What's the single coolest/most perceptive thing a college student can do on his resume to let an employer know he's sharp, professional, and different from the rest?
S/he can create a branding statement, place it under his/her name ... and everything listed on the resume -- transferable skills and quantifiable achievements -- points to the fact that the "branding statement" is TRUE!
No job descriptions; hiring managers do not "care" what or how you did something. They simply want to know what you "accomplished."
Basically, if a resume is written properly, it is written like an INTERVIEW! It's a work of art!
Thanks for the reply. Can you direct me to some examples of "branding statements" and also how to eliminate job descriptions, opting instead for "accomplishments"? By accomplishments, do you mean bulleted points? Thank in advance
Hi, the branding statements are written by me after the client takes a DISC assessment. The branding statement is 8-10 words that showcase a person's value to the employer. They are hard to write and, no, I do not store or give away branding statements. They are key to success but one of the hardest parts of the resume-writing process. Yes, eliminate job descriptions and use bulleted accomplishments. YOU GOT IT! -- Sharon
Well, thank you! I do not recognize your screen name. When did I have you in class? Thank you for taking the time to view my "first" You Tube video! -- Sharon
Can't make a recruitment decision in seconds, far too easy to 'get it wrong'. A bad judgement carries costs for industry, and also a black mark next to a manager's/recruiter's name!
That's why various interviews are conducted, -- you know: Single interview, a series of interviews with different people, and Group interviews. CV's get you in that chair - they never get you a job!
You are exactly right! Bad judgment costs thousands! I will change the verbiage to say "hiring managers will want to *interview* you within seconds after reviewing the top half of your resume." As you and I realize that a resume is the tool to land interviews, I assumed that others knew that, too. Thank you!
Hello! Actually it *does* work and college students can attest; it depends on if the resume is professional through appearance, paper, and a format that intrigues within seconds. One of my student clients had a recruiter tell him, "We've seen your resume in our office; very impressive." 14 years of employed college students is proof enough. As I travel the nation frequently to speak with hiring managers, they state how impressions are made within seconds. Thanks for commenting!
What's the single coolest/most perceptive thing a college student can do on his resume to let an employer know he's sharp, professional, and different from the rest?
eepiyk 4 years ago
S/he can create a branding statement, place it under his/her name ... and everything listed on the resume -- transferable skills and quantifiable achievements -- points to the fact that the "branding statement" is TRUE!
No job descriptions; hiring managers do not "care" what or how you did something. They simply want to know what you "accomplished."
Basically, if a resume is written properly, it is written like an INTERVIEW! It's a work of art!
Sharon, JobRockit Guru :-)
JobRockit 4 years ago
Thanks for the reply. Can you direct me to some examples of "branding statements" and also how to eliminate job descriptions, opting instead for "accomplishments"? By accomplishments, do you mean bulleted points? Thank in advance
eepiyk 3 years ago
Hi, the branding statements are written by me after the client takes a DISC assessment. The branding statement is 8-10 words that showcase a person's value to the employer. They are hard to write and, no, I do not store or give away branding statements. They are key to success but one of the hardest parts of the resume-writing process. Yes, eliminate job descriptions and use bulleted accomplishments. YOU GOT IT! -- Sharon
JobRockit 3 years ago
Thanks so much for this video. I'm a recent college grad and having a hard time getting a job. This really helped.
ramdoka 4 years ago
This is great Sharon! You are the best teacher! YOU ROCK!!
kjk0137 4 years ago
Well, thank you! I do not recognize your screen name. When did I have you in class? Thank you for taking the time to view my "first" You Tube video! -- Sharon
JobRockit 4 years ago
Can't make a recruitment decision in seconds, far too easy to 'get it wrong'. A bad judgement carries costs for industry, and also a black mark next to a manager's/recruiter's name!
That's why various interviews are conducted, -- you know: Single interview, a series of interviews with different people, and Group interviews. CV's get you in that chair - they never get you a job!
chrissybessie 4 years ago
You are exactly right! Bad judgment costs thousands! I will change the verbiage to say "hiring managers will want to *interview* you within seconds after reviewing the top half of your resume." As you and I realize that a resume is the tool to land interviews, I assumed that others knew that, too. Thank you!
JobRockit 4 years ago
Wanting a candidate in seconds from a CV lol.
Yeah, I wish it worked like that here in the UK.
regards
Chris - Manager, Cert in Mgt, ACMI
Former Director of a CV writing company
chrissybessie 4 years ago
Hello! Actually it *does* work and college students can attest; it depends on if the resume is professional through appearance, paper, and a format that intrigues within seconds. One of my student clients had a recruiter tell him, "We've seen your resume in our office; very impressive." 14 years of employed college students is proof enough. As I travel the nation frequently to speak with hiring managers, they state how impressions are made within seconds. Thanks for commenting!
JobRockit 4 years ago