The Secret Ways Employers Read Your Resume

The Secret Ways Employers Read Your ResumeThe Secret Ways Employers Read Your ResumeDid you know that when you send out your resume to a company, it may bedrngnis make it to a human reader at all? The first step is really to get it past the automated applicant tracking systems. But once youve done that, it should ideally make it to a human being.Getting past the automated application tracking systems (ATS) is the biggest hurdle for most job seekers. But once it gets to a person, the way they approach the information in your resume isnt what you think it is. From the ATS system to the hiring manager, the focus is not in inclusionary criteria What makes this person a good fit? but on exclusionary criteria. Both the software and the people are looking for things that would exclude you from qualifying for a position. This process is carried out quickly, due to the volume of resumes that todays employers receive.Getting Through the ATSIf youre applying for a midsize to large company, yo ur resume will need to go through a software system before a human ever sees it. This means that it needs to be optimized so that the software can read it correctly, and so that it contains the things the software is looking for. Otherwise, youll probably receive an automated rejection email within minutes of submitting your carefully crafted resume and cover letter, plus the extensive online application.Here are some tips for getting your resume past the software barrier.Use standard formatting. Dont get creative with section headings or job titles. Use standard language like Employment History, Professional Experience, Key Skills,, Core Competencies and Education.Make aya your resume is ATS readable. Ensure that the software can process your resume properly by sticking to formats that work well with applicant tracking systems. When using a portable document format file you want to make sure it is a readable PDF. A readable PDF contains actual text that a machine can read. An image PDF, by contrast, might contain text but an ATS wont be able to read this text.Include the right keywords. Look at the language thats being used in the job description on the job listing. Use the same terminology on your resume. Applicant tracking systems are used to look for particular keywords, and theyre not particularly sophisticated when it comes to synonyms or context.Fill out the online application thoroughly. If theres also an online application that you need to fill out, make sure to complete it as thoroughly as possible.The Quick Scan from a Hiring ManagerOnce you actually get through the automated system, a hiring manager will look at it. They have to scan quickly, because there are so many resumes to go through.Theyll go to the first three bullet points of your last two positions. Focus these first few bullet points on major job accomplishments versus job duties. Make sure to use action verbs such as Accelerated, Decreased, Enhanced, etc. Furthermore, youll want to qua ntify as much as possible. Quantifying helps a hiring manager better understand the true impact youve had on your position.Theyll scan other sections. The person will generally also scan for your education, certifications, and other criteria. Theyll also look at your skills and professional profile section.If your resume isnt discarded, it will go into the maybe pile. The resumes in this stack will be looked at more closely later.To succeed through this part of the resume examination process, its important to make sure your resume implies that youre a fit in the initial scan. Make sure you clearly list your relevant experience and skills, and that everything is concise.Getting the Job with an Optimized ResumeAt Resume Yeti, we help you create a resume thats equally optimized for ATS software and human readers alike. Try our service today, and watch your response rates increase as your resume starts getting through to the right people.

