Resumes, Cover Letters and Applying on Line
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Not all resumes are created equal so learn about the do and don’ts of creating your resume. The presentation will cover building the elements of your resume. 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 on Line
- 1. Resumes, Cover Letters and Applying Online brought to you by and Bruce A. Bennett Career Coach Corner April 4, 2018
- 2. 2 Introduction & Outline for Workshop Introduction Media & Marketing Research Career Networking & Presenting Outline Resume Formats Components General Points & Mistakes Cover Letters Standard Format Q Style Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Socialnomics
- 3. 3 Resources Available at CAPL http://www.caryarealibrary.org/resources/job-seekers/
- 4. 4 Resources Available at CAPL
- 5. 5 Not all Resumes are Created Equal Paradigm for job search changed radically Seven seconds - really?? 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 What do you want? Five job titles, industry and target companies Research what skills are needed for those jobs 3 columns, acquired or desired skills, Y/N and what examples Catherine Breet Byers suggests 3 simple steps
- 6. 6 Resume Formats Chronological Details work experience history by dates Functional Highlights skills and expertise Blended Combo of the two Infographic Graphic, colorful, & creative Plain Text or ASCII
- 7. 7 Resume Formats Chronological Resume Format Skills Resume Format Infographic format Plain Text or ASCII format
- 8. 8 Resume Components Contact information Name Address (printed vs. digital) Phone number (only 1) Email LinkedIn URL Career or Professional Summary Elevator speech scripted out Skills, Keywords or Buzzwords and phrases relevant to industry & skills Avoid clichés
- 9. 9 Resume Components Work Experience Company Job Title Dates (xx/xxxx) Description about company and/or URL STARs or CARs Situation or Task, Action and Results Circumstance, Action and Results Quantify experience Maintained accounting records for AR and AP Managed 1,000+ AR & AP accounts working directly with the CFO More bullets for current position
- 10. 10 Resume Components Accomplishments Education College, Seminars, Workshops, Special training Military Experience Rank, Duties, Responsibilities, Relevant Experiences Community Activities Technical or Computer Skills Volunteer Experience
- 11. 11 General Points White space Applying on line, stick around to the end Two pages max? Font consistency is important Printed white paper 20# Kimberly Bishop - Recruiter Give Resume Tips
- 12. 12 Typical Resume Mistakes Typos Objective References available upon request Providing a Home and Cell phone number 25+ years of experience Putting a 3 page resume on 2 pages Distracting formats and/or fonts Clichés Responsible for…. Problem solving skills Detail orientated
- 21. 21 Cover Letters To Include or not to include 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 Traditional format Comparative format
- 22. 22 Traditional Cover Letter Example Dear Ms. Polerecky, I found the Account Manager Associate position, Job ID3885, through a job search agent I created on the Ebsco website. My background is a great match with your staffing needs. The majority of my professional career has been at two companies: Nielsen Media Research and Synovate. During 2010, I was engaged in civic duties with the Village of Johnsburg and volunteering at the McHenry County Workforce Network, while continuing my career search. Additionally, I started conducting training seminars on LinkedIn for networking groups and Harper College in the latter half of 2010. I started at Lodestar Research in January 2011, but am seeking full time employment with benefits. When I started at Synovate, my role was initially defined as a liaison between a recent acquisition and the parent company. While I was there, I became the brand manager for the Interactive Opinion Network (ION). The ION product was the premier in-person data collection methodology used for survey research. I coordinated the processes from working with the programmers to fielding the studies. I am familiar with basic HTML code and rudimentary SQL queries. The ION product used Microsoft Access which I have been using for over a decade. Additionally, I was responsible for the quality assurance of the product. More recently, I have been at Lodestar Research, a company that focuses on B2B publishing. I use BPA Worldwide Brand Reports to evaluate B2B publishers as a prospective client. I have extensive management, operations, client service and relationship building experience that would benefit Hallmark Data Systems. My experience and skills include: Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Florida. Early adopter of new technology, software and social media. Ability to adapt to new challenges and responsibilities. In depth use of MSOffice 2007 products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Access to track, analyze and present data. Outstanding written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation and organizational skills. If you are looking for a committed team member with strong client service skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment, I am the candidate you are seeking to place with your client. I look forward to discussing how my background is a match for this opportunity and will call you on March 23 to follow up.
- 23. 23 Comparative Cover Letter Example Acme Company Attn: Kris Mueller, Recruitment Specialist 1 Medline Place Mundelein, IL 60060-4486 Good Afternoon, Your advertisement for a Lead Expeditor caught my attention because it seemed an ideal match to my background and experience in inventory control. Having looked at your website, it is clear you present medical solutions that improve the lives of both doctors and patients and I am very excited about the prospect of playing a part in that role. Let me take this opportunity to present my background in comparison to the job requirements you have described. YOUR REQUIREMENTS MY BACKGROUND Bachelor’s Degree Bachelors Degree in Science 2+ yrs related experience with leadership 10+ yrs experience with 6+ yrs in a leadership role Strong Excel/proficient math Utilized advanced excel functions and math on a daily basis Superior attention to detail Maintained and monitored delivery dates for 30K finished goods Exceptional communication/adaptable/ strong sense of urgency Established direct communication in urgent situations to ensure accurate and timely actions
- 24. 24 Applicant Tracking Systems - ATS
- 25. 25 What is an ATS? Majority of major companies use an ATS for HR Human Resource Information System (HRIS) 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
- 26. 26 How Does an ATS Work Parses your resume into the system Scans resumes to qualify candidates Matches keywords in job description Performs data mining and collecting Ranks candidates by resumes & responses Can manage many tasks Identify top candidates/Reject unqualified Send applicant emails Schedule interviews Onboarding process Tracks reviews, promotions, terminations
- 27. 27 Pitfalls of ATS Many ATS cannot read a PDF, unless specifically directed to submit a PDF, submit doc Doc vs Docx format Resume templates Cannot read tables or multiple columns Cannot read wording in header & footer Misspelled words are not recognized
- 28. 28 Pitfalls of ATS Single column format Avoid lines and borders Do not use underline Do not use Bold or Italics Left justification Serif fonts are not reliably accurately read Sans Serif font like Arial is better Size does matter - 11 or 12 pt is better
- 29. 29 ATS Resume Friendly Tips Use standard terminology for section titles Work Experience not Career Achievements Education not Professional Training Key word matches found in job description Name document for relevant position BruceBennettManager.doc, not resume.doc Use full name instead of acronym Interactive Opinion Network, not ION
- 32. 32 Where to upload your resume Glassdoor Indeed LinkedIn ZipRecruiter Careerbuilder Monster Dice Mashable University Center
- 33. 33 Wordle.net
- 34. 34 McHenry County Workforce Network April Newsletter of Events and Services McHenry County Workforce Network Website
- 35. 35 Video & Skill Blog Links 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 Socialnomics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jottDMuLesU ATS Do’s and Don’ts https://www.resumetoreferral.com/ats-resumes/
- 36. Questions? Feel free to view my blog or connect with me on LinkedIn Contact Info: Bruce A. Bennett Mobile: 815-302-9552 Email: BABennett73@gmail.com Blog: http://bruce73.wordpress.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceabennett