10 resume writing tips for 2018 that you can use to update your resume and advance your career. Get past applicant tracking systems and generate a lot of interest from employers with these 10 resume writing tips.
Your Job Search Marketing Documents: How to Make Your Resume and Cover Letter...John (Ed) Andriessen
Your Marketing Documents: How to Make Your Resume and Cover Letter Stand Out
When hiring managers are presented with hundreds of resumes, how do you get your resume and cover letter to stand out?
Ed Andriessen and Kevin Lewis, Business Marketing experts will show you how to change your resume from a typical list of job titles and bulleted responsibilities into a marketing document that describes your unique value and the contributions you can bring to an organization
This presentation will cover:
• Why you should change your resume into a marketing document?
• What is really going on in the typical hiring manager’s office?
• What type of resume format will gain attention in a positive way?
• What do you need to add and what should you leave out of a resume?
• How do you use SARs and PARs to demonstrate your accomplishments?
• Should you send a cover letter and what specifically should the cover letter say?
Join us for this informative session that will change your resume from a boring list into an exciting marketing document that gets you interviews.
The document provides tips for creating the perfect resume. It states that a resume must excel in both content and formatting to attract prospective employers. It should be concise, focusing on relevant skills and accomplishments, and avoid being a lengthy biography. When drafting a resume, one should consider what information would be most useful to a recruiter and highlight how your experience and skills can benefit the employer. Key points to include are relevant work experience, skills gained, general skills like computer abilities, accomplishments with concrete examples, and an accurate academic record. The resume should be professionally packaged and written in a way that sells your strengths and makes the employer want to learn more.
The document provides tips for effective resume writing. It explains that the purpose of a resume is to distinguish yourself from other candidates and help gain an interview. Common mistakes to avoid include sloppiness, being wordy, and typos. Effective tips include keeping the resume to one page, using clear and concise communication, stressing strongest experiences, highlighting leadership roles for campus organizations, using the CAR format to describe accomplishments, and differentiating yourself from other applicants.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume that will attract employers and land interviews. It emphasizes that the purpose of a resume is to sell the applicant's skills and experiences to the employer. The resume should be tailored for each specific job by focusing on how the applicant can address the employer's needs. The summary or profile section at the top is the most important part for grabbing the employer's attention in the first 30 seconds. It should highlight the applicant's strongest qualifications and qualifications most relevant to the target job. Proper formatting, a focus on accomplishments over responsibilities, and proofreading are also advised to create a resume that stands out.
The document provides guidance on developing an effective resume and cover letter. It discusses what a resume is, what information it should include, and tips for formatting. It also explains that a cover letter introduces the resume and is a short, formal letter that is polite and positive. The cover letter should discuss why the applicant is writing, why they are the best candidate for the job, and indicate their desire for an interview.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume in 6 sections. It discusses including key details about work history and qualifications, choosing an appropriate resume format, highlighting achievements and skills, and avoiding long-windedness. The overall message is that resumes should concisely and accurately represent a candidate's relevant qualifications and experience to appeal to potential employers.
Top of the Stack Resumes: 5 Ways to Break Through a Noisy Job MarketJCSI
Job boards and social networks like LinkedIn and Twitter have collapsed candidate search time giving managers quick access to the industry’s best, brightest. A high unemployment rate, off-shoring, company down-sizing and cost-cutting is making competition fierce for the available jobs. With a candidate surplus and technological and cultural advances, hiring managers are now riddled with hundreds or thousands of resumes for even one position.
Crisp, compelling, “at-the-ready” resumes are essential for every professional in this competitive job market. Will your target hiring manager find you among thousands in the stack?
Take a look at the research on these resume stats:
- 10-200 resumes are generated per want-ad
- 80% of candidates are screened solely with the resume
- 1 in 245 resumes result in an interview
- 3 seconds make-or-break a positive 1st impression
- 10-30 seconds are spent to review 1 resume
- Less than 1% of the managers keep or respond to unsolicited resumes
Join us for a free online workshop to discuss “Top of the Stack Resumes: 5 Ways to Break Through a Noisy Job Market.” We'll discuss methods for building high-impact resumes including personal branding, self-assessment, resume messaging strategies, and a step-by-step approach to upgrade your resume for immediate impact.
Presenter:
Christine Farmer, Founder/Principal Consultant
Resumes.for.Results@verizon.net
Since 1999, our expert, Christine Farmer, has professionally coached executives and professionals on career strategies, resume messaging, interviewing and job search skills. With fifteen years in high-tech marketing, finance & product management, she offers her clients a business-minded, numbers-based approach to resume development. She holds degrees in Finance and an MBA from Boston University.
