Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online
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This presentation showcases resume styles and the elements that go into building your resume. Every job application requires unique skills, and this session will show you how to improve your resume to match the jobs to which you are applying. Additionally, we will discuss cover letters and learn about ideas to include. Every job application requires unique skills so learn ways to give you the best chance of success when applying for a new position. Learn how to take advantage of all the features when uploading a job application to a company’s applicant tracking system.
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Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online
- 1. Resumes, Cover Letters & Applying Online brought to you by Bruce A. Bennett Career Coach Corner February 14, 2022
- 2. 2 Introduction & Notes for Workshop Introduction MCWN Volunteer since 2010 & Contractor from 2018 Career Coach Corner Blogger & Presenter B² Discuss LinkedIn Podcaster General Notes for Today My contact info is on last slide Presentation file available on SlideShare Workshop is interactive, Q/A & Parking lot Red Arrows Social Media Revolution
- 3. 3 Outline for Workshop Today Resume Different Formats Components General Points & Mistakes Fine Tuning Your Resume Cover Letters Standard Format Comparative Style Applying On-line Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Identify specific ATS vendors
- 4. 4 Goals for Workshop Goals Identify core elements of resume and cover letter Restate job responsibilities into STARs Use of Job Boards and Employer ATS Know Thyself – Personal Intelligence
- 6. 6 Resources Available On-line Online Safety Tips for Job Seekers
- 8. 8 Not all Resumes are Created Equal Paradigm for job search changed radically One resume does not work Customize resumes to fit job posting Keywords from description must be in resume Detail work experience history by dates Self Awareness
- 9. 9 Not all Resumes are Created Equal
- 10. 10 Not all Resumes are Created Equal What do you want? Identify five job titles Determine target companies Research what skills are needed for those jobs Create a spreadsheet with 3 columns List your skills and which skills are required Ascertain any shortfalls Decide on how to address issue Education or Training? Catherine Breet Byers suggests 3 simple steps
- 11. 11 Resume Formats Chronological Details work experience history by dates Most common & widely accepted Functional Highlights skills and expertise Infographic Graphic, colorful, & creative Marketing, graphics designer & graduates Main drawback is not ATS friendly format Plain Text
- 12. 12 Resume Formats Chronological Resume Format Functional Resume Format Infographic Format Plain Text Format Plain Text Format File
- 13. 13 Resume Components Contact information Name Address (printed vs. digital) Phone number Provide only one phone number, not labeled Use format 234-567-9876 Email Update email from AOL or Yahoo Provide a gmail address to be more “current” LinkedIn URL
- 14. 14 Resume Components Career or Professional Summary Elevator speech scripted out Skills, Keywords or Buzzwords and phrases relevant to industry & skills Work Experience Company, Job Title and Dates (Month/Year) Description about company and/or URL if not easily recognised Achievements, not duties or responsibilities Previous performance appraisals helpful More bullets for current position STARs or CARs
- 15. 15 Work Bullets - Experience Metrics Maintained accounting records for AR and AP Managed 1,000+ AR & AP accounts working directly with CFO Answered the phone Resolved customer issues through inbound calling system, averaging 60 calls a day Sold computers and printers to customers Practiced consultative sales techniques to provide customers with their hardware & software needs Managed and supervised 10 staff members Coached and developed 22 direct reports into supervisory role positions
- 16. 16 Resume Components Begin bullet points with an action verb Use the right action verb to make a difference Bloom's Taxonomy Action Verbs
- 17. 17 Resume Components Education College Degree, Activities, or GPA if recent grad Acceptable to omit year from education Continuing Education Seminars, Workshops, Special training Military Experience Rank, Duties, Responsibilities, Relevant Experiences Technical or Computer Skills Community Activities Volunteer Experience
- 18. 18 General Points White space Two pages maximum Consistent font type Print pages on standard paper 20# or 32-36# resume paper Amanda Augustine Suggests Resume Advice Andrew LaCivita - 3 Steps to a Perfect Resume
- 19. 19 Typical Resume Mistakes Typos Objective References available upon request ABC’s of references Providing a Home and Cell phone number 25+ years of experience Putting a 3 page resume on 2 pages Distracting formats and/or fonts Overused stale terms Responsible for or Duties include
- 20. 20 Fine Tune Your Resume Chrome extension - Grammarly
- 21. 21 Fine Tune Your Resume Microsoft add-in - Grammarly
- 22. 22 Fine Tune Your Resume These websites help refine your resume Match your key skills with job description Empower you to get past ATS robots www.jobscan.co https://cultivatedculture.com/resume-scanner/ https://theprofessional.me https://skillsyncer.com/ This is How Job Scan Works
- 23. 23 JobScan.co www.jobscan.co - Five scans per month
- 24. 24 JobScan.co
- 25. 25 JobScan.co
- 26. 26 JobScan.co
- 27. 27 JobScan.co
- 28. 28 JobScan.co
- 29. 29 JobScan.co
- 40. 40 SkillSyncer
- 41. 41 SkillSyncer
- 42. 42 SkillSyncer
- 43. 43 SkillSyncer
- 44. 44 SkillSyncer
- 45. 45 SkillSyncer
- 46. 46 SkillSyncer
- 47. 47 Cover Letters Cover letters beg the question - to include or not to include?
- 48. 48 Cover Letters Cover letters beg the question - to include or not to include?
