Summarizing Older Roles

Summarizing Older Roles

How to handle past jobs on your resume (10+ years).

You should summarize / keep brief the roles on your resume older than 10- 12 years and in most cases, omit roles that are older. 

Delete roles not related to your career

Keep jobs in the resume that show your career progression

You need to identify a balance between the skills you offer (currently used as well as past skills that could use a "brush-up" without including outdated information.

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Ageism in Your Resume

Ageism in Your Resume

When writing your summary statement, please keep the number of years no higher than 15+.

1. Make the number match the number of years of experience the company is seeking for the role.  No lying if you have 15+ years and the job posting indicates 8+ years, you are putting yourself in a position to be disqualified because you are "too expensive", "overqualified" or "too old for the company culture.

That is that they really do not know exactly the number of years they need.  That is arbitrary.  

My rule: if you have 60-65% of the qualifications, apply.  The job description is just a wish list and do not let age / years of experience disqualify you.  Get to the interview and show your worth but if you get disqualified because of the number of years of experience, that is shameful.

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Quote - The perspective of a great recruiter (i do not know the author but I really love this quote"):

Quote - The perspective of a great recruiter (i do not know the author but I really love this quote"):

“Acquiring the right talent is the most important key to growth. Hiring was, and still is, the most important thing we do. Great companies don't hire skilled people and motivate them, they hire already motivated people and inspire them."

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Quote from One of my High School Teachers

Quote from One of my High School Teachers

"Be the job, big or small, do it right or not at all" - Dr. Julius Lazicki

Don't do your duties half-assed, be accountable, take action and be proud of what you will accomplish.

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Today's Quote

Today's Quote

You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist - Indira Gandhi

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Concerning email addresses as related to job searches:

Concerning email addresses as related to job searches:

Please stay away from legacy domains (aol.com; hotmail.com). These email domains are 25+ years old and can place the user in a negative light because of ageism. Ageism is a huge issue in job search, like it or not. You do not want to be ruled out of consideration because of potential age. Is it legal, no. Can you prove it, doubtful.

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Recruiter Scams - Part 4 - Fraudulent Messages

Recruiter Scams - Part 4 - Fraudulent Messages 

More about recruiter scams...

What to look for in a fraudulent message:

• Receiving an unexpected message from an unrecognized sender
• A request for money or payment of unusual fees
• Messages purportedly from recruiting professionals via social messaging apps like SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, etc., or generic personal email accounts like Gmail or iCloud
• Extraordinary job opportunities where you are immediately offered high compensation packages and special benefits
• Requests for unnecessary personal information

What to do if you receive a fraudulent message:

• Do not engage with or respond to the sender
• Do not click on any links or attachments included in the message
• Do not share any personal information with someone you do not know
• Report the message as spam or phishing by using the platform’s “report” feature and block the sender

Source:SpencerStuart.com

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"Bad Actor Recruiters" - Scammers - Related to ATS Scams - Part 3

 "Bad Actor Recruiters" - Scammers - Related to ATS Scams - Part 3

Article about “bad actor” recruiters that I published in July

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beware-fake-recruiters-how-identify-cyber-thieves-allan-brown-lgyuf

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ATS Scam - Part 2

ATS Scam #2

This is an example of how a scam works.  A client of mine, a senior - level technologist was approached on several occasions.  We worked together to figure it out.  Below is summary of what can occur during one particular scam.

How an ATS Scam Can Work

The Unsolicited Hook: A scammer posing as an executive recruiter or headhunter reaches out via LinkedIn or email with an attractive, generic job opportunity.

The Fake Rejection: After you send your resume, they reply that you are a great fit, but their system's AI or ATS automatically flagged your resume as "non-compliant" or "unreadable".

The Paid Referral: They direct you to a specific website or a "trusted partner" to get your resume optimized, usually charging anywhere from $15 to over $200.

The Disappearance: Once you pay for the service, you either receive a poorly reformatted document or nothing at all. The recruiter cuts off communication because the job never existed.

Source: LinkedIn / Reddit

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ATS Scam - Part 1

 ATS Scam - Part 1

An ATS scam (Applicant Tracking System scam) is a fraudulent scheme where fake recruiters manipulate your fear of being rejected by hiring software to trick you into paying for useless resume reformatting services. 

The job listing is entirely fake, and the sole goal of the scammer is to steal your money and personal data. 

Source: LinkedIn

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Thank You Notes - Don't Use AI

Thank You Notes - Don't Use AI

To begin, please do not use AI to write your thank you note.  It will produce a negative image of you, not to mention your inability to write a thoughtful summary of the meeting.  

When you write a thank you note, mention the job title and 2-3 functions of the role that intrigue you.  Then mention two (2) topics that were discussed during the meeting.  This will customize the letter and paint you in better light than a copy / paste letter from an online search or AI-generated content.

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