As a former recruiter, I often host Ask-A-Recruiter workshops. In one of my virtual workshops, I received over 200 questions! Here are some on resumes:
Amanda asks: Do employers like to see an objective/profile on a resume?
Some employers like it and some don't. This is true, not just of the objective or of resume issues but most everything in the job search. The reality is, there is no one way, and employers and recruiters will not agree 100%. What employers/ recruiters can agree on, however, is that succinct is best, and everything on the resume should count. So if you decide to go with an objective, make sure it's clear and positions you effectively.
The major benefit of an objective: it states clearly what you are looking for and therefore the resume reader knows what to consider you for.
The major downside of an objective: it states clearly what you are looking for so the reader will consider you just for that, rather than a possibly similar but not quite matching job that is available.
John asks: Could you also give a bit of a 'behind-the-scenes' look at the resume management software that larger corporations typically use to filter and prioritize resumes using keywords?
Companies use different things, including no filter or software. I have recruited for large, global, Fortune 500 firms that did not use any type of software. However, in places that didn't have a technology filter in place, I would often manually filter resumes looking for certain keywords. These words would vary based on the search.
And therein lies the answer for the jobseeker for firms that use automatic or even manual filters: your resume should have the keywords that are relevant for your skills, qualifications and interests. Make sure to list specific technical skills, industry buzzwords and jargon that are searchable, and any credentials/ certificates/ training spelled out. You may not know exactly how the companies are searching, but they are searching, so include those searchable terms in your resume.
Adam asks: How can I really make my resume stand out and get a call? What are recruiters looking for when combing through resumes? Basically, how do I increase my chances of getting an interview?
Less than 20% of jobs are filled from job postings. So the best way to increase your chances is to move beyond answering job ads and hoping recruiters will call. Network, get introductions, contact decision-makers directly. The resumes that stand out and get called fit the job requirements exactly. If you are doing the exact same job for a key competitor, you will likely be called in for an interview. If you are crossing industries, coming back from time off, currently unemployed, you have red flags on your resume. This doesn't mean you don't deserve an interview or won't get one. It just means you are less likely to get one from the strength of your resume alone. So get off your computer and meet with people and access the 80%+ jobs that are filled outside of postings.
Caroline Ceniza-Levine helps people find fulfilling and financially-rewarding career paths, as the co-founder of SixFigureStart, career coaching by former Fortune 500 recruiters. Caroline has recruited for leading companies in financial services, consulting, media, pharmaceutical/ healthcare, and technology. She is the co-author (along with Donald Trump, Jack Canfield and others) of the best-selling "How the Fierce Handle Fear: Secrets to Succeeding in Challenging Times" 2010; Two Harbors Press.
Also a popular choice, and a good one too. The elements of physics, design, aerodynamic, thermodynamic, energy, drawing and all sort of related stuff are familiar with the field of mechanical engineering.For example, a Design Engineer with Sony’s Bangi plant may be responsible to design and enhance the plastic casing of Sony’s consumer products such as DVD player, TV, audio and peripheral devices using 3-D AutoCad or Catia as his main designing tool.A Mechanical Engineer with Johnson Electric, on the other hand, may involve in the studies of the friction of their motor devices and apply the mechanical principles to reduce the friction and enhance the product specs.Mechanical engineering elements are also important for other industries like automotive, aerospace and aeronautical, shipbuilding, robotic, nanotechnology, hydraulic and turbines, and many more.Petronas and Shell may first come into mind when chemical engineering is mentioned, but rest assured it is much more than that. In fact, many find happiness working outside of these two companies. While the title Chemical Engineer itself can mean a wide range of distinguished roles and responsibilities, let’s generalize a Chemical Engineer as someone who works in the chemical industry and deal with chemical stuff in his daily job. Fair enough, right?The chemical field also branches into other sub-specializations which include process, petroleum, materials, maintenance and so on. The principles of chemical engineering can be applied to industrial chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceutical, explosives, glass, paints and others. You can read about the life of a chemical engineer here.Civil Engineering is closely associated with the construction, design, maintenance of infrastructures and buildings. If you look at some architectural wonders and designs dating back to thousands of years ago like the Pyramid, Wall of China, Coliseum, Taj Mahal, the hanging garden of Babylon and so on, it is pretty much safe to assume that civil engineering is the earliest engineering field of the mankind – even though some claimed the aliens helped them.One would argue that Taj Mahal engineers were better than the local engineers who built the Malaysia Parliament building, which is now being consistently plague with the bocor problem, even though the former died some 300 years ago.Think telecommunication, think of the gadget you’re carrying every day. Yes, it is the thing you use to send the prank SMSes, get connected online with 3G and watch streaming videos in real time. Wireless is presently the most sophisticated telecommunication engine and technology, and in Malaysia, the biggest players come in the form of Maxis, DiGi, Celcom, Ericsson, Nokia, Motorola and Siemens.Telecommunication can generally be defined as the transmission of signals for the purpose of communication. While waving fire smoke to your distant friends may mean a telecommunication exercise, the modern telecommunication is much more complicated and involves the use of telephones, radio or computer, and takes account of speed, accuracy and security. The most prominent figure in the history of telecommunication engineering is perhaps Alexander Graham Bell.Related Posts : career tips, jobs engineering, umum