5 Surprising Reasons Why Employees Hate HR

5 Surprising Reasons Why Employees Hate HR5 Surprising Reasons Why Employees Hate HREmployees hate Human Resources for a variety of reasons- some are logical reasons based on badeanstalt experiences with HR teams. Whereas other reasons why employees hate HR demonstrate the employees lack of knowledge about the role of HR in the workplace. Additionally, few employees understand the constant balancing act the HR organization has to achieve to perform its role responsibly. HR must provide flawless administration services while also operating as a strategic partner to the business. The HR team also advocates for employees and champions organizational change. While these reasons exist in every organization, regardless of the reason in your organization, its difficult to win employees loyalty back when theyve formed a bad opinion of HR. Even when employees join a new company where the HR staff is competent, caring, and advocates for their workers, a bad experience can color the employees v iew of HR. Unfortunately, bad HR departmentsare alive and well out there. But, there are also great HR departments. Also, HR has reasons to find employees annoying, too. And, sometimes mora than annoying. Try using words like deceitful, ornery, uncaring, lazy, and forgetful. You get the picture. Fortunately, the vast majority of employees are doing the best job they can. The five reasons offered about why employees hate HR come from the observations of readers, managers, and other HR employees who read the articles at TheBalanceCareers. All of them are intertwined, and employees tend to mention two or three of them together when they complain about their HR managers and departments. The Top 5 Reasons Employees Hate HR HR Employees Are Incompetent Employees go to HR and find untrained, uneducated employees with little experience working in a professional HR office. A common complaint is that the HR staff came from accounting or aelendher unrelated office and dont know what theyre doing with employees or in HR. For example, Denise said, The thing is, I dont think you start out hating HR. I think I took HR for granted when everything welches going smoothly. It welchesnt until I had a horrible HR person that I became leery. At my last job, the HR manager was totally incompetent. Morale was horrible, management was worse, and our turnover rate should have been an embarrassment to her. Instead of addressing the actual problems in real ways, her answer was to plan potlucks, send flowery emails, and basically ignore the elephant in the room. She singlehandedly ruined my HR experience. That said, if I ever re-enter the workforce as an employee, I will never take a good HR manager for granted again. HR Employees Are Dishonest Employees complain that HR staff members are dishonest. They dont tell the truth about how they handled an employee situation. They misrepresent the employees story to management and in court. Many employees believe that the HR staff is untrust worthy because they lie to cover up their mishandling of a situation. For example, Currently Unemployed said, In a work dispute, you are compelled by their rules and by other government organizations (like state Human Rights, EEOC, and so forth) that seem to insist that you report your complaint to HR for it to have a legitimacy. You do this only to find later that they will (of course) lie to these organizations that you ever even reported it at all. Keep everything in writing because the HR people who seemed oh so sympathetic to you while you were in the situation will LIE-LIE-LIE even under oath that they were never informed of your problem (although you have copies of emails proving otherwise) when they found out it was a he said- she said situation, even if the same had also happened to other employees. After I was forced out of my company for filing a complaint of sexual harassment, I read that some HR people make in excess of $75,000 a year which might explain why they are su ch sell-outs. HR Has Only the Company and Managements Interests in Mind HR cares only about the interests of the company and the managers. In any employee complaint situation, HR will side with the manager the majority of the time. Even if you have multiple witnesses or employees have repeatedly complained to HR about the same behavior, HR sides with the company. Additionally, in their quest to keep the company safe from lawsuits, HR covers up legitimate employee concerns. Tom said, Know this. HR exists first and foremost to protect the companys interests. If HR has your interests in mind, then it is through chance that your interests and the companys interests coincide. Pay attention to organizational charts if you have them available at your company and see to whom the HR heads report. It is often General Counsel, aka the lawyers. Ann counters, I have worked in HR for 30 years. HR is only as good as the leadership and management of the company/firm. There are bad HR folks, bad ban kers, bad doctors, etc. There are also good HR folks, good bankers- you get the picture. And yes, we work for the firm- and guess what, so do you. If we all work toward the common goal of making our firms the best they can be, we all reap the benefits. That means accepting responsibility for our performance and our interactions with everyone in the workplace. Our success in the workplace is a shared responsibility. If we all work toward a win-win, it is much more enjoyable for everyone. Wish I could write more, but I have to deal with two coworkers arguing over the placement of the candy dish. HR Is Not Objective and Fair Employees find that HR staff members are bedrngnis impartial or fair. Their desire to keep their jobs, and earn a bigger salary and their next promotion, keep them from acknowledging the legitimate employee point of view. They are also prone to supporting managers over employees regardless of the evidence in the situation. They assume that a complaint against anoth er employee is true and that the majority of complaints boil down to he said, she said, so the situations are never resolved. Sandy says, HR is only as good as the leadership and management of the company/firm. Unfortunately, all too often, HR is the messenger. Much of the good we do is done in private the grapevine sees only the policy changes, and so forth, and looks for someone to blame- and HR is the obvious choice. HR Is Too Involved in Office Politics HR staff members are viewed by many employees as seeking to curry favor with executive leadership. They make dealing with employees political based on the employees job title and position. Because HR does not add value to the bottom line or fails to demonstrate how they have, employees view the job as expendable. In their view, HR employees ingratiate themselves with managers and executives because they add no value to the bottom line. A common theme encountered frequently from readers is that HR staff should prove themselves in a management role in the line organization before joining HR. Bill says, Why would anyone with real talent (a trendy HR term) want to waste their career in HR where one can become an expert in government regulations and deal with employee issues. no- real talent wants to excel and HR is just not a place where that is going to happen.While the company evolves to survive, HR is often decades behind. Dealing with HR people is like talking to cave dwellers. Next time you find yourself frustrated by HR, just be thankful you are smart or ambitious enough not to work there. These five factors can play a serious role in how competent and trustworthy employees in your organization view HR. For a successful organization that retains the best employees to serve customers, the above five opinions are deadly. Do everything you can to avoiding creating them in the first place. More About HR The New Coaching Role of the HR ProfessionalWhat Is the Importance of Human Resources Management?3 Ways HR Is Evolving to Meet Emerging Challenges

