Hey guys, I got pretty good feedback from a few of you on my last post giving resume tips so i'm opening this post up to specific questions you may have about your resume and some insider tips that most people don't know.

1. When applying to a position it is best to list your skills/qualifications first. Most people try to get a fancy template to look professional but we as recruiters go through so many resumes a day we honestly don't get the time to appreciate your resume decor. Look at what the job is asking for, and if you have experience in any of the requirements, list them in your qualifications at the top of your resume. We look at that FIRST.

2. If there is a gap in your resume, BE PREPARED to discuss it in a professional manner. If you took time off to care for a loved one, say that. If you went on an eat,pray,love journey after your spouse/loved one passed away, say that. We don't need the grimey details such as you were depressed, or lost all your _____ due to your illness. Name the reason for the gap and allow the HR manager to decide how much more information they want. "I was enduring chemo and had to take some time." Is a sufficient answer. Most recruiters and HR won't ask for more details.

3. If you have a problem that needs to be addressed in the interview, state the problem, and offer a solution to it. Give them the opportunity to decide if they can work with it. For example: "I can't work that schedule because I'm a single mother who has to pick up my son from school by 4 p.m and my daughter from daycare by 5:30." Will NOT get you a job. Is it okay to have that issue? Yes. Is it okay to leave it there? No. Try "My sons school has a set pick up schedule as does my daughters daycare. Is it possible that I can take a Morning or Night shift so that my being a mom doesn't have to interfere with my being an excellent employee? I can come in as early as ____ and leave by 3, or as late as 6 and leave by ____. Does that still fit the needs of the company?

4. I see resume tips all over telling people to copy the job description and paste it i the base of their resume, turn the text to white so it cant be seen and then submit it. This will make your resume pop up as a perfect match in our database systems. That is true. What they do not tell you is that we use CTRL +F to look for certain words in your resume which will expose the hidden words at the base of your resume. You will not only look dishonest, but not too bright. DON'T DO THIS. EVER.

5. Dare to be confident! Stop apologizing for knowing your worth and being you. if you come into an interview desperately pleading for a job and continuously mentioning how hard its been to find work, and down on your luck you are, you may receive pity, but you won't receive a salary you're worth. Thy'll take that as an opportunity to low ball you. You wouldn't have gotten the call for the interview if you weren't qualified. This is the opportunity for you to sell yourself. Not plead. Make eye contact when you're speaking, and be awesome.

6. Take your time, If you don't know the answer off the top of your head don't get nervous and start spewing randomness, but more importantly don't let the flow of the conversation die. That's the epitome of awkward. Try filler statements, vs filler words. Filler words are words used to buy time but usually make you sound dense or unsure such as "uhmmm" "ya'know" "Like..." and my favorite, waving your hand in a circular motion as if you expect me to answer my question for you. -_- Try filler STATEMENTS that keep the flow of the conversation such as... "Wow, that's a great question." "Hmm, That's the first time I've been asked that in an interview," These statements don't buy you much time but they also don't leave the interviewer looking at you in dead silence, so we'll call that a win.

any questions?

I have more than one type of work background. Would like to get job listing that don't put me in one category.

Worked in my different fields, private sector, government, etc. Bilingual. Multitask

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Me being a person whom is always thinking of more efficient ways to implement a workflow; the GMTI Celebro product department was under an upgrade dilemma.

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Me having little knowledge of the design process and back-end construction of the in-design software and little experience in the field, suggested we go with In-Design 4 at the time having already the software and licence for versions 3 and under .

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They took the easy way out with Indesign 5 and not thinking In-Design 5 nor 4 could not open Page-Maker files however, we already had v3 and under.

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Identify your skill sets

Many people start their job search by looking at the job titles that sound most fitting to their career goals. While this method may prove to be successful for some, Glassdoor career expert Scott Dobroski suggests job seekers look at the required skills of a position instead. By doing this, Dobroski says employees will be able to identify the skill sets they already possess and the jobs that best match their experiences.

Also, since job titles are constantly changing, and different companies use different descriptive titles for positions, focusing on the required skills of a position can open your search up to job titles that you didn't even know matched your expertise.

Now, you have broaden your employment options by simply changing where you focus in your job seach.

Near the end of college life, young professionals approach another stage in their lives, and that is - job hunting. The stage involves “selling yourself” to the employers or the hiring managers, and the only way to do it is through a well-crafted resume. Unfortunately, many are clueless and end up losing job opportunities simply because of their poorly-crafted resumes. Resume writing is a tactical process that must be done with utmost care as it is an opportunity for you to present yourself virtually to potential employers. Thus if you can’t do it well, you would rather look for a professional to assist you or you can use the following tips obtained from academic experts and HR managers to guide you.

