In one month Iβve gotten over 20 interview requests from various companies thanks to my awesome resume & God π. If you are a recent graduate or transitioning to Tech, this THREAD would be useful
Some Tech roles that have low barrier to entry include Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Front End Developer, Product Manager or UI/UX Designer etc. You can be self-taught in any of this & land your dream job. Don't forget to RT or LIKE so others can learn too.
2/ RESUME SECTIONS
Your resume should have these sections
β’ Basic Information: Name, Email, Phone Number, LinkedIn URL, Portfolio Website & Location
β’ Skills: Technical skills (70%) & Soft skills (30%)
β’ Projects
β’ Work Experience
β’ Education/Certifications
β’ Volunteering
3/ RESUME FORMAT
β’ Your resume should be only one-page
β’ Make it catchy. First impressions matter
β’ Keep in mind that the HR team has several resumes to review
β’ Avoid bright colours. Go with semi-dark shades π΅π΄π£
4/ WORK EXPERIENCE
β’ If youβve worked in >3 companies, only indicate the 3 most recent ones
β’ On changing job titles, I don't advise it. Tailor your achievements in previous roles towards your desired job
β’ Need an example on tailoring achievements? Check my LinkedIn profile
5/ APPLYING TO MULTIPLE JOBS
β’ To avoid tweaking your resumes for different jobs, have your resume tailored towards the common requirements for your desired role
β’ Eg. Data analyst roles require Tableau/PowerBI, SQL, Excel. For Data Science - Python/R, SQL, Tensorflow, Hadoop
6/ CAREER TRANSITION & PROJECTS
β’ Switching Careers? Ensure you have 2 featured projects & relevant certifications on your resume related to your Tech field
β’ For recent graduates, your school projects & certifications will count. Internships count as work experience.
7/ READY TO APPLY?
β’ LinkedIn has several job opportunities across the world. I use it for my job applications
β’ Ensure your @LinkedIn profile is top-notch.
β’ Be ready for when opportunities come
β’ Check the link in my bio for ONE-PAGE resume templates
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Lastly, these tips have worked brilliantly for me & you should try them. Projects/Portfolio go a long way They show your competencies and increase your chances of getting the job. Pictures designed with @figmadesign
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1. YOUR RESUME & COVER LETTER
- Use a one-page resume for Tech jobs (<5 yrs experience) β
- Your Cover letter should have same template as your resume π
- Have an awesome LinkedIn profile. Employers ask for LinkedIn URLs
- For free resume templates, continue reading
2. JOB APPLICATION
- I use @LinkedIn for 80% of applications, others are referrals π
- Target companies that have fewer applicants & recent openings
- Donβt limit your search to your country β
- Use LinkedIn "Easily apply" feature to apply to jobs quickly (5 jobs in 5 mins)
Lowkey. I just got another LinkedIn connection from the Co-founder of a global tech company whose software is being used in over 150 countries and 30,000 organizations. Of course, Iβve accepted the request π. Use your LinkedIn well if youβre serious about career advancement π.
LinkedIn should be your priority if youβre a professional. Forget Twitter and Instagram. Check my @LinkedIn profile activity, youβll see I comment and post every other day. Well, enough said. Watch out for info on the video from @datatechspace LinkedIn session last weekend.
My day was awesome yesterday. Hosted our Linkedin Profile review session with @MaryseAnalyse & @tu_babs for @DataTechSpace fam & others outside DTS. @wbezeani was awesome with the notes @sustainablyally did amazing with answering some questions as youβll see in this THREAD.
1. A Profile banner makes you stand out right away 2. Let people know simply what youβre about in the header 3. The "About" section should be more personal and authentic
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4. "Interviews are like acting." Play your part well 5. Personal branding is vital & @canva should be your best friend for that 6. For Work Experience,
Quantify what youβve done. Show how you solved a problem, what tools used & the results (e.g percentages, numbers etc.)