#74 - Info Employers Care About
Adam Karpiak
My resumes and job search strategies get people hired. Go to KarpiakConsulting.com for my services! Looking for a job sucks. I make it suck less.
The new Jobseeking is Hard is out now! You can find Issue #74 here:
This week we’re talking about:
And for Premium subscribers I’m:
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SHAMELESS PLUG
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Who knows…maybe it’ll help your resume be 100% better so you can get a great new job like this person 🤷♂️
How did I help this Premium Edit client? 3 words- 1) Focus 2) Focus 3) Focus
You can have the greatest background in the world, but if you don't get to the point, no one will take the time to figure it out. Getting interviews is tricky if someone isn't taking the time to read your resume. You can't bury the relevance amongst the entirety of your experience, including the irrelevant bullet points and unnecessary storytelling.
Look, I have no absolute rules when it comes to resumes. Anyone that does, like "Must be X pages!" or "Don't list hobbies!" either:
A) Doesn't understand the nuances involved in hiring.
or
B) Doesn't know what they don't know.
You can have a resume that's 2.5 or even (gasp!) 3 pages that WILL be read....as long as you get to the point. You want the focus of your resume to be relevant. A storytelling narrative takes too long to read, so setting the stage with impactful relevance early is critical. You want to utilize a structure that easily distinguishes duty, accomplishment, and leadership experiences that matter to the roles you're applying for.
"How do I know what matters? How do I know what the company is looking for?" You can look at the job posting to see what they are precisely looking for. Then, make sure your relevance shows. Does it take time? Yes. But there's also a higher return on investment when you send targeted resumes, so it's time well spent.
Not sure how to highlight relevance for the roles you're targeting? We can show you how a recruiter is evaluating you :)
BEST (WORST?) JOB POST OF THE WEEK
Here’s the job post that got the most people talking on my Instagram this week!
I’d rather write a cover letter
If you come across an irritating job posting, email it to the newsletter or DM me on Instagram and I’ll add it to the list to post!
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Don't forget about our LinkedIn group, the Jobseeking is Hard Community!
We now have ~5,000 members!! If you're looking for a job, this active group is for you. Here you can freely talk about your job search...the ups, the downs, the frustrations, what works, what doesn't work. It's an unlisted group, meaning it doesn't appear in search results for non-group members and is not visible to others on members’ profiles. This community is here to help each other, passing on leads and ideas. And most importantly, support, encouragement, and empathy.
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Great insights! Tailoring your LinkedIn profile and resume to showcase your unique skills and experiences truly sets you apart. Networking and engaging on platforms like this also helps! 🚀✨
Internal Communications Specialist - Healthcare / Entertainment / SaaS / EdTech / Hospitality / IT • Infusing creativity with internal communications to enhance employee experience and connect teams from 800-80,000+
9moI always settle in with my favorite coffee for a good read, Adam. Thank you for always hitting the right points at the right time. #sixthsense
Volunteer Content and digital media officer for minds of light/podcast founder and producer of optioned collective, pick your brains and sports talk/writer for medium
9moI'll read this later
My resumes and job search strategies get people hired. Go to KarpiakConsulting.com for my services! Looking for a job sucks. I make it suck less.
9moFYI- the invisibility/flying pool has the most votes ever and it’s only been 24 hours 👀
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9moCan't wait to dig into this!!!