There is so much conflicting information on how to write the best resume - it's no wonder people are confused! The truth is, there is no one correct way to write a resume, but there are a few things you can do to strengthen the content and presentation of your resume and make it stand out from others.

Resume Dos

•  Include a brief, brand-focused statement or summary
•  Focus on achievements and impact over duties
•  Feature relevant and competitive elements 
•  Highlight what you want to be known for 
•  Employ strong action verbs tied with the roles you want, at the level that you want
• Include metrics and numbers 
• Be specific! 
• Use a clean, streamlined presentation - focus on content!

Resume Don’ts

• Minimize your leadership
• Exaggerate your contributions
• Forget to check typos and grammatical errors
• Use slang, especially if it may not be understood by all readers
• Make your resume overly long

Yes, we managed to cover all of these (with whys, examples, and anecdotes) in one episode, but stay tuned for Part II over the coming weeks!
 

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If you have comments, questions, or ideas, we'd love to connect with you!

Andy Bowden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andybowdenz1/

Jessica Richardson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnjrichardson/

C3 Candid Career Convos

Todd Gregory joins us today to discuss how you can create a strong network that benefits your career development and job search. Known as a people connector, Todd provides great advice on how to cultivate professional relationships that provide mutual value. We also discuss how to build and engage in mentor/mentee relationships.  

Networking:

• How is networking different from job search outreach?
• How does someone start to build their network?
• What are the signs of a healthy network that can be leveraged?
• What does it mean to network for career development vs. job search?
• What types of engagement should one cultivate in their network?

Mentorship:

• What is the difference between a mentor, coach, and sponsor?
• The benefits of mentorship for the mentor and mentee.
• How should one approach mentorship (or menteeship)?
• How long does a typical mentorship relationship last?  
• How do mentor/mentee relationships evolve over time?

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Todd Gregory (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtoddgregory/) is the Vice President of Client Strategy with MMI Agency, a full-service media innovation agency located in Houston, TX.

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If you have comments, questions, or ideas, we'd love to connect with you!

Andy Bowden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andybowdenz1/

Jessica Richardson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnjrichardson/

C3 Candid Career Convos

You know you're qualified for the roles you want, but the phone isn't ringing.  When you do get an interview, you have one or two conversations and never hear back. Sound familiar?

On this episode of Candid Career Convos, we discuss reasons a qualified applicant may be passed over for an opportunity, and what you can do about it.

Discussion Points:

1. Your resume doesn't show you're qualified.

2. You aren't able to demonstrate your qualifications in the interview.

3. Someone else has more competitive experience.

4. Someone else has more experience in a particular area.

5. The role is filled internally.

6. Many qualified candidates applied before you.

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If you have comments, questions, or ideas, we'd love to connect with you!

Andy Bowden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andybowdenz1/

Jessica Richardson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnjrichardson/

C3 Candid Career Convos