Don’t get lost in the crowd. Learn how to stand out by crafting your story and branding yourself consistently across all platforms – from your resume to LinkedIn.

1. How to Stand Out in the Job Hunt
LinkedIn & Resume Secrets
Presented by
Emily Miethner, Founder, CEO
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6. First off think about…
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7. + Being specific
+ Preferences
+ ATS
+ Networking
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8. Elements of a Stand Out Resume
! Clean, simple, readable
! Customized for the job (use words from description in bullets)
! Shows soft and hard skills through bullets
! Bullets are all original and show context, numbers, and results
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9. Elements of a Stand Out LinkedIn
! Summary and experience are made relevant for your goals
! Lots of relevant keywords
! Rich media in multiple places
! Links to your website and easy to find contact information
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10. Your questions
answered:
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11. How much detail should you include?
! Think about flexibility you need
! Not too much, because people scan and are busy/lazy
! Include things that matter
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12. Should you repeat bullets?
! No
! Be results and numbers orientated
! If you did similar things, pick the most impressive version
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13. Should I email recruiters my resume?
! Whenever you can, find a connection
! Be specific and relevant
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14. Are fancy resumes appropriate?
! They are better at events and emailed
! Make sure they are still clear
! Simple works - use a pop of color or a different font for your name
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15. What if I legally can’t share details?
! If you’re unsure, ask
! Give context in interviews, not on paper or online
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16. Is it important to share fun tidbits?
! Yes, because ultimately you’re hired by humans
! Show through projects, skills, volunteering, and interests
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17. How do I get recruiters to come to me?
! Include lots of keywords on LinkedIn
! Get recommendations (and do great work)
! Always be ready and up to date
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18. When do I apply if I’m still in school?
! Don’t hide when you’re graduating
! Apply anyway, unless it details their timeline and you don’t fit
! If the timing is wrong, connect on LinkedIn
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19. What’s involved in a good summary?
! What you’re doing, what you’ve done, something fun
! Why are you doing what you do? What’s your story?
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20. How do I break in with no contacts?
! Go to events and always have a business card (with LinkedIn on it)
! Let people see when they view your profile on LinkedIn
! Join LinkedIn groups
! Search alumni by industry and reach out
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21. How do I prove I want to work for you?
! Ask me questions that can’t be answered on the web
! Articulate WHY you want to work in the space and for me
! Make it clear that you’ll add value
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22. What do I put if I have no experience?
! Volunteer, start a blog, launch a side project
! Use college clubs and projects as experience
! sidehustle.me
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23. What other action can I take?
! Set a monthly reminder to update LinkedIn and your resume
! Research LinkedIn profiles of people you aspire to be like
! Network in and outside of your goal industry and field
! Share and engage with content on LinkedIn
! Create one giant resume Google Doc to which you only add
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24. Q&A
Set a goal
Come to Events
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25. Sample Goals
! Post an article a day on LinkedIn
! Include numbers and results in at least one bullet in each job
! Add 20 new connections
! Max out your LinkedIn skills (get to 50)
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26. Resume Workshop
this Thursday
findspark.com/events
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27. Find & Follow Your Passion:
A Full-Day Career
Conference
conf.findspark.com
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28. Stay
in
touch!
emily@findspark.com
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