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Resume-tailoring with Heather Ackmann response

Original Session Info:

Career Essentials Resume/CV workshop yesterday with Heather Ackmann of Train Signal | Computer Training Videos

4/19/11 Job Interview Bootcamp. http://ow.ly/4AxID

 

What I learned from the session:

  • Optimize my resume for search engines by adding key words and elaborating on the specifics of technologies. If I had some great learning experiences with imaging Windows 7 systems on Active Directory - put that!
  • "General IT troubleshooting" should not be put on a resume for technology-geared job hunters like myself. Put something defining problems that I have specifically solved. Either in bullet form or what I have worked on in lists would suffice.
  • In creating a base-resume for large purposes, I could have actually elaborated more than I did on my original resume.
  • When putting "Targeting entry level position" at the top of my resume, this is something that doesn't necessarily need to be stated. I should make it specific to the job I am applying for. If there is a position that could be a little better than entry level position, I am only limiting myself to these position versus getting something that could be better tailored for me that my experience might be good for.

 

Here's a small image of the format I had for my resume:

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In all, the session provided by Heather from Train Signal was extremely beneficial. It's always good to get an extra opinion on my resume or how different recruiters and HR directors look at technology resumes.

 

 

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