The document provides tips for effectively networking at a job fair, including dressing professionally, preparing questions for employers, and following up after the event. It emphasizes the importance of introducing yourself with a "one-minute commercial" highlighting your relevant skills and interests, asking questions to learn about opportunities, and obtaining business cards to follow up. Employers appreciate polite, well-prepared candidates who make a good impression and express genuine interest in the company.
Your Job Search Marketing Documents: How to Make Your Resume and Cover Letter...John (Ed) Andriessen
Your Marketing Documents: How to Make Your Resume and Cover Letter Stand Out
When hiring managers are presented with hundreds of resumes, how do you get your resume and cover letter to stand out?
Ed Andriessen and Kevin Lewis, Business Marketing experts will show you how to change your resume from a typical list of job titles and bulleted responsibilities into a marketing document that describes your unique value and the contributions you can bring to an organization
This presentation will cover:
• Why you should change your resume into a marketing document?
• What is really going on in the typical hiring manager’s office?
• What type of resume format will gain attention in a positive way?
• What do you need to add and what should you leave out of a resume?
• How do you use SARs and PARs to demonstrate your accomplishments?
• Should you send a cover letter and what specifically should the cover letter say?
Join us for this informative session that will change your resume from a boring list into an exciting marketing document that gets you interviews.
The document provides tips for creating the perfect resume. It states that a resume must excel in both content and formatting to attract prospective employers. It should be concise, focusing on relevant skills and accomplishments, and avoid being a lengthy biography. When drafting a resume, one should consider what information would be most useful to a recruiter and highlight how your experience and skills can benefit the employer. Key points to include are relevant work experience, skills gained, general skills like computer abilities, accomplishments with concrete examples, and an accurate academic record. The resume should be professionally packaged and written in a way that sells your strengths and makes the employer want to learn more.
The document provides tips for effective resume writing. It explains that the purpose of a resume is to distinguish yourself from other candidates and help gain an interview. Common mistakes to avoid include sloppiness, being wordy, and typos. Effective tips include keeping the resume to one page, using clear and concise communication, stressing strongest experiences, highlighting leadership roles for campus organizations, using the CAR format to describe accomplishments, and differentiating yourself from other applicants.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume that will attract employers and land interviews. It emphasizes that the purpose of a resume is to sell the applicant's skills and experiences to the employer. The resume should be tailored for each specific job by focusing on how the applicant can address the employer's needs. The summary or profile section at the top is the most important part for grabbing the employer's attention in the first 30 seconds. It should highlight the applicant's strongest qualifications and qualifications most relevant to the target job. Proper formatting, a focus on accomplishments over responsibilities, and proofreading are also advised to create a resume that stands out.
The document provides guidance on developing an effective resume and cover letter. It discusses what a resume is, what information it should include, and tips for formatting. It also explains that a cover letter introduces the resume and is a short, formal letter that is polite and positive. The cover letter should discuss why the applicant is writing, why they are the best candidate for the job, and indicate their desire for an interview.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume in 6 sections. It discusses including key details about work history and qualifications, choosing an appropriate resume format, highlighting achievements and skills, and avoiding long-windedness. The overall message is that resumes should concisely and accurately represent a candidate's relevant qualifications and experience to appeal to potential employers.
Top of the Stack Resumes: 5 Ways to Break Through a Noisy Job MarketJCSI
Job boards and social networks like LinkedIn and Twitter have collapsed candidate search time giving managers quick access to the industry’s best, brightest. A high unemployment rate, off-shoring, company down-sizing and cost-cutting is making competition fierce for the available jobs. With a candidate surplus and technological and cultural advances, hiring managers are now riddled with hundreds or thousands of resumes for even one position.
Crisp, compelling, “at-the-ready” resumes are essential for every professional in this competitive job market. Will your target hiring manager find you among thousands in the stack?
Take a look at the research on these resume stats:
- 10-200 resumes are generated per want-ad
- 80% of candidates are screened solely with the resume
- 1 in 245 resumes result in an interview
- 3 seconds make-or-break a positive 1st impression
- 10-30 seconds are spent to review 1 resume
- Less than 1% of the managers keep or respond to unsolicited resumes
Join us for a free online workshop to discuss “Top of the Stack Resumes: 5 Ways to Break Through a Noisy Job Market.” We'll discuss methods for building high-impact resumes including personal branding, self-assessment, resume messaging strategies, and a step-by-step approach to upgrade your resume for immediate impact.
Presenter:
Christine Farmer, Founder/Principal Consultant
Resumes.for.Results@verizon.net
Since 1999, our expert, Christine Farmer, has professionally coached executives and professionals on career strategies, resume messaging, interviewing and job search skills. With fifteen years in high-tech marketing, finance & product management, she offers her clients a business-minded, numbers-based approach to resume development. She holds degrees in Finance and an MBA from Boston University.