- 49. 49 Cover Letters A recent Ladders article stressed several changes in hiring practices post Covid-19 Recruiters say if you don’t do this, you may as well not apply for the job Survey by TopResume revealed these findings A cover letter is more likely to be read - 48% Candidate’s thank you note is more significant - 68% Employment gaps no longer have red flag - 87%
- 50. 50 Cover Letters What function does it serve? Introduce yourself to the recruiter State your interest in the position Relate why you are a good fit How to write a cover letter by ZipJob
- 51. 51 Cover Letters Provides additional means of communication Gaps in employment Why Company or position interests you Relevant experience or industry knowledge Bullet points to highlight skills No more than a few paragraphs
- 52. 52 Cover Letters Types of Cover Letters Traditional format Comparative format Pain Letter by Liz Ryan 4 Sentence Cover Letter by Andrew LaCivita
- 53. 53 Traditional Cover Letter Example Header information matches resume
- 54. 54 Traditional Cover Letter Example Bullets and closing statement
- 55. 55 Traditional Cover Letter Example
- 56. 56 Comparative Cover Letter Example Comparative Cover Letter
- 57. 57 Applicant Tracking Systems - ATS
- 58. 58 What is an ATS? Human Resource Information System (HRIS) Vast majority of major companies use an ATS Software that enables the electronic handling of HR documentation Cradle to grave capability Tracks hiring compliance for company Taking the human out of Human Resources
- 59. 59 How Does an ATS Work Scans resumes to qualify candidates Parses your resume into the system Performs data mining and collecting Matches keywords in job description Ranks candidates by resumes & responses
- 60. 60 How Does an ATS Work Can manage many tasks Identify top candidates/Reject unqualified Send applicant emails Schedule interviews Onboarding process Tracks reviews, promotions, terminations
- 61. 61 ATS Pitfalls Many ATS cannot read a PDF, unless specifically directed to submit a PDF, submit doc Word Doc not Docx format Resume templates Cannot read tables or multiple columns Cannot read wording in header & footer Misspelled words are not recognized
- 62. 62 ATS Pitfalls Single column format using left justification Avoid borders, lines and underline usage Serif fonts are not accurately read Times New Roman Sans Serif fonts are better Arial, Helvetica, Cambria, Gotham, Trebuchet MS, etc. Size does matter - 11 or 12 pt font is better Margins of 1” preferred, .75” at the maximum
- 63. 63 ATS Resume Friendly Tips Use standard terminology for section titles Work Experience not Career Achievements Education not Professional Training Keyword matches found in job description Name document for relevant position BruceBennettManager.doc, not resume.doc Use full name instead of acronym ION Interactive Opinion Network, then (ION)
- 66. 66 McHenry County Employer ATS
- 67. 67 McHenry County Employer ATS
- 68. 68 McHenry County Employer ATS
- 69. 69 McHenry County Employer ATS
- 70. 70 McHenry County Employer ATS
- 71. 71 McHenry County Employer ATS
- 72. 72 Upload Your Resume On-line Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm Indeed - https://www.indeed.com/ ZipRecruiter - https://www.ziprecruiter.com Careerbuilder - https://www.careerbuilder.com Monster - https://www.monster.com Dice - https://www.dice.com/ Mashable - http://jobs.mashable.com/ Slideshare - https://www.slideshare.net/ JobServe - https://www.jobserve.com O*NET Online - https://www.onetonline.org/ Stella - https://www.stella.ai/welcome University & College Career Centers
- 73. 73 Find Jobs On-line See Previous Slide Corporate Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn And many, many others! Ladders.com Nexxt.com Resume-now.com
- 74. 74 Wordle.net A visual representation of your industry or career
- 75. 75 Video & Blog Links Social Media Revolution - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k_G_h41ZaQ Catherine Breet Byers - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8od1iolitg&feature=related Kimberly Bishop - Recruiter Give Resume Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpQaLX343Js Amanda Augustine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP-S9rvAYYo Andy LaCivita - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwEsfXS6y8 Donna Svei, Avid Careerist - https://www.avidcareerist.com/2015/06/08/does-resume-need-cover-letter/ Zip Recruiter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHg0b7Nai6c Pain Letters - https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizryan/2015/11/26/how-to-use-pain-letters-in-your-job- search/#310855967b44 – Andy LaCivita - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfmVSFg_zSI ATS Do’s and Don’ts - https://www.resumetoreferral.com/ats-resumes/ https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/do-employers-care-about-cover-letters
- 76. 76 Success Stories Elena B. – Manufacturing Attended Resume workshop and worked 1 on 1 Rafael R. – Accounting Attended workshops and one on one LinkedIn Critique Liz F. – Graphics Designer Attended workshops, incorporated concepts and was hired Tom W. – Customer Service Professional Attended workshops and was hired after three interviews Michael B. – Marketing Incorporated my recommendations from workshops I want to add your name to the list!
- 77. 77 McHenry County Workforce Network February Calendar of Events & Services Personalized Job Search Assistance Services To sign up, request the professional directly by email Resume Critique 30-45 minute sessions Dean Eitel February 13 & 21 10:00 - 12:00 Email: deitel@depaul.edu Resume Critique 30-45 minute sessions Kathy Hayhurst February 2 1:00 – 4:00 Email: : mcwnkmh@gmail.com
- 78. 78 Upcoming Webinar Events Guide to a Winning Interview Wednesday February 16, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm LinkedIn for Your Job Search Monday February 21, 2022 at 10:00am to 12:00pm LinkedIn Strategic Guidelines Wednesday February 23, 2022 at 10:00am to 12:00pm Network to Success Job Club The Elevator Pitch & Other Job Search Tools Wednesday March 9, 2022 at 1:00pm to 3:00pm
- 79. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn Bruce A. Bennett Mobile: 815-302-9552 Email: BABennett73@gmail.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceabennett Career Coach Corner Blog: http://bruce73.wordpress.com/ https://bruce73.wordpress.com/upcoming-presentations/ Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/b-squared-linkedin