The National Job Fair and Training Expo Resume Experts

The National Job Fair & Training Expo September, 2011

Are you getting the results you want?
Just getting started or actively looking:
Are you getting noticed?
Are you getting interviews?
Will you get what you are worth?
Do you know how and where to look?

WHAT 3 THINGS WILL YOU DO TO STAND OUT?

You can make the difference!
Zylog Systems Canada Ltd and Monster team up to provide industry insider information on Resume Design Tips and Search Techniques to effectively use evolving Search Engine Algorithms. Many organizations use advancements in technology, job boards, filters, and Applicant Tracking Systems to review resumes and decide who gets invited to interview. You can make a difference with effective search skills and powerful resume design tips provided by the experts.

Zylog and Monster Panel of Experts
John Mehrmann is an international speaker, award winning author, and CEO of Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd. In 2010, Zylog acquired Brainhunter to combine international IT development capabilities of Zylog with Canada’s foremost agency for technical, engineering, and government employment services. With Zylog, Brainhunter has been transformed into an organization that uses social media, technology, and individual commitment to empower consultants, contractors, full-time and temporary employees to provide Top Jobs for Top Talent.
Samantha Harris started in Monster’s Enterprise Service Department, supporting Canadian Enterprise customers. It was there that Ms. Harris learned the business from the ground up. Ms Harris managed recruitment campaigns and eventually accepted the position of Client Trainer. This role enables Ms Harris to utilize in-depth knowledge of the industry to train clients on how to effectively utilize the technology to save time and streamline processes. Ms Harris leads the Canadian training department, often hosting Recruitment Best Practices seminars and training clients on effective recruiting and selection techniques.

LET’S GET STARTED!

Create Your Personal Portfolio
Certificates
Diploma
Education and Training
Letters of Recommendation
Awards and Accolades
Document Online Referrals
Goals and Quotas met or exceeded
Collect your Achievements:
Dates
Milestones
Metrics / Numbers / Quotas
Locations
Titles and Organizations
Organize your Highlights

Use a Common Modern Resume Template
Many common templates can be uploaded and imported online
Use Text only. Do not use pictures, images, or watermarks
If you want to stand out from the crowd, do it with your content
Standard formats are easier for hiring managers to review
Select a Standard Format:

Your Resume: What does it represent? Your Past Your Present Your Future

NEXT STEPS!

Chronological Resume: Start at Your Beginning
Start with your Education
Add Personal Achievements, Awards, and Certifications
Follow your career path and experience
Include Title, Company, Start and End Dates
Work your way to TODAY
Your Beginning is at the End of Your Resume:
Use accurate dates
Are there gaps or overlap?
Can you explain them?
Does your experience tell a story of personal progress?
Tell Your Story:

Chronological Resume: Punctuate with Highlights from Portfolio
Refer to portfolio of accomplishments
Quote specific metrics or milestones
Include specific details, percentages, revenues, quotas, etc
Example: Exceeded quota of $2M by 50% in six months
Be specific with your terminology
Oracle, ITIL, Java Developer
List Your Achievements:

Functional Resume

Top 5 Resume Mistakes
Running too short or too long
Highlighting duties instead of accomplishments

Example: Highlighting Duties vs. Accomplishments
Directed recruiting efforts for East Division
Responsible for coordinating a team of recruiters across seven states that were responsible for sourcing, interviewing, and hiring all positions for 20,000 apartment units.

One size fits all
Lack of specifics

Example: Lack of Specifics
Recruited and filled open positions
Developed a recruiting strategy over seven states that resulted in 137 positions being filled within 60 days.

Typoes and “Pour Punctuation;

Search Jobs on Monster for Keywords
Job Postings have Job Titles
Job Postings have Descriptions
Job Postings have Required Skills
Job Postings have Required Experience
This information contains KEYWORDS
Search Job Postings
You should use those keywords from descriptions, requirements, skills, and experience in your resume!
Make note of KEYWORDS

Mirror Keywords on your Resume
Educational Experience and Degrees
Years of Experience (per location and overall accumulated)
Certifications or Training
Check Previous Job Titles or Job Descriptions
Make sure that you list the skills that employers are looking for!
Make sure that key words are on your resume:

Introductory Paragraph with Action Words
The introduction is the place to show your personality. Use Action Words to convey activities.
“ Accomplish . . .”
“ Achieved . . .”
“ Developed . . .”
“ Designed . . .”
Craft your Introduction with Action Words & Keywords

Include your Contact Information
Don’t play Hide and Seek
You worked too hard to prepare the perfect resume, so put your contact information on every page
Make sure that you include contact information

Polish it up
Resumes can get discarded due to poor quality grammar or spelling
Spell Check
Check for Grammar
Check Dates
Check for consistent punctuation
Check your Keywords
Add some Spice / interesting facts
Check, Double Check, Triple Check, Spell Check

Create a Targeted Resume
You may need to adjust keywords and descriptions in your resume to match the keywords on the posted Job.
Be honest about your experience. Adjust the wording if necessary
Did you find a Posted Job that you really want? One that really suits you?

