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Doc Frick
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Great question Kasey, After all, if resume writing were that easy we’d all have perfect resumes. Still, there is five things you can do to enhance your odds, think about what hiring managers and recruiters look for in a resume.
5 THINGS HIRING MANAGERS & RECRUITERS LOOK FOR IN A RESUME
1.) RESUME CLARITY
Let’s get this one out of the way right off the bat! When it comes to the most important thing that every employer wants to see on your resume, it’s "clarity." Remember, hiring managers and recruiters often look at hundreds of resumes a day. They rarely take the time to carefully evaluate a resume unless it can quickly capture their attention.
Ensure the layout of your resume is clear and consistent, containing only one type of font (bold can be used to highlight). Use bullet points to outline skills, achievements, responsibilities, etc. rather than rambling sentences. Spelling or grammar mistakes are to be avoided at all costs.
2.) RESUME STRUCTURE
Whenever employers pick up a resume, their eyes and mind are instantly searching for one thing: a reason to continue reading! Average hiring managers and recruiters won’t be swayed by fluff or flourish. Instead, they’re looking for potential value for the company. So, if your summary manages to capture their interest, you need to craft a narrative that properly explains the value that you can bring to the position. Why? Because it is all about value!
√ Contact Details
√ Resume Objective/Summary
√ Professional Experience
√ Education
√ Skills
√ Additional Information
3.) RELEVANT LANGUE
So Kasey if you're looking for your dream job in engineering aerospace designing etc, ensure you include important keywords throughout your resume. To do this, scan the job description and make sure your language mirrors it. This will create a link in the mind of the hiring managers and recruiters between you and the requirements of the role. If your interested in an Aerospace Engineer position, your resume should showcase your aeronautical engineering knowledge.
√ Example: A typical resume sample for Aerospace Engineer mentions duties like conducting research, designing aircraft and computer systems, organizing test flights, and writing test reports. Those interested in an Aerospace Engineer position should showcase in their resumes aeronautical engineering knowledge, problem solving orientation, creativity, teamwork, and time management.
If your interested in an Aerospace Engineer position, your resume should showcase your aeronautical engineering knowledge. Keywords words are vital when dealing with hiring managers and recruiters, you need those keywords just to get your resume to their desks. Without the right keywords, your resume won’t get past the computer pre-scanning all the applicants, which means human eyes may never get to see your resume.
You’ll need to tailor your resume to each particular job that you apply for, so it’s vital that the job titles and the responsibilities you include in your resume are relevant (if not a direct match) for the job offered. Although you need to clarify your previous roles, it’s important that your résumé offers more than just a list of your responsibilities.
4.) ONLINE PRESENCE
Hiring managers and recruiters want to see your personal web presence because it gives them the opportunity to learn more about you as a candidate. Include links to your personal domain or online portfolio, Twitter handle, and a link to your LinkedIn profile. This will make it easier for employers to learn about how you add value to your industry and have created a professional voice online. While this might seem like a lot, many hiring managers and recruiters will digest this information in 30 seconds or less. By following these tips, you’ll create a stand-out resume that will get you noticed by employers in a positive way.
5.) DO NOT EMBELLISH YOUR SKILLS
Employers don’t expect candidates to possess every skill they desire, which is why hiring managers and recruiters are on the look-out for exaggerated resumes, the most common lie they will catch is an embellished skill set. As you write your resume, be careful not to include knowledge, skills, or experience that don’t genuinely reflect your abilities as a professional. To avoid this mistake, include supporting accomplishment stories with each position.
Hope this was helpful Kasey, Good Luck
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5 THINGS HIRING MANAGERS & RECRUITERS LOOK FOR IN A RESUME
1.) RESUME CLARITY
Let’s get this one out of the way right off the bat! When it comes to the most important thing that every employer wants to see on your resume, it’s "clarity." Remember, hiring managers and recruiters often look at hundreds of resumes a day. They rarely take the time to carefully evaluate a resume unless it can quickly capture their attention.
Ensure the layout of your resume is clear and consistent, containing only one type of font (bold can be used to highlight). Use bullet points to outline skills, achievements, responsibilities, etc. rather than rambling sentences. Spelling or grammar mistakes are to be avoided at all costs.
