I never realized how some of these mistakes could hinder a teacher's job search outside of education. Your video has opened my eyes, and I'll definitely keep these points in mind as I explore new career opportunities. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
Hi Andy - After watching your videos, I am rewriting my resume. Your tips make total sense. Instead of a "career profile", I had a core competency table before, which is now gone, and replaced by a career profile using the format you suggested. I love how you frame the "career highlights" section, i.e., this is a shift to the future, helping them imagine what it's like to have me in their future. What a powerful approach! What I used to have were what I was doing. Now they read like the impact/benefits I have generated as a result of my work. Thank you!
My friend recommended your videos. I was skeptical initially, now I'm on the 3rd and already signed up to get download of the professional template. I'm ready to watch more and appreciative of her bringing me to your channel. Really helpful, insightful content. Kudos 👍
Folks, I hope you enjoy this video on submitting a resume that actually gets job interview and don't forget to get my ultimate resume submittal checklist here: www.milewalkacademy.com/andrew-lacivita-resume-submittal-checklist-free-download. Of course, please SUBSCRIBE to my channel for new videos weekly and Live Office Hours on Thursdays! You can also check the milewalk Academy calendar here to see when I'm live on UA-cam as well as my other special live events! www.milewalkacademy.com/calendar
Hi @@carolyneasley8980! The concepts can be applied to your specific situation. My templates have been used by individuals with all types of backgrounds!
Interesting that you mention at 8:20 about growing up in a rough neighborhood. My own problem is that despite earning a master's degree after growing up in a rough neighborhood, I'm still not getting the opportunity to earn the type of money that would allow me to move to a neighborhood of my choosing.
Your excitement alone gets me understand exactly what I want to do with my resume. Thank you for clearing up things. you have completely changed the way I write resume. Thanks to you I now can make a business of it and get extra money : )
Thank you so much for sharing your information! I am 55 years old and lost my therapist position in the pandemic. I am looking to go in a different direction, and HATE writing resumes! I have been watching your fantastic videos and there have been very helpful in giving me the jump start I needed. I was wondering though, how do I get the checklist? I am not seeing any links.
Thank you, Andy. How would you distinguish between the career highlights and the experience bullet points? Anything, in particular, that you suggest making different?
Daniel. Check out my video on how to show your value: ua-cam.com/video/X99idQhj5Ro/v-deo.html. That’s how to pick the highlights. Also, the highlights are the exact same bullet as the one in your professional experience section. I also recently did a live show in resume highlights. It’s in the LIVE section of my UA-cam channel. That’ll really be helpful too.
I am now going to apply to a job and I have worked with the recruiter. He has hired me one time before (no this is a new employer, not the same as hired us before) Should I call first, ask him about whats most important if applying to the current job? Ask some questions about the job?
Yes, reach out to your contact. I would ask some of the key questions about the role to help put you in a great position. Check out my video, 6 Big Questions to Ask the Recruiter in a Job Interview Screen.
What do you recommend for a person who has been out of work for a long time, which leaves gaps in your employment history, and is just getting back into the job market? Therefore, if you have been out of work for a period of time you need to start over from the bottom up regardless of where you left off.
Great tips Andrew. I really love all your videos, which are so informative. How can I get hold of your Resume Check list? Am a great fan of yours. Thanks for all the learnings you share
Thank you Andrew! I was in absolute LIMBO what it meant about PROFILE. WHAT is that... Profile stuff? Your videos are explaining and engaging in a way that makes me THINK. Yeah, lots of big letters today but I was struggling so hard. My brain obviously likes you. ;-D
Thank you very much Andrew! It is very useful video, which gave me understanding of how a successful resume should be written. If it possible, could you make more videos for professionals who have changed their work field once and then after a several years would like to back to a previous industry they used to work in, please.
Hi Andy, how do you include the career profile/highlight into your resume if you don't have any professional experience? I'm a Manufacturing Associate and is applying for a job position that I have no experience in that field.
Hi Andy. My name is Nora, and like Suzy, I have been job searching for 6 months with no avail. moved from California to Nevada half a year ago, and I am still trying to get in there. Help!
