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Electronic Resumes: Changing the Face of Competition. 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
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Electronic Resumes: Changing the Face of Competition 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!!!
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
ChronologicalResume • 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