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Job Descriptions - Keyword search using job announcements

AgendaAgenda

Today’s Job Market – Too many resumes chasing too few jobs

Your Skills – A really BIG deal

Tailoring Your Resume – Making your resume match employers’ needs O*Net Online – A job seeker’s best friend

Automatic Tracking Systems – Preparing a resume to get through filters

How to Optimize Your Resume Using O*Net and *AAutomatic TTracking SSystems

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TODAY’S JOB MARKET

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“The fact is there are too many resumes chasing too few job openings.” Don Bauder, CPRW

Employers use all sorts of filters to cut through the flurry of resumes they get for each job opening. Some include:

Only accepting online applications

Using tools in the software to exclude:

Age of resume in the system

Keywords in resume titles

Desired occupation

Availability

Location

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Can You Identify Your Can You Identify Your Skills?Skills?

Most applicants may have the desired skills to do the job, but can’t communicate those skills effectively on their resume or in a job interview.

Identify your skills and qualifications. Knowledge is power. Start researching in the best places to find the skills set needed so you get noticed.

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KNOW YOUR SKILLS

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One of the first things hiring managers will be looking for is a sense of if you have the skill set necessary to do the job.

Your area of expertise and/or what you have been trained in should be displayed as skills on the top half of your resume.

The top half of the resume (above the fold) gets seen first.

List key words that are importantimportant to the employer. Keywords and skills get attention.

Try to use the keywords and phrases that are important to your job function and industry.

Why Should You List Your Key Skills?Why Should You List Your Key Skills?It is thethe bestbest way to communicate your value to an employer!

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(Example: Senior Level Merchandising Executive)

CORE COMPETENCIESCORE COMPETENCIES

(Example: Manufacturing/Production Associate)

CORE COMPETENCIESCORE COMPETENCIES

•Apparel Merchandising, Merchandising Strategy•Product Development/Launch/SKU Planning•Costing, Budgeting, Inventory Management•Vendor Sourcing/Supplier Relations•Channel Brand Management•Time Management•Team Building

Examples of Key SkillsExamples of Key Skills

•Lean Manufacturing, ISO 9000, Quality Assurance •Expert Assembly, Robotics, Re-Tooling, Machine Set-up•Logistics, Materials Management, Forklift•Audit Control Procedures, Production Logs•Accident Prevention, Safety and First Aid•Safe, Efficient with Strong Leadership Qualities•Able to Work Independently with Little Supervision

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JOB DESCRIPTIONS

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Certified Executive Certified Executive Chef Chef

Applicants must be able to manage all kitchen staff, oversee all kitchen operations in the restaurant including adhering to all food safety guidelines, preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, salads, or other foods, and the ability to plan and price menu items, order supplies, keep records and accounts is a plus!

Production Production CoordinatorCoordinator

Schedules and coordinates flow of work within and between departments of facility in order to expedite production.

Start by Looking for Keywords & Skills in Job Start by Looking for Keywords & Skills in Job DescriptionsDescriptions

Job Descriptions typically include responsibilities, duties, tasks, and/or skills. See underlined words.

Chief Inspector Chief Inspector Controls the quality of raw material from suppliers, as well as finished components, ensuring fast and accurate production of manufactured units using up-to-date inspection procedures

and tools.

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Customer SpecialistCustomer SpecialistPosition Purpose Summary: Position Purpose Summary: Answers phones to respond to orders, general customer inquiries, invoice questions, and customer complaints. First point of customer contact for general inquiries like pricing, products, scheduling etc. Ensures delivery of excellent customer service through fast and accurate processing of orders, communication, and coordinating with other employees to resolve inquires. Builds and maintains business relationship with clients by providing prompt and accurate service to promote customer loyalty. Assists in resolving general customer inquires / fulfillment issues, invoice questions, and customer complaints from inbound and outbound calls. Identifies potential sales opportunities, solicits orders and pass leads to inside / outside sales representatives.

Responsibilities:Responsibilities:Understands the company’s vision, mission, and strategy; understands business unit objectives and sets/accomplishes individual performance goals accordingly. Provides customers with product and service information. Up-sells products and services. Transfers customer calls to appropriate staff as required. Identifies, researches, and resolves customer issues. Follows-up on customer inquiries and follows-through for prompt resolution and customer satisfaction. Completes call logs, reports and various sales support tasks as required.Solicits orders from customers (may make sales calls -- cold calls) and revises pricing schedule of orders as required.

