How to Lifehack Pluralsight Videos

How to Lifehack Pluralsight Videos Im not talking about hacking videos, and I would never recommend you pirate the courses. Aside from that being unethical, I think there is an inherent danger in using pirated stuff. What Im talking about is a lifehacker style hack, and its very, very simple. When you are watching a Pluralsight video, increase the speed of the video. Ive found that I can watch my videos at about 1.3x or 1.4x, and still get the entire message. Anything faster than that is too distracting for my brain. Just click on the speed (or, odometer) icon, and then choose the speed you want. This means you can fit more courses into your day Each time you watch any of my 32 (and growing) courses at Pluralsight, self-report on JibberJobber and well upgrade your JibberJobber account for a few days. How to Lifehack Pluralsight Videos Im not talking about hacking videos, and I would never recommend you pirate the courses. Aside from that being unethical, I think there is an inherent danger in using pirated stuff. What Im talking about is a lifehacker style hack, and its very, very simple. When you are watching a Pluralsight video, increase the speed of the video. Ive found that I can watch my videos at about 1.3x or 1.4x, and still get the entire message. Anything faster than that is too distracting for my brain. Just click on the speed (or, odometer) icon, and then choose the speed you want. This means you can fit more courses into your day Each time you watch any of my 32 (and growing) courses at Pluralsight, self-report on JibberJobber and well upgrade your JibberJobber account for a few days. How to Lifehack Pluralsight Videos Im not talking about hacking videos, and I would never recommend you pirate the courses. Aside from that being unethical, I think there is an inherent danger in using pirated stuff. What Im talking about is a lifehacker style hack, and its very, very simple. When you are watching a Pluralsight video, increase the speed of the video. Ive found that I can watch my videos at about 1.3x or 1.4x, and still get the entire message. Anything faster than that is too distracting for my brain. Just click on the speed (or, odometer) icon, and then choose the speed you want. This means you can fit more courses into your day Each time you watch any of my 32 (and growing) courses at Pluralsight, self-report on JibberJobber and well upgrade your JibberJobber account for a few days.

What Does Google for Jobs Mean for Recruitment

What Does Google for Jobs Mean for Recruitment After rolling out in the USA last year, July of 2018 saw Google for Jobs launching in the UK. As news that the search engine giant was turning its attention to the world of recruitment spread, there was a lot of speculation about what that might mean for recruitment. But now the service has been operating for a few months, what has the impact really been? What is Google for Jobs? If you haven’t seen how the service works, open up a new window with a Google search box and type in, ‘Catering jobs.’ Hit return, and you will see the Jobs search results box in all its glory. Notice how it uses your location to find jobs that are local to you. You can also refine your search with a list of terms that Google has identified across the top. You can see the advantage for job-seekers. Google trawls through job boards and listings on corporate accounts and brings them the information that they are looking for. Google for Jobs will undoubtedly help connect candidates with new opportunities. How Does Google Find the Jobs? Googles mission is ‘to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.’ Over the years, they’ve refined their algorithms and invested in machine learning to the point where they use over 200 criteria to filter the pages they return in your search. Google for Jobs goes a step further. It’s a specially developed search for job listings. It learns from the way adverts are put together, and the searches that users perform, and returns the closest matches it can. Consider how it is to search for jobs on other boards. How closely do the results match your personal requirements? Usually not very well. Google is using all the tools in their very large toolbox to do better than anyone else at connecting candidates with opportunities. Can I List on Google for Jobs? Yes. That’s the beauty of the system. Whether you’re a recruitment giant or a one-man-band in search of a second player, you can include your listing on Google for Jobs. It’s only a question of creating your listings using the Google for Jobs Schema, and then letting Google know there are new pages available with an updated Sitemap, RSS or Atom feed. But make sure that listings that are expired, get taken down. If you don’t, your site could be given what is known as a ‘manual action’. That’s basically a black mark from Google, too many of them and they may stop returning your site in searches. Should We Be Worried About Google Jobs? In a word, no. If you’re a smaller recruiter, then using the Google for Jobs feature will only help to connect you with more candidates. And if your candidates are searching for jobs on Google rather than on larger jobs sites, you get an advantage. Where it likely will cause some hurt is the bigger job boards like Indeed. Why would you take that extra step of going to the Indeed home page to search, when you can just look for jobs from the Google home page? And as masters of the search function, you can be sure that Google for Jobs will get you more of what you want to see than any other jobs board. So, if you’re not a giant, embrace Google for Jobs. Make sure that your listings get added in the right way and wait for the candidates to come to you!

