The advancement of technology is inevitable and will occur no matter what we do. Therefore, it is up to us to keep up with this progress and utilize the new tools available to our benefit. One of these new tools that are a hot topic of discussion is the growing popularity of AI Chatbots, and more specifically, ChatGPT. Learning how to use this new technology to enhance your job search is essential in staying ahead of the curve, and maximizing your ability to have the most efficient job search possible.
How ChatGPT can help you during the job search
Topics: Interview, Job Application, First Impression, Career, Job Exploration, Resume, Cover Letter, Professional Skills, Job Research, OFJS
Three reasons why you shouldn’t use a resume template
Many platforms have resume templates. Canva, Word, Google Docs, and many other word processors create these templates to attempt to create a broad base that will work for everyone. They make the resume-making process easier in theory but also can inhibit the job-hunting process.
Topics: Resume, Selling Yourself
Your 2023 Resume Survival Guide: Answers to Q’s You Didn’t Know You Had
Did you know that recruiters spend an average of 5-7 seconds looking over a resume? Formatting a resume can sound stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some dos and don’ts for your resume that will make you stand out from the crowd.
Topics: Job Application, First Impression, Resume
5 Ways That Will Help You Sell Yourself in Any Interview
Topics: Networking, Job Application, Career, Resume
5 Soft Skills Every New College Grad Needs to Have on Their Resume
Topics: Networking, Resume, Professional Skills
Why Job Recruiters Are Not Looking at Your Resume
Unless you are able to bypass the Applicant Tracking System, or ATS, an employer will never even see your resume. An ATS is a system designed to sort and filter candidates based on qualifications for a position that are provided in resumes and cover letters. These systems make the hiring process more manageable for employers as they get hundreds of resumes per day by sorting through the ones that contain very little relevant information for the job. These systems make it imperative to customize your resume for each job and utilize critical keywords as they pertain to the job.
Resumes, Are You Writing Them Wrong?
Do you believe your resume is holding you back? A good resume is key when catching an employer’s eye and landing your dream interview or job. A simple slip-up in your resume could cost you a great opportunity. Do not let mistakes determine your future, and don’t let your resume be just another paper in the stack.
Topics: Job Application, Resume, Cover Letter, Job Tips, Selling Yourself, Dream Job
The ATS Resume is Here to Stay, Update Your Resume Today
Imagine updating your resume with skills and certifications you worked hard to obtain, feeling confident you go on Indeed and start applying for all the available opportunities you know for a fact you qualify for. Cover letters typed and submitted, dates of experiences in your resume updated, you have just applied for ten or more jobs and now you wait. Weeks go by and no word from an employer. You are anxious and wonder why. Let’s break down what may have happened to your resume when applying for this job.
Topics: Job Application, Resume
The Importance of a Self SWOT Analysis and Why You Need to Do One
What is a SWOT analysis and what is it generally used for? A SWOT analysis describes a business’ strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Imagine a company designing a new product. Performing a SWOT analysis will help the design of the product before its launch. Businesses will perform analysis for strategic management, segmenting products and consumers, and to help change their overall business image.
Topics: Resume, Selling Yourself
Why is It Important to Match Your Resume with Your Job Description?
When applying for that first corporate job, the question that goes through most prospective employees’ minds is, “how do I get this company to notice me, what will help me stand out?” The answer is simple: a resume/cover letter that matches your job description. Jobs are not one size fits all, so your resume should be fine-tuned to each employer when applying for a job. If you give the same resume to every job, you better hope that every job has the same description of what they need. Doing this will really limit you from becoming a prospective employee and make you easily skippable. When coming out of school, showing your accomplishments and job history is cool for the show, but that is not what is going to get you hired. The reason why the employer made this opening in the first place was to look for SKILLS that would be assets to their company. By matching your resume to the job description and showing why you should be chosen, you will have a much higher chance of getting selected for an interview.
Topics: Job Application, Resume, How To