Nora, check out my video today on the job search challenge and definitely sign up for this FREE event: www.milewalkacademy.com/andrew-lacivita-job-search-challenge
This was so cute, I just watched another one of your videos where you mentioned that you are a runner, and when I started this one, I was sure you had a Runner's High. So funny, as a runner, I recognize the joyful voice tone and the mood to make jokes. :) Haha! Enjoyed all your advice. Very helpful and handy. Thank you.
@@andylacivita Long Live the Runners! I very much enjoy your insights. There are many recruiters on youtube who offer valuable information, but it's not that easy to find someone who is professional, clear, specific and to the point, and very positive and empowering. This is the no. 1 skill for a public speaker: empowering people and not disqualifying them. And I am very empowered by your speeches. Thank you.
I've heard that you shouldn't put your street address on your resume because it opens you up to identity theft. Instead, a LinkedIn URL is recommended. Is this good advice or not?
OK, this is off topic but I am angry. Has anyone ever gone into an interview thinking they were being considered for one job and then realizing the hiring manager has something else in mind? Just happened to me. Thought I was interviewing for an inside sales job with a local real estate company. The manager said they are revamping their thinking on how to generate leads. Well, no one told me this before today's interview, so I prepared for the SALES interview. Never had this happen. Makes me NOT trust them. Anyone else out there have this happen? The phone screen was for inside sales. Weird.... Thanks!
I was in a manger position with three reports for over seven years, then came a restructure, my team got disbanded, my job title got back to what it was when I started. The new job function is in the same area just without supervisory duty. How to handle this on resume? In job title line put Manager/Analyst? It happened couple of months ago.
Congratulations! Since most new grads don't have career highlights (yet), I suggest including a short profile and moving your Education section near the top, as you'll see in the college template. Enjoy!
great video Andrew! Very helpful. Would you be for or against a headshot in a resume? I'm a graphic designer and I know a lot of us use one. I also have the same headshot on my online portfolio. I just thought its a good idea to have that same branding along with my name across everything the recruiter may see.
What are your thoughts on using a Google Voice phone number on your resume instead of listing your personal cell phone number? Some advantages include that Google Voice transcribes all of your voicemails and sends you a text message with the transcription, and you don't have to expose your personal number all over the Internet and to numerous strangers.
Hi Dan! I would go with the number that is easiest for individuals to use to reach you. I've contacted job candidates in the past using Google Voice and it didn't bother me any. You may consider turning off the call screening option while you're actively job searching if you think that will help. Good luck!
Andy, thanks for all the videos. I'm 35 looking for a career change, it's something outside the area I've been working in the last 11 years. How do I make my career profile relevant for the job I want vs the highlights of my former career? Also haven't applied for a job since I was 24 so are employers looking for a photo on the resume?
Hey! I love your videos but im always worried by the fact i didnt studied a profesional career. I only did high school and then I've been doing an internship working without monetary pay in exchange of studying makeup and fashion stylist. How can i put that in the education and profesional part of the resume? Thanks!!
+Arantxa Vélez if you’re working without pay you are still working. I’d put that in the professional experience section which, candidly, is way more important than the education section. :)
Also if you have participated in any workshop or seminar, you could put that. Instesd of making the title Education, you can call it Certifications, Workshops, Seminars, etc... And add how many hours you completed or participated.
Sir, I have three certifications. Should I add them below education? When I am adding them below education, my resume is becoming 4 pages long. Is that okay?
@@andylacivita I will do so, sir. And one more thing, what is the best font style for a resume? Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman? There seems to be a lot of different opinions about this. Thanks a lot.
@@andylacivita if I apply for a position and they call me for an interview and everything goes well but one thing like my excel experience is not enough what could I say to convince them im still the right candidate?
+valeska Guzman get interview intervention. It’s free. Head to the chapter in my silver bullet interview. The answer you want is the one in question 10 in that chapter. You can access the book on the front oage of the milewalkacademy.com.
Andrew, I am at the other end of my career with 7-10 years until retirement. As a casualty of the Covid19 pandemic I find myself having to look for new employment opportunities. I have found on several job interview processes the question regarding my age (not directly asked but fielding many questions on dates that would allow the perspective employer to calculate my age). How do I overcome the issues of ageism and get hired over younger candidates?
