I'm excited to help you jumpstart your job search and get hired in a career you love. Today's session is all about crafting the perfect resume – a crucial step in landing your dream job.
I want you to close all distractions and focus on the content, as this will be the most valuable hour you've ever had in your career. We have participants joining us from all over the world, including Andy, Brazil, Justin, Destiny from Vancouver, Marine from Austria, Mabel from Malaysia, and many more. I'm thrilled to see so many people eager to jump into their ideal careers.
My goal for this summit is to provide you with great value that you can use right away. I've participated in many master classes, and I believe that the best ones are those where you can take actionable steps afterward. That's what I aim to deliver in this session.
To make the most of today's content, I encourage you to do three things:
1. Close all distractions.
2. Download the workbook from the link provided (bit.ly/slgss-workbook-job-search-Summit).
3. Bring your energy and engage in the comments.
Today, we'll cover the following topics:
1. The exact resume framework that captures recruiters' attention.
2. How to upgrade your mindset.
3. The three core steps to write bullet points that sell.
4. The difference between an average resume and a winning one.
I'm here to help you create a winning resume that will make you stand out from the crowd and land interviews. Remember, it's essential to have a solid resume before you can secure your ideal career. Tomorrow, we'll focus on nailing the job interview with ease, and on day three, we'll dive into negotiating your best offer.
If you have questions about resumes, interviews, or salary negotiations, please ask them as we go, and my amazing team will take note of the most hard-hitting questions for me to answer on day three.
Now, let's dive into the content and start crafting your winning resume!
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Hello, everybody! I'm glad you're here and ready to learn. I want to ask you a question: How long do you think recruiters spend on one resume? The answer is six seconds. That's how quickly recruiters decide whether a resume is worth their time. In fact, an average job opening receives around 250 resumes, and over three-quarters of them are rejected before they even reach the hiring manager.
The job market is competitive, and it's crucial to stand out from the crowd. I want you to be a "blue orange" – a unique and memorable candidate that recruiters can't ignore. To do this, you need to stay current with what's relevant, format your resume appropriately, and use modern tools and email addresses.
Here are some things to remove from your resume:
1. Full address
2. Headshot (unless specifically required)
3. References and recommendations
4. Objective (replace it with a summary that highlights your skills and experiences)
By removing these elements and focusing on a clean, easy-to-read format, you'll make a much stronger impression in those critical six seconds.
Now, let's talk about how to structure your resume for maximum impact. Start with a summary that showcases your skills and experiences. Then, list your work experience, beginning with your most recent position. For each job, include the company name, your title, the dates you worked there, and bullet points detailing your achievements and responsibilities.
When writing bullet points, follow these three core steps:
1. Begin with a strong action verb.
2. Include a metric or specific achievement.
3. Explain the impact of your work.
For example, instead of saying "Managed social media accounts," say "Increased social media engagement by 50% through targeted campaigns and content creation."
By following these tips and focusing on what makes you unique, you'll create a winning resume that will help you land interviews and secure your ideal career. Remember, the goal is to stand out from the crowd and make a lasting impression on recruiters.
In the next session, we'll discuss how to nail the job interview with ease. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please leave them in the comments, and my team will address them on day three during our live Q&A session.
Thank you for joining me today, and I look forward to helping you jumpstart your career!