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- If you're thinking about applying for a new job,

you might be hearing voices.

- Psst, you haven't updated your resume yet.

- And if you've already applied

but haven't landed any interviews,

that voice might be a little more aggressive.

[yelling]

Relax, this might be your first job,

so maybe the voice is clueless.

- So, about this resume, where do we wanna start?

- That's a great question.

Start with this course right here, which will teach you

how to write and format your resume.

On average, recruiters spend

mere seconds reviewing your resume.

So, make it compelling and clear.

Your email, phone number,

and city of residence should go right at the top.

Then, just below, add your professional summary,

which should do three things:

demonstrate your work ethic,

introduce your experience and skills,

and show why you're perfect for this role.

[keyboard clicking] Something like this:

"Compassionate and attentive medical nurse

"with five years of experience working in emergency medicine,

"helping to diagnose patient illness,

"and advising care teams on effective treatment plans.

"Able to work calmly under pressure

"and clearly communicate complex medical concepts

to patients and families."

And if this nurse has no professional experience,

then the summary might look a bit different.

[keyboard clicking] "Motivated nurse seeking

"to develop experience in emergency medicine.

"Skilled at calmly and effectively multitasking

"and compassionately building relationships

with individuals from-" - "Diverse backgrounds."

You can also include transferrable skills

gained through extracurricular activities,

volunteer work, and internships.

Writing professional summaries is hard, [bell dings]

so maybe you tackle it

after you fill out the rest of your resume.

That might help you see your most competitive qualities.

So now, below your summary comes your work experience.

This shouldn't just be a list of the jobs you've held.

That doesn't share enough information

about you as a professional.

So, work in the skills you've acquired

and the results you've achieved.

And it's crucial to include the right keywords.

Where do you find these elusive keywords?

They're in the job description.

Say it with me:

Keywords, job description!

- Keywords, job description!

[trumpet fanfare] - Keywords, job description!

- Seventy-five percent of companies in the US use AI

to scan resumes to see if they're a good fit.

What's that AI scanner looking for?

Keywords, lots of 'em.

- (host) So, if you're applying to be a senior producer

at an advertising agency, [scanner beeps] [buzzing]

read the job description carefully,

[scanner beeps] [chime sounds] find keywords

and use them. - Oh, nice.

[scanner beeps] [buzzing] "Turn creative ideas

into full ad campaigns for a variety of companies."

Variety of companies, huh?

"Increased engagement with target audiences

by over 20%." [scanner beeps] [chime sounds]

That second example had several keywords

from the job description, and it included tangible results.

Aim to include three to four bullet points

about your most recent experience.

Again, make sure it's relevant to the role

you're applying for.

The remainder of your resume consists

of what I like to call your personal credentials.

In other words, education,

relevant skills, and distinctions.

Bullet points are fine in this section.

Keep it all brief: school name, location, degree.

And if you're still in school,

include the anticipated completion date.

Choose skills and distinctions

that are relevant to the job you want.

Include hard skills, like network security expertise,

and soft skills, like effective time management.

Someone just entering the workforce may include

more detail about coursework

or extracurricular activities like sports or clubs,

because that's the bulk of their experience.

Okay, that's how you update your resume so it's tailored

to the particular role you're after.

Now, save the file.

- And, and, and make a digital version in here!

First, create an Indeed account,

then set up an Indeed resume.

Now, we can pair you with job openings

that match your skill set!

- You know that voice inside my head?

She's real smart. [bell dings]

- The keywords are in the job descriptions,

[scanner beeps] [chime sounds] and the job descriptions

are on Indeed. Download the free app today.

Can I get a keyword check on this one?

Keyword check.

Anyone? A human?