How to Use Visual Marketing Techniques in Your Job Search

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <header style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.234001159668px;"><h1 class="h-biggest" style="font-size: 35px; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"> How to Use Visual Marketing Techniques in Your Job Search</h1> <h2 class="h-big h-slacker h-light h-normal" style="color: #999999; font-size: 21px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"> These simple tips will help your stand out among other candidates.</h2> <img alt="Side view of a smiling African American woman using laptop." class="img-responsive block-generous" data-size="rectangle652" height="434" src="http://www.usnews.com/dims4/USNEWS/f4f1e7b/2147483647/resize/652x%3E/quality/85/?url=%2Fcmsmedia%2F34%2F47%2Fde62d6014fa7973729d54aa7121b%2F140808-online-stock.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: block; height: auto; margin-bottom: 25px; width: 652px;" title="iStockphoto" width="652" /><div class="t t-dim" style="color: #666666; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; margin-top: -20px; padding: 0px;"> Catch the eyes of recruiters and hiring managers by embedding visuals in your LinkedIn profile and sharing documents via SlideShare.</div> <div class="drawer block-generous" style="margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="drawer_main bar-sep-overunder t-small" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px; width: 652px;"> <span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">Recruiters rely heavily on Internet search to source candidates, and they're using social networks as a sourcing platform as well. Using marketing tactics for your</span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;"> </span><a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings" style="color: #005ea6; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings">job search</a><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">may not be as far-fetched as you think. You probably already realize that it's vital to establish an online presence to aid your search. Plus, some research shows that 90 percent of information transmitted to the brain is visual, and visuals are processed 60,000 times faster in the brain than text. Visual marketing is a hot trend this year, so doesn’t it make sense to update your career portfolio to include visuals?</span></div> </div> </header><div class="block skin-editable clearfix" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;"> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> If you are seeking a job in a creative field, such as design, marketing or advertising, using visuals is an obvious way to prove your creativity. But even smaller companies and startups tend to look for standout candidates who can demonstrate multifaceted skills and entrepreneurial spirit. If you aren’t using out-of-the-box thinking as part of your job search, you probably should be.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> With so many tools available today to show what you can do, isn’t it worth at least trying to incorporate unconventional techniques and visuals into your job search? These are some ideas to help spark your creativity: </div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b>Leverage LinkedIn as a Portfolio</b></div> <div class="ndn_embed ndn_embedding ndn_embedContainer ndn-widget-embed-2" data-config-distributor-id="90080" data-config-site-section="ndn2_usnews" id="ndn-video-player-2" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> Uploading the traditional text version of <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/the-abcs-of-resumes" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/the-abcs-of-resumes">your résumé</a> to LinkedIn is a no-brainer. But don’t stop there. What other documents can you embed? Think about including samples of your work. Did you create a flow chart or process? Did you write a summary report or technical instructions? Did you design a form, logo or website? Any of these would provide evidence that you know how to do your job and offer proof of your abilities. You could also take a screen shot, video or link to your Behance portfolio.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> Before you upload anything to your LinkedIn profile, be sure you think about the confidentiality of the information you are about to share. You may be able to remove identifying information or data. Or you could recreate a generic version of the documentation.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> You can embed your document within the summary or work experience section of your profile. Just look for the blue paperclip.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> Another alternative to <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/07/01/10-ways-to-boost-your-linkedin-presence-to-that-next-level-of-awesome" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/07/01/10-ways-to-boost-your-linkedin-presence-to-that-next-level-of-awesome">amp up your profile</a> is to use LinkedIn’s publisher function, also known as a long post. It is essentially a blog post. By now, most LinkedIn users should have access to this. The long post is the perfect opportunity for you to answer the question, “Why should I hire you?” Here are questions you could use to write your long post:</div> <ul style="list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.9em; text-indent: -0.9em;">What do you do? (job title or occupation)</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.9em; text-indent: -0.9em;">Why are you qualified to do this job? (certifications, previous experience and such)</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.9em; text-indent: -0.9em;">What industry experience do you have? (paid or unpaid)</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.9em; text-indent: -0.9em;">What types of problems are you great at solving?</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.9em; text-indent: -0.9em;">Who benefits from your work? (Who are your internal or external customers?)</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.9em; text-indent: -0.9em;">What makes you one-in-a-million? (How do you do what you do differently?)</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.9em; text-indent: -0.9em;">What inspires and motivates you?</li> </ul> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> Your published long post will appear immediately under the contact section of your profile, which is very visible to anyone viewing your profile. And be sure you use a visual in your long post to call attention to your content.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b>Slip Your Documents into SlideShare</b></div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> SlideShare is a free service that let’s you upload and share files via the Web. It is also a social network, which allows you to follow other users, comment on uploaded content and share across other <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/04/16/how-to-use-social-media-to-land-a-job" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/04/16/how-to-use-social-media-to-land-a-job">social networks</a>.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> The main benefit for you is that it makes your files public and searchable on the Internet. What documents might you create and upload? How about the emails from customers, colleagues or managers that offer praise or recognition? Currently, you are the only one who has seen these words of praise. It is up to you to make the positive feedback public. Remember: This is your reputation.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> Compile the testimonials in a PowerPoint presentation, or if you prefer, through Prezi or Keynote. If you don’t have permission to use the testimonial, you can leave off the last name or identifying information. Add visual elements to your presentation, such as logos or pictures. Review, finesse and get feedback from those you trust and respect. Once you’re satisfied with the results, create a free Slideshare account and upload your presentation. Be sure you title your uploaded document with your name, completely fill out the description section and tag the file with appropriate terms someone searching for your qualifications would use.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> Testimonials are just one idea. You can upload an <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2013/05/02/the-411-on-infographic-rsums" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;">infographic résumé</a>, flow chart, report or any other document you feel is worthy of public recognition. As an added bonus, SlideShare users will receive an email that includes the number of people who have viewed your uploaded presentations. Use this information to evaluate if you have used the correct keywords. You can always update your file’s description or tags to help improve the results. Most importantly, don’t forget to share your SlideShare documents as status updates on LinkedIn or other social networks so your network can check them out. </div> </div> <br /> <a href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/08/20/how-to-use-visual-marketing-techniques-in-your-job-search" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the original article here</a></div>

