345.Art of the Resume with Josef Stetter

If looking for a new job or position, especially at mid-career or the halftime of life, where do you begin? With the growth of AI and many businesses downscaling, how do we set ourselves apart? Our guest today Josef Stetter brings some solid ideas and principles as a “Resumé Whisperer.” He understands what it’s like, having changed careers nine times! You will gain some insights on preparing well, on maximizing transferrable skills and even discover some trends in hiring! See full article at: https://goalsforyourlife.com/art-of-the-resume

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Next steps

• • Podcast listeners to update their resumes by changing fonts, bullet points, and adding quantifiable achievements.
• • Job seekers to be proactive by directly contacting companies and attending networking events.
• • Candidates to highlight specific results and impacts in their resumes rather than generic skills.
• • Job applicants to regularly update their resumes on job boards to improve visibility.
• • Professionals to optimize their LinkedIn profiles with detailed information about their experience and achievements. 
• • Job seekers to research and use industry-specific technical terms in their resumes to pass AI screening.
• • Candidates to prepare quantifiable examples of their work accomplishments for interviews.
• • Job applicants to follow up with HR after submitting applications to improve their chances of being noticed.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:32 - Josef’s Background
07:14 - Resume Tips - What Not to Include
12:48 - Determining Your Worth in the Job Market
18:04 - Approaching AI in Job Applications
20:17 - Understanding How AI Tools Work
21:26 - The Dangers of AI in Hiring
25:37 - Tricks to Get Your Resume Noticed
31:00 - Making Your Resume Stand Out
35:40 - Adding Color to Your Resume
37:00 - Answering Technical Skill Questions
38:40 - Learning New Skills Effectively
39:57 - Interview Story Insights
45:48 - Immediate Actions to Take
46:00 - Contacting Sharlene for Guidance
48:33 - Being Proactive in Your Job Search
54:08 - Thank You and Connecting with Us