LEAKED London Metropolitan University Loses Licence To Educate

LEAKED London Metropolitan University Loses Licence To Educate London Metropolitan University Responds It has been reported in The Sunday Times that London Metropolitan University has lost its highly trusted status As part of the highly trusted status London Metropolitan University was able to attract foreign students to apply for visas to the UK with reason to study at the institution. Somehow an audit carried out by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) was obtained by The Sunday Times. It claims that among the many shortcomings of The London Metropolitan University, some of them were: ¦ Students “continuing to study at London Metropolitan University without valid leave [visas] despite the university having reassured us that this issue had been rectified”. ¦ Students being granted visas to enter Britain, but not turning up to enrol on their courses and the university failing to report their non-attendance to the Border Agency. ¦ Failure by the university to test adequately the English ability of foreign students. ¦ Failure to assess students’ academic ability and academic records. London Metropolitan University Responds Professor Malcolm Gillies, Vice-Chancellor of London Metropolitan University has responded with the following statement. We condemn the actions that have led to London Metropolitan University learning from The Sunday Times that it might have its Highly Trusted Sponsor (HTS) status revoked. On 16th July 2012, the UKBA suspended the University’s Highly Trusted Sponsor status until further notice over fears that a small minority of its international students did not have accurate documentation to remain in the UK. For the last six weeks we have repeatedly tried to liaise with the UKBA to understand further their concerns, which seem to be focused on processes related to the legacy of previous management. Disappointingly, the UKBA has been unwilling to communicate with the University, despite the growing £10 million-plus hole their action has already left on our balance sheet. To learn that we might have our HTS status revoked via a newspaper, with the panic that this can cause for thousands of students, is outrageous. We have written to the Prime Minister, Home Secretary and Immigration Minister and asked them to outline who authorised the briefing of the story to The Sunday Times and what consideration was given to the impact it might have on our students. As far as we are officially aware, UKBA is still working through an analysis of our case. Indeed in a radio interview this morning (Sunday 26 August), Immigration Minister Damian Green MP said that a decision had not yet been made regarding London Met’s Highly Trusted Status. At this time, our concern is with our students:   to inform and assist our international students and applicants, who have put their faith in our institution.   They will need clear information on their options for future study and timelines for securing those options.   Our home and EU students also need reassurance and support. The University will come up with a more comprehensive response once it has received official notification from UKBA. Malcolm Gillies Vice Chancellor, London Metropolitan University London Metropolitan University Scandals London Metropolitan University has been rocked by several crises since it was formed in 2002 from the merger of two universities. In 2009 it was ordered to repay £36.5m to the Higher Education Funding Council for England after overstating its student numbers and wrongly gaining government grants as a result. It was also placed on an official list of universities at risk of financial failure. Sources: The Sunday Times Story (Paywall removed text) The Times Higher Education London Metropolitan University 3

