Make Your Resume Stand Out!
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Does your resume showcase your authentic personality? Does it reflect who you are and what makes you unique?
Companies are bombarded with thousands of resumes, and in a competitive job market, yours needs to shout, not whisper, for you. To land the interview, you must captivate your...
Does your resume showcase your authentic personality? Does it reflect who you are and what makes you unique?
Companies are bombarded with thousands of resumes, and in a competitive job market, yours needs to shout, not whisper, for you. To land the interview, you must captivate your audience and clearly express your value.
Pamela Grealey, Head of People & Culture at Kami, knows what it takes to create a stand-out resume that will get you noticed. (Hint: it’s not all about algorithms and keywords.) She’ll explain how you can customize your resume according to your background and experience. Leverage accordingly!
Get ready to learn:
- How to identify what makes you uniquely qualified
- Strategies to implement keywords without imitating job descriptions
- Why cover letters are still relevant
- The importance of being prepared to discuss what your resume covers
- Tips to address career breaks/pivots
- Ways to demonstrate a continuous learning mindset — and why you should foster one
Make a bold resume statement! Let Pamela and Kami show you how.
Meet The Speaker
Pamela Grealey has been involved with Kami since its early days as a small start up. Her background is in building high performing teams who deliver outcomes that benefit both users and creators. This can be achieved by ensuring that diversity, inclusivity and lived experience are as highly regarded as paper qualifications
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By: Noah, Information Technology Support SpecialistPosted on 2023-05-02 -
How long should the professional summary be? (in the resume)
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How do I make my resume stand out without no tech experience
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Should your resume reflect numerical data and if so wh is this important?
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Sometimes I fear my resume holds a strong political stance, because my work is mostly centered around Transformative Justice and advocating for underserved communities. I am currently looking for...
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How do I make my resume stand out.
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I did about a 2 years break after my bootcamp due to the preparation of moving to the new city and fixing the stuff after the move. What should I do about that on my resume?
By: Leonard, Fullstack DeveloperPosted on 2023-05-02 -
What sort of quality are you looking for in a developer portfolio?
By: Benedict, Fullstack DeveloperPosted on 2023-05-02 -
What might be on a resume that it gets rejected immediately after application sent?
By: Mary EllenPosted on 2023-05-01 -
How to make a great resume when you are a fresher with no job experience? How does that stand out for recruiters who might prefer an experienced candidate?
By: AnshikaPosted on 2023-05-01 -
How was your job search experience
By: NatalliaPosted on 2023-05-01 -
What are ways a someone in a coding bootcamp without a CS degree stand out to Kami?
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Is a two page resume acceptable for a professional with 15 years of experience?
By: Christina, Management and OperationsPosted on 2023-05-01 -
What is not needed in a resume?
By: Katie, Communications and Strategy ConsultantPosted on 2023-04-30 -
Do people still write an overarching statement or goal of the resume?
By: NelannPosted on 2023-04-30 -
How to make your resume standout when working on a corporate contract job?
By: Rishabh, Software EngineerPosted on 2023-04-30 -
Do you have unique recommendations for people with non-traditional tech backgrounds? For example, bootcamp grads.
By: Diana, Software EngineeringPosted on 2023-04-29 -
I am transitioning from work in the for-profit arena to not-for profit and want to tailor my resume accordingly
By: TenleyPosted on 2023-04-29 -
How can I highlight my soft skills and transferable skills on my resume?
By: OlgaPosted on 2023-04-29 -
Is a video CV better than a written one? Or they complement each other?
By: Diana Andreea, VideoLab CoordinatorPosted on 2023-04-29 -
I’m a licensed counselor with a SHRM-CP. I’m pivoting into HR. Should I include my counseling credentials on my HR resume (i.e. header or list in body of resume)? Thank you!
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By: ToluwanimiPosted on 2023-04-28 -
in making ones resume to stand out, what are the keywords a resume must have and the success rate to which those keywords catches the eye of the recruiting partner or company
By: Gershon, Sales SpecialistPosted on 2023-04-28 -
How important how resumes? It seems like many employers are doing these extensive applications such as the questionnaires, and I wonder if they are actually looking at the resumes.
By: Lucrecia, Field RepresentativePosted on 2023-04-28 -
What should be the ideal size of resume for a Software Engineering Manager
By: Zenab, Manager of Software EngineeringPosted on 2023-04-28 -
Hi. After i join, Can i immediately interviewed by recruiters after i applying online?
