Every year, in honor of Halloween, I post a few resume horror stories. Here is this year’s crop of horror stories: Resume Horror Story #1: Forgetting ATS A marketing writer produced a gorgeous resume in the form of an infographic. It was clear, creative, carefully designed, and informative. Unfortunately, it failed to pass through the automated Applicant Tracking System (ATS), which rejected the resume outright. He would have been better served by having two resumes: one traditional for the ATS… Read More
Resumes for Learning and Development Professionals
Technology keeps changing and getting staff up to speed on new technologies is a challenge most managers are nervous about, according to Robert Half Management Resources. That is why companies have increased their demand for learning and development (L&D) professionals who can make learning new technologies and new processes efficient, easy, and fun. Fun is an important issue in keeping employees engaged while they learn. One of the major movements in the employee training field is the shift to gamification:… Read More
Resumes for Data Analysts
A recent survey by Green Park Interim and Executive Ltd. has revealed that companies, especially in retail, are being overwhelmed by their inability to keep up with, understand, and mine data. In fact, only 26% of retail chairs, CEOs, and senior executives believe that their team has the digital expertise they need in data and analytics. Resumes for data analysts should highlight Education and Certifications; you may need separate headings for each. Under Skills, you should list the software programs… Read More
Cultural Fit: What Does It Mean for Your Resume
The words “cultural fit” have had a checkered past, sometimes being used to bar groups of people (women, minorities, anyone not Ivy League educated, anyone of a certain age). At its best, cultural fit refers to a company’s values and the way a job applicant matches up with those values. In fact, a JobVite survey found that 60% of recruiters look for cultural fit on a resume, right after experience. How can you figure out the culture of a company?… Read More
Resumes for Jobs with Flexible Hours
As we wind down from the Independence Day weekend, let’s celebrate freedom of choice! Recent surveys have found that 80% of U.S. workers would turn down a job that does not offer flexibility with hours and location of work. Choosing a Job and Career with Flexibility If you want a job with flexible hours and/or location, the best way to start is by choosing a career and industry where flexibility is the norm. Jobs in that category include freelance and… Read More