The Benefits of Taking Your Work Outdoors

The Benefits of Taking Your Work Outdoors Most Americans â€" in fact, nearly 90 percent of us â€" spend the majority of our time indoors. We may be seated at our desks in front of a computer for eight hours a day or peering into a laptop screen at home or a café. Unfortunately, these patterns of sedentary activity can have serious consequences on our health and well-being. According to science, bringing your work outside has many benefits that can reverse the effects of a desk job. So why haven’t most employers caught on? The Cons of Working at a Desk Humans were not designed to be sitting indoors all day. Spending time outdoors, participating in physical activity, and taking walks bring us back to our roots as people who lived and roamed outside. Sitting at a desk for several hours at a time removes us from our affinity for the outdoor environment and can lead to poor health conditions over time. Indeed, the dangers of a desk job include a greater risk for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. On a day-to-day, a sedentary lifestyle contributes to greater fat accumulation on the body, retinal cell damage from staring at LED screens, and high levels of bacteria from those found on computer keyboards and desks. Why Employees Need to Work Outdoors Being outdoors exposes workers to fresher air and environmental variations that are crucial to making us happy and healthy on a physical and emotional level. A quick walk outside has been shown to boost short-term memory, lower blood pressure, improve mood, boost energy, and Natural light and fresh air can improve immune system functions and help employees sleep better and feel less depressed. This can translate to fewer sick days and better focus and concentration in the workplace. While the scientific benefits of being outside are well-established, 65 percent of employees say that their work actually is the reason that they don’t get outside as much as they would like. This is why science-savvy tech companies such as Google have worked to change their employees’ day-to-day work environment, bringing the outdoors into the office to boost employee performance. The tech giant has introduced changes such as skylights that let in more natural light and views of greenery to replicate the outdoor environment and help employees find focus and creativity. What Companies and Employees Can Do Of course, not all companies can afford to reimagine their office space like Google. Plus, the nature of your industry may not lend itself to being outside all day. However, employers can introduce new practices into the workplace that allow employees to reap the benefits of the outdoors. Activities like daily exercises, casual walking meetings, and outdoors lunches provide a change of scenery and environment while growing indoor plants and providing a view of greenery can relax workers and relieve stress. These changes to the office will go a long way in improving the happiness and performance of employees. Employers can also allow employees to occasionally work outside the office or set up an outdoor workspace. Using either a wi-fi access point or cell phone data tethering, an employee can set up a space at an outdoor table and use anti-glare screens to enjoy the benefits of fresh air, greenery, and ambient light while maintaining their productivity. Nature has a more powerful effect on us than we think. Whether we are talking a leisurely or doing intense physical activity, the outdoors can not only positively impact our health, which in turn positively impacts the bottom line of businesses. Want to learn more about the scientific evidence in support of outdoor work? Check out the following infographic from BigRentz for 17 research-backed reasons why you should start encouraging outdoor work. About the author: Lior Zitzman is the Director of Digital Audience at BigRentz, a construction equipment rentals marketplace with a network of over 1,500 rental partners. He has more than 15 years of experience in enterprise-level SEO at automotive publishing and equipment companies. In his spare time, he enjoys website development, gadgets, and fishing.

Guide to Resume Writing Using the Formatting Information From a Resume Template

Guide to Resume Writing Using the Formatting Information From a Resume TemplateWe often see resumes with a resume template that includes formatting information such as headings, bullet points, and headers. In the past we didn't realize that formatting information was considered necessary but when we discovered it we also realized it wasn't always necessary. This article will discuss the two ways that you can format your resume and why you should avoid using the formatting information from the resume template.Resume formats have the benefit of being relatively easy to change in case you need to make changes to your resume. You can change the formatting on any resume to reflect your personal style and reflect what type of person you are. One way you can do this is by having a different font. There are many styles of fonts, including script, serif, and even cursive. You may want to consider including a different font and even bold text if you feel it needs to be bold.Another way you can format your resume is by using graphics. If you don't have the skills or talent to create graphics yourself, you can hire someone who does. It is also important to include your contact information such as e-mail address and physical address. Many times people will find a graphic professional who understands their goals and wants to place them on your resume. You can also create your own graphics as long as you understand the process of creating them.There are some programs that are designed specifically for formatting and other programs that are designed to allow you to type your resume with certain programs that require formatting. There are other programs that are designed for formatting and this is what most of us are familiar with. There are many advantages to formatting your resume, including making sure that all the information on your resume is accurate and up to date. If you don't format your resume correctly, it can create more problems than it solves.When you use resume t emplates, you will find that a lot of information is omitted from the resume. If you go back and look at the templates, you will often see information that shouldn't be there such as your goals and achievements, your accomplishments, and even your skills. The omission of this information can be frustrating and even detrimental to your resume. By including this information you will be more prepared and therefore you will find that your chances of getting hired increase dramatically.To avoid this problem when using resume templates you need to make sure that your resume includes everything you are looking for. You need to make sure that you include all the information that you are looking for. The first thing that you need to do is write down your objectives in the beginning. Also, make sure that you include an objective statement that states clearly what you are looking for in a job.Take time to make an outline of the information that you want included in your resume. In this outline you should also include your goals and achievements so that you can be sure that you don't leave anything out. In addition, use this outline to list your skills and talents so that you can be sure that they are included in your resume. This can be a huge advantage as it gives you more confidence in the information you present and that the reader can immediately see that you have taken the time to organize this information.Resume templates can be used as a great way to organize information that you want included on your resume, but you also need to remember that you should never leave out important information that will help your chances of getting the job. Don't forget that formatting information can be an advantage when you are looking for a job.