Hey Joe, I do have a number of ageism videos on how to handle this when searching and also during the interviews. Check the one on how the job search for over 50 year olds and also the on on overcoming age discrimination in a job interview.
I've never had a position where I could make any noteworthy accomplishments, and nobody cares about work I did for free or for any employer who isn't exactly like them.
Hi James! Even if your past experience isn't exactly aligned, good employers will recognize your capabilities. Your accomplishments are probably more noteworthy than you think!! Ask yourself those 7 questions I included in the checklist when developing your bullet points. Here's the accompanying video: ua-cam.com/video/X8Dx4hGQdNE/v-deo.html
@@andylacivita thanks! I can't go into that much specificity without lying, even with the marketing stuff that I want to transition into. I've always been in lower level jobs with menial responsibilities. Now I'm 44 and no one will hire me when they can have a Millennial half my age with twice the skillset for half the money.
@rocky mountain lass thanks for the encouragement. I'm terrible at networking and don't have time for it between my job and family. Staying where I am now isn't the worst thing in the world. I can retire, travel and write. Writing has been very empowering for me. Job hunting makes me feel helpless, but writing and publishing has given me a sense of control.
Two things i have noticed is that you never talk about body language during an interview, such as how you carry yourself, making eye contact etc and about proper etiquette during and before and interview like how to greet people and introduce yourself. Don't you think that those are important points before and during an interview?
I never realized how some of these mistakes could hinder a teacher's job search outside of education. Your video has opened my eyes, and I'll definitely keep these points in mind as I explore new career opportunities. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
You are so welcome!!
Hi Andy - After watching your videos, I am rewriting my resume. Your tips make total sense. Instead of a "career profile", I had a core competency table before, which is now gone, and replaced by a career profile using the format you suggested.
I love how you frame the "career highlights" section, i.e., this is a shift to the future, helping them imagine what it's like to have me in their future. What a powerful approach! What I used to have were what I was doing. Now they read like the impact/benefits I have generated as a result of my work. Thank you!
Lin Su, thank you so much for sharing! 👏😊 Go get 'em!
You REALLY DO make information that could be sluggish, very engaging!Much appreciated.
Thanks Alexis! Appreciate that and glad you like it!
We are amazed by the people in the comments complaining about the amount of free information given in the videos.
😂 nothing amazes me anymore. Thank you for that.
Andy "Powerhouse" LaCivita
👊👊👊
My friend recommended your videos. I was skeptical initially, now I'm on the 3rd and already signed up to get download of the professional template. I'm ready to watch more and appreciative of her bringing me to your channel. Really helpful, insightful content. Kudos 👍
Glad to hear! Thanks for sharing.
Folks, I hope you enjoy this video on submitting a resume that actually gets job interview and don't forget to get my ultimate resume submittal checklist here: www.milewalkacademy.com/andrew-lacivita-resume-submittal-checklist-free-download. Of course, please SUBSCRIBE to my channel for new videos weekly and Live Office Hours on Thursdays! You can also check the milewalk Academy calendar here to see when I'm live on UA-cam as well as my other special live events! www.milewalkacademy.com/calendar
Some of us are just regular "blue collar" workers like myself (welder) what do you have for us?? We need great reumes too. Thanks
Hi @@carolyneasley8980! The concepts can be applied to your specific situation. My templates have been used by individuals with all types of backgrounds!
@@andylacivita thanks a lot for your response. 👍
Carolyn Easley you’re so welcome 🙏
Interesting that you mention at 8:20 about growing up in a rough neighborhood. My own problem is that despite earning a master's degree after growing up in a rough neighborhood, I'm still not getting the opportunity to earn the type of money that would allow me to move to a neighborhood of my choosing.
Your excitement alone gets me understand exactly what I want to do with my resume. Thank you for clearing up things. you have completely changed the way I write resume. Thanks to you I now can make a business of it and get extra money : )
WOW..No one ever explained it like this..this is phenomenal
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Having an awesome resume is so key! Love that you created a checklist. Cheers!
Adriana Girdler thanks much Adriana. Hope you’re doing well!
Hello Andy! Which one is OK for a career changer? Is it Career Profile in paragraph form, or a bulleted Summary of Qualifications? Thanks!!!
Paragraph form!