By: dea, Administration staffPosted on 2023-04-28 -
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By: Henry, Chief Technology OfficerPosted on 2023-04-28 -
Some companies require CV with photo, however others keep saying that an applicant might be discriminated by this. What should I do?
By: ИлимаPosted on 2023-04-28 -
Should I keep my resume to 1 page if I have 10-15 years of experience?
By: Danielle, Corporate Event ManagerPosted on 2023-04-28 -
Should I even bother to apply for a job when there are 2000+ applicants already?
By: Jennifer, Web developerPosted on 2023-04-27 -
I firmly believe that when building and managing a software team, it is just as important to pay attention to personality, attitude, and emotional intelligence, as it is to look for technical...
By: KatrinaPosted on 2023-04-27 -
As a mid career freelancer returning to full time remote work, what can I do to stand out on my resume but not look like I have too much experience.
By: Teresa, Marketing SpecialistPosted on 2023-04-27 -
I have done masters in computer engineering but iI donot have any work experience and a career gap of 4 and half years,i want to start my career but Every company requires experienced candidates...
By: NayeemaPosted on 2023-04-27 -
What is the best way to showcase technical knowledge without having an overwhelming amount of detail included?
By: GinaPosted on 2023-04-27 -
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What are some examples of numbers and metrics that a UX researcher can put on the resume?
By: Saba, UX researcherPosted on 2023-04-27 -
How to grab attention in 6 six of the HR?
By: Kanika, Software EngineerPosted on 2023-04-27 -
What is the best way to tailor CV according to job requirements and catch employer's attention at first instance?
By: Tayamul, Software developerPosted on 2023-04-27 -
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By: Sarar, Workflow Coordinator And Executive AssistantPosted on 2023-04-27 -
What are the best strategies for identifying / highlighting transferrable skills in a new field (e.g. from finance to a people-focused HR role)
By: Rachel, Financial analystPosted on 2023-04-27 -
Is use of a bit of color helpful or too much?
By: Jenny, Technical Program Project ManagerPosted on 2023-04-27 -
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By: Nithyasree, Master ThesisPosted on 2023-04-27 -
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By: ElliePosted on 2023-04-27 -
As a person who is new to the tech field but has earned a few certificates like compt Tia A+ AWS cloud Practitioner among others, how can I best help my resume look like I am a valid candidate ?
By: Esther, StudentPosted on 2023-04-27 -
How likely is it that my resume will be screen by AI before ever having a real person read it? How do I make it past this AI screening?
By: Allison, Software EngineerPosted on 2023-04-27 -
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By: Cheryl, Compliance and Project Management and TrainingPosted on 2023-04-27 -
What can you do to get noticed when you have no work experience.
By: Angeleah, Early Childhood EducatorPosted on 2023-04-27 -
Any tips or advice for bootcamp graduates looking for their first role in tech? If a job postins says they want 2 years of experience, should I bother applying, or is there wiggle room?
By: Natalie, Software Engineering ApprenticePosted on 2023-04-27 -
What makes a resume stand out?
By: Jessica, Marketing & PR LeaderPosted on 2023-04-27 -
how can I get hired even if I don't have the experience?
By: LinaPosted on 2023-04-27 -
In the world of ATS screenings how to curate a resume that both stands out as being individualistic and conforms to the system requirements at the same time.
By: Laavanya, Product ManagerPosted on 2023-04-27 -
When is it appropriate to follow up on an application?
By: Daly, Scheduler 2 Workforce PlanningPosted on 2023-04-27 -
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By: Christine, VP Strategic AccountsPosted on 2023-04-27 -
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By: Adya, ConsultantPosted on 2023-04-27 -
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What is the best way to stand out when you don’t have actual experience and have just been doing bootcamps?
By: Jennifer, Manager|Corporate CommunicationsPosted on 2023-04-27 -
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By: Ivan, Aspiring Young Pilot in TrainingPosted on 2023-04-27 -
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By: CARRIE, ConsultantPosted on 2023-04-27 -
How to add quantifiable achievements if I'm not sure it's a protected information.
By: Marina, Product ManagerPosted on 2023-04-27 -
How to highlight achievements while dealing with ageism on your resume.
By: Tracey, Enterprise Account ExecutivePosted on 2023-04-27 -
How do I sell myself for a position higher than my current one, with just certifications and limited experience.