How to Use Visual Marketing Techniques in Your Job Search

How to Use Visual Marketing Techniques in Your Job Search These simple tips will help your stand out among other candidates. Catch the eyes of recruiters and hiring managers by embedding visuals in y…

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Unsung Hero or MVP: What Workplace Superlative Best Describes You?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <header style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.234001159668px;"><h1 class="h-biggest" style="font-size: 35px; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"> Unsung Hero or MVP: What Workplace Superlative Best Describes You?</h1> <h2 class="h-big h-slacker h-light h-normal" style="color: #999999; font-size: 21px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"> It's never too early to start thinking about the impact you want to make in your career.</h2> <img alt="Businessman holding a trophy" class="img-responsive block-generous" data-size="rectangle652" height="435" src="http://www.usnews.com/dims4/USNEWS/1d1de86/2147483647/resize/652x%3E/quality/85/?url=%2Fcmsmedia%2F7d%2F8d%2F3d2f4ed94dbbb3b9055596fcda9b%2F140220-winner-stock.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: block; height: auto; margin-bottom: 25px; width: 652px;" title="(iStockPhoto)" width="652" /><div class="t t-dim" style="color: #666666; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; margin-top: -20px; padding: 0px;"> Are you the office MVP or its unsung hero? Think about what superlatives fit the legacy you'd like to leave professionally.</div> <div class="drawer block-generous" style="margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="drawer_main bar-sep-overunder t-small" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px; width: 652px;"> <span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">Starting a new job or internship this summer? Before you step into your</span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;"> </span><a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs" style="color: #005ea6; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs">new place of work</a><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">, think about the legacy you want to leave. It's never too early to think about the impact you want to make and how you want your peers and management to perceive you. Likewise, it's never too late to alter your behavior and establish a positive and memorable reputation.</span></div> </div> </header><div class="block skin-editable clearfix" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;"> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b></b><br />No matter what your past legacy was, you have the opportunity to create a new one. Rather than focus on what you need to fix, your weaknesses and flaws, choose to lead from a position of power by accentuating your natural talents. Whether you're starting a new job or holding on to one, set a new course. Review the list below and think about which award will fit most comfortably with your strengths and motivation.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b>1. Unsung hero.</b> You may have strong <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2013/02/21/7-key-skills-you-need-to-get-hired-right-now" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2013/02/21/7-key-skills-you-need-to-get-hired-right-now">organizational skills</a> or excel at managing details. Are you the type of person who does your best work behind the scenes? The unsung hero award goes to players, like you, who modestly make a difference. You don’t do it for the recognition. You're probably the type of employee who says “I was just doing my job.”</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b>Success tip</b>: When you find yourself with extra time in your day, look for the opportunity to help someone. Offer to pitch in on a special project or help a teammate. Not only is your willingness to help appreciated, it can also set you apart as an invaluable asset. Be sure you have completed your own work to the highest standards before going the extra mile.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b>2. Customer appreciation award.