Dont Ditch Offline Marketing Ideas

Dont Ditch Offline Marketing Ideas When everything in the business world seems to be about maximizing the impact of digital marketing for your business, it’s difficult to remember that more traditional approaches can still be effective. Indeed, as users are struggling to keep up with their favorite brands online â€" for EU-based users, the GDPR has provided some immediate subscription and interactions management, but for the rest of the world newsletters continue to accumulate in our mailboxes â€" it becomes more important for brands to consider something different. Why can offline marketing strategies be the solution to your customer retention strategy? Because it provides a memorable and tactile alternative! It’s not something that can go away with a click. Being memorable and traditional What is the memorability of your brand? If it’s a question you’ve never asked yourself before, all you need is to take a look at the big brands’ strategies to understand why it’s essential to create a unique and exciting branding image. After all, you need to exist in a crowded market. The only way to make it work is to become unforgettable, to get noticed. Bold colors, sharp design, imaginative packaging and engaging voice â€" on social media and elsewhere â€" can make a great deal of difference. But, when everyone is active online, you need to consider mixing online and offline tactics to reach your objectives. When was the last time you’ve got post? Direct mail is, contrary to the common belief, still an effective marketing strategy. Indeed, the simple fact to hold a printed document â€" instead of reading an email â€" makes the content up to 21% easier to process for the receptor.  Besides, it’s difficult to forget the name of a brand that sends you a letter, compared to an email you can just erase. If you want to get hold of the whole process, you can get a printing lab, and a franking station â€" IMS Franking is a great place to start looking â€" to manage your direct mail. But keep it simple: Customers don’t like to read long brochures. Go and meet real people Face-to_face marketing might seem old-fashioned, but nothing can truly replace the benefits you get from meeting people. In this position, you can get to look at your interlocutor in the eyes and to deliver a more personal message. Additionally, it’s the ideal strategy to make a memorable impression, either as a speaker at a conference or in a networking event. This strategy works best with people who are confident about making a public speech! So, if you’re shy, you might want to stick to direct mail! Don’t cold call There’s one thing that doesn’t work, and it’s cold calling, whether on the phone or by ringing a doorbell. Customers don’t react positively to cold calls. In fact, over 90% of buyers don’t respond to an unsolicited inquiry, and 71% find it annoying. There is no strategy to win when your customer doesn’t want to be disturbed. In truth, cold calling can be an extremely damaging approach as customers can react very negatively towards you or your business. Is all offline marketing good to keep? Of course not, but you need to establish a healthy mix of offline and online if you want to get noticed by your audience.

