Seasoned HR professional, Nancy Dube, presented a great
workshop about how to customize your resume and addressed the obstacles faced
during a job search.
Some of the points in her presentation were:
· Your resume should reflect that you are a
fast learner, high achiever and a quick adapter with diversified skills.
· Functional resumes are key. What sets you
apart is your accomplishments/achievements.
· It is alright to show time gaps. You should
explain what you did to fill in the time(e.g. volunteer expeience, resumed
classroom studies, joined a committee etc.)
· Don’t lie in your resume.
· An older employee’s resume can show the
past 10-12 years of experience instead of 25+ years
· Recruiters are always looking for people
who are lifelong learners and willing to work.
Nancy also touched upon how stay-at-home moms and
entrepreneurs can join the workforce. She said that their resume should reflect
transferrable/portable skills.
She concluded the workshop by going over resumes and helping
the attendees fix their resumes.
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