The document provides tips for effectively networking at a job fair, including dressing professionally, preparing questions for employers, and following up after the event. It emphasizes the importance of introducing yourself with a "one-minute commercial" highlighting your relevant skills and interests, asking questions to learn about opportunities, and obtaining business cards to follow up. Employers appreciate polite, well-prepared candidates who make a good impression and express genuine interest in the company.
The document provides tips for preparing for and attending a career fair. It recommends researching companies that will attend, developing an elevator pitch about your skills and qualifications, updating your resume, and preparing questions to ask employers. At the fair, it advises arriving early, making a good first impression, collecting business cards, and taking advantage of any services offered. Most importantly, it stresses following up after the fair by sending thank you notes and following application instructions.
The document provides 15 tips for creating an effective resume:
1) Determine the purpose and focus the resume on the target job or industry.
2) Use a simple 11-12 point font like Arial or Times New Roman.
3) Avoid including any negative information and stay positive.
Print this out and use it as a guide for writing your resume. This is a great tool for high school students and graduates translate their skills and experience to apply to real world careers.
The document provides guidance on creating an effective one-page marketing plan to help job seekers network and find opportunities. It recommends including key contact information, a brief professional summary, areas of expertise, desired job details, recent work history, achievements, and a list of 6+ target companies to investigate. The marketing plan aims to concisely communicate a job seeker's goals, qualifications, and desired career path to help networkers remember them and potentially make connections to recruiters or opportunities.
"Presentation on Resume writing. How to make a good resume
Effecive tips for writing a Resume. These PDF's are
available for all VEDA students for free on www.veda-edu.com"
This document provides guidance for attending a job fair. It discusses the purpose of job fairs which is for networking, interview experience and potentially landing a job offer. It emphasizes the importance of preparation such as researching companies attending, tailoring your resume, practicing your introduction and elevator pitch. At the job fair, you should introduce yourself with a firm handshake, smile and confidence. It is important to talk to all booths to gain experience, network and learn about opportunities. Follow up after with a thank you letter within 1-2 days to express appreciation and interest in the role. Overall, preparation, first impression, follow through and professionalism are keys to success at a job fair.
The document provides tips for job seekers on how to be ready for jobs and what to include in their resumes and applications. It recommends including a concise cover letter tailored for each position that highlights qualifications and how the applicant will help the company. It also advises focusing resumes on skills and experience relevant to specific jobs and networking to find opportunities. References should be obtained in advance and achievements, accomplishments, and measurable results should be emphasized to stand out.
Hays Live - How to create or update your CV
Do you need help creating or updating your CV?
On Tuesday 26th January 2021, our UK&I Director, Karen Young shared her top tips to help you create a winning CV that gets you noticed.
To re-watch the live session, click here: https://youtu.be/dkLt--EKmcY
To view the full guide, click here: https://cloud.email.hays.com/cv-guide
This document provides guidance on how to effectively market yourself as a candidate for jobs and internships. It outlines developing a personal mission statement, analyzing your strengths and skills, researching potential employers and positions, and creating marketing materials like resumes, cover letters, and an elevator pitch. The goal is to understand the needs of potential employers and highlight how your qualifications and experiences meet those needs to make yourself a desirable candidate.
The document provides guidance on hiring the ideal sales manager and building a successful sales team. It outlines key steps in the hiring process including when to start looking, who to look for, where to find candidates, how to screen applicants through resume reviews, phone interviews, in-person interviews, references checks, and skills assessments. Interview questions are provided to evaluate a candidate's work history, selling skills, and general qualifications. The goal is to find someone with the right experience, skills, work ethic, and personality to hire the right people, train them well, set goals, provide support, and motivate the team to meet and exceed sales targets.
For those of you that missed our Preparation C presentation, take a look at it here, for some great tips on writing resumes, interviewing skills and what prospective employers are looking for.
Lindsay Group Inc. is a small, minority/woman-owned staffing firm that has been in business for over 20 years. They provide customized staffing solutions and strategic consulting services related to employment, hiring trends, training, and outsourcing. The document outlines tips for common interview questions, including discussing one's strengths and qualifications for a role, as well as explaining gaps or short tenure in a resume. Interviewees are advised to be honest, highlight transferable skills, and ask informed questions of the interviewer.
The document provides an overview of the topics and activities covered in a career transition program. It includes sections on understanding personal strengths and values, developing case studies of work experiences, creating an introduction and resume, researching companies and opportunities, networking, interviewing skills, and next steps after an interview. The goal is to help participants effectively market themselves and navigate career transitions.
The document provides tips for writing and updating a resume. It emphasizes highlighting strengths, researching the company, and tailoring the resume to the specific position. It recommends using a consistent format with no errors, including key sections like name, address, phone number and email. Accomplishments should be quantified to demonstrate how the applicant helped the company. Common errors to avoid include using first-person pronouns and including unnecessary personal details.
