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3 Things That Will Get Your Resume Thrown in the Trash

TestimonialsCV Optimization, Keywords, Quantifying Resumes, Resume, Resume Optimization, Resume Tips, Trigger WordsResume Yeti

Mar 2016

Wait so if I send in a resume it may not even be seen by anyone? Why would my resume get thrown away or be pre-sorted out?

Did you ensure that your resume has the necessary keywords/trigger words matching the job description?
Are you a cultural fit? This is a message that can actually be conveyed with your resume.
Do you have grammatical errors? This is a big no-no that can definitely take you out of the running.
Do you have the right experience for the job? If so, then make sure your resume shows it, if not then you may want to look at other opportunities and grow into the one you’ve got your eye on.

“3 Things That Will Get Your Resume Thrown In The Trash” delves into these topics further for you!

Join the 20,000+ who have found jobs with Resume Yeti’s help!!! Resume Yeti provides clients with a 65% greater chance of making it through an applicant tracking system.*

Our clients:

Are regularly complimented on their resumes by hiring managers
Typically land interviews to 1 out of every 3 jobs they apply for
And frequently accept higher-level, higher paying roles.*

As you build a resume you will receive pro tips and keyword suggestions to help guide you. You will be able to create a matching cover letter and business card. Additionally, with a professional and lifetime membership, you can create an online professional portfolio – a place to download and share other documents with hiring managers. You will have the ability to make your profile public or private depending on where you are in the job search process.

Head on over to Resume Yeti from a laptop, desktop or tablet to see what all the buzz is about!

*Statements are based on pre-launch research and are not a guarantee. Results may vary.

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6 Secrets of Great Resumes – Backed by Psychology

TestimonialsCV Optimization, Keywords, Quantifying Resumes, Resume, Resume Optimization, Resume Tips, Trigger WordsResume Yeti

Mar 2016

How do you go from having a good resume to a great resume? There are a few key tricks of the trade to be sure to use.

First, make sure you are using resume keywords/trigger words. Many applicant tracking systems actually filter out the “less qualified” candidates before their resume is even seen by a recruiter. So you’ll want to make sure you’re using trigger words plenty of times throughout your resume, ensuring that these words fit well with the job description, to give you the best chances of being ranked high enough for your resume to actually be seen by a human being.

Second, I always suggest quantifying your successes and contributions. Numbers are very important to showing what you’ve actually done! Saying you’ve increased sales simply doesn’t sound as useful as saying you’ve increased sales by 42%.

I find the two rules listed above are by far the most crucial, that said, “6 Secrets of Great Resumes – Backed by Psychology” has some other tips that you might find useful as well.

Join the 20,000+ who have found jobs with Resume Yeti’s help!!! Resume Yeti provides clients with a 65% greater chance of making it through an applicant tracking system.*

Our clients:

Are regularly complimented on their resumes by hiring managers
Typically land interviews to 1 out of every 3 jobs they apply for
And frequently accept higher-level, higher paying roles.*

Head on over to Resume Yeti from a laptop, desktop or tablet to see what all the buzz is about!

*Statements are based on pre-launch research and are not a guarantee. Results may vary.

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10 Things to do After the Job Interview

TestimonialsInterview, Post-Interview, Thank You NoteResume Yeti

Mar 2016

Whew! You made it through the interview and it might have actually gone well! Great, now what? Post-interviewing protocol is really fairly flexible. At the very least I like to see a thank you note come thru via email. I’ve also had interviewees go so far as to send fruit baskets. Obviously a fruit basket is not necessary, but it is fun and will certainly make you remembered. I’ve always felt an email thank you note does the trick. While snail mail is more sincere and requires more effort, the interviewer may have already decided on candidates to be moved forward before your thank you note is received. Other great post interview ideas include sending portfolios, putting together ideas to advance the company – showing what you’ll bring to the table, and even sending a 3-month/6-month/year plan over revealing what you plan to do for the organization and how you plan to do it.

“10 Things To Do After The Job Interview” can give you some great ideas for your next steps!

Join the 20,000+ who have found jobs with Resume Yeti’s help!!! Resume Yeti provides clients with a 65% greater chance of making it through an applicant tracking system.*

Our clients:

Are regularly complimented on their resumes by hiring managers
Typically land interviews to 1 out of every 3 jobs they apply for
And frequently accept higher-level, higher paying roles.*

Head on over to Resume Yeti from a laptop, desktop or tablet to see what all the buzz is about!

*Statements are based on pre-launch research and are not a guarantee. Results may vary.

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10 Job Interview Questions to Ask

TestimonialsInterview, Interview Questions, What Questions to Ask in an InterviewResume Yeti

Mar 2016

Never go to an interview without at least 5 prepared questions! Keep in mind that some of your questions might be answered during the course of the interview so you’ll want to have back-ups so you can ask at least 3 questions at the end. This also means that if you’re interviewing with two different people at two different times you will need to ask six total questions – and I typically advise that you ask each person different questions. It’s best if you can ask some general questions as well as some that are specific to the company and even the hiring manager that’s interviewing you.

“10 Job Interview Questions You Should Ask” outlines some of the more general questions you might want to ask during an interview.

Join the 20,000+ who have found jobs with Resume Yeti’s help!!! Resume Yeti provides clients with a 65% greater chance of making it through an applicant tracking system.*

Our clients:

Are regularly complimented on their resumes by hiring managers
Typically land interviews to 1 out of every 3 jobs they apply for
And frequently accept higher-level, higher paying roles.*

Head on over to Resume Yeti from a laptop, desktop or tablet to see what all the buzz is about!

*Statements are based on pre-launch research and are not a guarantee. Results may vary.

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