modern resume strategies pdf slideshow
DESCRIPTION
Natalie Urquhart of iHire discussed how to make a resume into a marketing piece at Expo 2012.TRANSCRIPT
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MODERN
RESUME
STRATEGIES
Natalie Urquhart, CARW
Resume Writing Supervisor, iHire.com
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• Past Resume Trends
• Core Elements of a Powerful Resume
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Three Effective Resume Strategies
• Before & After Examples
• Job Seeker Scenarios
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
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PAST
RESUME
TRENDS TO
AVOID
• Objective statements
• “Death by bullets”
• Lists of duties/incomplete sentences
• Months in career history
• Positions from 15+ years ago
• “References Available”
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• Title and summary
• Key skills/core competencies
• Concise, dynamic content written in first person with “filler” words removed – the, a, an, I, me, my, etc.
• Quantifiable achievements
CORE
ELEMENTS
OF A
POWERFUL
RESUME
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• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) scan resumes for specific keywords to determine qualified applicants
• Which specific keywords are employers scanning for?
APPLICANT
TRACKING
SYSTEMS
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1) Chronological
2) Functional
3) Hybrid
THREE MOST
EFFECTIVE
RESUME
STRATEGIES
Your career history and current objective will determine the best strategy for your resume.
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• Title and summary section • Key skills section • Career timeline with details
covering job duties and achievements
• Best for: Consistent objective and career history, notable achievements per position
FORMAT #1:
CHRONOLOGICAL
RESUME
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Summary and key skills sections
Job duties and responsibilities followed by bulleted achievements
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• Title and summary section • Key skills section • Highlights section • Career timeline with company
name, location, job title, and dates only
• Best for: Inconsistent and/or lengthy career history, repetitive job duties, changing careers, returning to work
FORMAT #2:
FUNCTIONAL
RESUME
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Summary and key skills sections
Highlights section with experience details and top achievements
Career timeline
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• Title and summary section
• Key skills section
• Highlights section
• Career timeline with details on job duties/responsibilities and additional achievements
• Best for: Consistent and lengthy career history with numerous achievements, notable accomplishments from positions 15+ years ago
FORMAT #3:
HYBRID
RESUME
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Summary and key skills sections
Highlights section with achievements
Additional details covering job duties and responsibilities
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BEFORE
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AFTER
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BEFORE
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AFTER
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Mark has been a dentist for more than 30 years, working for 5+ different offices with similar levels of responsibility. Which strategy would work best for Mark?
JOB SEEKER
SCENARIOS
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Ellen has had a successful 10-year career in sales, however recently went back to school to earn a degree in social work and is seeking entry-level positions within this industry. Which format would be the most effective for Ellen’s career change?
JOB SEEKER
SCENARIOS
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Andrew has been working for the same advertising company for the past 15 years, earning multiple promotions and serving most recently in a Creative Director role. He is moving to another state and wants to find a similar position. Which format would be the most beneficial for Andrew?
JOB SEEKER
SCENARIOS
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Q&A