2.) RESUME STRUCTURE
Whenever employers pick up a resume, their eyes and mind are instantly searching for one thing: a reason to continue reading! Average hiring managers and recruiters won’t be swayed by fluff or flourish. Instead, they’re looking for potential value for the company. So, if your summary manages to capture their interest, you need to craft a narrative that properly explains the value that you can bring to the position. Why? Because it is all about value!
√ Contact Details
√ Resume Objective/Summary
√ Professional Experience
√ Education
√ Skills
√ Additional Information
3.) RELEVANT LANGUE
So Kasey if you're looking for your dream job in engineering aerospace designing etc, ensure you include important keywords throughout your resume. To do this, scan the job description and make sure your language mirrors it. This will create a link in the mind of the hiring managers and recruiters between you and the requirements of the role. If your interested in an Aerospace Engineer position, your resume should showcase your aeronautical engineering knowledge.
√ Example: A typical resume sample for Aerospace Engineer mentions duties like conducting research, designing aircraft and computer systems, organizing test flights, and writing test reports. Those interested in an Aerospace Engineer position should showcase in their resumes aeronautical engineering knowledge, problem solving orientation, creativity, teamwork, and time management.
If your interested in an Aerospace Engineer position, your resume should showcase your aeronautical engineering knowledge. Keywords words are vital when dealing with hiring managers and recruiters, you need those keywords just to get your resume to their desks. Without the right keywords, your resume won’t get past the computer pre-scanning all the applicants, which means human eyes may never get to see your resume.
You’ll need to tailor your resume to each particular job that you apply for, so it’s vital that the job titles and the responsibilities you include in your resume are relevant (if not a direct match) for the job offered. Although you need to clarify your previous roles, it’s important that your résumé offers more than just a list of your responsibilities.
4.) ONLINE PRESENCE
Hiring managers and recruiters want to see your personal web presence because it gives them the opportunity to learn more about you as a candidate. Include links to your personal domain or online portfolio, Twitter handle, and a link to your LinkedIn profile. This will make it easier for employers to learn about how you add value to your industry and have created a professional voice online. While this might seem like a lot, many hiring managers and recruiters will digest this information in 30 seconds or less. By following these tips, you’ll create a stand-out resume that will get you noticed by employers in a positive way.
5.) DO NOT EMBELLISH YOUR SKILLS
Employers don’t expect candidates to possess every skill they desire, which is why hiring managers and recruiters are on the look-out for exaggerated resumes, the most common lie they will catch is an embellished skill set. As you write your resume, be careful not to include knowledge, skills, or experience that don’t genuinely reflect your abilities as a professional. To avoid this mistake, include supporting accomplishment stories with each position.
Hope this was helpful Kasey, Good Luck
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Kamalesh Sainath
Electrical Engineer
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Merrimack, New Hampshire
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Kamalesh’s Answer
Hello Kasey,
Excellent question. I've never been a recruiter personally, so hopefully someone who is one can provide more detailed suggestions, but here are my thoughts as someone who has sought employment:
-Keep the Resume brief, as HR/management has to often scan through dozens or maybe hundreds of Resumes to down-select, and pick a handful they'll contact for a phone and/or on-site interview. No hard and fast rule, but 1 page, maybe 2 max for a high-level/experienced position, detailing your background would be good. Many websites offer great specific tips on making your Resume stand out.
-Networking is basically a MUST nowadays. Conferences, trade shows, career fairs (e.g., organized by a university or city agency) are great ways to meet new people. Virtually all my past job offers were because I already knew the manager or one of his/her subordinates personally. No guarantee of an offer of course, but if they already like you and your background, that's a HUGE plus for being considered for the job. Note this is a "long term" effort; when you meet they already know that you're networking for professional advancement, as are they. Making it obvious you're simply "looking for a job" immediately tends to be a turn off.
- Internships are stellar. Personally, I wish I did one or two before I graduated; my friends who did had virtually no problem finding a job after their undergrad (if not at the place where they did an internship, then somewhere else). Just as importantly, you can start figuring out what you like doing and what you don't. If you do a good job and can bag a recommendation letter or two from your supervisors to show to future prospective employers, all the better, though realistically don't count on it (for legal liability reasons, many employers now won't provide any info to prospective employers beyond verifying you worked there, no matter how good a job you did). That shouldn't deter you from doing a great job, of course! You get out of an experience what you put into it, no?