A Simple Step by Step Guide to a Building the Perfect Resume - CareerAlley

A Simple Step by Step Guide to a Building the Perfect Resume - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Recruiters get hundreds of resumes and spend an average of 6 seconds deciding if they should read the entire resume. If your resume does not grab their attention in the first few seconds, it will be thrown in the trash heap. Finding the perfect resume Recruiters are tasked with finding the perfect resume for whatever job opportunities they are working on. Hiring managers depend on recruiters to send only the most qualified candidates. Recruiters eliminate resumes not only on content but also on how they look. If they are poorly formatted, too short or really ugly content almost doesnt matter. Likewise, any resume with spelling errors, grammatical errors or resumes that were not an exact fit will be eliminated as well. By the end of the process, recruiters wind up with only a handful of candidates. Was it possible that they missed the most qualified person because they eliminated all of the ugly resumes? Absolutely. Thats why presentation, format, and content are all equally important. Youve probably heard hundreds of times that your resume is the most important document in your job search (because it is). But if you want to stand out from the competition, you need more than a great looking resume. In the end, only qualified candidates will get called for an interview. Resume to Referral Price: Do you need a resume writing strategy that will work best for your career situation and current job search? Do you need the writing skills of a certified, published, and skilled resume writer? Look no further. Great Resumes Now We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. There are five simple steps to creating the perfect resume. Lets get started. Photo byDanielle MacInnesonUnsplash Step One: Gathering Your Information As with all successful endeavors, thoughtful planning will make for a great resume. Take the time to collect all of the content for your resume before you start writing. This includes: A Summary of Your Skills and Objective Make a list of all of your skills. This includes computer skills you have and other skills that are relative to your industry (like Accounting Pronouncements, medical procedures, etc.). Your skills list should include both your hard skills (skills you can teach) and your soft skills (interpersonal skills). List as many skills as you can think of, the list can be adjusted as/if needed when you build your resume. Where you put your skills section on your resume depends much on the format. Education You should gather the key facts about your education (especially if you have an advanced degree). You should list the name of the university/college, degree program, years attended and any honors (such as Deans List). Another key fact may be appropriate, like GPA, clubs and extracurricular activities, special courses, awards and any other important fact that will help your resume stand out. If youve not yet finished your degree, you should still put it on your resume and list how many credits have been completed to date and the expected date of graduation. Work history Your work history is the meat of your resume. You will need the company name, position(s) held and dates you worked at each job. You will also want to make a quick list of achievements and specific responsibilities. We will go deeper on this later. Achievements This is mentioned up above in the Work History section but the topic deserves some special focus. Hiring managers will not only want to know that youve got the experience for the job, they will also want to know that you can get it done. Nothing shows this better than listing your achievements. Add facts like automated X process and saved the company $100,000 to the extent possible. Extracurricular Activities and Hobbies Employers want to know what you do in your spare time. This topic spans both, what you did during your college years as well as other activities you are involved with. This includes charity work/organizations, clubs (only appropriate clubs), additional languages you may speak, sports, etc. Great Resumes Fast Price: Impress Employers with a Professionally-Written Resume. Your resume will include the right words, information, format and design employers want on your resume. Learn how to outsmart applicant tracking systems (ATS). Impress Employers We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Its All in the Format Several years ago a friend of mine was out of work due to bankruptcy. He had tons of experience and felt he would quickly land another job. One of the things that he was particularly proud of was his resume. He thought that he had the best format, amazing content, all of the hot keywordsto get the attention of the right people. You know what? He was wrong. Working with an executive recruiter who helped him redraft his resume over a very painful 4 days, my friend wound up with an amazing resume. An important lesson to be learned have an open mind and listen to the people who are out there every day. Youve collected all of the information needed to put your resume together. Nows the time to think about the format. Dont worry about structure yet, we will get to that. Lots of stuff to think about, so lets get to it. Sections Contact Information Pretty obvious Your name, address, telephone number and email address Your Headline Take a look at How to Write a Resume Headline for tips on adding a title to your resume Objective -Your career goal and what you want out of a job Tailor Your Resume Objective Skills What are you good at and why should someone hire you? You should list the skills that will help market your strengths. Top Skills You Need On Your Resume Work History / Experience This is where you will list the work history you collected from Lesson 1. Take a look at some formats Resume Experience Section Example Education How you present your education depends on how long youve been out of school. If you are a recent graduate (within the last