How to Find Your Career Path

How to Find Your Career PathHow to Find Your Career PathWhether youre new to the workforce or a seasoned professional, use these exercises to clarify your job goals.QI graduated college with a degree in finance in 2001. After graduation I started a construction company which I am currently still running. I am looking for a career change and dont know which direction to go in. Dan K. from MichiganAMany people talk about ending up in a line of work that found them they fell into their career paths. They may leid have sought the opportunity out, but it ultimately led them down a career path they now love. Take Steve Jobs, for example. His passion may have become technology, but if you look at his college years, this was elend necessarily a path he chose for himself early on.Some people know exactly what they want to do with their lives from the time theyre in college or earlier while others pursue a string of different occupations earlier on in their careers, still trying to figure out what is the right path for them.For those of you who are still looking for the right career path, whether youre just finishing college or youre many years into your career, it can be frustrating to not know what you truly want to do with the rest of your life. You know youre unhappy in your current job, but you dont know where to go next.Im dedicating this weeks article to those of you still on the hunt for your career path. Id like to share with you some exercises Ive learned from other career coaches and HR professionals over the years that I think might be useful during your exploration.Before you jump ship at your current job, ask yourself why you are unhappy. Is itthe commute?the company culture ?the leadership or, specifically, your relationship with your supervisor?the work itself?Or is something unpleasant in your personal life affecting your work?The answers to these questions will help you decide the appropriate next step for you.Billboard Top HitsAdapted from The Fiv e OClock Club Seven Stories exerciseWhenever youre trying to fine-tune your job goals, I recommend first taking an inventory of your key strengths and passions. Ask yourself honestlyWhat am I great at?What am I not so great at?What am I excellent at but unexcited by?What do I excel at and become passionate about?If youre having difficulty answering the last question, then this exercise is for you. Think back to your most rewarding and satisfying accomplishments over the course of your career. Brainstorm at least 10 accomplishments, and then choose which 5 you are most proud of.Answer the following questions for each of your top 5 accomplishmentsWhy were these accomplishments most important to me? What about them did I enjoy most?What was my involvement? Was I tasked with the project, or did I initiate it on my own?What was my key motivation? (Personal or social recognition large-scale, companywide recognition, etc.)What was the environment like? Was it entrepreneurial and fast-pace d? Slower but controlled?What was the focus of the project? (The arts, new program development, social consciousness, etc.)What core values drove my work during this project? (Collaboration, empowerment, accountability, innovation, efficiency, diversity, tafelgeschirr excellence, etc.)This exercise will help you identify the key skills, core values and ideal work environment where you thrive the best. Use this information to brainstorm possible career paths and associated job goals.9 Lives Adapted from Karen James Chopra, LPC, MCC, NCC of Chopra Careers )This exercise is very useful for those who like to think very creatively, or have no idea what they want to do next. The 9 Lives exercise is pretty simpleYou have 9 different lives. You must work in all 9 lives.You will not win the lottery, marry rich, or receive a huge inheritance.Whatever skill set or experience you need to do the job, you have it.However much money you need to make to be happy, you make it.Every job has equal pr estige.What 9 jobs would you hold?The great thing about this exercise is that it removes all the barriers all the But, statements are gone, so youre free to choose professions that truly interest you.Once youve written out your list of jobs, take a step back and review it. What do you see? What dont you see? Are there any themes (i.e., nature lover, autonomous worker, creative, corporate setting or lack thereof)? What dont you see? The absence of certain jobs is just as telling as what you chose to put down.Career Run-DownAdapted from Karen James Chopra, LPC, MCC, NCC of Chopra Careers )This exercise is best suited for the more pragmatic professionals who find the 9 Lives approach too open-ended or idealistic. To do a Career Run-Down, take a piece of paper and make 3 columnsColumn 1 Make a list of every job youve held (just job titles/company names) in your career.Column 2 List (in nitty-gritty detail) what youlikedabout each of those jobs. Be as specific as possible.Column 3 Li st (in nitty-gritty detail) what youdislikedabout each of those jobs. Be as specific as possible.You can also mark up a copy of your resume and perform the same exercise. Similar to the 9 Lives challenge, take a step back and look for themes in what youve loved and been passionate about, and what type of work or working environment you did not enjoy.I dont expect you to do each of these activities find the one that makes the most sense for you, given your current situation and needs, and leave the other exercises alone. The key is to find the right exercise that will help you brainstorm the next direction in your career.These are great exercises to do with a couple friends or family members. Share your responses and brainstorm as a group what opportunities might make sense for you to explore. I recommend checking out WetFeets careers and industry profiles to learn more about different career tracks within specific industries or functions.Once you have a few ideas, do your research. Do a little Googling to find some popular publications that specialize in the line of work or industry youre interested in. Explore face-to-face and online networking opportunities to learn more about the work, and connect with people that could be great candidates for an informational interview. If youre very eager to learn about a new career track youve recently discovered, consider attending a trade show to meet more people in the industry and learn more about its inner workings.Transitioning to a new career is never an easy process. Keep in mind that you may have to take a few leapfrog opportunities along the way before you reach your ideal job. However, its a price worth paying if you ultimately end up in a career that you truly enjoy.

