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Focusing on practical experience over a polished CV is a valuable approach. It can provide a more authentic representation of your skills and abilities. How do you showcase your practical experience during the recruiting process?

Here's are 6 common mistakes that people make with their CVs when applying for roles in football. Creating overly complex designs, which can distract from the content. You should be thinking professional and clean. It's crucial to use active verbs to describe your experiences and achievements, rather than relying on passive descriptions. Can you add any quantifiable figures in there? Having lengthy CVs may suggest difficulty in prioritising important experiences. As well as making it harder to decipher your key skills - it's advisable to limit it to two pages Another common error is neglecting to tailor the CV and cover letter to the specific job you're applying for. Failing to pay attention to details, like addressing the cover letter to the wrong person or your CV not matching your LinkedIn, can also have negative consequences. Overlooking the importance of highlighting soft skills and measurable achievements is another big mistake. These can have a big impression with the recruiter so it is essential.

"Asking the tough questions your friends and family won't ask about your resume." This is excellent insight and got me thinking: How many times have you asked someone to look over your resume and their response is "looks great!" or "I don't see any issues." Friends and family have great intentions...but might not be that helpful. Either they're just being polite, or they don't know what they don't know. In fact, I'd take it a step further and suggest that unless your friends and family have current/recent hiring/recruiting experience, they wouldn't even know what to ask about your resume. This is LinkedIn...odds are you're connected to at least one recruiter or hiring manager. Ask *them* what they think about your resume...not your friends and family. And if you want *me* to do it, check out www(dot)KarpiakConsulting(dot)com Good luck out there!

Why am I not hearing back after applying? Ever feel like your job applications are vanishing into a black hole, never to be heard from again? You're not alone! Let's dive into the top five mistakes to avoid: Mistake #1: You applied but didn’t follow up Don't leave your application to fate! Always follow up with a polite email or call. It shows you're genuinely interested and proactive. Remember, a little persistence goes a long way. Mistake #2: You sound generic on paper Think of your resume as your dating profile. If it sounds just like everyone else's, it won't stand out. Inject some personality and tailor it to each job description. Be the irresistible choice! Mistake #3: You didn’t research the company before applying Ditch the scattergun approach! Snipper your applications by researching your dream companies. Learn their culture, goals, and mission. Then, weave these insights into your cover letter and resume, and watch your chances soar. Mistake #4: You aren't using keywords and strong verbs Applicant tracking systems can be merciless. To make the cut, align your resume with the job description. Incorporate keywords and use strong verbs. Show them you're the pro they're looking for! Mistake #5: Your resume isn’t formatted correctly Don't let your resume become an eyesore. Keep it crisp, legible, and under one page, unless you're an academic pro. Oh, and don't forget to use a standard font and format – PDFs are your friends. Ryan Kay

So, you finally got a response from one of your applications that you made it to the next step, a phone screen. What next? ... Chances are, you are 1 of maybe 20 candidates chosen for a phone screen. Clearly, they were intrigued by your resume. So, how can you increase your chances of moving to the next stage? ... Be strategic, but be genuine. Make sure you clearly understand the mission and the culture of the company. ... Be prepared to answer, "What does <company xyz mission> mean to you?" Your answer better be impressive. It better be genuine. It better stand out above how other candidates are answering. Provide examples of what you've seen the company do that are inspiring to you. Highlight that you're excited to use <xyz> skillset(s) to help advance the mission, etc. ... And write down some of your answers to the questions. Review your answers. Read them aloud. Is what you're saying interesting? Or just more of the same that others are probably saying? ... Lastly, make sure the things you're saying match the story in your resume. The screener will most definitely have your resume in front of them - be able to provide deeper context/details, etc on everything listed. "Tell me a little more about <xyz> - what exactly did you do to help achieve that result?" The STAR framework is helpful there (Situation - Task - Action - Result). ... What other tips would you add? ... ♻ Consider re-posting if you found this helpful 💬 Feel free to DM if you have more questions I can help with

Here's a practice I started following from the last 3 years - I would update my resume and email it to myself. Then, I will try to compare my current resume with a resume I updated 6 months back and 12 months back. When I compare it side by side - It really shows how much I evolved and changed over a period of time. Here, the advantage is, my benchmark is not against someone. My benchmark is me today (vs) my older self 6 months back and 1 year back. This way, my baseline keeps evolving every 6 months. It also helps me not to stay lazy or become relaxed. -- Here's the best part - When I compared my 2023 Dec resume with 2023 Jun resume, I didn't see much difference. similarly, when I compared my Jun 2023 resume with Jan 2023 resume, I didn't see much difference. and so on..... However, when I compared the Jan 2024 resume (vs) Jan 2021 resume, there was a night and day difference. -- No 2 consecutive resumes had major differences but when I compared the latest one with a 3 year timeframe, it was mind blowing how much I evolved and changed.

