Recording – https://www.dropbox.com/s/yxgakh10t80ap8k/CSN%20-%2005-11-20.mp4?dl=0
On YouTube (unlisted) – https://youtu.be/p7E1GTRHLgA
This week’s Topic: Resumes, Gotta love ’em because recruiters do. The Good, Bad & Ugly of Resumes
Good Name & Phone, Email Two Phones # because of bad cell service
Employers for the past 10-15 yrs (months not important)
Bullet points because they are easier to read, put some Accomplishments (numbers)
Focus on the Accomplishments, not just responsibilities
Keywords across your entire resume
Your resume needs to be focused to the job you are applying for, not Cat Wrestler & CEO Pharmaceutical
Upload resume – plain, standard font, not all fancy-fied
Handout resume – look good, easy to read, maybe a little dressed up
You have to have a business card (the back of it may have areas of expertise)
Depending on the industry, showcase the employer vs the title
Think beyond Word & Excel regarding technology (Slack, Zoom, MS Teams, Google Suite, Evernote, WidgetHammer)
Talk about MS Office Skills, not just MS Office
If you don’t have new skills, go get ‘em
College, most recent, (no years)
Bad – no references upon request
Minimize the use of jargon that no one understands
Ugly – Misspelled your name or the previous employer’s name
Typos, your glamour shot picture
Don’t say, “I am the wonkiest worker, who will work really hard.”
This week’s Interview question: What are your strong points?
Be concise in the answer.
Prepare to answer the question with
“The things I consider my strong points are…”
“The people I serve say my strong points are…”
Share examples of how one of your strong points created business value.
Be careful taking notes so much that you miss out on eye-eye contact.
Practice, read the Job description and be prepared to share your strong points regarding the job
Practice on Zoom & Record what you are doing
What are you doing this week to move your self forward in your career journey?
Read good content online, staying aware of your industry & roles
DP – three positions to apply for Identified companies who use remote workers, networking into those companies
Getting into Zoom conversations
Keep learning & keep helping others
Watch this Video – Never Miss an Opportunity to Connect on LinkedIn
Your target companies &/or individuals – share in chatbox, in what role.
Be prepared next week to share with others what companies and people you are trying to connect with.
You never know, someone in the session may know someone you need to connect with and get into a conversation with.
Volvo HR
This week’s challenge – Say hello to 10 people you have not talked with who are in the sandbox you want to play in.
Next week topics:
- What are you doing to prepare for your next interview?
- What are your weak points?
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