How To Make Professional Resume By Bally ChohanWebVineet
Your resume and covering application
letter has to stand out because it not
only creates the first impression, but tells
them how well you fit their job.
The document provides tips and advice for preparing for, having a successful interview, and following up after an interview. It discusses different types of interviews, researching the company, common questions to expect, how to answer questions using the STAR method, body language tips, appropriate attire, following up with a thank you note after the interview.
This document provides an overview and guide for students attending a career fair. It outlines key tips for preparation, including researching companies in advance and developing an introductory speech. At the fair, students are advised to dress professionally, approach recruiters with a firm handshake and introduction, ask relevant questions, and follow up with thank you notes after the event. The goal is for students to effectively introduce themselves, learn about potential employers, and improve their job search and networking skills through participating in career fairs.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective elevator pitch. An elevator pitch is a short, memorable sales pitch about yourself that can be delivered in the length of an elevator ride (30 seconds to 1 minute). It should include an essential truth statement about your passions or goals, an example from your experience using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result), and a call to action or question for the listener. The document reviews each component and provides a template for an elevator pitch. It emphasizes keeping the pitch concise, engaging, and tailored to the specific listener or company.
Just graduated?
Looking for internship/job?
Want to be called for interview?
Resume rejected?
Received another no call?
Cease your struggle with these scenarios now. ‘Write Resume Right’ is learning module exclusively designed for last year graduating students who are about to enter into job market. It encompasses tools and techniques for making your resume visible and eligible.
Module’s slides are for your perusal. Please accentuate if it’s helpful, critique if rectification is needed and acknowledge if you find it valuable.
Contact Details:
• Personal ID: hachangi@hotmail.com
• Official ID: hussain@plugforlife.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/hachangi
• Twitter: @hachangi
• Skype: hussain.changi1
• Linkagoal: linkagoal.com/hachangi
• Tumblr: hachangi.tumblr.com
• Slideshare: slideshare.net/hachangi
• Pinterest: pinterest.com/hachangi/
• Medium: medium.com/@hachangi
• About.Me: about.me/hachangi
• ExpertFile: expertfile.com/experts/hussain.changi
The document provides tips for creating an effective resume, including tailoring it specifically for the position being applied for by using keywords from the job description. It recommends highlighting achievements and quantifying results, keeping the resume to one page if possible, and always including a customized cover letter. Proper formatting and presentation of the resume is also emphasized.
The document provides tips for preparing for and attending a career fair. It recommends researching companies that will attend, developing an elevator pitch about your skills and qualifications, updating your resume, and preparing questions to ask employers. At the fair, it advises arriving early, making a good first impression, collecting business cards, and taking advantage of any services offered. Most importantly, it stresses following up after the fair by sending thank you notes and following application instructions.
The document provides 15 tips for creating an effective resume:
1) Determine the purpose and focus the resume on the target job or industry.
2) Use a simple 11-12 point font like Arial or Times New Roman.
3) Avoid including any negative information and stay positive.
Print this out and use it as a guide for writing your resume. This is a great tool for high school students and graduates translate their skills and experience to apply to real world careers.
The document provides guidance on creating an effective one-page marketing plan to help job seekers network and find opportunities. It recommends including key contact information, a brief professional summary, areas of expertise, desired job details, recent work history, achievements, and a list of 6+ target companies to investigate. The marketing plan aims to concisely communicate a job seeker's goals, qualifications, and desired career path to help networkers remember them and potentially make connections to recruiters or opportunities.
"Presentation on Resume writing. How to make a good resume
Effecive tips for writing a Resume. These PDF's are
available for all VEDA students for free on www.veda-edu.com"
This document provides guidance for attending a job fair. It discusses the purpose of job fairs which is for networking, interview experience and potentially landing a job offer. It emphasizes the importance of preparation such as researching companies attending, tailoring your resume, practicing your introduction and elevator pitch. At the job fair, you should introduce yourself with a firm handshake, smile and confidence. It is important to talk to all booths to gain experience, network and learn about opportunities. Follow up after with a thank you letter within 1-2 days to express appreciation and interest in the role. Overall, preparation, first impression, follow through and professionalism are keys to success at a job fair.
The document provides tips for job seekers on how to be ready for jobs and what to include in their resumes and applications. It recommends including a concise cover letter tailored for each position that highlights qualifications and how the applicant will help the company. It also advises focusing resumes on skills and experience relevant to specific jobs and networking to find opportunities. References should be obtained in advance and achievements, accomplishments, and measurable results should be emphasized to stand out.
Hays Live - How to create or update your CV
Do you need help creating or updating your CV?
On Tuesday 26th January 2021, our UK&I Director, Karen Young shared her top tips to help you create a winning CV that gets you noticed.
