Electronic Resumes: Electronic Resumes: Changing the Face of Changing the Face of

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Seth G. Acosta, M.S.Senior Rehabilitation Consultant

The Sierra Group, Inc.sethacosta@thesierragroup.com

610-992-0288 Ext. 113

Trends

Open Market is Growing

• Accessibility / Increased Competition

Electronic Filter are Increasing

• Resumes are Filtered – Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Increased Importance on Profiles

Solution

• Know How and Why these electronic filters occur….

• Structure your Profile and Resume accordingly…

Uncomfortable Facts

• 86% are never seen

• SHRM - 90% on Page 1

• 4 Second Rule

• Electronic job-boards require follow-up

Profile Keys

• Title – focused on Goal

• Desired Compensation – know your geography

• Distance willing to travel – know what’s expected

• Certificates and Credentials – what do others have?

Key Elements to any Resume• Contact Info

• Objective/Professional Summary

• Summary of Skills

• Work Experience

• Education/Certifications/Professional Affl.

Contact Information

• Who you are?

• How can you be contacted?

Nothing More!!!Nothing More!!!

An Objective• Should be as Specific as Possible

• Will Change from Job to Job

• Must flow with the Balance of the Resume

• Should Never Specify a Desired Salary

• Never uses (I, Me, or My)

• Does Not End with a Period

Summary of Skills

• Displays Competencies

• Demonstrates Your Unique Qualities

• Shows Employers Successful Accomplishments

• Uses phrases such as, “as demonstrated through ” and/or “as shown by”

• Never Touches More than 3 Points

Work History

• Demonstrates Previous Vocational Experience

• Illustrates an Extended Work Capacity

• Shows Historical Success

• Inspires Employer Trust

Education

• Includes and formal and informal studies

• Includes any certifications or designations

Chronological Resume

• Key Concepts

– Strong Focus on Time

– Demonstrates Professional/Educational Progress

– Centers on Past Achievements and Experiences

– Fact-Based Narrative

Functional Resume

• Keys Concepts

– Ability and Skills Driven

– Ignores Chronological Order

– Focuses on Future Rather than Past Experience

– Caters to Employers’ needs

Resume Electronic Trends

Always Use

• Bullet Points

• Key Words / Spatial Significance (i.e. Full-time)

• Include: Numerical Facts and Technological Language (i.e. C++)

Resume Electronic Trends

Never Use• “I”, “We”, “Our”, “My”

• Underline

• Clichés – (i.e. Work well with others…)

• References – “Furnished Upon Request”

Resources

• http://online.onetcenter.org/

• http://www.shrm.org/Pages/default.aspx

• www.cwds.state.pa.us/

• www.onemoreway.org

Questions???