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Does Your Resume Pass the Resume Scanner AND Human Tests? Is it Effective? Competitive? Will it win you an INTERVIEW? (that's the purpose of a resume after all!)Nowadays resume scanning software (ATS = applicant tracking systems / software) are the first gatekeeper your resume will have to pass before a human will ever lay eyes on it. Unlike many instructors, I've actually been a professional Resume Writer for 15+ years, with 1000+ clients, easily. I want to share my Insider's Insights with job seekers just like you in this, and all my courses! You will learn how to REVIEW YOUR OWN RESUME, to evaluate whether any resume will likely pass the tests, in depth, with a series of sample resumes to review and critique using the Resume Scorecard & Checklist materials provided. To start, I'll walk you through step-by-stepNext, I let you try reviewing some sample resume on your own to practiceFollowed by my commentary to check your assessmentsTo wrap up, I provide 5 additional resumes you can use to practice with Resume Checklist & Scorecard provided to guide you (remember to do this for YOUR RESUME, too!)Written versions (as PDF docs) of many of the key aspects of this video course are also provided! Section 1: Software Scanners vs. Humans: what do they look for - what's different, what's the same (+ a bit about 'graphic design style' resumes & templates - should you, or should you not use these?)Section 2: Sample Resume #1 - I'll walk you through a Sample Resume Review, step-by-step, then, guide you to practice yourself in two ways:1) Common Questions/Issues and2) FormatYou'll also see the AFTER version of this resume, the rewrite that incorporates the feedback!(as a Bonus, the pdf versions are included here as well!)Section 3: Your Turn! Samples Resume #2 - Review & Compare you willFirst review yourself, Then I'll evaluate it in depth, so you can compare what you noticed with what I see and would recommend. AND, There is also an AFTER / Improved version shown with suggestions incorporated here, too. Section 4: Keep Practicing! Evaluate 5 more sample resumes, from different industries, and job types. (see below for timestamps for each resume/type)You'll do this on your own, without my input - but, I provide you with some resources to guide you:1) a Resume Review Checklist & Scorecard to 'grade' each resume2) a SAMPLE 'scored' resume using the Checklist3) 5 Sample Resumes to practice scoring/critiquingBy the end, the goal (the Class Project) is that you feel confident in reviewing YOUR RESUME and evaluating what you can do to improve it, and thus, your chances of getting invited for an interview! ALSO INCLUDED: Written Version: Sample #1 Resume Review (the Overview/Common Questions version and the Format version) pdfResume Critique Checklist & Scorecard PDFANDBONUS VIDEOS: Take the QUIZ: Can You DIY Your Resume - or Should You Hire a Pro?What to Expect: Resume Writing Services at 3 Price PointsJoin the class to access it all!5 PRACTICE SAMPLE RESUMES TO REVIEW - Timestamps are included at the beginning of that videoMarketing & Sales Sample - IT / SoftwareOffice Manager / Executive Assistant - Finance & BankingOperations / Engineering - Food IndustryHealthcareRetail / Management / Marketing