Dont Let Job Titles Limit Your Job Search

Dont Let Job Titles Limit Your Job SearchDont Let Job Titles Limit Your Job SearchA job title is a handy label that can tell potential employers in a nutshell what skills you possess, and demonstrate how far youve progressed in your career.These are good signals to send, of course, but if youre in the market for a career change, being tied to a specific job title can really limit your options. Its easy to get boxed into the mindset of thinking that what you do at the moment defines you as a professional.Instead, when it comes to career change and transition, try to think more broadly about what it is you enjoy doing, the skill sets you possess,the state of the job market, and who you might like to work for.These tips may help to get you thinking about how expanding your job definition can expand your job searchBroaden Your Search Engine TermsDont confine your angeschlossen job search to your current job title. Rather than simply typing in the job title you hold now (e.g. school teach er), think about using specific skills that will help you define and target your search (public speaking, group leader, youth counseling, etc.). Especially if youre in career transition mode, consider searches using keywords that might link to job titles that could lead your career in a new direction.Explore Job CategoriesBrainstorm by looking at a wide range of industriesto get ideas about what people who share some of your same skills do for a living. Whats more, hobbies that bring joy to your life may transfer to your career, so when thinking about where your career can take you, keep in mind the things that bring you satisfaction in your free time.Target Your ResumeStay nimble when it comes to diversifying your resume. Many career advisors recommend customizing your resume to the specific job to which youre applying, rather than offering a generic, one-size-fits-all resume. Resume-writing servicescan help you create different versions of your curriculum vitae, or have some fun c oming up with your own versions that highlight different skills that target the job youre seeking.Research EmployersAs important as what you want to do is who youd like to do it for. What companies do you admire? Which workplaces make you sit up and take notice? Which employers have great reputations in your area? Rather than focusing your search on job titles, think about job environments or job providers, and focus your job search by researching employers that youd like to work for.Readers, do you have any tips to share about using different job titles in your online job search? Tell us in the comments section below

