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By Sharon Graham. If you are a resume writer, employment consultant or career practitioner, you want to give your clients the best chance for success. Here’s a compilation of Applicant Tracking System (ATS) resources recommended by Career Professionals of Canada’s Resume Strategist Mastermind Group. There is a lot of discussion and contradiction about ATS systems and how they work. Read each of these resources to get meaningful insight into optimizing resumes for your clients. Make your own informed conclusions and prepare yourself well to support clients effectively. Applicant Tracking System…
By Lori Jazvac, CRS CES. There was a time when job seekers were required to open their resume with an objective statement – a one-line declaration of their own personal career goal. The “objective” explained what the candidate wanted from the employer, but did not articulate what the candidate would do for the employer. This tactic eventually became outdated and was replaced with a more employer-friendly career summary. Although most recruiters prefer a focused summary statement, some job seekers omit it because they assume that it is only intended for executives. However, resume strategists know that summary statements…
The newest edition of The Canadian Resume Strategist is ready! All Active CPC Members who have applied for their CRS get the 2016 CRS eGuide FREE! If you are a Certified Resume Strategist (CRS), or if you are in the process of completing your application, you can receive the 2016 edition of The Canadian Resume Strategist FREE. To receive your copy of the CRS eGuide, email info@careerprocanada.ca. The Canadian Resume Strategist eGuide is a required resource for CPC’s Certified Resume Strategist (CRS) self-study program, however you can purchase it separately. THE CANADIAN RESUME STRATEGIST | 6th Edition…
By Sharon Graham. A short while back, I evaluated a resume for a young manager. On initial review, it seemed that he had a great deal going for him. His resume started off with a glowing summary of his senior-level accountability and high-profile role. However, delving deeper, I found that the young man had NO corroborating stories to tell. When asked why he wrote these pie-in-the-sky statements in his resume, he said – with all the confidence in the world – “I know that I can do those things. I just need to be given the chance.”…
By Adrienne Tom. This year’s CAREERPRO Development Conference, hosted by Career Professionals of Canada, brought together career experts (Career Pros) from all across Canada for an intensive week-long review of current industry trends and hot topics. A popular area of discussion at the conference was resumes, more specifically the topics of: mitigating ‘red flags’ in resumes….resumes from the HR perspective…the “next” resume….resume best practices….and creating resumes with impact. Here is a breakdown of 6 resume trends that are important for a job search today, and will continue to play a big role…
By Skye Berry-Burke. Let’s face it; the job market is tough out there and template resumes are the norm. Our clients are trying to stand out in their respective fields in what is probably one of the most competitive markets we have seen. Gone are the days of people remaining loyal to one company for 20 or 30 years. According to this article posted in Forbes, it is estimated that the average professional changes careers every 3 to 5 years. With this kind of turnover, it is realistic to assume that…