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MODERN
RESUME
STRATEGIES
Natalie Urquhart, CARW
Resume Writing Supervisor, iHire.com
• Past Resume Trends
• Core Elements of a Powerful Resume
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Three Effective Resume Strategies
• Before & After Examples
• Job Seeker Scenarios
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
PAST
RESUME
TRENDS TO
AVOID
• Objective statements
• “Death by bullets”
• Lists of duties/incomplete sentences
• Months in career history
• Positions from 15+ years ago
• “References Available”
• Title and summary
• Key skills/core competencies
• Concise, dynamic content written in first person with “filler” words removed – the, a, an, I, me, my, etc.
• Quantifiable achievements
CORE
ELEMENTS
OF A
POWERFUL
RESUME
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) scan resumes for specific keywords to determine qualified applicants
• Which specific keywords are employers scanning for?
APPLICANT
TRACKING
SYSTEMS
1) Chronological
2) Functional
3) Hybrid
THREE MOST
EFFECTIVE
RESUME
STRATEGIES
Your career history and current objective will determine the best strategy for your resume.
• Title and summary section • Key skills section • Career timeline with details
covering job duties and achievements
• Best for: Consistent objective and career history, notable achievements per position
FORMAT #1:
CHRONOLOGICAL
RESUME
Summary and key skills sections
Job duties and responsibilities followed by bulleted achievements
• Title and summary section • Key skills section • Highlights section • Career timeline with company
name, location, job title, and dates only
• Best for: Inconsistent and/or lengthy career history, repetitive job duties, changing careers, returning to work
FORMAT #2:
FUNCTIONAL
RESUME
Summary and key skills sections
Highlights section with experience details and top achievements
Career timeline
• Title and summary section
• Key skills section
• Highlights section
• Career timeline with details on job duties/responsibilities and additional achievements
• Best for: Consistent and lengthy career history with numerous achievements, notable accomplishments from positions 15+ years ago
FORMAT #3:
HYBRID
RESUME
Summary and key skills sections
Highlights section with achievements
Additional details covering job duties and responsibilities
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
Mark has been a dentist for more than 30 years, working for 5+ different offices with similar levels of responsibility. Which strategy would work best for Mark?
JOB SEEKER
SCENARIOS
Ellen has had a successful 10-year career in sales, however recently went back to school to earn a degree in social work and is seeking entry-level positions within this industry. Which format would be the most effective for Ellen’s career change?
JOB SEEKER
SCENARIOS
Andrew has been working for the same advertising company for the past 15 years, earning multiple promotions and serving most recently in a Creative Director role. He is moving to another state and wants to find a similar position. Which format would be the most beneficial for Andrew?
JOB SEEKER
SCENARIOS
Q&A
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