</b> Both internal and external customers love you. <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/06/24/8-keys-to-communicating-effectively-during-the-job-search" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/06/24/8-keys-to-communicating-effectively-during-the-job-search">Your ability to listen</a>with an open mind and help resolve problems is a desirable skill. Whenever possible, look for the chance to delight your customers. You can resolve an issue ahead of schedule, give more than your customers ask for or keep customers up-to-date on your progress. A word of caution when trying to serve: Always adhere to company guidelines. Your customer-service strengths apply to almost every job you’ll ever have from this point forward.</div> <div class="ndn_embed ndn_embedding ndn_embedContainer ndn-widget-embed-2" data-config-distributor-id="90080" data-config-site-section="ndn2_usnews" id="ndn-video-player-2" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b>Success tip</b>: Be sure you collect the raving testimonials from satisfied customers and share them with your manager.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b>3. Best in class.</b> You can’t compete against everyone. This may be the reason carmakers use “best in class” designations. It allows a vehicle to stand out in its appropriate category. Is your category “new hire,” “accounting,” “team leader” or something else? Think about where you are in your career and organization and then think about how you can stand out in your category. You can use your job-specific knowledge and dedication to your field to set yourself apart. Consider one of these ideas: attend a professional conference to keep up to date on new trends, volunteer to develop content for the new hire orientation or offer to deliver training for your team. Overachieve in whatever category or class in which you want to receive recognition.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b>Success tip: </b>Talk to your manager about ways you can help raise the knowledge level within your department or group. Once you’ve completed your project or assignment, don’t forget to ask for a<a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/16-things-youre-doing-all-wrong-on-linkedin" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/16-things-youre-doing-all-wrong-on-linkedin">recommendation on LinkedIn</a> from your manager and teammates.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b>4. MVP.</b> The most valuable player award goes to the best-performing athlete in a game, someone who outshines all other players. You can take advantage of your confidence, hustle, dedication or effort to bask in the glory of being a star. Use your innate strengths in problem-solving or taking initiative to make a difference. Step forward to lead a project or take on a challenging issue.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b>Success tip</b>: No one ever achieves greatness alone. Be sure you give credit and <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/02/06/how-to-truly-show-appreciation-to-colleagues-and-clients" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/02/06/how-to-truly-show-appreciation-to-colleagues-and-clients">show your appreciation</a> to your colleagues. Be humble and show gratitude.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b>5. Best tech gadget of the year.</b> No, you aren’t a gadget, but you know how to get the most from technology. You naturally gravitate toward shiny new apps and your friends and family may already consider you their go-to tech genius. Why not carry your expertise over to the workplace? Keep in mind you may not be the only employee in your organization with great tech skills. Share your reviews of apps and software solutions among your teammates, and perhaps your entire organization.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b>Success tip:</b> Partner up with the other gurus for a greater overall impact and visibility. And always be sure to show the financial impact or efficiency gained through using the new technology</div> </div> <br /> <a href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/06/25/unsung-hero-or-mvp-what-workplace-superlative-best-describes-you" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the original article here</a></div>

Unsung Hero or MVP: What Workplace Superlative Best Describes You?

Unsung Hero or MVP: What Workplace Superlative Best Describes You? It's never too early to start thinking about the impact you want to make in your career. Are you the office MVP or its unsung hero? …

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The 7 Ingredients of a Well-Written Entry-Level Résumé

