Most job seekers start their quest for employment writing a resume outlining their qualifications, work experience, and personal attributes – then start looking for a job.But, according to personal branding specialist, Marlene Cole, the job search process has changed significantly, making it harder to get that call for an interview, or to land that dream job.
“The biggest change in resumes is that one size doesn’t fit all and resume templates found online don’t get through the competitive recruitment process. Those stories you want to share at an interview, MUST now be in your resume as condensed and quantifiable achievements.” she explained.
“With five key elements that need to be included in this new style of resume, the worst thing you can do is grab a resume template off Google or Microsoft Office. You’re just adding bland information, copying exactly what everyone else has, and there’s a good chance that you may not hear anything back after applying for a job.”
As an international multi award-winning resume writer and ex-recruiter, she has guided entry level to executive jobseekers through the job search and interviews with actionable strategies for more than two decades. This includes first-time job seekers, people seeking to advance their careers within their current industry, and others looking for a completely new career path.
“The new generation careers resume has a targeted headline, keyword section, and clear, quantifiable bullet points that show your uniqueness. This marketing tool shows, through storytelling, how you can bring value to the company and that you take your career seriously.”
Marlene said jobseekers often require the support of a professional career practitioner to help them develop their unique value proposition, gain career clarity and market themself through their goals, applications and at interview.
“I’m passionate about helping others develop the confidence and career tools needed to get noticed - on the path to career success - and ultimately job satisfaction.” Marlene shares.
During the Careers & Employment Expo, Marlene will present informative, hands-on workshops to help create winning resumes and share interview techniques that work!
Visit Marlene’s Free Career Workshops at Site 178
These workshops will show you the Resumes you are ‘competing against’ and how templates can hamper the jobsearch. Learn what recruiters are looking for, interview with confidence, and share your stories to advance your career.
Resume to YESume
Changing Careers? Never had a job? Don’t have experience? Not getting interviews?
It’s sometimes tricky to break into your chosen industry or gain that dream/first job.
You may have the qualifications or no experience at all. You may have applied for hundreds of jobs with no success, lost confidence and not sure why it’s not working.
Thursday & Friday 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:30pm
Saturday 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
Interview with Confidence
Keep missing out on the job offer? Too nervous or shy? Not sure what to wear?
Interviews come in all forms but they all have one thing in common – you need to prepare!
Learn steps you can take to prepare for an interview, answer those tricky questions, take charge of the interview, and leave a positive impression on your potential future employer.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10:45am, 12:15pm, 2:00pm