Thanks so much, Steve!BatUtilityBelt wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2024 1:45 pm I like a 1 page resume, it gets straight to the point. It looks good to me, and it leaves a lot to talk about if it gets you interviews. If it fails to get interviews, try to ask why. In my experience, resumes only give interviewers starting points for discussion. The important factors come out when interviewing.
Hey Rob, thanks for your helpful insight. Your resume will be useful too as a reference, appropriate words to use, etc. Thanks!andrewsrea wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2024 2:24 pm I have literally seen hundreds, if not thousands of resumes over 35 years and you have a great start. Some recommendations:
- Trim down the bullet points, put them on a side check list for yourself and make sure those attributes stand out in your experience descriptions. Stay clear of descriptors with broad and ambiguous meanings, like "management skills." For that example, briefly describe planning work, assigning work, ensuring payroll, performance management. etc.
- 'Problem (or situation),' ' Your Role,' 'Solution / Process' and 'Outcome.' is a great framework to present your accomplishments and answer questions. Sneek one or two in your resume and have a few more on hand for an interview.
- Similarly, do not assume jargon or position names are universally understood. Better to describe what you did, than to only lay out a title which sounds important to some, but not to others.
- Keep it to one page like you have. I've literally eliminated resumes after reading three sentences and the fact that there were more pages to follow did not want me to keep reading, until I could draw a conclusion or find a nugget.
- Keep margins to a minimum (0.25" all sides is fine). Shrink the header a bit to leave room for the content. Consider putting your contact info on one line.
Here is my resume for reference: Andrews Resume Example 5-19-2024.docx
Thanks so much, Scott! Good suggestions and advice. Will make some adjustements and changes.uwmcscott wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2024 3:52 pm I have been on both sides of the fence several times in the past few years, and the advice I would give now is far different than what I would have said even 5 years ago
1. With the massive proliferation of AI in the recruiting process, most people get weeded out before a human would ever see a resume. And in my opinion, you really need to write a resume specific to each job you apply for if you are legitimately interested. There are multiple tools out there ( i will try and find some updated links ) that you can upload your resume, and the PD of the job, and run it through the same software the employers are using and you get a "score" and suggestions for missing context/words.
2. There is a ton of resume farming going on right now. In essence, larger companies put out job postings for jobs they are not really recruiting for - just building up a pool of prospects ahead of time for future hires. It's lame but it's true.
3. Making connections in the industry you want to work in via LinkedIN, other places, is equally important to how your resume looks. Every job I have been considered for seriously in the past 5 years was a result of a conversation with someone outside the traditional HR process.
Andrew gives some great point on your current resume, and even though they are not the keystone of the job search anymore they are still important. A couple of things I would ask if I saw yours.
1. What are the specific software or tools you have expertise with, and practical examples of how those skillls resulted in value/profit/improvements. As an example - "Utilized (insert software here ) to increase efficiency of ( insert process here ) resulting in ( insert benefit here ). You list Data Analysis as a skill...maybe get more specific about the type of data, systems used and outcomes. Almost every company has analytics teams now both in IT and most business process areas. It is a very marketable skill if you have experience with current tools ( PowerBI, Azure, DevOps, etc )
2. Your multilingual skills are huge - especially in the US, and not just the southwest. Keep that and leverage it.
3. Tell more about your production supervisor role, especially the reporting. That is a skill not everyone has and sorely needed most places I have worked.
4. Keep at it - I have applied for literally dozens of jobs over the past 3 years and I always keep my eyes open for new opportunities, but don't be discouraged by the ghosting and rejections - most of them will be for everyone.