Thank you so much for sharing your information! I am 55 years old and lost my therapist position in the pandemic. I am looking to go in a different direction, and HATE writing resumes! I have been watching your fantastic videos and there have been very helpful in giving me the jump start I needed. I was wondering though, how do I get the checklist? I am not seeing any links.
Kara. Go into the description and scroll down a few lines. You can’t miss it!
@@andylacivita Thank you, Andrew. You have been most helpful! Have an amazing holiday!
Thank you, Andy. How would you distinguish between the career highlights and the experience bullet points? Anything, in particular, that you suggest making different?
Daniel. Check out my video on how to show your value: ua-cam.com/video/X99idQhj5Ro/v-deo.html. That’s how to pick the highlights. Also, the highlights are the exact same bullet as the one in your professional experience section. I also recently did a live show in resume highlights. It’s in the LIVE section of my UA-cam channel. That’ll really be helpful too.
Another EXCELLENT video Andy! Hoping more and more people see these videos 🤟👏👏👏
Thank you for those kinds words my #Bootcamper!
I am now going to apply to a job and I have worked with the recruiter. He has hired me one time before (no this is a new employer, not the same as hired us before) Should I call first, ask him about whats most important if applying to the current job? Ask some questions about the job?
Yes, reach out to your contact. I would ask some of the key questions about the role to help put you in a great position. Check out my video, 6 Big Questions to Ask the Recruiter in a Job Interview Screen.
What do you recommend for a person who has been out of work for a long time, which leaves gaps in your employment history, and is just getting back into the job market? Therefore, if you have been out of work for a period of time you need to start over from the bottom up regardless of where you left off.
Spider Man hey there. I have a video called how to handle employment gaps with my suggestions.
Great video, I like 8 value + 7 questions , what is Extra big 15 ?
🙏 thanks
You’re welcome!
Great tips Andrew. I really love all your videos, which are so informative. How can I get hold of your Resume Check list? Am a great fan of yours. Thanks for all the learnings you share
Andy, your videos, books, and resources are truly amazing. Thank you!
+Todd Brous appreciate those generous remarks Todd. Thanks for that!
Thank you Andrew! I was in absolute LIMBO what it meant about PROFILE. WHAT is that... Profile stuff? Your videos are explaining and engaging in a way that makes me THINK. Yeah, lots of big letters today but I was struggling so hard. My brain obviously likes you. ;-D
My brain likes you too Anna!!
Hey, Andy. With the career highlights; should they be aggregated achievements or just the most relevant indivdual achievments from your work history?
They should be very specific accomplishments.
@@andylacivita Thank you. I just wanted to be clear
Absolutely helpful.💞
Thank you so much. 😊
Any time!!
Thank you very much Andrew! It is very useful video, which gave me understanding of how a successful resume should be written. If it possible, could you make more videos for professionals who have changed their work field once and then after a several years would like to back to a previous industry they used to work in, please.
Tatiana, I've already made a whole bunch. Check out my career changer videos and you can use the insight in those.
I’ve never been employed and I’m two years out of college:) what kind of resume do you suggest?
You can still use the collegiate format. Check my video on how to make your college resume standout.
Andrew LaCivita thank you, I will try to figure it out
Hi Andy, how do you include the career profile/highlight into your resume if you don't have any professional experience? I'm a Manufacturing Associate and is applying for a job position that I have no experience in that field.
Use the collegiate template I provide. It’s a slightly different format.
Thank you. Very helpful.
You’re so welcome!!
Hi Andy. My name is Nora, and like Suzy, I have been job searching for 6 months with no avail. moved from California to Nevada half a year ago, and I am still trying to get in there. Help!
Nora, check out my video today on the job search challenge and definitely sign up for this FREE event: www.milewalkacademy.com/andrew-lacivita-job-search-challenge
Absolutely helpful.💞
Thank you so much.
I hit the bell.🔔
Love to hear it Pin!
I couldnt graduate from university but i have now some work experience ,
how to write resume and cover letter for a new job ?
Use my professional resume template!
@@andylacivita could you email it to me
Dushanindunil61@gmail.com
This was so cute, I just watched another one of your videos where you mentioned that you are a runner, and when I started this one, I was sure you had a Runner's High. So funny, as a runner, I recognize the joyful voice tone and the mood to make jokes. :) Haha! Enjoyed all your advice. Very helpful and handy. Thank you.