The Foolproof What Employers Look for in a Resume Strategy

The Foolproof What Employers Look for in a Resume Strategy As employers, a hospital will require the possible employee to get several hours of field experience so as to be eligible for a position. To be able to break through the six-second barrier, and direct more attention to your application, you want to effectively sell yourself and create a feeling of urgency surrounding your present employment availability. An employee who works nicely with others together with alone. Every employee in a little business has a huge influence on performance, company culture and the most important thing. You want to reveal the employer which you have a true interest in working for them and arent just seeking to have a job. Employers want to have an engineer who will be in a position to get along and work with colleagues, effectively take part in meetings along with sort out work schedules. As somebody who has been a manager for years and employed many individuals, I look for certain things o nce I read through resumes. If youre interested in creating a run at being an IT professional, youre likely to should make sure you pick up the skills that you will need that will force you to look attractive to employers. Being a great team player is a fundamental element of offering very good nursing care despite the client group. Whether youre a student or a recent graduate, getting the proper type of experience for this job you want can be tough to do. Employers want to employ an engineer whos continually examining things and thinking of strategies to help things work much better. Yes, therell always be things you have to address urgently, but most things and people may wait. If only someone would offer you a break The reason that you hire men and women in the very first place is to improve the firms efficiency and potential. Furthermore, all fresh graduates who embark on our programme must be proactive, dynamic and ready to learn. Such applicants will likely go the ad ditional mile for those patients in their care. Chronological resumes are usually considered the simplest to screen, clearly revealing past work experience and duration of employment. Life After What Employers Look for in a Resume If you believe your personality may elend be accepted, then perhaps youre not a great fit for the businesss culture. Evaluating your skills in addition to your personal interests will provide you with the edge in regards to finding a job that provides you a feeling of fulfillment. Finding your perfect job in the plan profession isnt simple, so to help, I asked lots of design employers to provide advice to job applicants. So if you would like to go hired for work, you should work on the essential skills necessary to be successful in your preferred industry. After youve completed your automotive training, youll be searching for jobs in the business to apply for and initiate your career as an automotive technician. The aim of a Resume is to secure you an interview. As you may have already discovered, your resume is truly an advertising piece. The Good, the Bad and What Employers Look for in a Resume You believe that it is tricky to seek out employers who will trust someone just like you who doesnt have legitimate work experience. Employers will tell you they are interested in talent but within the person, there are lots of things that matter most that everyone want to work for top businesses should have. Just remember that employers like to find a clear resume that is simple to follow along with. Employers like to find applicants that have a predictable, focused resume. Heck, you might even talk right to the recruiters or employers themselves. Even when youre asking for an entry-level job, employers are seeking candidates who have good leadership management abilities. To work remotely, employers search for individuals with technical abilities and the capability to manage and troubleshoot equipment problems. As they begi n the recruiting process they often have a pretty good idea of what kinds of skills they are looking for in potential employees. 1 mistake when troubleshooting networking errors and you may bring down a complete buildings technological infrastructure. Obviously there are a few simple business skills (which are sometimes known as employability skills) that you have to have. While not all engineering jobs may require one to execute complex derivative equations as part of their everyday routine, theres still a need to be well-versed in trigonometry and calculus in order to use the software that is now an essential part of the custom of modern-day engineering. There arent many jobs today that may get by without using some sort of automation, making computer literacy an extremely important skill to possess.

How Relativity Uses Big Data

How Relativity Uses Big Data Below is an article originally written by Alton Zenon III at Built In, and published on April 26, 2019. The following section of the article is about the kollektiv at PowerToFly Partner Relativity. Go to Relativitys page on PowerToFly to see their open positions and learn more.Big data as a general concept is incredibly varied in its use cases and the conclusions it leads to. While it can be helpful in building out a single product, it can also be the basis of an entire business model. And oftentimes, regardless of what industry or purpose the data is used for, the quantitative vastness of a big data info-block is rivaled only by the qualitative minutia of the information presented.We spoke to data experts at seven Chicago tech companies working with big data to find out just what theyre doing with the enormous sets of information they collect and how those efforts translate to tangible things in real life.RelativityRelativity simplifies the discovery pro cess during litigations, internal investigations and compliance projects with its cloud-based e-discovery software. Lead System Engineer Corey Wagehoft said the cloud is a key part of how his team leverages big data and keeps up with client demand.How is yur company leveraging big data as part of your product?My team is primarily responsible for building a common shared compute platform for our development teams. This allows our SaaS product, RelativityOne, to scale to meet increased customer demand automatically. RelativityOne can process massive amounts of data, and we built this platform using widely adopted technologies that have been proven to handle the demand we require. We are also working with very bleeding-edge technology to open new opportunities for the developers building RelativityOne.We can meet large-scale data demands on a much larger scale in the cloud than running our product in a traditional data center.What is an example of a real-world impact youve produced usi ng big data?We can meet large-scale data demands on a much larger scale in the cloud than running our product in a traditional data center. No matter what size of data set that needs processing, we can meet the demand with no interaction necessary from our customers or operations. Aki Merced