🤖 Writing Resumes for Robots 101
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Writing Resumes for Robots 101
Human resources all across Corporate America have annoyingly optimized their workflow with resume-scanning robots. These nerdy bastards select the qualified crème de la crème applicants to be seen by human eyes. And if this makes you want to delete your LinkedIn, that’s totally normal, but unnecessary. Here’s how to outwit the robots:
🤝 Network Your Tuchus Off
THIS is the only sure-fire way to get a hiring manager’s attention. Human connection beats robots every time. Lean on your past mentors, professionals who championed you internally, happy clients, professors with rapport, sorority sisters—reach out to all corners of your village! Getting a personal referral or introduction speaks volumes to new employers.
🙅♀️ Avoid 200+ Applicant Pools
LinkedIn is kind enough to taunt us with this info on the job listing. You could literally be born for that gig, but if a million girls would kill for this job, put the weapon down. It’s just a job.
🌟 Focus on Roles You’re Qualified For
AI is mostly scanning for relevant experience and trying to find the exact best fit. So if you’re applying to a VP position when your last leadership position was student government, dial it back. Focus that ambition on the next career step instead of the tenth.
📄 Double Check the File Type
Pick your fighter: .docx or .pdf. Follow what the application specifies, and if it doesn’t, we recommend the .docx format because it’s most compatible with automated resume screeners.
🔎 Use Keywords and Phrases
Tailor your resume for each job. Yeah, this might be a pain and you’ll be tempted to drag and drop the same ole’ file each time. But taking just 5-10 minutes to update the wording could get you in the robot’s good graces.
🎧 ...and in case your mom’s resume is more up to date than yours, listen to Episode 15 | Not Your Mother's Resume on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
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