What Does A Modern Resume Look Like

October 20, 2024 Uncategorized No Comments

Writing a modern resume requires you to create one that is read appropriately by applicant tracking systems AND catches the attention of different readers (recruiter and hiring manager). How well do you understand how applicant tracking systems work and how recruiters review resumes? This overview of what a modern resume looks like helps you understand […]

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What answers do you need for your job search and where are you going to get them?

You often hear career coaches answer job search questions with “It depends.” And that’s not always helpful. But it is meant to be truthful! The best job search advice comes from someone who understands your occupation, industry and level. But access to someone with that expertise can be hard to find and/or expensive. Right now, there’s not an easy solution. But… once you find that expert, keep them close!

In today’s summary, you’ll learn about:

2 ways AI is being used to provide job search advice
5 screening questions you need to prepare for
4 interview red flags that may be costing you the interview
LinkedIn’s Featured section mini tutorial
How to find and connect with people hiring on LinkedIn
LinkedIn’s best kept secrets
LinkedIn as an online portfolio
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AI CAREER SUPPORT

OutRival’s Bold New Move: Democratizing AI Superpowers Across Your Team | Redefining Work

You may not have heard of OutRival before, but it’s worth learning about.

“OutRival is a no-code platform that puts the power of AI directly into the hands of non-technical teams.”

And this means AI can (and is) being used to help with career navigation. For example, Career Karma has helped people transition into high-demand careers through bootcamps, partnerships with companies top companies, and a community of career coaches. To offer help to the growing number of users in needing career advice, Career Karma has embraced AI. They are also a subsidiary of OutRival.

College career centers (and even high school career centers) who have many students to support would be well-served by looking into something like OutRival.

Introducing Cham The Virtual Job Search Coach | Chameleon Resumes

Congratulations to Lisa Rangel and her team for embracing AI to support executives in their job search. Launched a month ago, the Virtual Coach is designed to offer support 24/7 at no cost!

INTERVIEWING

Recruiter Asks These 5 Questions During 15-minute Screening | Konstanty Sliwowski

There’s a lot we can learn from recruiters who share insights like this! Prepare your answers to these questions for upcoming screening interviews.

The 4 Interview Red Flags Hiring Managers Say Concern Them Most | Harvard Business Review

According to a survey of 625 hiring managers across industries, these are the top red flags that turn them off: dishonesty, rude language or behavior, criticizing past employers or coworkers, and lack of preparation. The value of this article is that it provides tips on what not to do so you become a better interviewee!

What is the LinkedIn FEATURED section & How to Access IT? | Brenda Meller

If you are unemployed and actively job seeking, you should take advantage of the FEATURED section of your profile. It’s visual content! Read and watch to see how powerful it is!

How To Connect With Real People Hiring for Your Skills | Adam Broda

LinkedIn has a job board, but often people announce jobs in posts on LinkedIn. Here’s how to find people posting about jobs you may be interested in using LinkedIn’s powerful search tool!

LinkedIn’s Best-Kept Secrets: How to Grow Your Network & Achieve Career Success | Marie Zimenoff

The video contains one of my favorite tips for ensuring I see the posts from my favorite people. Relying on LinkedIn’s feed or “ringing” someone’s bell, this method gives you the power and control! Plus there are more tips in here to make it easier to network on LinkedIn!

What if you considered LinkedIn to be your online professional portfolio? | Hannah Morgan

LinkedIn allows you to embed documents, images, video – all types of media! And what better way to showcase your skills than through demonstrating them! Get ideas and enhance your profile!

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