two years), your education will be placed at the top of your resume (otherwise on the bottom). In terms of what you will list Degree (BS, BA, AA, MBA, etc.) Major (Finance, Economics, History, etc.) Year graduated (or expected graduation date) Name of the School Location GPA (depends on how well you did and when you graduated) Honors (Deans List, Honor Society, etc.) Types of formats There are tons of resume formats. Here are some of the most popular. Chronological This format is exactly what the name suggests basically listing your experience and history in reverse chronological order Sample Chronological Resume Functional This format highlights your skills and experience Sample Functional Resume Hybrid Sometimes called a combination resume, this format lists your skills and experience followed by your work history Sample Combination Resume Targeted Resume This format is generally used when you are applying for a specific job or role Targeted Resume Sample Knock em Dead Resume Templates: Plus 110 Resume Templates, the Knowledge Tools to Build a Kill Price: $15.99 Buy Now from Amazon We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Last Updated: March 2, 2020 Styling Your Resume I remember when my son got his first really complicated Lego set. It was one of those really large boxes of Legos and Im sure it was some type of spaceship. He wanted me to help him put it together and we decided to do it in pieces. You know how it is with Legos, you have a picture of the finished product, but no real set of instructions. Many of the pieces look the same when you are looking at a picture of them and its not until you have half of the thing built that you realize the last piece that you need was used somewhere else and now you have to take the whole thing apart to get to the piece you need. Putting a resume together is much the same. You have a picture of the finished product (in the case, the format) all of the pieces, but no real step by step instructions as to how to put the whole thing together. Lesson 3 is all about putting the pieces of your resume together. Font Type You dont want to use any font or type that will make your resume look particularly unusual unless you are in advertising, marketing or applying for another creative job. Its essential that your resume makes a great first impression and using a resume font people can actually read will make it pleasurable to review your resume. Spacing Margins Generally speaking, margins of 1/2 inch to 1 inch is fine. Use single spacing with a blank line between sections. Videos Resumes versus Print Resumes Visual resumes have been around for awhile. Theyve not grown in popularity as had been expected, but they are still used and have a purpose. Typed resumes are rarely exciting so if you send in a video resume you will surely be remembered. If you take the time make a video, theres a good chance they will take time to watch it. A video resume is more interesting and unusual which will set you apart from the crowd. Ordering Sections for Your Resume Contact Information This is the easy part. And it should be easy to find. Your Contact Information always goes at the top of your resume and your name and title should be predominant on the page. Objective Your career goal and what you want out of a job This is optional, but if you want to use it would look something like this.A good objectives statementis lean and mean.None of that extra fluffy stuff like looking for a challenging position or utilizing my skills and experience to advance my career. Its crap. Be sure your objective not only focuses on what you want but also focuses on what the company is looking for. A successful objective is tailored to appeal directly to the job they are applying to. Tell them how your experience and your goals will benefit the company. Skills What are you good at and why should someone hire you? You should list the skills that will help market your strengths. Figuring out which of those skills you should include can be challenging. Start by identifying two of the biggest (and proudest) projects youve worked on in your career. Then think about the biggest challenges you faced during those projects. What did you have to do to overcome those challenges? What steps did you take to overcome those obstacles? Did you write those down? Good, because those are the skills you need to highlight. Moving on. Work History The standard method of organizing your work history on a resume is in reverse time order. Meaning, your first listing should be your current or most recent job. Then include other jobs going backward in order. Use strong verbs is the best way to bring life to your past work experience. Include metrics if you can such as sales numbers, employees managed, etc. How far back should you go?You dont need to go back in time more than 15 years. The 2 years you spent clearing tables at 20 isnt really going to help you get you land a copying writing job at 35. Put it Together Put all of your sections together and you are set to go. Its About the Content A few months ago, I was looking to fill a few junior level positions for the firm I work for. We used a few recruiters to help find and screen some candidates. Most of the resumes we received were good but not amazing. They had good formats and did a good job of explaining their work history. There were a few excellent resumes and, of course, there were a few bombs. The perfect resumes did a great job of using the right keywords, summarizing their job experience and highlighting their skills. In todays digital world of job search, content, the right content, is what will get your resume noticed and convince hiring managers to interview you. The right combination of keywords, skills and experience that demonstrates that you can do the job properly make for a killer resume. Easy to say, hard to do. Keywords Do you really need keywords? Absolutely. Keywords help demonstrate your level of experience and accomplishments. Hiring managers will recognize industry-specific keywords and this will help in getting an interview. Additionally, many hiring