Crafting Your Resume in 2024

I remember reading a post by The Ladders several years ago. It said that the average recruiter views a résumé for eight seconds, scanning from the bottom up.

I’m sure it’s less by now…

In the AI-driven world we're in today, there are two approaches to resume creation that work. 

1. Human: The eye naturally pays attention to dates and data.

   Focus on keeping your resume clean, and include (bolded font) your achievements within each role.

   *Consider creating an "Achievements Section" at the top. 

2.  AI: Skills and Titles are the most important factor if an AI-driven tool is scanning your resume. It's paying attention to skills that are the same as those listed in the given job description. 

The best way to craft your resume today, to check all boxes, is to talk about your achievements, value and impact in each role. Use bold font to highlight all data/numbers (ie: 120% performance every month).

Ensure you're editing your resume for each role, and including any relevant skills that you match from the given job description.

Lastly, include an "about me" section vs summary.

Who are you?

What is important to you?

Why are you currently seeking a new role?

And what can that role offer you that you're not getting today? 

Stand out from other applicants by simplifying your content, and nix the photo of yourself. 

Elevate your LinkedIn page, link your résumé to it and keep your résumé digestible. 

Call out your achievements, highlight skills, titles, and keywords that you possess that also match the jobs you’re applying to.

Now, when it comes to the ATS system and getting your resume to land properly, there are tons of free resources out there. Search for “resume parse” and you’ll get several options to upload your resume and see how it will look to recruiters and hiring teams once you submit your application.

Book a session with me here for résumé and LinkedIn creation. Once you book, you’ll receive lifelong access to downloadable guides and more information on how to DIY. 

Make sure to check out my previous posts in this newsletter for more tips on building your brand, interviewing and landing the job.

That’s all for this week.
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