One thing I've learned in over 20 years of doing this is most folks would rather chew off their own arm than work on their resume. Many resort to using oversimplified templates found online, resulting in documents that feel dated and lack substantiating detail.
Further complicating matters is with the advent of the automated screening paradigm, an old school chronological resume is often no longer sufficient to match candidates to positions no matter how qualified they are.
Resume Best Practices Class Content
Workshop topics include:
- The 2 types of resumes and when to use them
- The 3 types of information on a resume and where to put them
- What not to say and exceptions to those rules
- The role of keywords, second tier key terms and substantiating detail
- What to keep when it doesn't all fit
- Information condensation techniques
- Master file strategy and opportunity customization
I teach the master file methodology, an efficient and effective technique to manage an entire career's worth of information while allowing fast and easy customization.
Resume Class Audience
Resume best practices workshop sessions are intended to help professionals at any stage in their career create a strong resume that gives them an edge with both automated and human screeners. I help new graduates learn the ropes, and bring established professionals up to speed on current conventions.
Contact Michelle to discuss hosting a resume workshop at your location.