-If you want to eventually go to grad school, doing research during your undergrad would go a long way to showing a prospective grad school adviser that you're serious about scholarship and research. Usually undergrad research advisers, if you do a good job, are by contrast to industry employers quite willing to write nice letters of recommendation on your behalf. Doing both research and internships during undergrad is even better; the more experience working and researching the better. Even if you go to industry, research experience suggests you're accustomed to working independently, solving problems with little supervision.
Good luck!
Excellent question. I've never been a recruiter personally, so hopefully someone who is one can provide more detailed suggestions, but here are my thoughts as someone who has sought employment:
-Keep the Resume brief, as HR/management has to often scan through dozens or maybe hundreds of Resumes to down-select, and pick a handful they'll contact for a phone and/or on-site interview. No hard and fast rule, but 1 page, maybe 2 max for a high-level/experienced position, detailing your background would be good. Many websites offer great specific tips on making your Resume stand out.
-Networking is basically a MUST nowadays. Conferences, trade shows, career fairs (e.g., organized by a university or city agency) are great ways to meet new people. Virtually all my past job offers were because I already knew the manager or one of his/her subordinates personally. No guarantee of an offer of course, but if they already like you and your background, that's a HUGE plus for being considered for the job. Note this is a "long term" effort; when you meet they already know that you're networking for professional advancement, as are they. Making it obvious you're simply "looking for a job" immediately tends to be a turn off.
- Internships are stellar. Personally, I wish I did one or two before I graduated; my friends who did had virtually no problem finding a job after their undergrad (if not at the place where they did an internship, then somewhere else). Just as importantly, you can start figuring out what you like doing and what you don't. If you do a good job and can bag a recommendation letter or two from your supervisors to show to future prospective employers, all the better, though realistically don't count on it (for legal liability reasons, many employers now won't provide any info to prospective employers beyond verifying you worked there, no matter how good a job you did). That shouldn't deter you from doing a great job, of course! You get out of an experience what you put into it, no?
-If you want to eventually go to grad school, doing research during your undergrad would go a long way to showing a prospective grad school adviser that you're serious about scholarship and research. Usually undergrad research advisers, if you do a good job, are by contrast to industry employers quite willing to write nice letters of recommendation on your behalf. Doing both research and internships during undergrad is even better; the more experience working and researching the better. Even if you go to industry, research experience suggests you're accustomed to working independently, solving problems with little supervision.
Good luck!
Thanks for your help.
Kasey
Abdulie Jabbie
Sales Manager
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Fishkill, New York
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Abdulie’s Answer
Hey Kasey,
How are you? I hope this advise does help you or anyone else that's reading this out. I believe what attracts recruiters and hiring managers are candidates that have develop a clear employer brand. when looking for a career at specified company recruiters want to see if you did your homework do you know about the organizations mission, culture and value. What sets you apart from the other candidates ? are you quick to learn new things? your ability to adapt in a fast pace environment.
here is a good article by Atrium staffing which talks about " How to Get Noticed on LinkedIn by Recruiters"
https://www.atriumstaff.com/get-noticed-linkedin/
hope this helped you in anyway.
have aligned values
Are you enthusiastic
Are you a a leader
skills your field may need now or in the future
How are you? I hope this advise does help you or anyone else that's reading this out. I believe what attracts recruiters and hiring managers are candidates that have develop a clear employer brand. when looking for a career at specified company recruiters want to see if you did your homework do you know about the organizations mission, culture and value. What sets you apart from the other candidates ? are you quick to learn new things? your ability to adapt in a fast pace environment.
here is a good article by Atrium staffing which talks about " How to Get Noticed on LinkedIn by Recruiters"
https://www.atriumstaff.com/get-noticed-linkedin/
hope this helped you in anyway.
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Rula El Ata
Regional Director
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Rula’s Answer
I'm part of a panel who is hiring employees every year and i believe what attract the hiring management is mainly when the person can provide many examples of the job competencies the hiring management looking for in that role, and on top of that he shows Passion in the role reflected in a recurring pattern of behaviors , thoughts ,feelings that can be applied productively from his past experience.
