Architecture of Resumes Session Two with Martin Yate CPC

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1 Architecture of Resumes Session Two with Martin Yate CPC New York Times best-selling author Knock em Dead Job Search & Career Management books Grab a PDF of this Power Point Click on the attachment button on the bottom left, or at the top of the video window It will open a new web browser. (minimize window) Print it out and take notes! Click the PLAY button to continue to the next slide! The Realities of Job Creation Why jobs exist Why resumes exist How resumes are found? Who reads resumes? When and why are resumes read? 1

2 The Challenges Resumes Face It s a Database world with fierce competition and very tired, very bored Human Eyes To Succeed With These Challenges Determine one target job A job you can do, a specific target job(s), Within a specific industry or industry cluster A job you can make an argument for on paper A job you can make an argument for at the interview A job where you can succeed If You Could Find a Way To Create a database friendly resume That resonates with tired, bored human eyes Sets tone for interview Prepares you for interview questions Acts as cheerleader in your absence Helps you get promotions Would you take a day of your life to make it happen? 2

3 The Foundation for a Great Resume Target Job Deconstruction (TJD) Requires a target job 6 job postings Prioritize Capture (key) words used The problems central to each responsibility and with illustrations you dealing with these problems (Best & worst behaviors) Behavioral Profiles For Success & Failure You can build a behavioral profile for success by carefully thinking through the behaviors of successful people you have seen doing your target job Failure And you can avoid failure by building a behavioral profile of the incompetents you have seen doing the same target job Success Resume Information Gathering Your resume is only as effective as its focus the and content relevant to that focus The content is only as good as the analysis that produces it This analysis is a pain but the payoff delivers The best possible resume Superior professional selfawareness 50% of the success of any project is in the prep work 3

4 Resume Development Tools Target Job Deconstruction and a complete Resume Information Gathering Questionnaire Resume Layout Template Resume Structure Contact info Target job title Headlines Performance Profiles/Summaries Core Competencies The first half page Keyword repetition in context of each job Density & length 4

5 How to Create a Finished Product Knock em Dead Resumes & Templates The international gold-standard on resume writing pages of detailed advice on how to write your resume and use it in your job search 110 ready to use resume templates You will be directed to a web page use the Password - lowercase strayeru150 and download or access the information The skills that encourage success in all you do are used frequently in job postings, so when possible they need to appear on your resume Technical Critical Thinking Communication Multi-tasking Creativity Teamwork Leadership 1 Technical 5

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8 Edit & Polish Your Resume Objective evaluation with TJD Importance of first half of first page Front to back & back to front Keyword scatter Our Career Coaches and Martin Yate want to talk with you! Join our upcoming online workshop & resources Live discussions! August 23 rd 7-8 PM EDT - Meet Martin Yate & Resume Discussion Get your questions August 25 th 7-8 PM EDT - Online Resume Critique & Discussion answered! August 29 th 7-8 PM EDT - Meet Martin Yate & Resume Discussion August 31 st 7-8 PM EDT - Online Resume Critique & Discussion You will receive reminders to attend these workshops. Participation is voluntary! Hope to see you there! Martin Yate Interested in Resume Tips? Send your resume. Go to Virtual Bootcamp home page for details! Let s Continue Your Resume Journey Continue to the next session when ready Participate in an online coaching session Next Workshop session is: Making Your Resume Work 8