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 1-650-479-3208 and enter access code: 667 821 091 New Year, New Resume Presented by Tracy A. Morgan
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 1-650-479-3208 and enter access code: 667 821 091 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
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 1-650-479-3208 and enter access code: 667 821 091 About today s presenter Tracy A. Morgan Career Services Advisor tmorga2@walshcollege.edu www.linkedin.com/in/tracyamorgan1 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 1-650-479-3208 and enter access code: 667 821 091 Agenda Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Keywords find them, use them Content what to include, what to omit Formatting avoid common mistakes Questions 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 1-650-479-3208 and enter access code: 667 821 091 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
What is an ATS? 6
What recruiters see 7
*Source: CIO From IDG http://www.cio.com/article/2398753/careers-staffing/5-insider-secrets-for-beating-applicant-tracking-systems.html?page=2/ 8
ATS keyword sample 9
ATS What doesn t work? Tables, text boxes, graphics Special characters, fancy bullets Spelling errors Headers/footers Templates 10
ATS What works? Name 1 st line Targeted title, tag line Common headings Simple, black font Word (.docx) files Keywords 11
Finding keywords Find 20 jobs Create lists Use keywords Apply and adjust 12
Incorporating keywords
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
Content What to include Name be consistent Professional email address One phone number Is your voicemail set up? Objective statement/tag line Relevant headers Quantifiable results LinkedIn URL Keywords, keywords, keywords 15
LinkedIn URL 1 2 16
LinkedIn URL 17
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
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
Common mistakes 20
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
Common mistakes Get to know the MS Word ruler 22
Common mistakes Use tabs, not spaces 23
Common mistakes Avoid tables Watch templates 24
Inconsistencies Check: Periods Verb tense Numbers Dates Bolding Font Alignment 25
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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 1-650-479-3208 / access code: 667 821 091 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
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 1-650-479-3208 / access code: 667 821 091 Want more? Visit www.walshcollege.edu/webseries to learn about our upcoming webinars. 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 1-650-479-3208 / access code: 667 821 091 Contact me Tracy A. Morgan Career Services Advisor (248) 823-1625 tmorga2@walshcollege.edu www.linkedin.com/in/tracyamorgan1 31