David Loi
Casino Marketing Executive Host
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Updated
David’s Answer
What attracts recruiters or hiring management, well you have to present yourself or get known so recruiter and hiring management will have the light bulb when they look at your job application and etc. Ways of doing it as an engineer or engineering major is attending convention, workshop, organization, networking, event, meeting, exchanging email and etc. as well as participating in project and/or competition. Main thing is to network or build a network were you can stand out or have other network in the field to help recommend you to recruiter or hiring management. Most people in the field now and days rely on network and knowing people to help them get a job or even for an interview. being stand out is a plus but having networking with people in the field will help you advance the chance more.
Nadia G
Psychologist, Coach & Career Advisor
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Norway
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Nadia’s Answer
In parallel I would focus on passing an ATS system used by the hiring company. Sometimes we have a great resume, that is very attractive for... human beings :) but very often before getting to the actual hiring manager or a recruiter, your application has to be accepted by the system. Based on the job description, find key words and add them to your resume to make sure that your resume will be passed further.
Tenzin Chauhan
Sr. Project Advisor
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Gurugram, Haryana, India
Updated
Tenzin’s Answer
One must have a neat and well written resume. Hiring manager will evaluate your soft skills and will always look at your authentic personality and how you are going to represent the brand with the values that demonstrate.
Brandie Carter
Assistant Manager
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Charlottesville, Virginia
Updated
Brandie’s Answer
Hi Kasey,
I hope this answer helps you out, when looking for he best candidate for the job I am looking for skills relevant to the position they are applying for. A resume that is neat and well written are a good way to attract the eye so that a recruiter spends a few more seconds reading it. A positive social presence, and knowing the brand of the company and stating how you will fit in and help to maintain it.
I hope this answer helps you out, when looking for he best candidate for the job I am looking for skills relevant to the position they are applying for. A resume that is neat and well written are a good way to attract the eye so that a recruiter spends a few more seconds reading it. A positive social presence, and knowing the brand of the company and stating how you will fit in and help to maintain it.
Jenny Gruber
manager
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Houston, Texas
Updated
Jenny’s Answer
I look for more than just the good grades and technical competence that most engineering students have. Our organization requires soft skills like leadership ability, good communication skills, ability to work on a team, initiative, etc. I'd be looking for previous RELEVANT job experience like internship/coop and experience leading teams or clubs at your school.
Rebecca Coulson
R&D Engineer
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Boulder, Colorado
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Rebecca’s Answer
Recruiters and hiring managers are looking for experience and transferable skills. For experience, look for internships and other relevant work opportunities. For transferable skills think about what role you played in a job or project or club and how that role would be useful in your chosen career.
Nicole Aguilar
Recruiter
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San Francisco, California
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Nicole’s Answer
Hi Kasey! That's a great question and I'd be happy to help here. As a recruiter, there's a few things that I and my hiring managers look for when we're searching for candidates. First and foremost, be sure to have your resume and LinkedIn profile as up to date and detailed as possible. In regards to your resume, there's a few things that you should make sure to include:
- Clean, easy to read formatting. There's plenty of examples you can find online and my advice is to keep it clean and simple. I've reviewed thousands of resumes and the ones with crazy designs/formatting and a lot of wording are always challenging to read. Hiring managers want to be able to read your resume and easily review your experience to see how that's relevant to the position they're hiring for.
- Include the following: each company/internship/project you worked on, your title/position, the dates worked with month and year included, and 4-6 bullet points on your responsibilities. Additionally, include sections for education and your professional skills and personal interests. My hiring managers and I really love the personal interests section as it gives us some insight into who YOU are as a person.
- Your resume should be specific and targeted to the role that you're interested in. Look over the job description of the position and align your responsibilities to what the job is listing. If your experience doesn't match perfectly, do your best to list out your relevant work so the hiring manager can see how you would be a great fit.
- Cover letters are great opportunities for you to write out why you're a great fit if you want to include more information on why you're a great fit for the position. This gives you the chance to explain who you are, why you're interested in the position, and why your experience is relevant. It's also a great way for recruiters and hiring managers to get a glimpse of what you can contribute to the company or organization.
