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A resume is a hard thing to build, and it can seem like an overwhelming task when you’re also stressed about life and finding a new job. It can be easy to just rely on old tactics and old resumes. Simply an update here or there, change a thing or two and on to the next task. Why start from scratch?

There is a way for you to start from scratch without having to spend a lot of your time. All you have to do is completely fill out your profile to watch your resume take shape. Once you’ve done that, you can download a fully usable/shareable/applyable resume in PDF format.

So what’s keeping you?

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You may think that just getting the right words and key phrases in your resume alone is a winning strategy. Once you get past the automated applicant tracking systems, however, your resume still has to pass the review of a very human hiring manager. While applicant tracking systems are fairly consistent in how they operate, every hiring manager is different. So what can you do to ensure your resume performs the best it can once you get it in the hands of a hiring manager?

Each hiring manager may have different tastes and preferences, but some things do remain true for most people. When looking at a resume, a hiring manager is trying to absorb a large amount of information in a short amount of time. Your resume has to not only grab their attention, but it should also communicate your skills very efficiently so a hiring manager doesn’t have to spend time searching for your qualifications. Crafting a “scannable” resume comes down to how you format your resume.

A scannable resume has distinct and well-labeled sections with information that is presented in an organized fashion. This way, when a hiring manager’s eye moves over your resume, they can very quickly find the information they’re looking for without having to pause. This also makes the information easier to absorb and come back to later on. A scannable resume is a memorable resume—and for the right reasons. Between two resumes with similar qualifications, a hiring manager will be more likely to come back to the one that made a better impression on them with clear formatting and organization.

Showing consideration for hiring managers by formatting clearly is also a great way to make a positive impression before you ever walk through the door for an interview. So make your resume work hard for you, not only by filling it with the preferred keywords but by formatting your resume to be scannable.

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There are very few people who know how to sum themselves up using exactly the right vocabulary, but choosing the right words can be essential to ensuring employers see your resume.

Get filtered in!

A large number of employers have started relying on Applicant Tracking Systems to narrow down their options. They do this because an ATS saves man-hours. Instead of having a person sit and read through hundreds of resumes, the ATS filters out resumes based on keywords searches by a hiring manager. So how do you get filtered in?

When you apply for jobs, look at the words your prospective employer uses to describe that position’s duties. If you think you qualify for this position, it’s important to take note of any instances where your description doesn’t match theirs. Since these are likely the keywords the ATS will use, match your descriptions of your duties to the ones listed in the job application.

For instance, on your application you might have “MS Word” as one of your skills, but in the job description, the company lists “Microsoft Word” as one of the key skills they’re looking for. It’d be wise to change your resume so your skills section says “Microsoft Word” instead.

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Many of us have been taught to be humble and to not speak too highly of ourselves, but on a resume you have to brag a little bit in order to get noticed by employers. So how do you work against your modest instincts to promote yourself effectively to employers while remaining accurate and grounded?

Start with what other people say.

A good way to decide what you’re going to say about yourself is to look carefully at what others say about working with you. Solicit praise from your coworkers and review what they say. Pay attention to any similarities in what they choose to talk about. Do a lot of people describe you as “hard-working” and “focused”? Perhaps those are descriptors you should use in your resume. This is especially helpful if you plan to use any of these coworkers as references, as their positive statements about you will be consistent with your resume, which employers will look upon favorably.

Carefully consider your skills.

Many people underestimate how much self-reflection is required when you try to accurately represent yourself on a piece of paper. The most important part of trying to represent yourself well in a resume is to have a set of skills you can promote with absolute confidence. This doesn’t mean you have to have a full grasp of the skills themselves, but you should know what level of understanding you have of these skills and how you previously applied them.

Take a piece of paper and write out all the skills you think apply to you. Once you have that list, go through it and classify your skills into three groups, from the skills you consider to be your strongest, to least strong. When you add your skills to your resume, order them from your strongest group to least strong. By carefully considering your skills and your level of competence in each one, you’ll be prepared to discuss these skills in a sincere and composed manner by the time your interview rolls around.

Cultivate your resume’s personality.

You may think it’s best simply use skills and experience to tell your story, but employers want to know about you. Take some time to reflect on your accomplishments and past experiences. What personality traits contributed to your success? If you would characterize yourself as resourceful, how has this helped you? Choose some character defining words that represent you the best and add them to your resume.

Behind each one, you should be able to connect these traits to an instance of success or pride in your career. This both gives employers a sense of how you’ll go about contributing to their mission and it gives you more direction for your interview. In an interview, you will be able to more directly connect instances of career success to positive personality traits. Maybe your patience lead to increased success in customer service, or perhaps your flexibility meant you were able to quickly adapt to a rapidly changing work environment. Whatever your traits are, discover and promote them!

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It can be easy to feel like you have to sacrifice style and quality when building a resume under time constraints. Our newest changes to the Jobcase Resume make it so you can build your resume in the time it takes to fill in your Jobcase profile.

Simply add in your job history, volunteer information, education and skills. Once you’re done filling in your profile, find and download your new resume in the “Resume” tab of your profile page.

Our resume is built to give you a maximum level of quality in graphics and styling without crowding out the actual body of your experience. If you’re looking for a well considered resume in a flash, check it out!

Can we make the Jobcase resume better for you? Let us know below!

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Like any skill, effective resume building is a skill that can be developed through careful thought and effort. There are a myriad of ways to think about how to build a resume, especially depending on your career level and path. These skills, however, are applicable to all jobseekers. No matter where you are in your career or what you do, you’ll need to learn how to do these things to land your next great position.

1. Learn how to talk about yourself positively. (Self-promotion)

2. Research and integrate the preferred terminology for your industry. (Keywords)

3. Make your resume “scannable.” (Formatting)

Stay tuned to learn how you can build a truly eye-catching resume that’ll snag (and keep) a hiring manager’s attention by adding these elements.

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We get it! When you’re faced with a new job search the last thing you want to do is go dust off that old resume file and spend some time not applying for a new job. No! You want to be out there right away, applying, interviewing and pounding the pavement! The Jobcase Resume makes it so you can get to the most impactful part of your job search right away.

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When you’re crafting a resume is can be easy to simply focus on the things that you can quantify. Your education. Number of years spent working here or there. Certifications. Before you know it, you’ve got a laundry list resume that doesn’t show employers the most important part of any application. Your personality.

More and more, employers are starting to evaluate candidates based on “culture fit.” Essentially, what they want to know is, “could we work with this person day-to-day?” Each workplace has a different definition of what it means to be a good culture fit, and culture can even vary by team. But one thing is certain, it’s getting all more important for an employers to feel like the candidates they choose will integrate well socially.

So how do you ensure that employers get a sense of your sterling personality? Choose a set of traits that describe your best qualities and include them in your resume under a section marked “Traits.” In fact, you can do this on Jobcase. Click “My Profile” in the top right-hand corner and edit your profile to add traits and get inspired by all the great qualities we have listed for you!

Take a look at our traits and let us know which ones you chose to best represent you!

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