New Year, New Resume

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1 Welcome to the session. All participants are in listen-only mode for this session. Audio broadcast begins at 12: 30 p.m. ET. We will perform audio tests at 12:20, and 12:25 p.m. If you cannot hear audio on your computer, please call and enter access code: New Year, New Resume Presented by Tracy A. Morgan

2 Welcome to the session. All participants are in listen-only mode for this session. Audio broadcast begins at 12: 30 p.m. ET. We will perform audio tests at 12:15, and 12:25 p.m. If you cannot hear audio on your computer, please call and enter access code: POLL Thank you for joining us today. Please take a moment to let us know your affiliation with Walsh College. Select all that apply: a) Student b) Alumni c) Employer/recruiter d) Future student e) Faculty/staff f) None; just interested in career development 2

3 Welcome to the session. All participants are in listen-only mode for this session. Audio broadcast begins at 12: 30 p.m. ET. We will perform audio tests at 12:15, and 12:25 p.m. If you cannot hear audio on your computer, please call and enter access code: About today s presenter Tracy A. Morgan Career Services Advisor tmorga2@walshcollege.edu 3

4 Welcome to the session. All participants are in listen-only mode for this session. Audio broadcast begins at 12: 30 p.m. ET. We will perform audio tests at 12:15, and 12:25 p.m. If you cannot hear audio on your computer, please call and enter access code: Agenda Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Keywords find them, use them Content what to include, what to omit Formatting avoid common mistakes Questions 4

5 Welcome to the session. All participants are in listen-only mode for this session. Audio broadcast begins at 12: 30 p.m. ET. We will perform audio tests at 12:15, and 12:25 p.m. If you cannot hear audio on your computer, please call and enter access code: POLL What is your current employment situation? Check all that apply. a) Actively looking for a new job b) Open to new opportunities c) Happily employed I ll stay until I retire 5

6 What is an ATS? 6

7 What recruiters see 7

8 *Source: CIO From IDG 8

9 ATS keyword sample 9

10 ATS What doesn t work? Tables, text boxes, graphics Special characters, fancy bullets Spelling errors Headers/footers Templates 10

11 ATS What works? Name 1 st line Targeted title, tag line Common headings Simple, black font Word (.docx) files Keywords 11

12 Finding keywords Find 20 jobs Create lists Use keywords Apply and adjust 12

13 Incorporating keywords

14 POLL Which of the following do you currently have on your resume? Check all that apply. a) Graphics b) Tables or text boxes c) Templates d) Simple black font e) Headline f) Keywords g) Objective h) Address 14

15 Content What to include Name be consistent Professional address One phone number Is your voic set up? Objective statement/tag line Relevant headers Quantifiable results LinkedIn URL Keywords, keywords, keywords 15

16 LinkedIn URL

17 LinkedIn URL 17

18 Resume content What to omit Street address Pictures, graphics Private information Wordy summary Personal pronouns References Irrelevant info Tables, text boxes Typos, errors Headers/footers 18

19 Content bullet points Before: Helped with various public accounting projects. After: Assisted CPAs in auditing $55K in accounts receivables for company s largest client. 19

20 Common mistakes 20

21 POLL What challenges you the most when creating your resume? a) Formatting b) Determining appropriate length c) Selecting the right keywords d) Content for each position I ve held e) Not sure f) None of the above I m a pro 21

22 Common mistakes Get to know the MS Word ruler 22

23 Common mistakes Use tabs, not spaces 23

24 Common mistakes Avoid tables Watch templates 24

25 Inconsistencies Check: Periods Verb tense Numbers Dates Bolding Font Alignment 25

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28 Questions? 28

29 All participants are in listen-only mode for Q&A. Submit your questions through CHAT. If you cannot hear audio on your computer, make sure your speakers turned on, then call / access code: POLL Would you like more information on Walsh College? Select all that apply. a) Yes, please send me information on other career branding events at Walsh College. b) Yes, please contact me regarding Walsh degree programs (undergraduate, graduate). c) Yes, please contact me regarding Career Services at Walsh. d) Yes, please contact me regarding recruiting Walsh students or experienced alumni. e) Yes, other (please note in chat ). 29

30 All participants are in listen-only mode for Q&A. Submit your questions through CHAT. If you cannot hear audio on your computer, make sure your speakers turned on, then call / access code: Want more? Visit to learn about our upcoming webinars. 30

31 All participants are in listen-only mode for Q&A. Submit your questions through CHAT. If you cannot hear audio on your computer, make sure your speakers turned on, then call / access code: Contact me Tracy A. Morgan Career Services Advisor (248) tmorga2@walshcollege.edu 31