Laila! I am, in fact, you'll be happy to know I'm an Ironman triathlete now too. :-)
@@andylacivita Long Live the Runners! I very much enjoy your insights. There are many recruiters on youtube who offer valuable information, but it's not that easy to find someone who is professional, clear, specific and to the point, and very positive and empowering. This is the no. 1 skill for a public speaker: empowering people and not disqualifying them. And I am very empowered by your speeches. Thank you.
@@lailaknight6620 that’s some high praise Laila. 🙏 Thank YOU and I’m glad you found me!!
Excellent.
Many thanks!
Hi #Andy Thanks for the great job you're doing. It is really helpful. I'm requesting templates, but they are not being sent in my inbox. What wrong?
Sorry to hear! Please check your spam folders. If you still don't see it, please email my team at support@milewalk.com.
Resolved, thanks @Andy
Just found you & applying your tips :)
What ats would you reccomend i use to scan my resume? Thanks
None of them are perfect but I recommend Jobscan. Good luck!
@@andylacivita thank you
I've heard that you shouldn't put your street address on your resume because it opens you up to identity theft. Instead, a LinkedIn URL is recommended. Is this good advice or not?
It okay to do that. If you’re concerned about the street address, you can out your town or region as well.
Name and emai
l address only listed on resume, not street address or phone numbers.
OK, this is off topic but I am angry. Has anyone ever gone into an interview thinking they were being considered for one job and then realizing the hiring manager has something else in mind? Just happened to me. Thought I was interviewing for an inside sales job with a local real estate company. The manager said they are revamping their thinking on how to generate leads. Well, no one told me this before today's interview, so I prepared for the SALES interview. Never had this happen. Makes me NOT trust them. Anyone else out there have this happen? The phone screen was for inside sales. Weird.... Thanks!
I was in a manger position with three reports for over seven years, then came a restructure, my team got disbanded, my job title got back to what it was when I started. The new job function is in the same area just without supervisory duty. How to handle this on resume? In job title line put Manager/Analyst? It happened couple of months ago.
Leave the higher title.
Thanks for the info. . . Best regards
You are welcome!
On the submittal checklist webpage there is a typo. “If you want a response “. No “to”. 20201029.
I am a new grad, should I include a career highlight as well? As I don't see it in the new college resume template. Thank you!
Congratulations! Since most new grads don't have career highlights (yet), I suggest including a short profile and moving your Education section near the top, as you'll see in the college template. Enjoy!
Van. Also check Out my video on this one trick will make your college resume stand out. You can get the collegiate resume template through that video.
great video Andrew! Very helpful. Would you be for or against a headshot in a resume? I'm a graphic designer and I know a lot of us use one. I also have the same headshot on my online portfolio. I just thought its a good idea to have that same branding along with my name across everything the recruiter may see.
Frank, if you’re in the US, even if you’re a designed, I would leave it off. If it’s on your portfolio, that’s okay.
What are your thoughts on using a Google Voice phone number on your resume instead of listing your personal cell phone number? Some advantages include that Google Voice transcribes all of your voicemails and sends you a text message with the transcription, and you don't have to expose your personal number all over the Internet and to numerous strangers.
Hi Dan! I would go with the number that is easiest for individuals to use to reach you. I've contacted job candidates in the past using Google Voice and it didn't bother me any. You may consider turning off the call screening option while you're actively job searching if you think that will help. Good luck!
@@andylacivita Thanks for the feedback! I didn't know you could turn off the screening option, which was my main concern, so this is very helpful.
Andy, thanks for all the videos. I'm 35 looking for a career change, it's something outside the area I've been working in the last 11 years. How do I make my career profile relevant for the job I want vs the highlights of my former career? Also haven't applied for a job since I was 24 so are employers looking for a photo on the resume?
Hey! I love your videos but im always worried by the fact i didnt studied a profesional career. I only did high school and then I've been doing an internship working without monetary pay in exchange of studying makeup and fashion stylist. How can i put that in the education and profesional part of the resume?
Thanks!!
