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EPISODE 1 RECAP: “I LOVE WRITING MY RÉSUMÉ. SAID NO ONE EVER." (Resumes)

Available May 23, 2024


EPISODE SUMMARY

We discuss all things résumé related, focused on helping you get past the recruiter and to the hiring manager.



QUOTE OF THE DAY

“If it excites you and scares you at the same time, it probably means you should do it.”



KEY POINTS & TAKEAWAYS

Cover Letters:

  • If you are going to include one, make it pop, make it personalized and customized.


Résumés:

  • Update your résumé REGULARLY.

  • Proofread: No mistakes!

  • Keep it to 1-2 pages.

  • Include accomplishments, but make sure they are believable!

    • Performance, team, and community accomplishments.

  • Understand the goal of your résumé: separation and interview

  • Understand the three key elements of your résumé.

    • Look and Feel: Is it creative? Does it stand out visually?

    • Content: Less about job descriptions, more about skills matching the job, accomplishments, and what separates you from others.

    • Customization: Match the content to the company and job. Résumé should look tailor made.

  • Use AI (artificial intelligence) to help you create, customize and score your résumé.



INVEST IN YOU

  • Want a free critique of your résumé? Visit us at our website www.thecareerjigsaw.com and click on the RÉSUMÉ REVIEW link!

  • Want a compilation of everything résumé related from Harvard? Type/Copy into your browser: site:harvard.edu filetype:pdf resume


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