(1) Format and structure your resume well After you apply for a job, your application is reviewed by a human resource manager, and since one position can attract hundreds of applicants, usually there is no time to read all of the submitted CVs. But a good manager can tell if you are a serious candidate or just joking simply by looking at the structure of your CV. Because its structure reflects your character, and a poorly done one casts doubts on your organizational skills. To avoid this:

a)Use a readable font style. b)Use moderate font size; neither too big, nor small. c)Use bullet to list down items. (check it here: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-include-bullet-points-in-a-resume-2063124) d)Keep it short and concise.

(2) Your resume must be relevant to the position Some people are just lazy, and instead of modifying their resumes when applying for jobs, they simply send similar copies irrespective of the position they apply for. So, before applying, read the requirements and modify your resume accordingly by highlighting your competencies and qualifications without making unnecessary exaggerations.

(3)Your resume must be comprehensive Although the main purpose of writing a CV is to highlight your credentials, some applicants forget to include other aspects of their lives like hobbies, achievements in extra-curricular activities and other experiences they have. The assumption is that when a job is advertised, and minimum requirements are set, all applicants are deemed to be equally competent. What singles one out from the rest is the unique features, and it’s not necessarily the academic qualifications.

(4)Choose your words wisely When crafting this document, choose the right words to describe yourself. Avoid vocabularies that will make reading difficult since the aim is to communicate but not to display your language mastery; but even as you write, ensure you include relevant terms since most applications are done online and sorting them out involves keyword search to identify the most relevant ones. More info: https://www.kickresume.com/help-center/how-write-skills-resume/

(5)Edit & proofread it well As stated above, your CV reflects you hence if a document is full of typos and grammatical errors, it displays your carelessness. Companies pay keen interest to mundane details as they do not want to hire people who will be making silly mistakes. So, edit and proofread your work well before submitting or ask professionals to do it for you. As an example: https://edusson.com/

(6)Try to highlight your achievements If you are not experienced in the job you are applying for, it is good to focus on your other achievements in life that are valued by the company you apply for. Demonstrating that you understand the roles and expectations of the job is good but won’t make you stand out from the rest. A lot of companies are ready to educate their new employees, but if you don’t share the corporate values, there will be nothing to teach you-you just won’t get the position.

(7)Avoid quoting the expected salary Unless you are asked to quote your expected salary, avoid indicating it as it may deny you an opportunity for a job as it could be higher than the company intends to offer. Interesting article about this issue: https://www.cv-library.co.uk/career-advice/interviews/how-to-answer/what-is-your-salary-expectation/

(8)Update personal details as required Your personal information is an essential part of the resume and therefore it should be updated accordingly if there were any changes. Suppose you change your contacts and still forward an application with the outdated details, how will the company reach you if your application is successful? Also, avoid using funny email addresses, as you may have passed in all other rounds, but that alone can disqualify you. It gives the impression that a candidate doesn’t care for their own image and will not care for that of the company either.

I just got an email from Anthem which is part of Blue Cross and Blue Shield to do an assessment for a claims representative position! A lot of the jobs I’m applying for are below my pay and qualifications but they are close to my home that’s one reason why I’m applying! I graduated as a medical coding specialist/ assistant so this is part of my past field I studied under. To give some light on my qualifications I was a Resource Management Assistant and Resource Management analyst, I was a compliance officer/ Food Inspector for USDA for 11 years and I have a criminal justice degree .. I'm speaking a blessing over all of you, May Gods GRACE overtake your job search and Covenant keeping God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, in the places where they have rejected you, cause them to call you back and fall over themselves to help you in Jesus' name.' Amen!!

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I have sought full time work since April 2017. I am 62 and have my PhD and a PMP certificate. I have directed national and local multi million dollar projects. I had trouble finding anything for the last 16 months. I consulted and also took on part tine work at an online university. And I prayed.

Yesterday, I received a job offer from an agency based on a position description they created for me. It actually pays more than one I originally interviewed for and has Manager as title. Start date is October 1st. I stayed in faith and I believe that prayer works. So does persistence!!! Do not give up, stay optimistic, and hopeful! In 16 months I got many "NOs" and a few "maybes"---it only takes one YES. Be strong...look to the hills and stay in the game. He won't let you down if you call on Him!! Amen.