+Arantxa Vélez if you’re working without pay you are still working. I’d put that in the professional experience section which, candidly, is way more important than the education section. :)
Also if you have participated in any workshop or seminar, you could put that. Instesd of making the title Education, you can call it Certifications, Workshops, Seminars, etc... And add how many hours you completed or participated.
Great advice. My question would be what the recruiter is seeing when they look at your name?
it's just giving them an idea of who you might be.
Sir, I have three certifications. Should I add them below education? When I am adding them below education, my resume is becoming 4 pages long. Is that okay?
Add the certs, but you should get your resume down to 2 pages unless it's a CV and you work in those appropriate fields!
@@andylacivita I will do so, sir. And one more thing, what is the best font style for a resume? Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman? There seems to be a lot of different opinions about this. Thanks a lot.
I use Garamond.
@@andylacivita Thank you so much for replying, sir.
game568 you’re welcome!
I have been to a couple of interviews they always say "well let you know" and then they send the rejection email
What’s your question!!?
@@andylacivita if I apply for a position and they call me for an interview and everything goes well but one thing like my excel experience is not enough what could I say to convince them im still the right candidate?
+valeska Guzman get interview intervention. It’s free. Head to the chapter in my silver bullet interview. The answer you want is the one in question 10 in that chapter. You can access the book on the front oage of the milewalkacademy.com.
Resume checklist link is not working. Can someone look into this ?
Check it again. It’s updated.
Thanks. I could download it.
Andrew, I am at the other end of my career with 7-10 years until retirement. As a casualty of the Covid19 pandemic I find myself having to look for new employment opportunities. I have found on several job interview processes the question regarding my age (not directly asked but fielding many questions on dates that would allow the perspective employer to calculate my age). How do I overcome the issues of ageism and get hired over younger candidates?
Hey Joe, I do have a number of ageism videos on how to handle this when searching and also during the interviews. Check the one on how the job search for over 50 year olds and also the on on overcoming age discrimination in a job interview.
I don't understand why public school doesn't focus more on this, paying taxes, and financial classes.
Like that should be a requirement for junior and senior year as an academic requirement.
@@supercoolmunkee I agree, Doug, appreciate your comment. Bless you.
1. Proper layout
- career profile
- career highlights
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(Career summary at the top)
Professional experience
Education
Extracurriculars/ volunteer
1. Career profile summary
Control the narrative
It tells them what they should think about you.
2. Core Competencies
Tori. Make your life easy and join me tomorrow and/or download the free template.
I've never had a position where I could make any noteworthy accomplishments, and nobody cares about work I did for free or for any employer who isn't exactly like them.
Hi James! Even if your past experience isn't exactly aligned, good employers will recognize your capabilities. Your accomplishments are probably more noteworthy than you think!! Ask yourself those 7 questions I included in the checklist when developing your bullet points. Here's the accompanying video: ua-cam.com/video/X8Dx4hGQdNE/v-deo.html
@@andylacivita thanks! I can't go into that much specificity without lying, even with the marketing stuff that I want to transition into. I've always been in lower level jobs with menial responsibilities. Now I'm 44 and no one will hire me when they can have a Millennial half my age with twice the skillset for half the money.
James Palmer bud. Not true. Hang in there. 44 is NOT over the hill by any stretch!!
@@andylacivita I agree! Tell it to these employers. I was told I was too old for s job by a hiring manager older than I was!
@rocky mountain lass thanks for the encouragement. I'm terrible at networking and don't have time for it between my job and family. Staying where I am now isn't the worst thing in the world. I can retire, travel and write. Writing has been very empowering for me. Job hunting makes me feel helpless, but writing and publishing has given me a sense of control.
IMAGES!!! PLEASE ADD IMAGES TO YOUR VIDEOS, IT'S HARD TO VISUALIZE IT ALL IN SUCH A LONG VIDEO!
I believe this video is taken from a livestream, and he may not have the equipment to incorporate advanced imagery into a live cast.
Two things i have noticed is that you never talk about body language during an interview, such as how you carry yourself, making eye contact etc and about proper etiquette during and before and interview like how to greet people and introduce yourself. Don't you think that those are important points before and during an interview?
Spider Man yes. I’ve spoken about those in various videos and also written about that as well.
Some Asian companies still prefer task oriented CVs ....not this "task impact stuff" that only works with Western views...
Then do what you feel is best.