By: Izuogu, Customer Success ManagerPosted on 2023-04-27 -
How can I showcase my skills when pivoting to a new field? Is a functional resume useful?
By: Noelle, Recruiting Project CoordinatorPosted on 2023-04-27 -
I'm a video editor and 2D animator. It's making a reel important? Being that you're not actually seeing the real work there, just a compilation.
By: VictoriaPosted on 2023-04-27 -
Should I mention any career breaks in my resume?
By: Gabrielle, Software EngineerPosted on 2023-04-27 -
What are quick tips for developing a great resume which catches the recruiters attention immediately
By: Subhashini, System AnalystPosted on 2023-04-27 -
What are some red flags for recruiting managers reviewing your cv?
By: Nancy, Associate Software EngineerPosted on 2023-04-27 -
As we know, boot camps and entry-level ux designers are facing bias from companies lately. It's hard to find junior roles. Should I hide my boot camp experience and only showcase freelancing?
By: Renata, Sprint Participant Product ManagerPosted on 2023-04-27 -
How to best honestly upsell yourself?
By: Chris, Product Manager ConsultantPosted on 2023-04-27 -
What is the best way to manage/organize multiple targeted resumes?
By: Micheal, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2023-04-27 -
How do you create a resume that speaks to who you are (your brand) and still get through ATS. All the ATS templates I’ve seen are terribly boring. Also, should I include a headshot on my resume?
By: Lisa, Project managerPosted on 2023-04-27 -
What format resume do you recommend?
By: JoannePosted on 2023-04-27 -
What are some tips and tricks you recommend for current graduates starting out in the workforce?
By: CearaPosted on 2023-04-27 -
How to modify my resume to transition from nonprofit to for-profit sphere.
By: Isabelle, Fundraising ManagerPosted on 2023-04-27 -
How far should I good back on my resume if I am a career changer
By: Tico, Software Engineer|Application Support EngineerPosted on 2023-04-27 -
How do you quantify accomplishments when you don't have the exact numerical information?
By: Keisha, Admitting ManagerPosted on 2023-04-27 -
How to incorporate key words from job description
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How have resumes adapted or changed over the last 5 years.
By: Denise Younge,, Change ManagementPosted on 2023-04-26 -
ATS copy (written words) seems like a mess of planted keywords. As a person who has been in promotion/advertising, it is embarrassing to submit your resume. Does a well-written ATS copy exist? ...
By: Joseph, Graphic DesignerPosted on 2023-04-26 -
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By: Emilie, IT Consultant: Technical and Network SupportPosted on 2023-04-26 -
How much experience should you list?
By: Suzy, SysAdminPosted on 2023-04-26 -
How do I make my resume stand out without the recruiter's bias towards ageism when the period of work experience clearly shows that I am a GenX/Boomer?
By: Joyce, Management ConsultantPosted on 2023-04-26 -
With 30+ years working experience, how far back is relevant on resume
By: JanetPosted on 2023-04-26 -
A 10+ year career gap makes my most relevant experience appear on the second page. How do I address the need for a chronological history and put my best foot forward for the "6 second" review?
By: Stacey, Quality SpecialistPosted on 2023-04-25 -
How long should the resume be? How to select projects to list on resume?
By: Qingxin, Fullstack DeveloperPosted on 2023-04-20 -
How do we create a base--like a template for all the jobs--, and then how do we know what to change for each job posting?
By: Hillary, Learning and Development SpecialistPosted on 2023-04-20 -
Should I put on my experiences from when I was active in the area I want a job even tho its been 6 years?
By: Amanda, MarketingPosted on 2023-04-20 -
When applying for a job outside your current industry, how do you articulate your transferrable skills on a resume concerning the job you are applying for?
By: TammyPosted on 2023-04-19 -
What are the things sought after the most when resumes are reviewed? Are there any important keywords that must be present to be caught by ATS?
By: Sean, Software Engineering Bootcamp GraduatePosted on 2023-04-14 -
How would I implement my non tech experience as well as brief tech experience through a bootcamp network to make up for the gap in professional experience?
By: Mekala, QA manual testerPosted on 2023-04-13 -
What resume tips do you have for a former business owner of multiple businesses who is now looking to transition to working for an employer?
By: Henry, Marketing directorPosted on 2023-04-13 -
How many words should your resume be?
By: Leena, WriterPosted on 2023-04-07
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