Electronic Resumes: Changing the Face of Competition

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Electronic Resumes Changing the Face of
Competition

• Seth G. Acosta, M.S.
• Senior Rehabilitation Consultant
• The Sierra Group, Inc.
• sethacosta_at_thesierragroup.com
• 610-992-0288 Ext. 113

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Trends

• Open Market is Growing
• Accessibility / Increased Competition
• Electronic Filter are Increasing
• Resumes are Filtered Applicant Tracking Systems
  (ATS)
• Increased Importance on Profiles

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Solution

• Know How and Why these electronic filters occur.
• Structure your Profile and Resume accordingly

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Uncomfortable Facts

• 86 are never seen
• SHRM - 90 on Page 1
• 4 Second Rule
• Electronic job-boards require follow-up

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Profile Keys

• Title focused on Goal
• Desired Compensation know your geography
• Distance willing to travel know whats expected
  
• Certificates and Credentials what do others
  have?

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Key Elements to any Resume

• Contact Info
• Objective/Professional Summary
• Summary of Skills
• Work Experience
• Education/Certifications/Professional Affl.

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Contact Information

• Who you are?
• How can you be contacted?
• Nothing More!!!

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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

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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

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Work History

• Demonstrates Previous Vocational Experience
• Illustrates an Extended Work Capacity
• Shows Historical Success
• Inspires Employer Trust

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Education

• Includes and formal and informal studies
• Includes any certifications or designations

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Chronological Resume

• Key Concepts
• Strong Focus on Time
• Demonstrates Professional/Educational Progress
• Centers on Past Achievements and Experiences
• Fact-Based Narrative

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Functional Resume

• Keys Concepts
• Ability and Skills Driven
• Ignores Chronological Order
• Focuses on Future Rather than Past Experience
• Caters to Employers needs

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Resume Electronic Trends

• Always Use
• Bullet Points
• Key Words / Spatial Significance (i.e. Full-time)
• Include Numerical Facts and Technological
  Language (i.e. C)

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Resume Electronic Trends

• Never Use
• I, We, Our, My
• Underline
• Clichés (i.e. Work well with others)
• References Furnished Upon Request

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Resources

• http//online.onetcenter.org/
• http//www.shrm.org/Pages/default.aspx
• www.cwds.state.pa.us/
• www.onemoreway.org

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Questions???