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Episode Synopsis
Over the years, the standard and expectation for formatting a resume has changed depending on the needs of the time. Currently, we are in a time where the majority of hiring is done online with AI systems and algorithms reading your resume and matching it with a job description. This episode is going to be about formatting your resume. Yes, it matters, even if you have experience. These are not tips that you need to visualize on a sample to implement. They are simple, but impactful. The 5 tips I'm going to cover are formatting tips for a human. Some will also apply to application tracking systems. Tip #1 - Don't write paragraphs of information TIP #2 - Font choice matters - for some. Tip #3 - The order of information on your resume is important Tip #4 - Use Margins to your advantage. Tip #5 - Font Size matters At the end of the episode, I give an ATS Bonus tip AND a double bonus tip for formatting your resume for humans or ATS. Networking Episode I referenced: https://ridethetidecollective.com/2020/04/22/three-3-networking-strategies-for-experienced-professionals-s2-ep4-20/ If you are interested in learning more or connecting on social please follow Ride the Tide Collective on Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook.
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