To re-watch the live session, click here: https://youtu.be/dkLt--EKmcY
To view the full guide, click here: https://cloud.email.hays.com/cv-guide
This document provides guidance on how to effectively market yourself as a candidate for jobs and internships. It outlines developing a personal mission statement, analyzing your strengths and skills, researching potential employers and positions, and creating marketing materials like resumes, cover letters, and an elevator pitch. The goal is to understand the needs of potential employers and highlight how your qualifications and experiences meet those needs to make yourself a desirable candidate.
The document provides guidance on hiring the ideal sales manager and building a successful sales team. It outlines key steps in the hiring process including when to start looking, who to look for, where to find candidates, how to screen applicants through resume reviews, phone interviews, in-person interviews, references checks, and skills assessments. Interview questions are provided to evaluate a candidate's work history, selling skills, and general qualifications. The goal is to find someone with the right experience, skills, work ethic, and personality to hire the right people, train them well, set goals, provide support, and motivate the team to meet and exceed sales targets.
For those of you that missed our Preparation C presentation, take a look at it here, for some great tips on writing resumes, interviewing skills and what prospective employers are looking for.
Lindsay Group Inc. is a small, minority/woman-owned staffing firm that has been in business for over 20 years. They provide customized staffing solutions and strategic consulting services related to employment, hiring trends, training, and outsourcing. The document outlines tips for common interview questions, including discussing one's strengths and qualifications for a role, as well as explaining gaps or short tenure in a resume. Interviewees are advised to be honest, highlight transferable skills, and ask informed questions of the interviewer.
The document provides an overview of the topics and activities covered in a career transition program. It includes sections on understanding personal strengths and values, developing case studies of work experiences, creating an introduction and resume, researching companies and opportunities, networking, interviewing skills, and next steps after an interview. The goal is to help participants effectively market themselves and navigate career transitions.
The document provides tips for writing and updating a resume. It emphasizes highlighting strengths, researching the company, and tailoring the resume to the specific position. It recommends using a consistent format with no errors, including key sections like name, address, phone number and email. Accomplishments should be quantified to demonstrate how the applicant helped the company. Common errors to avoid include using first-person pronouns and including unnecessary personal details.
How To Make Professional Resume By Bally ChohanWebVineet
Your resume and covering application
letter has to stand out because it not
only creates the first impression, but tells
them how well you fit their job.
The document provides tips and advice for preparing for, having a successful interview, and following up after an interview. It discusses different types of interviews, researching the company, common questions to expect, how to answer questions using the STAR method, body language tips, appropriate attire, following up with a thank you note after the interview.
This document provides an overview and guide for students attending a career fair. It outlines key tips for preparation, including researching companies in advance and developing an introductory speech. At the fair, students are advised to dress professionally, approach recruiters with a firm handshake and introduction, ask relevant questions, and follow up with thank you notes after the event. The goal is for students to effectively introduce themselves, learn about potential employers, and improve their job search and networking skills through participating in career fairs.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective elevator pitch. An elevator pitch is a short, memorable sales pitch about yourself that can be delivered in the length of an elevator ride (30 seconds to 1 minute). It should include an essential truth statement about your passions or goals, an example from your experience using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result), and a call to action or question for the listener. The document reviews each component and provides a template for an elevator pitch. It emphasizes keeping the pitch concise, engaging, and tailored to the specific listener or company.
Just graduated?
Looking for internship/job?
Want to be called for interview?
Resume rejected?
Received another no call?
Cease your struggle with these scenarios now. ‘Write Resume Right’ is learning module exclusively designed for last year graduating students who are about to enter into job market. It encompasses tools and techniques for making your resume visible and eligible.
Module’s slides are for your perusal. Please accentuate if it’s helpful, critique if rectification is needed and acknowledge if you find it valuable.
Contact Details:
• Personal ID: hachangi@hotmail.com
• Official ID: hussain@plugforlife.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/hachangi
• Twitter: @hachangi
• Skype: hussain.changi1
• Linkagoal: linkagoal.com/hachangi
• Tumblr: hachangi.tumblr.com
• Slideshare: slideshare.net/hachangi
• Pinterest: pinterest.com/hachangi/
• Medium: medium.com/@hachangi
• About.Me: about.me/hachangi
• ExpertFile: expertfile.com/experts/hussain.changi
The document provides tips for creating an effective resume, including tailoring it specifically for the position being applied for by using keywords from the job description. It recommends highlighting achievements and quantifying results, keeping the resume to one page if possible, and always including a customized cover letter. Proper formatting and presentation of the resume is also emphasized.
Do you want to create a more user friendly resume to submit to recruiters and hiring authorities? Here are 15 suggestions for composing more compelling and targeted resumes.
