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It's not just your CV you need to work on before you start a job hunt🕵️ We've taken a look at what's more valuable when searching for a job nowadays: your CV, or your LinkedIn profile? 📖 Have a read and let us know your thoughts in the comments. #focusonwd #cv #linkedin #jobhunt

These are really some useful tips!

Job Search Tip # 102 (LinkedIn Profiles and your Resume) I have been reviewing a large number of resumes this week and for those that include a Hyperlink to your LinkedIn profile, here are a couple of suggestions. 1. LinkedIn does sometimes change the format of the link to your own profile, best you test that periodically to make sure the link you provided in your Resume does take the person reviewing your resume to your profile. While it may not be your fault it has changed, it doesn't make YOU look organized. 2. If you add something to your resume that looks like a Hyperlink, it's best that it actually IS a hyperlink... The Hyperlink is supposed to make it easy for me to get to that information and when it doesn't, that's not really helping your cause. Most Recruiters are already overloaded with resumes to review, so don't make me work harder just to review your background. There's a limit to any Recruiters' patience on things like this. 3. Your LinkedIn profile should match your Resume. Providing a link to a profile that is 3 jobs behind your resume, or a profile that isn't filled out with any useful information, just doesn't look good and does not add value to your job search. Also, if the Employers listed, Dates of Employment, and other details are in conflict with your resume, most Recruiters will just move on, those inconsistencies, even if just an honest mistake, set off alarm bells / red flags. 4. Make sure you have job-search specific information in your profile -- include Technologies you are good at working with, provide project highlights that follow the format - Project Scope, My Contribution, Technology/Processes used, Business Benefit (ROI) from what I did. Use a bullet-point presentation for those job highlights. Your Resume really should contain them as well. Inconsistent information always creates doubt, so if you really want to get that interview, make sure your Resume and your LinkedIn Profile are working together to encourage an Employer to contact you.

When you’re job searching, It’s important for your LinkedIn profile to match your resume, because employers will check and discrepancies will be noticed. Here’s how employers compare your resume and your LinkedIn profile, along with what else companies look for on LinkedIn, with thanks to Gregg Burkhalter for sharing and FlexJobs for the helpful advice. #linkedin #resume

Solid advice! Use all the tools available in this job market to get noticed. Take the extra few minutes to make sure your Linkedin profile is current, and reflects who you are!

Accomplishments, not just duties or tasks... Use These Numbers to Highlight Your Accomplishments Quantifying your accomplishments tends to catch people's eyes, including recruiters'. Learn how to use numbers effectively on your resume. Peter Vogt, Monster contributor How to Use Numbers to Highlight Accomplishments on Your Resume Suppose you're a hiring manager looking at resumes. Which of the following statements would impress you more?    Wrote news releases.  Wrote 25 news releases in a three-week period under daily deadlines. Clearly, the second statement carries more weight. Why? Because it uses numbers to quantify the writer's accomplishment, giving it a context that helps the interviewer understand the degree of difficulty involved in the task. Numbers are powerful resume tools that will help your accomplishments get the attention they deserve from prospective employers. With just a little thought, you can find effective ways to quantify your successes on your resume. Here are a few suggestions: Think Money Organizations are and always will be concerned about money. So as you contemplate your accomplishments and prepare to present them on your resume, think about ways you've saved, earned or managed money in your internships, part-time jobs and extracurricular activities so far. A few possibilities that might appear on a typical resume: Identified, researched and recommended a new Internet service provider, cutting the company's online costs by 15 percent.  Wrote prospect letter that has brought in more than $25,000 in donations so far.  Managed a student organization budget of more than $7,000. Think Time You've heard the old saying, "Time is money," and it's true. Companies and organizations are constantly looking for ways to save time and do things more efficiently. They're also necessarily concerned about meeting deadlines, both internal and external. So whatever you can do on your resume to show that you can save time, make time or manage time will grab your reader's immediate attention. Here are some time-oriented entries that might appear on a typical resume: Assisted with twice-monthly payroll activities, ensuring employees were paid as expected and on time.  Suggested procedures that decreased average order-processing time from 10 minutes to five minutes. Think Amounts It's very easy to neglect mentioning how much or how many of something you've produced or overseen. There's a tendency instead to simply pluralize your accomplishments—e.g., "wrote news releases" or "developed lesson plans"—without including important specifics—e.g., "wrote 25 news releases" or "developed lesson plans for two classes of 20 students each." How to Use Numbers on Your Resume | Monster.com (worksourcewa.com)

Job seekers often ask me why they need both a resume AND a LinkedIn profile. The answer is that your resume and LinkedIn profile are separate tools in the toolbox, each with its own purpose – and unique content. In this post, I discuss the similarities and differences between resumes and LinkedIn profiles. What did I miss? https://lnkd.in/gtncdRpg #resume #linkedinprofile #jobseekers

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Are you tired of sending out countless resumes and getting little to no response? Here are some actionable tips on finding a job in today's competitive market. This includes showcasing your skills through personal branding and tailoring your resume and cover letter for each job you apply for. Networking and being proactive are also crucial aspects of a successful job search. #LegalJobs #JobSearch

🚨 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐮𝐦𝐩 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭… Job searching isn’t just about scrolling through job boards or sprucing up your LinkedIn profile. It’s navigating a minefield of hidden challenges that many don’t see coming until it’s too late. And those challenges are very real. ❌ 𝐀𝐓𝐒 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬: Around 90% of large companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to filter resumes. If your resume isn’t formatted correctly or doesn’t include the right keywords, it gets stuck in the ATS and never reaches a recruiter’s desk. It’s like throwing your application into a black hole, with no way of knowing it’s been lost. ❌ 𝐆𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: As a result many job seekers experience ghosting—where you submit your application and never hear back. Nearly 75% of applicants report being ghosted after applying, often because they’ve unknowingly been filtered out by an ATS. It’s not necessarily a reflection of your skills or experience, but of a system that didn’t pick up the right keywords. ❌ 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞: You’ve heard tips like “follow up a week after applying” or “tailor your cover letter,” but these don’t tackle the complexities of today’s job market. Companies are flooded with applications, and traditional methods no longer guarantee visibility or success. ❌ 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫-𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬: Did you know that 80% of jobs are never advertised publicly? That’s right—most roles are filled through networking and referrals. If you’re relying solely on job boards, you’re only seeing a small piece of the puzzle and missing out on the hidden job market. Here’s where a 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠8𝐫 can be a game-changer. At 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒈8𝒓.𝒄𝒐𝒎 are mentors who offer mentoring for job roles they have actually done. That way they can help you secure, interview, and excel in those roles. They can help you not only avoid ATS traps by optimizing your resume with the right keywords, but also open doors through their personal networks. Instead of over-relying on job boards, your Navig8r can introduce you to opportunities through connections, giving you access to that hidden job market and getting your application directly into the hands of decision-makers. ✨ 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒔 𝑫𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝑳𝒊𝒆: People with a mentor are 5x more likely to land the job they want and successfully navigate both the visible and hidden job markets. With these new types of Mentors - Navig8rs it will be higher. 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲? The job search isn’t just tough—it’s tougher than most people realize. But with a 𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒈8𝒓 by your side, you can avoid the common pitfalls, get your application noticed, and tap into job opportunities that aren’t even listed. 💼🚀 #CareerNavig8r #MentorshipMatters #JobSearchChallenges #HiddenJobMarket #CareerSuccess #Navig8rGuide What hidden challenges have you faced during your job search? Let’s discuss in the comments! 👇