You're Invited To Join Lynne Williams For“Beating The Applicant Tracking System”
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As a job seeker, are you wondering why you are not getting any response to your online submissions? Uncover why human eyes may never see the resumes you submit online and discover what you need to do to optimize your resume to beat the dreaded Applicant Tracking System.
Attend this presentation and you will learn:
• How to understand contextualization in their resumes and how their words get mathematically scored.
• Tips and tricks for deconstructing a resume so it has a better chance to make it through a parser.
• The importance of weaving in key words from a job description into a resume and LinkedIn profile and online tools available to accomplish this.
• How to format an Applicant Tracking System friendly resume.
Homework to bring to this presentation:
- Bring a current advertisement for a job that you are really interested in and save the link for further
processing at home. - Bring your current resume.
- Bring a highlighter and a pencil.
About The Presenter: Lynne M. Williams, BS, MA, ABD is the Director of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, which provides support and resources for those in career transition and those interested in career management.
She is also the owner of Around the Clock Executive Helper, a part-time virtual assistance business established in 1994 that provides support to people in career transition, solopreneurs, and small businesses with resumes, LinkedIn profiles, email marketing, and social media platform set up.
As an avid networker, Lynne does training workshops on LinkedIn and other social media and technology, as well as career transition topics. She is a contributing author to the book Find Your Fit: A Practical Guide to Landing the Job You Love available at www.greatcareersphl.org/shop. Connect with her on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewilliams
About The Group: The goal of the Career Networking Group in Montgomery County is to provide a supportive environment where members can obtain ideas, direction, and support and learn skills to improve their job search and career. Come and network with other individuals who are likewise in transition to share best practices about job hunting.
LOCATION: William Jeanes Memorial Library - 4051 Joshua Road; Lafayette Hills, PA 19444 Reminder: Bring Business Cards & Be Ready To Network FACILITATOR: George E. Schonewolf, Founder / Organizer / Speaker / Event Host / Career Coach INVESTMENT: FREE to all in transition/ unemployed. QUESTIONS: Call George at 215-264-9153 and or email him at george@careerdirectionspa.com
You're Invited To Join Lynne Williams For“Beating The Applicant Tracking System”