managers (or their recruiters) leverage keyword searches to find the best candidates for the job. The right keywords on your resume are a key part (no pun intended) of any great resume. TopResume Free Resume Review Price: TopResume writes and analyzes more resumes and LinkedIn profiles than any other service in the world. Let our resume experts provide you with objective feedback and personalized recommendations to improve your resume and land the right job sooner. Get a free, confidential resume review from TopResume Get Your Killer Resume We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Where to start? Review job listings for your title/position and make a list of keywords used Review resume samples for your industry for keywords Visit trade industry sites for your field The following links should help you find and leverage the keywords that work best for your career and resume. Relevant Skills You wont get an interview if you dont have relevant skills, even if you have relevant experience. Of course, the skills depend on your field, but its worthwhile looking at examples in your industry and other industries. Soft skills are just as important as professional skills like being able to think analytically and communicating with team members. Even if you arent applying for a leadership role, employees who can successfully interact with colleagues and collaborate with others are great to have on board. Relevant Experience This, of course, is your job experience that demonstrates that you have worked in similar roles. If, as an example, you are applying for a job as a bookkeeper, you would list out prior experience on highlight accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities in each of your jobs. The best approach is to: Create a draft document and list out your job experience by an employer Segregate relevant jobs/responsibilities from other jobs/responsibilities Create a list of responsibilities by an employer Create a list of accomplishments by an employer Take the information gathered above and create your relevant experience section. Im a big believer infollow by example, and its usually easier to follow something thats been done before in order to create your document. No Experience What we havent covered is how to construct a resume for someone without experience. Maybe youve just graduated from school or are changing industries. This is, of course, more difficult and the focus should be on entry-level jobs. There are many things you can do: Include jobs you held while in school (even if not relevant) Include volunteer work youve done Include any internships Activities while in college (sports, clubs, etc.) Special training and certification You Need More Than One ResumeSorry Have you ever had a recruiter call you for a position that would be ideal for you and, although you have the experience, your resume does not put enough emphasis on that experience? Or maybe youve worked in several different industries and want to focus on one particular industry. While one resume version, what I call general or generic resume, works well for some people, there are many people who should have multiple versions of their resume. There are many reasons why you may need (and should have) multiple resume versions. Remember, too much of a good thing might actually be too much. Balance how many resumes you need with where you will get the most value. Multiple Industries Maybe youve worked in several different industries but in similar roles. Lets say, as an example, you are an accountant and worked at an aircraft manufacturer but have also worked at an automobile manufacturer. Youve decided to find a new job, but want to focus on aircraft manufacturing. New Industry Using the example from above, perhaps you would like to work for a company that manufactures satellites. You need to re-write your resume to focus on the skills that would be relevant to your new industry. Different Roles Lets say that you have a lot of experience but have worked in different roles in your career. While you would be open to any of these roles in a new company, you may need to have resume versions that focus on one of these roles. Career Change Maybe you want to do something completely different than prior jobs. Maybe youve just graduated from school with a new (but different) degree/training. Whatever the reason, you need to have a version of your resume that focuses mostly on the skills that are required in the new career. Which Version is Best for You There are several types of versions you can have, depending on your needs and the purpose: What You Do Focusing on the type of role/position you want as your new job drives the focus of this resume. If you worked in Marketing and Sales but want to focus on the Marketing side, then your resume should be a functional design with a focus on your marketing skills. Where You Work Maybe its not about what you do, but where you do it (meaning your industry). In that case, you will want your resume to focus on industry-specific skills versus role-specific skills. This is still considered a skills-based resume (like the one above), just a different skills focus.Genius Resume Samples Examples based on industry. Keeping Track Okay, youve got these great multiple resumes, now you just need to keep track of which one youve sent to who. If you read our post on using Indeed.comyou will know that most sites allow you to upload your resume. A few will allow you to upload multiple documents and resumes. Most of these are company career sites and not search engines. There are a few platforms like Huntr or you can use the good old fashioned spreadsheet like Google Docs spreadsheet app which is free. The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster Price: $9.69 Buy Now from Amazon We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Last Updated: March 2, 2020 What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to find the opportunities that help you grow your best career. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. 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