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Tip #3 – Prepare Your Career Documents

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The resume landscape has changed significantly over the past five years, with 90% of companies adopting Applicant Tracking Software (ATS), a gatekeeper that scores your resume and ranks you against your competition. But there’s so much more to your resume. You also need a cover letter, and if you are an executive, you should consider adding a bio and an infographic case study. Your search success will improve significantly if you choose to work with a qualified service provider in developing your career documents.

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TIP #7 – Embrace the ATS

TIP #7 – Embrace the ATS

EMBRACE THE ATS: There’s no way around it. Even after you have determined your goals, established your brand, and prepared compelling career documents, you must get through the ATS before you get to a recruiter. So make certain your resume doesn’t get stuck in the ether by following these guidelines: Ensure your resume is in an ATS-friendly format. Infographics, text boxes, and complex tables do...

Tip #6 – Upgrade Your Skills

Tip #6 – Upgrade Your Skills

Get those industry certifications. Take extra classes. Network with other professionals. For example, if you are a product manager in software development, consider getting a product management certification, a Scrum certification and/or an Agile certification.

TIP #5 – Economize Your Resume

TIP #5 – Economize Your Resume

The name of the game in resume writing is Be Brief, Be Bright, Be Gone. No one reads densely packed paragraphs, so stick to concise but impactful bullets. Lead with an action verb that conveys an image of you in motion. Also, quantify your accomplishments with numbers as much as possible.