Resume advice - Part II
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Thanks for all the replies to my previous post[^], much appreciated! After more online research, I see that the main problem is what everyone pointed out - being too verbose. I had the impression that recruiters and HR use some kind of software (applicant tracking system) to weed out what they wanted based on keywords in the text, and the actual length was not that relevant (within reason). That led me to include a little of everything I've done to get past the filters. I think I'm going to use a professional service. There are a *lot* of them out there, and selecting one is going to be hard. Luckily there also is advice on how to select one. For instance, they have to be familiar with the latest formats and selection methods & criteria. There is also an association of professional resume writers which looks like a good place to start (no links, it appears at the top of a Google search). OT - wouldn't it be nice if old posts could be made to "bubble up" in the forum when new replies are posted? The current method is also fine, but occasional posters would benefit more if new posts were immediately visible. Or was that already discussed ages ago?
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Thanks for all the replies to my previous post[^], much appreciated! After more online research, I see that the main problem is what everyone pointed out - being too verbose. I had the impression that recruiters and HR use some kind of software (applicant tracking system) to weed out what they wanted based on keywords in the text, and the actual length was not that relevant (within reason). That led me to include a little of everything I've done to get past the filters. I think I'm going to use a professional service. There are a *lot* of them out there, and selecting one is going to be hard. Luckily there also is advice on how to select one. For instance, they have to be familiar with the latest formats and selection methods & criteria. There is also an association of professional resume writers which looks like a good place to start (no links, it appears at the top of a Google search). OT - wouldn't it be nice if old posts could be made to "bubble up" in the forum when new replies are posted? The current method is also fine, but occasional posters would benefit more if new posts were immediately visible. Or was that already discussed ages ago?
There used to be a drop down at the top of the forums that filtered by the posted on date. So one could use it to find posts posted within, say, the last day. I have no idea why it was removed.
What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question? The metaphorical solid rear-end expulsions have impacted the metaphorical motorized bladed rotating air movement mechanism. Do questions with multiple question marks annoy you???
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There used to be a drop down at the top of the forums that filtered by the posted on date. So one could use it to find posts posted within, say, the last day. I have no idea why it was removed.
What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question? The metaphorical solid rear-end expulsions have impacted the metaphorical motorized bladed rotating air movement mechanism. Do questions with multiple question marks annoy you???
Yes, that may be useful, but would only be good if you are actively searching for an old topic. It won't help reopen old discussions.
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Thanks for all the replies to my previous post[^], much appreciated! After more online research, I see that the main problem is what everyone pointed out - being too verbose. I had the impression that recruiters and HR use some kind of software (applicant tracking system) to weed out what they wanted based on keywords in the text, and the actual length was not that relevant (within reason). That led me to include a little of everything I've done to get past the filters. I think I'm going to use a professional service. There are a *lot* of them out there, and selecting one is going to be hard. Luckily there also is advice on how to select one. For instance, they have to be familiar with the latest formats and selection methods & criteria. There is also an association of professional resume writers which looks like a good place to start (no links, it appears at the top of a Google search). OT - wouldn't it be nice if old posts could be made to "bubble up" in the forum when new replies are posted? The current method is also fine, but occasional posters would benefit more if new posts were immediately visible. Or was that already discussed ages ago?
Member 12000837 wrote:
OT - wouldn't it be nice if old posts could be made to "bubble up" in the forum when new replies are posted?
NO! Facebook does that and I hate it! It makes it much harder to find new posts between all the old shite when posts are constantly changing order... :rolleyes:
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Thanks for all the replies to my previous post[^], much appreciated! After more online research, I see that the main problem is what everyone pointed out - being too verbose. I had the impression that recruiters and HR use some kind of software (applicant tracking system) to weed out what they wanted based on keywords in the text, and the actual length was not that relevant (within reason). That led me to include a little of everything I've done to get past the filters. I think I'm going to use a professional service. There are a *lot* of them out there, and selecting one is going to be hard. Luckily there also is advice on how to select one. For instance, they have to be familiar with the latest formats and selection methods & criteria. There is also an association of professional resume writers which looks like a good place to start (no links, it appears at the top of a Google search). OT - wouldn't it be nice if old posts could be made to "bubble up" in the forum when new replies are posted? The current method is also fine, but occasional posters would benefit more if new posts were immediately visible. Or was that already discussed ages ago?
Member 12000837 wrote:
OT - wouldn't it be nice if old posts could be made to "bubble up" in the forum when new replies are posted?
Given the amount of crap that is posted on some topics, definitely not. The same old rubbish would sit at the top rather than being allowed to naturally fade away.