Stand Out With Your Resume, Interviews, and Linkedin

Are you tired of getting lost in a sea of resumes? Do you dread preparing for interviews? Is your Linkedin profile just another drop in the professional networking ocean? It's time to break free from the crowd and make a lasting impression. Here's how you can stand out with your resume, interviews, and Linkedin profile.

Mastering Your Resume

Your resume is your ticket to securing an interview and potentially landing your dream job. It's your opportunity to showcase your skills, qualifications, and experiences. But how can you make it stand out?

Power your Hireability: Stand out with your Resume, Interviews and LinkedIn

by Pooja Krishna (Kindle Edition)

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The first step is to tailor your resume to each job application. Take the time to research the company, understand their values and requirements, and align your resume accordingly. Highlight the skills and experiences that are most relevant to the position you're applying for.

Use action verbs and quantifiable achievements to demonstrate your impact in previous roles. Show, don't just tell, how you contributed to the success of a project or organization. This will make your resume more engaging and memorable.

Don't forget about the formatting. A clean and well-organized resume is more likely to catch the attention of hiring managers. Use bullet points, headings, and subheadings to create a clear structure. Keep the design simple and professional, allowing your content to shine.

Nailing the Interview

Once you've secured an interview, it's time to prepare. Don't leave it all to chance. With some proper groundwork, you can make a lasting impression on your potential employer.

Research the company inside out. Understand their mission, values, and culture. This will not only help you speak their language during the interview, but it will also demonstrate your genuine interest in the organization. Take note of any recent news or developments in the industry that might be relevant to your conversation.

Prepare answers to common interview questions and practice them. Rehearse your responses until they sound natural and authentic. Remember to frame your answers in a way that highlights your skills and experiences that are most relevant to the position.

Dressing appropriately is important. Research the company's dress code and aim to slightly elevate it. It's better to be slightly overdressed than underdressed. Make sure your appearance is tidy and professional. First impressions matter!

Lastly, don't forget to prepare questions to ask the interviewer. This shows your interest in the role and the company. It also gives you an opportunity to gather more information about the position or the company's future plans.

Revamping Your Linkedin Profile

Your Linkedin profile is your online professional presence. It's where recruiters and potential employers go to learn more about you. But does your profile stand out?

The first step is to ensure your profile is complete and up to date. Include a professional profile picture and a compelling headline that grabs attention. Use keywords in your summary and experience sections to optimize your profile for search engines.

Utilize the entire Linkedin ecosystem. Create and share valuable content, join relevant groups, and engage with other professionals in your industry. This will help you establish yourself as an expert in your field and make you more visible to potential employers.

Don't be afraid to ask for recommendations and endorsements from colleagues, supervisors, or clients. Positive social proof can go a long way in building credibility.

Lastly, don't neglect the power of networking. Connect with professionals in your industry, attend networking events, and engage in meaningful conversations. Building a strong network can open doors to new opportunities that you might not have otherwise come across.

To stand out in today's competitive job market, you need more than just a generic resume or a basic Linkedin profile. You need to put in the effort to make yourself memorable and show your unique value.

By tailoring your resume, preparing for interviews, and revamping your Linkedin profile, you can break free from the crowd and stand out from the competition. With a little extra effort and attention to detail, you'll be on your way to securing your dream job.

Power your Hireability: Stand out with your Resume, Interviews and LinkedIn

by Pooja Krishna (Kindle Edition)

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	933 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	53 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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How can you make a stand out impression with only a 1 page resume or a short interview? How do you cut through the noise on LinkedIn or keep the attention on a Zoom call?

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Articulate your job skills impactfully, and outline your soft skills in clear and crisp ways. Saying "I’m a great communicator…or, I’m extremely creative ” isn’t adequate anymore, certainly not without context or proof.

Move away – and beyond – the bland and boring resume action verbs!
With these done-for-you Skill Statements, you can easily highlight all your skills EXACTLY the way employers and clients want.

Yes, it is not an easy task to condense years of ideas, achievements or experience into a few words.

That’s where this Book will help!

"In our work with hundreds of professionals and entrepreneurs, we realized that while they were great at their work, their achievements or interpersonal skills often didn’t come through in the resume or interviews," share Pooja Krishna & Aditi Tandon, co-founders of Maroon Oak, a global Skills & Opportunities Platform.

"That's why this book works. You can get the best ideas for showing your work wins and soft skills in interviews, resumes, CVs, cover letters, even LinkedIn – what to share and how to say it. All the homework & research done for you with high-quality Action Statements!"

What's inside the Power your Hireability Book?

Discover what companies want most and how to include them in your resume and interactions.

☑️ The top 15 work, soft skills and personality traits the best brands and companies value.
☑️ Over 250+ ready to use statements to use right away and customize your verbal and written communication
☑️ The right resume keywords and sound-bites that work for leadership and mid-management roles or even if your resume shows limited experience
☑️ Ways to define your current skills that are relevant to today’s business environment – highly consumer driven, with a strong focus on upward growth.
☑️ Pro tips to spotlight What you bring, How you work and Who you are
☑️ Ideas to sharpen your interview skills with impactful communication
☑️ Done-for-you statements to add/ strengthen your soft skills on your resume or LinkedIn Profile
☑️ Importantly, resume skills examples that will look like they were written by you. In other words, clear and effective business English. (No crazy jargon here)

Is this book for you?

▶️ Yes, if you’re looking for new opportunities – as a professional in a competitive industry or an entrepreneur pitching new clients. (Think leadership, management, freelance, contract and remote roles).

▶️ You want to instantly impress with your resume or cover letter, your Linkedin profile. Or be memorable in your video s, even impress clients with your personality.

▶️ You prefer to select from ready skill statements that work for your experience and personality. And then add to your regular resume and to customize for specific job applications.

Work with – and maximize – the soft skills list that hirers ACTUALLY seek!

We've used REAL, RELEVANT DATA!
Yes, from top companies that are actually hiring and looking for these skill-sets, with a 3-pronged approach.

E.g. Did you know that a key skill that employers want to see on resumes and interview conversations is ‘customer focus?’

1. Our team researched, gathered and curated data from hundreds of job postings from top companies that are actually hiring and looking for these skill-sets! So we know what works and which ‘weasel words’ to stay away from.

2. As the leading Opportunities Platform, we analysed job and pitch submissions to review actual examples. We also assessed interviews to glean the top talking points on skills.

3. Finally, we evaluated the in-demand soft skills, in conversations with functional leaders and HR Managers.

Don't miss the opportunity to make an INSTANT IMPACT!