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How Recruiters Read Resumes in 5 steps, info shared by top online resume writers, upword resume

How Recruiters Read Resumes (in just 4 minutes 37 seconds)

You submit a job application, your resume makes it past ATS, and it lands on the hiring manager’s desk.

Then what??

Here are the 5 steps every recruiter uses to quickly evaluate if a resume should be advanced to the interview phase.

4 Steps to Make Your LinkedIn Summary Stand Out

The Summary section of your LinkedIn profile is highly keyword-optimized, which means it’s super influential in getting your profile in front of recruiters or other folks searching for people like you. And because it sits at the top of your profile page, it occupies primo real estate, giving you a golden opportunity to establish your personal brand and your professional credentials.

From New Grad to Established Pro: How Your Resume Changes after Graduation

Springtime graduation season is approaching, and many forthcoming grads will be hitting the job market. Angela from RedRocketResume outlines how to structure a new-grad resume—and the transformations your resume should take as you transition from new grad to established professional.

How to Take a Great LinkedIn Profile Pic: 5 Top Tips

Yep, your LinkedIn profile should include a profile pic. Here are our simple tips to make sure your profile pic is looking sharp and advancing your professional brand–even if you’re wearing sweatpants.

Job Searching in 2023: An Executive Career Coach Shares What You Need to Know

The outlook is bright for the job market in 2021. But job searching will look different than it ever has before. Whether you’re a new graduate, career shifter, or ladder climber, read on to get the inside scoop on what the 2021 job market has in store.

How to Get Hired – Tips for Job Seekers

Leveraging LinkedIn as a professional development and job search tool doesn’t have to be complicated. Check out this interview with my top tips on optimizing your LinkedIn presence for a successful job search.

3 Keys to Success in your First 30 Days at a New Job

At RedRocketResume we focus on resumes and LinkedIn profiles to help you land a job. But what about making a strong impression once you arrive at your new job? Learn the Top 3 tips for building a foundation of success.

Using LinkedIn’s #opentowork Feature

LinkedIn’s new #opentowork feature is intended to support users in active job search mode. Here’s how to adapt the feature to your job search and capitalize on this opportunity to reach out to your network for job search support.

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Changing Careers? Use These 5 Resume Tips to Prep for a Career Transition

With the economy and job market in flux, many professionals are looking to make a career transition. But how do you catch the attention of a hiring manager when your prior experience doesn’t exactly match your current job target? Angela from RedRocketResume walks you through 5 tips for prepping your resume to make a career switch.

‘Enough about Me, Let’s Talk about You!’ Why Your Resume Isn’t Really about You.

“Enough about Me, Let’s Talk about You!” Angela from RedRocketResume explains why a truly effective resume isn’t really about you at all.