting into online applications, eforms, etc. (use Word to convert to Plain Text/insert line breaks) Create a web portfolio to highlight creative works Create a website Upload your resume to a job board and make public—key words essential References: (1) https://www.livecareer.com/quintessential/pdf- resume-pros-cons; (2) Resume Magic by Susan Whitcomb
- 14. RESUME QUESTION #7 Question How do I show that I am not overqualified…or conceal the fact that I am? Admit to yourself if you are overqualified Include a clear objective or goal statement Clarify why you are seeking the job – what’s your goal Examine yourself Keep your skills up-to-date Focus on last ten years Remove dates – where possible
- 15. DISCRIMINATION IN HIRING PRACTICES Quick Chat: In addition to ageism, what other diversity factors are evident on resumes and may be susceptible to discrimination?
- 16. RESUME QUESTION #8 Question? What are key formatting tips to highlight special projects, collaborations, subject matter expertise Technology/Software section Core qualifications/areas of expertise Certifications Clients/projects section or include projects section under each job Quantify impact/ROIATD Article: Resume Essentials for Instructional Designers
- 17. QUESTIONS Lakeisha Mathews www.rightresumes.org │ Rightres@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=prof-edit-edit-public_profile