"Presentation on Effective Resume. Check to see good
examples of effective resumes. Effecive tips for writing a
Resume These PDF's are available for all VEDA students
for free on www.veda-edu.com"
Tricks for Career Fair Success provides tips for how to prepare for, participate in, and follow up after a career fair. Key tips include researching companies attending, preparing an elevator pitch, bringing resumes and questions to ask employers, collecting business cards, sending thank you letters after the event, and keeping a log to stay organized. The document emphasizes arriving early, making a good impression, showing knowledge of companies, and following up to stand out from other job seekers.
The document provides tips for writing a powerful resume in 3 sentences or less:
The document discusses how to write an effective resume in a few key sections, including an objective statement, experience section, and education section. It emphasizes tailoring each section to the specific job and employer by highlighting relevant qualifications, responsibilities, and achievements. The document also provides dos and don'ts for resume writing, such as using action verbs, formatting clearly, and targeting the resume to a particular position or field.
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A resume is a one-page summary of a person's skills, education and experience. It acts like an advertisement to sell a person to potential employers. Employers typically spend less than 30 seconds reviewing each resume, so it is important to highlight relevant skills and experience. A resume should include sections for contact information, objective, education, experience, activities and references. The format, content and appearance of a resume are both important to make a good first impression on employers.
The BounceBack St. Louis team conducts two day workshops for those in career transition. Day 1 covers conducting a personal skills assessment, finding companies who hire those occupations, searching for jobs, understanding company culture and creating a great resume.
This document provides guidance for an MBA interview workshop focused on consulting. It discusses developing a personal brand, preparing for fit and competency interviews, and crafting cover letters. Key points include developing a concise personal brand statement, preparing evidence-based examples to demonstrate competencies, and tailoring responses and cover letters to reflect the individual's brand and motivations for pursuing consulting.
The resume is one of the important documents you need to prepare for your consulting career. Recruiters use this to determine if you are the right candidate for the vacant position. They check your education, experience, skills and accomplishments to know if you acquire the qualities necessary for the vacant job.
Read this presentation to learn some tips on how to write a resume section by section. For additional and more specific guidelines, download our free consulting guide to landing a job in this industry. To know more about its content, visit this page: http://www.consultingfact.com/guides/land_a_consulting_job/
6 Steps to Building Your Professional Brandsuzetteconway
In today's job market building a brand is a requirement, not an option. In this presentation I offer a 6 step approach to building your brand and also review some truths about branding and I layout some of the components of your brand, including how to build an online presence.
The presentation gives basic advice on CV structure, tips on each element including personal statement, and specific advice for students and people with little experience
The document provides tips for creating an effective federal resume, including tailoring it to the specific job announcement, using a suggested resume format, and paying attention to keywords that align your skills and experience with the job requirements. It emphasizes being concise and ensuring your most important qualifications are visible within 10-15 seconds. You should quantify your accomplishments with numbers, emphasize ways you have saved or managed money and time, and directly address each qualification listed for the position.
The document provides guidance on writing effective CVs and cover letters. It recommends following three steps: Relate, Demonstrate, and Captivate. For Relate, thoroughly research the employer to understand their needs and highlight relevant skills. For Demonstrate, provide specific examples and evidence through accomplishments and experiences to prove you have the required skills. For Captivate, differentiate yourself from others through unique achievements, activities, languages, or other qualities. The goal is to relate your qualifications to the employer's needs, demonstrate your abilities, and captivate their attention.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective curriculum vitae (CV) to help land a dream job. It recommends including key sections like work history, education, accomplishments quantified using the SOAR model (Situation, Obstacles, Actions, Results), skills identified from accomplishments, and a positioning statement. The CV should be concise, focus on recent relevant experience, use active language, and highlight quantifiable achievements to demonstrate value to employers in under 30 seconds. Formatting tips include using a simple consistent format on no more than two pages with no personal details like photos.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume. It discusses resume structure and components, including headings, summaries, experience, education, and formatting. Key tips include limiting the resume to one to two pages, using action verbs, and tailoring the resume to the specific job. Different resume styles like reverse chronological, functional, and skills-based are also covered. The workshop aims to help attendees create a resume that highlights their qualifications and lands more job interviews.
This document provides tips and guidance for job seekers on preparing for interviews and developing resumes. It discusses 10 critical truths for interview success, including that careers are made or broken in interviews. It emphasizes highlighting accomplishments over duties through the CAR (Challenge, Action, Results) approach. Other sections cover targeted resumes focused on keywords, cover letters to indicate relevant experience for the specific position, and follow-up thank you notes after interviews. The overall message is that preparation, demonstrating one's value through concrete accomplishments, and maintaining connections with employers are key to career success.
