Keep Your Resume Out of the ATS Black Hole
It may seem counterintuitive, but that snazzy multi-column Word resume template with the sleek screened graphics that you downloaded from the web, probably will not impress the recruiter or help get you the job.
Why?
No one will see it.
The vast majority of employers in the US are now using Applicant Tracking Systems to process and evaluate resumes either with in-house systems or job sites like iHire or Zip Recruiter. These ATS scanners powered by algorithms do not care what your resume design looks like. They are screening for content.
On average, seven in 10 resumes submitted online are never seen by a human. The ATS scanners eliminate them based on conflicts with embedded design code, poor customization, and a low selection criteria match rate.
Focus on your content that addresses the needs of the prospective employer. Don’t get run off the road with the resume glitz
How to Conquer Your Interview Jitters
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Curious to Know How to Nail ‘Tell Me About Yourself’?
What is the best way to answer the common interview question: Tell me about yourself. There are more right ways than wrong ways to answer this question, so first, let’s dispense with the Big Wrong
Hello, I am John Self, for 27 years I crisscrossed the United States and circled the globe interviewing thousands of applicants looking for management and leadership talent.
So, the Big Wrong answer – rambling through a complete summary of your career. Don’t do it unless they specifically ask for that type of answer. The interviewer has your resume and most career summary answers I’ve heard are beyond boring.
Your answer to this first question is critical.
Why?
Because this is where you set the stage for the rest of the interview. So, prepare in advance. This is not an answer you want to compose on the fly in front of the interviewer.
Tell them an engaging story about your skills, your strengths, your successes, and, most importantly, your values. Use information or illustrations that will help the interviewer connect with you. Your answer should take about a minute, no more than 90 seconds. Finish it with a statement that affirms your commitment to be accountable for what you do, and how you treat your team.
In other words, don’t show up just to answer questions. Prepare, rehearse, and then convince and convert.
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