Custom Resumes, Cover Letter, LinkedInProfiles. Job Search Tips, Career Advice
Factors that determine your resume length include:
1. Years in the workforce
2. Time in your career progression - must indicate that you have been promoted / taken on more responsibility (employers want to hire successful people)
3. Need to showcase your success stories (project-based on numerical)
4. How often you have changed jobs in the last ~10-12 years
5. Must include your education / professional development
6. A listing of skills related to your career.
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) - Use of icons and separators / dividers
1. Never use icons on the resume; this will block ATS scanners.
2. Never use wingdings or another symbol. this will likely block the ATS. You can use a bullet that is within the context of the font - that is fine. You can also use the div
Hyperlinks - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) may not be able to read a hyperlink, resulting in incomplete sentences. If you want to reference content on the Internet in your resume, make sure the corresponding hyperlinks are separate from sentences. For example, you might place a hyperlink within parentheses at the end of a sentence.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Generated Resumes Should Encourage Everyone to Network!
“The front door is locked,” “I am going through the back door, or I not going to work". - Anonymous
The "front door" is Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn's "Easy Apply" feature. It is a black hole - you never hear back...the reliance on AI and other tech tools is ineffective.
The "back door" is speaking to people (colleagues, vendors, friends, classmates, etc.) - this is your network.
Get the picture?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Resumes - Inconsistent with industry jargon.
There are plenty of reasons why you should not use an AI generated resume. I have been posting this information for the last several business days and will continue to post the issues (pro and con) about AI resumes
AI-generated content can sometimes include factual errors or phrases that don't align with the terminology used in your industry, let alone your actual experiences. Therefore, you must proofread your resume to avoid confusion / making your resume read like it was AI - written, which is a big NEGATIVE in the viewpoint of hiring managers and recruiters who want to read resumes written by people, not a robot obeying an algorithm.
Another reason why hiring managers dislike AI written resumes:
Difficulty in differentiating candidates:
When multiple applicants use the same AI tool, their resumes can become indistinguishable, making it challenging for recruiters to identify strong candidates.
Interviewing!
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SPECIAL NOTE: I am now taking on speaking engagements to groups about the following subjects:
Resume Writing
Interviewing
Ageism in the Workplace
Career Management
ATS Best Practices
Job Search Strategies
as well as accepting invitations to critique resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles at trade shows, workshops, seminars and various other events. Please contact me via ajbresumes@gmail.com or 415.519.9659 for more details.
More Job Hopping!
Another disadvantage of job hopping is it can make your work history look inconsistent, as you may end up holding several job titles in a short time. Some employers may worry you were unable to gain substantial skills in each job before you moved to a different role. You can combat this by pursuing additional training in your new position to showcase your commitment and deepen your skills.
For example, if you leave an accounting job after six months because a graphic design position opened up that you wanted, commit to graphic design by pursuing certifications and taking online courses outside of work. This could show employers you take your career seriously and work hard to build the skills that are necessary to advance.
Source: Indeed
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SPECIAL NOTE: I am now taking on speaking engagements to groups as well as accepting invitations to critique resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles at trade shows, workshops, seminars and various other events. Please contact me via ajbresumes@gmail.com or 415.519.9659 for more details.
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Side Hustle - Beautician / Hair Stylist / Nail Technicians
A great way to make extra money is to be a freelancer in the beauty industry, working before weddings, trade events and huge social galas. You can meet people who are normally in good mindsets. This is also a great way to build your network while making extra money (well-paying at that).
Side Hustle - Customer Service Representative (Work from Home)
The pandemic changed the landscape for many customer service jobs, esp. in the hospitality sector. Many of these are are work from home (WFH) and have flexible hours. If you have a computer, use VoIP technology for phone - these jobs should be attractive. These jobs also provide healthcare and other unique benefits (discounted hotels, travel, rent-a-car).
How Many Jobs do You Have??????!!!!!!
One job? For about 8.9 million people in the U.S., that’s no longer enough. According to February’s jobs data, more people than ever have multiple jobs, dating back to when tracking began in 1994. The findings could signal that employment opportunities are easier to come by — but the more likely reason for people holding multiple jobs is the persistence of inflation, experts tell Sherwood. The 8.9 million people represent 5.4% of the workforce, a share not seen since April 2009.
Source: Sherwood News