The document provides career advice and tips for professional success. It discusses competencies, defining career goals, marketing yourself through cover letters, resumes, interviews, references, and negotiating job offers. The key points are developing a clear understanding of your skills and goals, tailoring resumes and cover letters for specific roles, preparing for interviews by researching the company and role, and sealing the deal by expressing gratitude and confirming next steps.
The document provides tips for creating an effective resume, including showing accomplishments rather than just describing responsibilities, being specific with details and metrics, highlighting leadership experience, and ensuring the resume is concise and well-formatted. Key recommendations are to keep the resume to one page, use reverse chronological order, and focus on relevant qualifications tailored to the specific job.
We recently hosted the much-anticipated Community Skill Builders Workshop during our June online meeting. This event was a culmination of six months of listening to your feedback and crafting solutions to better support your PMI journey. Here’s a look back at what happened and the exciting developments that emerged from our collaborative efforts.
A Gathering of Minds
We were thrilled to see a diverse group of attendees, including local certified PMI trainers and both new and experienced members eager to contribute their perspectives. The workshop was structured into three dynamic discussion sessions, each led by our dedicated membership advocates.
Key Takeaways and Future Directions
The insights and feedback gathered from these discussions were invaluable. Here are some of the key takeaways and the steps we are taking to address them:
• Enhanced Resource Accessibility: We are working on a new, user-friendly resource page that will make it easier for members to access training materials and real-world application guides.
• Structured Mentorship Program: Plans are underway to launch a mentorship program that will connect members with experienced professionals for guidance and support.
• Increased Networking Opportunities: Expect to see more frequent and varied networking events, both virtual and in-person, to help you build connections and foster a sense of community.
Moving Forward
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Parabolic antenna alignment system with Real-Time Angle Position FeedbackStevenPatrick17
Introduction
Parabolic antennas are a crucial component in many communication systems, including satellite communications, radio telescopes, and television broadcasting. Ensuring these antennas are properly aligned is vital for optimal performance and signal strength. A parabolic antenna alignment system, equipped with real-time angle position feedback and fault tracking, is designed to address this need. This document delves into the components, design, and implementation of such a system, highlighting its significance and applications.
Importance of Parabolic Antenna Alignment
The alignment of a parabolic antenna directly affects its performance. Even minor misalignments can lead to significant signal loss, which can degrade the quality of the received signal or cause communication failures. Proper alignment ensures that the antenna's focal point is accurately directed toward the signal source, maximizing the antenna's gain and efficiency. This precision is especially crucial in applications like satellite communications, where the antenna must track geostationary satellites with high accuracy.
Components of a Parabolic Antenna Alignment System
A parabolic antenna alignment system typically includes the following components:
Parabolic Dish: The primary reflector that collects and focuses incoming signals.
Feedhorn and Low Noise Block (LNB): Positioned at the dish's focal point to receive signals.
Stepper or Servo Motors: Adjust the azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (vertical) angles of the antenna.
Microcontroller (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi): Processes sensor data and controls the motors.
Potentiometers: Provide feedback on the antenna's current angle positions.
Fault Detection Sensors: Monitor for potential faults such as cable discontinuities or LNB failures.
Control Software: Runs on the microcontroller, handling real-time processing and decision-making.
Real-Time Angle Position Feedback
Real-time feedback on the antenna's angle position is essential for maintaining precise alignment. This feedback is typically provided by potentiometers or rotary encoders, which continuously monitor the azimuth and elevation angles. The microcontroller reads this data and adjusts the motors accordingly to keep the antenna aligned with the signal source.
Fault Tracking in Antenna Alignment Systems
Fault tracking is vital for the reliability and performance of the antenna system. Common faults include cable discontinuities, LNB malfunctions, and motor failures. Sensors integrated into the system can detect these faults and either notify the user or initiate corrective actions automatically.
Design and Implementation
1. Parabolic Dish and Feedhorn
The parabolic dish is designed to reflect incoming signals to a focal point where the feedhorn and LNB are located. The dish's size and shape depend on the specific application and frequency range.
2. Motors and Position Control
Stepper motors or servo motors are used to control the azimuth and elevation of
1. RESUME WRITING TIPS
CONSIDER WHAT DEFINES YOU
Why do you
do what
you do?
What are you
passionate
about?
What’s
your
purpose?
Which values
are driving
your goals?
What vision do you
have for your career
over the next 1, 3, 5,
or 10 years?
2. Consider some of the
struggles and obstacles
facing the employer and
the industry. Make a list
of the most critical ones,
and reflect on times in the past when
you’ve confronted similar challenges
RESUME WRITING TIPS
SPEAK TO YOUR AUDIENCE
Are there specific
companies I’m
interested in?
What will the
company be lacking or
missing if there’s no
one in this position?
What advantage
or benefit does
this position bring
to their business?