Qualifications:Qualifications:Ability to project a professional company image through phone interaction. Must be self motivated and possess good organizational and time management skills. Basic negotiation and selling skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize work. General knowledge of records management, handling customer problems, pricing, products, production planning/scheduling, sales support, inventory control, organization structure and corporate policies and procedures. Ability to negotiate prices, transmit orders for shipping, follow up with customers, and promptly resolve problems. Ability to provide excellent customer service at all times. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Software and relevant sales systems technology.

Can You Find Any Keywords, Phrases, or Skills in this Can You Find Any Keywords, Phrases, or Skills in this Description?Description?

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TAILOR YOUR RESUME

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Use Linkup.com, Indeed.com, Monster.com, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn.com’s jobs, and company sites to research job descriptions. Look at job descriptions even if those positions aren’t geographically desirable. As long as the description appeals to you, you can use it to improve your resume.

Identify the buzzwords, key phrases, and re-appearing information. Does everyone mention cross-functional teams? Include it on your resume. Is there a particular software package your industry mentions in every job description? You need to know it, list it, and be able to illustrate how you used it.http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2011/01/19/how-to-tailor-your-resume-for-an-employer Miriam Salpeter, US News & World Report 1/19/2011.

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• Operate production machinery

• Examine products for quality

• Observe equipment operations

• Detect machine malfunctions

• Read meters and gauges• Lift raw materials• Mark/tag identification on

parts• Load/unload materials• Clean and lubricate

equipment• Record information on

orders

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Here is an example of OccupationalOccupational Skills Skills needed to get the job found in the resume section under Abilities Abilities SummarySummary.

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HOW O*NET HELPS

Employers use O*Net Employers use O*Net when they write when they write job openings.job openings.

You can, too!You can, too!

Research job skills for Research job skills for any occupation using any occupation using O*NetOnline.OrgO*NetOnline.Org..

The O*Net, an Internet database, The O*Net, an Internet database, is maintained by the is maintained by the U. S. Dept. of Labor U. S. Dept. of Labor and updated 24/7. and updated 24/7.

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O*NETO*NET is the primary source of occupational information in the United States.

Knowledge is Knowledge is power.power.O*Net gives you information about occupations such as knowledge, activities, skills, work styles, & more.

Add value to your resume with the power of O*Net!

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3 Easy Steps to Use O*Net:3 Easy Steps to Use O*Net:

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The Summary Description is an excellent source for creating your The Summary Description is an excellent source for creating your Objective Statement on your resume. Objective Statement on your resume.

For exampleFor example, “Experienced Master Auto Mechanic position where I use my training and skills to , “Experienced Master Auto Mechanic position where I use my training and skills to repair automobiles, trucks, and buses, with specialty training in heavy equipment vehicles.”repair automobiles, trucks, and buses, with specialty training in heavy equipment vehicles.”

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Analyze the Tasks Analyze the Tasks SectionSection

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Tasks = Skills Employers Want for Job Applicants.

Use Copy/Paste to put them from O*Net directly into your resume.

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O*Net & Indiana Career Connect.ComO*Net & Indiana Career Connect.Com

Do you have a resume on

IndianaCareerConnect.Com?

You should, and here is why…

When you create a resume on ICC, your skills automatically imbed to your resume because of the jobs you reported in your Employment History.

To see your skills, begin here.

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AUTOMATIC TRACKING SYSTEMS

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Your resume has to get you from here

through the filtersto the interview.

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12 Steps to Be ATS (Applicant Tracking System) OptimizedPosted by Julie Calli on the 6figurejobs.com website

Most candidates don’t know what an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is and why they should care. However once you understand what an ATS is, then you will certainly agree that is important to make sure you are optimized when submitting an application using one. The following is 6FigureJob’s 12-step guide for applying through an ATS to improve your chances of being considered for a position.

1.  Read the job description. This may sound obvious but you’d be surprised

how many people don’t do this completely.  The job description will provide the information you need to know whether you are qualified for this position or not.

The entire article is available from the facilitator.

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Source: Resunate.com

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ANY QUESTIONS?

Thank you for joining us today and good luck!