Job Searching Tips From LinkedIn For Resume Writing Advice

Job Searching Tips From LinkedIn For Resume Writing AdviceIf you're like me, it's hard to believe that so many companies still allow LinkedIn for their job posting submissions. It would be one thing if the ads had been in magazines or newspapers, but LinkedIn is now used by almost every company on earth.I had this thought the other day while browsing through a few resumes on LinkedIn. One applicant had a very creative resume and a very impressive cover letter, which left me wondering why no one else submitted his or her resume for consideration. I decided to go check out his profile to find out.He wrote: 'The resume must have passion. Your resume should speak of the type of people who would be interested in reading your CV.' The resume must have passion, he said. He told me that if a person applying for a CEO position didn't show enthusiasm about the position, the candidate wouldn't get a call back.I thought this was interesting, so I Googled it and discovered that this was LinkedIn advice dating back to 2020. I also learned that the same advice is offered in the LinkedIn Home Page. You have to make sure you use both the word 'credibility'authenticity' in your resume and cover letter.There are so many jobs out there these days that involve interaction with others on social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, etc. If your resume is not up to par, you're going to find that you're being passed over for applicants who are better prepared. In fact, I have noticed that the best resumes come from those who were passed over for an opening. So, what can you do to make sure you get hired?First, write a job description of what you can do for the company. Determine the key skills that will be required of you and include those in your job description. The HR director will have an easier time screening your resume and cover letter because they know exactly what they are looking for.Second, list all of the qualifications you possess in order of prior ity. You don't want to leave anything out, but focus on what you can bring to the table and don't make your cover letter too long. At the end of your resume, you want to make sure you include the keywords you've used throughout the resume, such as your current location, your training experience, and your present employment.Last, include any testimonials that you may have for the company, but make sure they come from people who actually have had some exposure to your job. This could help the HR director to make an evaluation of your qualifications before they read your resume and cover letter.