Am I aiming to
secure a position
in a specific
industry?
3. Start by asking yourself some questions
to uncover the distinct benefits you
offer the employer
Ask others what they think about you
What benefit or
contribution do
you add?
What key
accomplishments
or successes
have you
delivered time
and time again?
What would you
say is unique
about yourself
and how you do
what you do?
What are
your greatest
strengths?
Reach out to friends, family, and your
network and ask them which words
they would use to describe you.
Read through your LinkedIn recommendations and past
performance evaluations and look for themes. When you put
similar words and phrases together what picture do you get?
What do others
see as the value
you add?
What do others
say are your
greatest strengths?
How do others
describe you?
What do your boss,
team, direct reports
come to you for on
a regular basis?
RESUME WRITING TIPS
UNCOVER YOUR UNIQUE PROMISE OF VALUE
4. What benefit
or value did
you bring to
your
previous employers?
How have
you positively
influenced
others?
What was the
challenge?
What was the
result of the
action that
you took?
What would
others say is
fascinating,
compelling,
or interesting about you?
What benefit
would an
employer or
company get
from choosing you over
another candidate?
What steps did
you take to
resolve the
challenge?
RESULT
Take a few minutes to reflect back on the last three positions you’ve held.
Write down at least one challenge that you overcame in each of the three
positions. Now, answer these questions about each challenge
RESUME WRITING TIPS
CAPTIVATING, INFLUENTIAL, AND BENEFICIAL
5. Be real and be
yourself. When you
write your resume,
be authentic.
Authentic
You want your resume
to be a reflection of
yourself and not a
canned template.
RESULT
Resumes are meant to
be a genuine
reflection of who
YOU are—not
some random person
on the Internet.
Templates and fluffy sales
talk, clichéd phrases,
and overused terms
are glanced over
when employers
screen resumes. It’s
actually a waste of space.
TERMS
A practical way to cut the sales
talk and fluff is to remove
adjectives. Especially
multiple adjectives in a
row. Replace adjectives
with accomplishments.
Your accomplishments
are unique to you—and
compelling to employers.
RESUME WRITING TIPS
CUT THE FLUFFY SALES TALK
6. EXAMPLE RESULT
Generated $3M in
revenue growth.
Start with
the result
ACTION
Repaired damaged
client relationships and
restored trust with
three multimillion-dollar
client accounts.
Talk about the
steps/action you took
to resolve the problem
PROBLEM
When I stepped in as
sales executive, the
company had lost 15 of
their major client
accounts due to
mismanagement by the
sales team.
Share the problem
or pain point
RESUME WRITING TIPS
WRITE YOUR STORY
WRITE YOUR STORY
7. Numbers are very persuasive
and hard to argue against.
They provide tangible proof
that you provide real results.
RESULT
What someone else says
about us can be even
more impressive or
impactful than what we
say about ourselves.
TESTIMONIALS
LinkedIn can be a great
resource to support and
validate your brand, career
successes, and what others
have to say about you.
Don’t wait for someone to
recommend you. Be
proactive about requesting
recommendations from
supervisors, clients,
coworkers, colleagues,
direct reports, or others you
know professionally.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Endorsements support
your personal brand in a
few ways. At a glimpse
employers are able to see
which skills you have
been endorsed for, and
by how many people.
ENDORSEMENTS
RESUME WRITING TIPS
PROVE YOURSELF
8. Use a modern resume design
that is easy to read.
Employers scan your resume
and search for your summary,
position title, employment dates, and
past positions. Make this information
easy to locate.
Create graphs or pie charts
that convey important
information or tell a story. It
could be a pie chart that
breaks up the different keyword/skills
areas you want to bring attention to or
highlights the main industries you know.
Industry
memberships or
leadership
organization logos
are a great way to highlight
industry-relevant associations
or leadership experience.
Testimonials or
quotes can be
offset in nice
visuals. You’re also
conveying validation/proof
while doing so with a great
visual. Double bonus!
Sales data is
great to convey
in a graphic.
RESUME WRITING TIPS
MODERN DESIGN, STUNNING VISUALS,
GRIPPING GRAPHICS
9. First impressions
are critical and
they’re visual.
Resumes receive an
initial six-second eye
scan to make a fit/no
fit determination.
Using color
draws the eye in
to the resume.
RESUME WRITING TIPS
WHAT COLOR AND BRANDING
HAVE IN COMMON
10. Infuse branding and
your message into
your LinkedIn
profile, professional
blog, social media
profiles, and all of your career
documents—and talk about
them with your network.
It’s about your entire career portfolio. Once you’ve defined
yourself, given a vision to your career path, discovered your
unique promise of value, and found common themes and
stories to share, you need to communicate this same
message and brand across all other platforms.
IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT YOUR RESUME
RESUME WRITING TIPS