How to increase my resume viewsI' ve been out of a job for close to two weeks now and on monster for about a week. I uploaded my resume one week ago, but not one employer has viewed it so far. I' ve been in radio (production, on-air) for the last eight or so years, and while I enjoyed that area and the people I worked with a lot, now I' m looking for something a bit more financially stable. I' ve been checking out public relations and copy writing and editing jobs (I have a BS in journalism), but I feel my resume may be holding me back. Is there any way I can tailor my audio production and on-air expertise to a CV that will attract these kinds of employers?
Are you using industry pop keywords rather than restating your job description. Keywords that a recruiter that doesn't know anything about what you do can search for? Are you stating your accomplishments as opposed to just a job description?
Unfortunately, that's the thing. I spent 5 and a half years at my last job, but I really have no concrete accomplishments to show for it (industry or station awards, tangible proof that my work increased sales, ratings reports, etc.) I was willing to work any job that management asked me to do, but so have many other job seekers, I'm sure. And just because I can produce a radio commercial pretty well doesn't necessarily mean I can handle the pressure of a different career. If this sounds defeatist, well, I'm starting to wonder if I'm cut out for nothing more than slightly above minimum wage for the rest of my life.
Many highly qualified candidates have doubts. The problem is not in the resume, as you can see in your post, it's your self perception. It is virtually impossible for you to be at a company for 5 years and not made some accomplishment. It doesn't have to be an award or something, but something you can tell a story about and communicate your pride. Don't sell your self short buddy. I think being able to do anything that management throws at you is a point worth selling and so is producing a radio show. Even if you let those years go, take an initiative now and go above and beyond your routine duties. Make a concentrated effort to accomplish something at work, not for the company, but for your self. Something that will give you a better life eventually.
Comments: 1. Out of work two weeks is nothing. 2. Don't expect hits on your resume. Radio stations have enough applicants without paying the annual fee to be able to browse through Monther's resume bank. 3. If you have over five years of experience at your last job, you better have some stuff to write about it. 4. I suspect that work in broadcasting is highly dependent on your network. Start calling. To be found on Monster, first you need to make sure your resume has enough industry keywords. As you' re going for a career change, they may not appear "naturally" throughout your resume - you need to find creative ways to incorporate them. I recommend that you do some keyword research - study job ads for PR-related positions and see what employers find desirable in their ideal candidates. Look for buzzwords or keywords that are mentioned frequently, and if you have matching skills or other qualifications, add them to your resume. The second way to get "hits" is to make sure you have a dynamic, hard-hitting, and targeted "Headline" section. That' s often what employers and recruiters are looking at when they decide to click (or not click) a resume. Make yours noticeable (in a good way!). | |
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