Do NOT have your resume look like this.🚫 This is a resume I came across while hiring for an AE role. I’ll be honest, I was not comfortable passing this resume along to the hiring manager. So I gave this person some constructive feedback for how to fix the bullet points on their resume. Here are 5 components EACH bullet point of your resume should include: 1️⃣ WHAT. Using action verbs, describe what you accomplished. 2️⃣ WHY. Why did you perform this and what was the reasoning? 3️⃣ HOW. Get specific about how you completed the task. 4️⃣ RESULT. What result or impact did you make? 5️⃣ ADJECTIVES . Use some descriptive words to jazz it up. Final example: •Designed and delivered presentations to key decision makers to foster product implementation through leading bi-weekly meetings resulting in a 37% increase in customer retention. This may feel like A LOT for each bullet point. But your resume will stand out! Need extra support? Follow one of my fave resume resources from Berkeley with all these tips and more. (Link in comments 👇)

As job seekers, we are all familiar with the sea of faceless resumes that flood the job market. It can be challenging to stand out and capture the attention of hiring managers. I have an innovative solution to this problem by creating an infographic resume and portfolio on her website. This approach allows me to showcase my skills, experience, and examples of my work in a unique and engaging way. When you are looking for a job, you are marketing your brand. The more interesting and diverse ways you can do that is more likely to catch the attention of hiring managers. My infographic resume and portfolio is a prime example of this. By taking the time to create something different, I have set myself apart from the competition and demonstrated her creativity and skills. Check out my infographic resume and portfolio on my website: https://lnkd.in/gFTq9b7P. It's a great source of inspiration for anyone looking to make their job application stand out.

Today the number of Job applications I've filled out passes the 2500 mark. Some interesting stats: * Percentage of times ghosted after application(no reply after 30 days): 75% * Number of different rejection letter templates: 3. Just three across hundreds of companies. * Number of recruiters/agencies who've ghosted me because even THEY can't find opportunities: 6. (Two of those are even laying off people, which kills any hopes they can get a matching position for me). * Number of companies that have actually interviewed me to some extent: 4. * Number of companies that replied with an interview where I didn't bother with a cover letter: ALSO 4! * Number of job sites used: 8. Tentative (and frustration driven) conclusions: * Reports about the job market being awesome are based on (what I'm guessing is) straight up lies. The prime requisite for how a job listing is counted as being for an actual job is based on companies' say so, and is in no way actually verifiable by any external source. In other words, the only reason to trust any numbers regarding the number of available jobs is, "Trust us, bro." * Given the sheer lack of care given to rejection letters (and other explicit evidence I won't go into here) I have no way of knowing how often an application actually makes it to human eyes that can evaluate a software engineers resume properly. This makes the submission process feel like a lottery of finding the one random non-technical recruiter who's been given a set of keywords to look for that actually show up on my resume.

5 Reasons They Might Not Hire You 🚫 (Even with Impressive Skills) So, ↳ You've polished your resume, ↳ Created a superb cover letter, and ↳ Eagerly applied for that dream gig. But oh no, there's just silence, nothing else! Why? 1️⃣ Your Portfolio Might Lacks Diversity ✔️ Expand your portfolio with varied projects. ✔️ Experiment across niches, styles, and formats. ✔️ Show off your versatility – it's what sets you apart. 2️⃣ Lack of Specialization ✔️ Focus on your strong suit. ✔️ List your niche expertise clearly. ✔️ Share success stories in your specific field. 3️⃣ Failure to Follow Instructions ✔️ Read those instructions like they're your favorite book. ✔️ Follow them to the letter, like a recipe for the perfect cake. ✔️ Double-check everything before you hit send. 4️⃣ You are Lost in the Crowd ✔️ Use words people search for in your bio. ✔️ Tell us what makes you different up top. ✔️ Share your best work for everyone to see. 5️⃣ Slow on the Reply ✔️ Don't take too long to write back. ✔️ Tell people exactly when you're free. ✔️ Turn on alerts so you don't miss messages. P.S. Have you ever clicked 'Send' only to spot a typo later? :(