It’s Officially Update Your Resume Month
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No more excuses! September is officially “International Update Your Resume Month.”
Not sure what HR square pushed this one through to official holiday status, but it’s a good excuse to turn your attention to that tedious task you’ve been putting off for so long. As a recruiter, I know all too well how easy it is to put off resume updates. After all, there are only so many ways you can say the same thing, right?
This month’s newsletter explains how to embellish your “relevant experience” with integrity and why a recruiter can help you connect with the right people.
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Scrutinize your resume, and you might find that you’ve left out some key experience just because it wasn’t technically a “job job.” Relevant experience doesn’t have to be limited to work history, so surface the hidden gems where you can. You never know what will constitute “relevant experience” for a hiring manager.
For instance, project successes you achieved in your academic life and volunteer work may be relevant to the job at hand. Perhaps you wrote a research paper on a common subject or sharpened certain soft skills in a volunteer position.
You never know when even your favorite hobby might move the needle on your resume and catch the attention of a hiring manager who either shares a common interest or understands how your hobby might apply to the role in ways you haven’t thought of.
If you ever have a question about whether your experience correlates with a job you’re applying to, working with a recruiter is a great way to get feedback on your resume!
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Yes, your resume must be tight. Your LinkedIn presence is immaculate. Your cover letter is perfectly compelling. But none of these things get you hired. What does? Relationships.
“Networking is back in style,” according to Nela Richardson, chief economist at the human resources and payroll company ADP. As a recruiter at KIP Search, I can honestly say I missed the memo when it went out of style in the first place.
One of the biggest advantages you get with a recruiter is the ability to piggyback on the relationship-building they’ve already done. Recruiters like me and the others here at KIP Search work hard to build connections with extensive networks so that we can match the right candidates with the right hiring managers.
This is important because when it comes to hiring, credentials and experience are only part of the equation. Cultural fit is incredibly important. As they say, relationships open doors. When you work with a recruiter, we can hold the door open for you.
If looking for a new job is on your agenda for fall, reach out.