- LinkedIn is also very important to recruiters and hiring managers. I recommend including all of the information you can't include/fit on your resume. LinkedIn is a great resource that allows you to include your personal interests, volunteer efforts, and most importantly give potential employers more insight into who you are as a person and as a potential employee :) I've linked mine here so you have an idea of the personal and professional content that I have included - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-aguilar-18510b60/
Aside from your resume and LinkedIn, personality and soft skills are huge to employers. Competencies that recruiters and hiring managers evaluate are typically a combination of communication skills, collaboration and teamwork, passion, taking initiative on projects, and leadership. This can mean a variety of things, but ultimately hiring managers and recruiters are looking for an individual who will be a great team fit and is passionate about the work they're doing. Of course a great attitude and someone who's friendly is always a plus :)
I hope this was helpful!
- Clean, easy to read formatting. There's plenty of examples you can find online and my advice is to keep it clean and simple. I've reviewed thousands of resumes and the ones with crazy designs/formatting and a lot of wording are always challenging to read. Hiring managers want to be able to read your resume and easily review your experience to see how that's relevant to the position they're hiring for.
- Include the following: each company/internship/project you worked on, your title/position, the dates worked with month and year included, and 4-6 bullet points on your responsibilities. Additionally, include sections for education and your professional skills and personal interests. My hiring managers and I really love the personal interests section as it gives us some insight into who YOU are as a person.
- Your resume should be specific and targeted to the role that you're interested in. Look over the job description of the position and align your responsibilities to what the job is listing. If your experience doesn't match perfectly, do your best to list out your relevant work so the hiring manager can see how you would be a great fit.
- Cover letters are great opportunities for you to write out why you're a great fit if you want to include more information on why you're a great fit for the position. This gives you the chance to explain who you are, why you're interested in the position, and why your experience is relevant. It's also a great way for recruiters and hiring managers to get a glimpse of what you can contribute to the company or organization.
- LinkedIn is also very important to recruiters and hiring managers. I recommend including all of the information you can't include/fit on your resume. LinkedIn is a great resource that allows you to include your personal interests, volunteer efforts, and most importantly give potential employers more insight into who you are as a person and as a potential employee :) I've linked mine here so you have an idea of the personal and professional content that I have included - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-aguilar-18510b60/
Aside from your resume and LinkedIn, personality and soft skills are huge to employers. Competencies that recruiters and hiring managers evaluate are typically a combination of communication skills, collaboration and teamwork, passion, taking initiative on projects, and leadership. This can mean a variety of things, but ultimately hiring managers and recruiters are looking for an individual who will be a great team fit and is passionate about the work they're doing. Of course a great attitude and someone who's friendly is always a plus :)
I hope this was helpful!
Katya Lev
Financial center manager
117
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New York, New York
Updated
Katya’s Answer
Hi Kasey, very good question to ask. I have been on the recruiting committee for financial institution and as we follow interview guidelines and protocol -depending on where you are going for the interview.
In the retail environment- we always look for the personality, customer focus, and interest in learning digital options to support our clients. I personally believe , especially if you are just starting with your career path- that you can learn most skills if you have the will and the curiosity. Personality is something different- some people have what it takes to deal with difficult clients and spend most of their work day doing and others simple enjoy working in processes.
Definitely personality. Definitely someone is very adaptive- in today’s working world- many companies are constantly transforming and sending updates weekly if not daily because the marke ‘it’s very compete experience and everyone is fighting to with the client. So, being able to embrace change and adapt quickly but also being able to motivate your peers is a great resource to have.
Working on multiple tasks -is also a huge plus. Again, depending on which field you are going for the interview- different skill levels are being taking into consideration. Being able to articulate your future goals is also important during the interview. The company wants to see what are your goals in the near 2-5 years and how committed you are.
Hope this helps
In the retail environment- we always look for the personality, customer focus, and interest in learning digital options to support our clients. I personally believe , especially if you are just starting with your career path- that you can learn most skills if you have the will and the curiosity. Personality is something different- some people have what it takes to deal with difficult clients and spend most of their work day doing and others simple enjoy working in processes.
Definitely personality. Definitely someone is very adaptive- in today’s working world- many companies are constantly transforming and sending updates weekly if not daily because the marke ‘it’s very compete experience and everyone is fighting to with the client. So, being able to embrace change and adapt quickly but also being able to motivate your peers is a great resource to have.
Working on multiple tasks -is also a huge plus. Again, depending on which field you are going for the interview- different skill levels are being taking into consideration. Being able to articulate your future goals is also important during the interview. The company wants to see what are your goals in the near 2-5 years and how committed you are.
Hope this helps