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Guide To Writing A Resume That Employers Will Notice
Skills
Listing skills is not the same as listing your work experience. Your skills should be relevant to the job you're applying for.
- Look at the required skills listed in the job description so you'll have a good idea of what you need to list. List the most effective skills at the top.
- Focus more on the "hard skills" obtained in specific tasks, certifications, or knowledge that are relevant to the work.
- Soft skills, like "good with people" or "team player" will be listed in almost every resume.
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The online job application process
Online applications can take hours of candidates' time when applying for a job. While some firms are moving away from these online systems, many companies move towards them.
A recent survey states that 73% of businesses of all sizes use talent acquisition software to source, track, analyse, and onboard new recruits. 99% of the US Fortune 500 companies use applicant tracking system (ATS) providers, allowing them to customise questions and set filters, and automate the bulk of the filtering labour.
Most companies rely on ATS
- With newer platforms, applicants have the option of using their LinkedIn profile instead of a CV. But they may still encounter customised questions that will require a significant investment of time.
- LinkedIn's Easy Apply button on job listings allows candidates to submit their profiles without additional materials.
- However, the majority of New York-based positions listed on LinkedIn rely on external ATS (Applicant tracking system) to manage applications.
ATS systems are not human friendly
What serves the employer well may not work for the prospective employee.
- According to a survey, 60% of candidates may give up on an application if it's too long or complicated.
- A cumbersome application process likely indicates the company's attitude towards its employees or overall culture.
- It is a dispiriting process as even seasoned applicants receive a response only 5% of the time.
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The STAR Interview Response Technique
- (S) Situation: Explain the background of the situation. What was your job?
- (T) Task: What was the particular task you had to perform? If there was a particular problem you were addressing, explain what it was.
- (A) Action: What action did you take (or what skills did you use) to complete the task or solve the problem?
- (R) Result: What was the outcome of the situation? Did you complete the task well? Did you solve the problem?
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Remote Working
It’s almost hard to imagine now that people would commute 2 hours each way, from home to office and back, hopping buses and trains. Remote working, as discovered by millions recently, has plenty of freedom and the added advantage of no-commute.
Landing oneself in a remote working job isn’t a cakewalk, and aspirants need a plan that will showcase them as the best candidate, who is cut out for working productively without supervision.
Challenges In Remote Working
Remote working is not without its challenges, with many feeling isolated and unmotivated, being left on their own.
Communication is trickier with colleagues and bosses, and there is a general lack of transparency and chances of overworking.
Tools Of A Good Remote Worker
- Being Tech Savvy: A Good PC/Laptop, the latest tools and software for the job, and a reliable internet connection are a must for most remote working profiles.
- Good Communication Skills: Most of the communication will be written, and one should be able to articulate complex concepts and subtleties while being concise. This link provides a handy guide.