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <header style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.234001159668px;"><h1 class="h-biggest" style="font-size: 35px; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"> The 7 Ingredients of a Well-Written Entry-Level Résumé</h1> <h2 class="h-big h-slacker h-light h-normal" style="color: #999999; font-size: 21px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"> How to play up your strengths and experiences on a résumé when just starting your career.</h2> <div class="drawer block-generous" style="margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="drawer_main bar-sep-overunder t-small" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px; width: 652px;"> <span class="item drawer_paddingTop" style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 8px;"><a href="http://www.usnews.com/dims4/USNEWS/23ab258/2147483647/crop/367x330%2B80%2B0/resize/300x270/quality/85/?url=%2Fcmsmedia%2Ff3%2Fe845db30736815954ad24a20b3e7a7%2Fresizes%2F500%2F44248WideModern_Resume_120709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="The ABCs of Résumés" border="0" src="http://www.usnews.com/dims4/USNEWS/23ab258/2147483647/crop/367x330%2B80%2B0/resize/300x270/quality/85/?url=%2Fcmsmedia%2Ff3%2Fe845db30736815954ad24a20b3e7a7%2Fresizes%2F500%2F44248WideModern_Resume_120709.jpg" style="line-height: 1.5;" /></a><a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/the-abcs-of-resumes" style="color: #005ea6; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/the-abcs-of-resumes">Writing a résumé</a><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;"> is rarely fun – but having a good résumé ready to go is critical to job-seeking success. A résumé serves many purposes. Obviously, it displays pertinent contact information and an overview of your skills and experience. It also is one of the best ways to display a job seeker’s commitment to her career, writing/editing skills, level of detail orientation and overall professional sophistication. As a new graduate, even with limited out-of-the-classroom experience, it is still possible to maximize the critical first impression. Here are seven ways to make more of your entry-level résumé.</span></span></div> </div> </header><div class="block skin-editable clearfix" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;"> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b>1. Font and point size</b>. Your choice in font and point size is <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2013/01/22/6-resume-red-flags-you-can-avoid" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2013/01/22/6-resume-red-flags-you-can-avoid">the first thing</a> an employer sees. Make sure to choose a style that visually matches the level of professionalism of your selected industry. Arial, Times New Roman and Calibri are popular choices. Other selections are fine, but make sure your choice doesn’t make your résumé look too casual or trendy. A 10-point size is commonly used. You can go a little smaller or larger, but remember that less than 9 is usually hard for the eyes, and larger than 11 makes is obvious that you're trying to compensate for a lack of content.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b>2. Contact </b><b>information</b>. Emphasize your name by making it several point sizes larger than everything else on your résumé and in bold. Include your phone number, your email address and your LinkedIn public profile address. These days, including your physical address is preferred but no longer a must, particularly if you're running low on space. If you still live on campus but you're looking to work in a neighboring city or back home, try to include the address closest to the work location. Make sure the layout of your contact information is symmetrical and doesn’t waste valuable space at the top of the page. Also, use only <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/12-steps-to-email-rehabilitation" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/12-steps-to-email-rehabilitation">email addresses</a> that paint a professional picture of you. Whatupdawg@gmail.com is less likely to get a recruiter’s call for that accounting position than johndoe123@gmail.com.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b>3</b>. <b>Objective</b>. Only include an objective if it's specific regarding position type and possibly timing. For example, “Targeting internship roles in social media marketing for the fall of 2014” is helpful and targeted. Writing “Looking for a role in a great company where I can apply my educational background in a dynamic environment” is generic and not a good use of space. The top third of your résumé is often all that is seen if it is opened on a mobile device, so make the most of that space. If you don’t have a specific objective, skip it all together to allow room for other important details.</div> <div class="ndn_embed ndn_embedding ndn_embedContainer ndn-widget-embed-2" data-config-distributor-id="90080" data-config-site-section="ndn2_usnews" id="ndn-video-player-2" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b>4. Summary</b>. A summary is helpful to provide a two to three sentence overview of a larger or very diverse track record of work experience, projects and professional skills. This is most often used with more experienced professionals who have years of experience and should be customized for each position for which you apply. Most new graduates don't have enough content to <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2013/02/04/5-things-you-might-not-have-on-your-resume-but-should" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2013/02/04/5-things-you-might-not-have-on-your-resume-but-should">require a summary</a>. As with the objective, generic or cliché-filled summaries should be avoided – as they don't assist the reader in determining your candidacy and waste valuable visual space.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b>5.</b> <b>Education</b>. Typically, the greatest accomplishment for most entry-level job seekers is their college degree. List your education as close to the top of a résumé, and include your GPA if it's 3.3 or higher. You may also include RELEVANT coursework, based on the role to which you're applying. Don't feel the need to list all of your courses if they will not aide a recruiter in determining that you're prepared for their role. Most new graduates should not include high school graduation information after their second year of college. The only exception would be someone who has exemplary pre-college education that is professionally relevant or may give an advantage in networking with alums from a certain school.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b>6. Experience</b>. Include internships, volunteering and other relevant out-of-the-classroom experiences. To determine relevancy, look at the targeted job description to see the top three to five required skills or experiences for the role. Now, reflect on your background to think of what you have done that would show you have that background. Include these with descriptions that highlight your accomplishments. Do your best to <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2012/09/27/7-steps-to-break-into-a-new-career-with-no-experience" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2012/09/27/7-steps-to-break-into-a-new-career-with-no-experience">customize your descriptions</a> to the position requirements. Also remember that most employers are looking for basic traits of problem solving ability, communication skills, drive/initiative, leadership and certain technical skills that match their needs. Make sure to highlight how your past allowed you to learn or demonstrate these traits.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; padding: 0px;"> <b>7. Skills</b>. The ability to use specific software or knowledge of desirable technical processes is a great differentiator for qualified candidates. Include a skills section that lists your software and relevant technical skills.</div> </div> <a href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/07/17/the-7-ingredients-of-a-well-written-entry-level-resume" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the original article here</a></div>

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