Job hunting involves rejection and not everyone gets an interview. Although you may be the most qualified and have the appropriate experience, is there anything else that affects your job search? Yes, it is the act of having your resume discarded before the recruiter has a chance to review it. Following up on my last post […]
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I have learnt that if you know WHY before considering HOW, you could be on your way to success rather than just spinning your wheels. So, let’s learn WHY before we bust some Applicant tracking systems (ATS) myths and dwell on HOW in my next post. WHY: ➡️ATSs simplify the job posting and application management
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When writing a resume, you’ll find that many grammar rules aren’t applied. This is because your resume is a marketing tool, and advertising in general doesn’t always conform to traditional grammar rules. The sole purpose of a resume is to capture the reader’s attention and make them curious about you, so that they contact you
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As a former Talent Acquisition professional, I’ve never turned down an applicant because they used a basic textual resume template. Honestly, I prefer simple to unnecessarily over-designed. All I need is a document that I can easily read that shows how you’re the right fit for the target job and accomplishments that prove it. It’s
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Creating a strategic resume involves understanding your potential employers’ needs and incorporating those into your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile. The most effective way to do that is to understand the job description (JD) and research the company and role. Consider these tips to put that into practice: ➡️ Applying to several jobs blindly
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