So, you made the decision to look for a new job and put your resume out there. No bites yet and you are wondering, what am I doing wrong? Why can’t I land my dream job? I know it can be incredibly frustrating. You find these job opportunities and say I am a perfect fit for this job, but you don’t get a call. Even worse, you get those canned …
Writing a resume certainly has its challenges. For most people it basically falls right up there with having your teeth pulled. It is a grueling experience to say the least. That is why it may be tempting to use artificial intelligence to write your resume. Here’s why AI can hurt your job opportunities and prospects. Generic Resumes Do Not Work For example, you ask ChatGPT to provide you with a …
So, the old phrase “throw spaghetti on the wall to see what sticks” does not apply to the makings of a great resume. Unfortunately, that’s how most people are taught to write their resumes. Most companies use software to screen resumes making it that much more difficult to figure out how to optimize your resume. Great Resume, Prioritize Your Content Similar to a job interview, you want to focus on …
With over fifteen years’ experience in Human Resources leadership including recruitment, before pivoting to a Professional Resume writer role, I have a keen understanding of what hiring managers and recruiters look for in job candidates. Those skills have served me well in optimizing resumes for my clients. The goal is to rank well in the ATS, the applicant tracking systems that most companies use today. The other equally essential part …