ADDITIONAL TOOLS, RESOURCES & IDEAS

Career Snapshots

Career Benchmarking

BeKnown™ Manage your professional and social networks in one place, Facebook. The world’s largest and most active social network Initial reaction: “Monster has solved the Facebook problem.” The world’s leader connecting people and career opportunities

Join BeKnown™ Unlock the professional power of your social network
Manage your professional and social networks in one place, Facebook. Enjoy the convenience of one platform.
Keep your social and professional activity separate. You are in control of who sees personal information. Make professional connections without becoming Facebook friends.
Tap into new sources of talent. Post a free BeKnown job to your first degree connections.
Add connections easily. Import connections from popular social and email applications such as Twitter, Gmail, Yahoo or Windows Live.

Ask for References and Recommendations
Request a letter of recommendation from employers
Request an online recommendation in social media
Ask your friends for referrals
Don’t be embarrassed to ask, most people are glad to be asked
Ask for References and Referrals

Elevator Pitch–Four key components
Start with a single sentence describing what you do (or want to do for a living)
Add your best selling points as an employee – your best talents, work skill, or outstanding work achievement
Explain why you want to connect with other people
Ask for referrals to anyone who may be connected to the work you seek

Get a Pro to Review your Resume
Ask a Professional Recruiter to review your resume with you. Zylog Professional Recruiters review hundreds of resumes to help match Top Talent to Top Jobs
Let an expert help polish your resume to match your desired career or contract
Would you like a little extra expert advice?

Review before every Interview
Have your dates, highlights, examples, education, and history fresh in your mind before you go for the interview
Bring a copy of your resume to the interview for the convenience of the hiring manager
Bring copies of Certificates, Awards, Letters of Recommendation, etc
Remember to review your resume before every interview:

www.Brainhunter.ca
First Launch: October 2011
Create and Manage Your Profile
Education, skills, employment
Access to Personal Benefit Offers
Access to large buying group Discounts
Access to Top Jobs for Top Talent
On contract or payroll:
Access to contract documents
Timesheet / Payroll Reminders
Connect to friends and colleagues
Create a list of career opportunities to track
Social Media just got Smarter
Social Media to manage your Career:

www.Brainhunter.ca www.Brainhunter.ca Open active jobs refreshed daily

www.Brainhunter.ca www.Brainhunter.ca Register to update your personal profile, work history, education, and “likes”

www.Brainhunter.ca www.Brainhunter.ca Advanced Job Search to search by location, category, keywords, permanent or contract positions, etc Find the job that is right for you!

www.Brainhunter.ca www.Brainhunter.ca The new Brainhunter community web portal expands feature benefits and discounts with competing insurance plans and prices facilitated by Marsh Canada Limited.

Checklist
Create your Portfolio of Achievements
Use a Common Template
Tell your History from Education to Current
Punctuate Highlights and Achievements with metrics and milestones
Search Job Postings for Keywords
Put keywords and action words in your resume
Add an introduction that shows your personality
Include your Contact Information on every page
Check, double check, triple check, and spell check
Create targeted resumes for individual job keywords when necessary
Ask for references, recommendations, and referrals
Ask a Professional at Zylog to Review your Resume with you
Bring a copy of your resume to every interview
Update your profile on Brainhunter.com (Social Media just got Smarter)
Quick Resume Checklist:

Professional Staffing Services
Specializing in IT and Engineering
Government and Commercial, Fortune 500
Payroll Processing and Consultant Contract Management
Outplacement and Consultant Career Path Management
Application Development
SAP, Microsoft, Open Source
Virtualization, Consolidation, and Migration Services
Field Service Management, Reverse Logistics, Dispatch, & Warehouse Management
Recycling, Sustainability, and Regulatory Compliance
Knowledge Management, Wiki, Blog, Social Networking, and Business Intelligence
Banking and Finance
Health Records and Hospital Management
Mobile / SmartPhone Applications

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