#85 - Another Reader Mailbag!
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#85 - Another Reader Mailbag!

The new Jobseeking is Hard is out now! Read it here:

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CONGRATS!

To start, I wanted to congratulate subscriber GM on finding a new role!


Congrats, GM! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you sharing that with me! A win for you is a win for all the jobseekers. Best of luck in the new role!

It’s a tough market, so any time someone lands a great job, we have to celebrate together!


This week we’re talking about:

  • The dangers of posting on LinkedIn that you’re looking for a side gig when you’re already currently employed FT
  • Why you should apply via a company’s website, not job boards
  • Providing personal details such as your gender, race, veteran status, and disability on job applications
  • Transforming general backgrounds presented on resumes into focused documents with context that highlight relevance and value
  • The best (worst?) job posting of the week

And for Premium subscribers I’m:

  • Answering a Premium subscriber's question about the ATS and resumes. I’ll explain how some ATS decide what data to recognize and parse, and why it doesn’t matter from a recruiting POV.

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SHAMELESS PLUG

If your job search needs a little more help, Karpiak Consulting offers resume and LinkedIn services, as well as job search strategy coaching.

Who knows…maybe it’ll help you get a ton of interviews and land a great new job like this person???♂?

How did I help this resume review client?

I taught them how to transform the general background presented on their resume into a focused document that highlights their relevance and value with context.

Resumes are not just records of past jobs; they are marketing documents intended to demonstrate to the reader, usually a recruiter, how your background and skills align with a particular role.

When a resume is too general and includes too much information, it can actually harm your chances:

1) Accomplishments are important, but employers also need to understand your specific skills and job duties. Achievements prove your impact, but your experience and duties prove you are a good match for the role.

2) Vague resumes often don't match the job posting you are applying for. Tailoring your resume to the specific job you're applying for is crucial. A vague resume that is not customized doesn't highlight the most relevant experience and skills for the position, reducing your chances of being selected for an interview.

3) Recruiters look for more than just keywords related to computer programs and industries. They are interested in the skills mentioned in the job posting and want to see how you used these skills. Simply listing phrases like "project management" in a Core Competency section has limited impact. Employers need to understand exactly what you did in your previous roles. Clear, specific descriptions help them understand your responsibilities and the context of your work....and land interviews.

Not sure how to effectively communicate your qualifications and create a focused resume?

I can help with that :)


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After tailoring my (revamped) resume for a specific job, I ran it through [a service selling ATS optimization]. It seems that these 2 sections weren't recognized.

I've read that some or all ATS systems look for a predetermined list of sections. This begs the question: Will most ATS systems scan information only within the sections they recognize, or will they scan any and all words?


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We now have 5,900+ members!! If you're looking for a job, this active group is for you. Here you can freely talk about your job search...the ups, the downs, the frustrations, what works, what doesn't work. It's an unlisted group, meaning it doesn't appear in search results for non-group members and is not visible to others on members’ profiles. This community is here to help each other, passing on leads and ideas. And most importantly, support, encouragement, and empathy.

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OK Bo?tjan Dolin?ek

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Marc Daner

I help you build & protect wealth. || Founder, Daner Wealth || CFP? || Husband & Father

5 个月

Adam, your newsletter is packed with valuable insights and practical advice for job seekers! It's wonderful to see the community support, especially celebrating successes like GM's new role. I can imagine this info would be helpful to anyone in my network searching for a new role.

Adam Karpiak

My resumes and job search strategies get people hired. Go to KarpiakConsulting.com for my services! Looking for a job sucks. I make it suck less.

5 个月

And if you don’t mind, pls answer the poll in the issue asking if you find the mailbag format of the newsletter helpful. Thanks :)

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