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Some Valuable Tips from the ECHO job coach team:
Resumes should be just enough to spike interest.
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Keep your resume concise (one page is optimal)
- Keep the most relevant information in the top 1/3 of the page; the hiring manager can very quickly see your skill level
- Personal addresses do not belong on a resume; for your personal privacy and safety
- Do Not use font size smaller than 11 or margins smaller than .5
Use Google search to find jobs of interest but always proceed directly to the company website to apply. You will not only ensure the job is still open but will have a more direct line to the HR manager. “Easy Apply” is easy, but not always the fastest way to the hiring manager.
When you apply for a job, copy and paste or download the job description to your computer. When you are called for the interview, the job may no longer be online making it hard to prepare for the interview without the specific job description
The ECHO job coaches have many tips for you. Request an appointment at the contact us form at the top of the page.
Career Onestop offers a Skill Assessment Online Questionnaire – It’s 30 quick questions that take about 5 minutes to learn about careers that might be best for you.
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More Job Search Tips:
- Discover jobs on online job board but apply for them through the company’s website whenever possible.
- A Google search will pull-in jobs from multiple job boards.
- Always save the job searches that bring back the results you desire – You will then receive email alerts when new jobs are posted.
- Online job boards prescreen resumes to determine if candidate is qualified for the position. A Word document is better than a PDF document in this prescreening.
- Prescreening is looking for words on your resume that are also included in the job description. Work to align your resume to the job description whenever possible.
- Once you have applied for a job, save a copy of the job description in your files. If you are called for an interview, it is very helpful to have the original job description when preparing.
- “Easy Apply” is easy, but not always the fastest way to the hiring manager.
Our job coaches can help with any one of these tips.
If you choose to go it alone, here’s some TIPS:
Below you will find links to resources that will enchance your job search experience.
- Keywords for Resume
- Tips for a Great Resume
- Resumes are like Opinions
- Effective Job Search Strategies
- Skill Assessment Online Questionaire – It’s 30 quick questions that takes about 5 minutes to learn about careers that might be best for you.
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