Over the last few months I discussed ways to develop and
improve your resume presentation. Topics included Keys to a Strong Resume
Summary to Body Language during a Tech Interview.
The following highlights some
of these discussions:
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August 26, 2015 – Keys to a Strong Resume
Summary
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Your resume summary should summarize your entire
resume.
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The summary should use keywords that recruiters
will see during a keyword search.
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September 8 – Know your Audience
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Make sure that you have the skills required to
meet the needs of a job requisition.
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Feel great about going to work, it will show in
your confidence.
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September 15 – A Tech Resume Needs More
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Provide enough details in your resume that your
technology strengths are transparent.
o
Highlight some of your accomplishments from
every tech project.
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October 6 – From Tech Resume to Tech Interview
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Your resume needs to reflect your ability and
passion to contribute.
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Understand that it’s a process to share
information.
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October 13 – 106 Tech Interviews in 2 days
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Searching for candidates is about finding a
great fit.
o
Experience is required, but the desire to learn,
adapt, and apply knowledge stands out.
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October 21 – When you have 48 hours to hire Tech
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Workforce planning will affect your
opportunities.
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Maintain connections with recruiters by
attending social events.
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October 28 – Body Language during a Tech
Interview
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Be aware of your body language, even if it’s a
Skype interview.
o
Stay engaged in the interview and maintain eye
contact.
In addition to the above recommendations for improving a
resume, I evaluated resumes from candidates who were hired in the last 24
months. Using a random number generator I selected a representative sample of
10 resumes. Several important patterns emerged. 100% of the resumes included:
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First and Last Name
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Phone Number
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Email Address
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Experience
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Education
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Technology Skills
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Bullet points after each job title to describe
Experience
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The average resume length was 4 pages.
As crazy as it sounds, the first and last name, phone number
and email address are not always included in a resume. I made a point to check
for this information to emphasize the importance of including it. As many
recruiters might agree, we receive far too many resumes that do not include a
method for contacting the candidate or a resume only includes an email or a phone
number but not both. The easier it is for a recruiter to reach you, the better.
Author: Dr. Eduardo Diaz, helping you exceed expectations.
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