Thursday, September 22, 2016

Resume Keywords Decided & Demystified - Article on Recruiter.Com

Stop Calling Yourself an ‘Entrepreneur’ – and Other Resume Keyword Tips From a ‘Resume Psychologist’



"Stop-calling-yourself-an-entrepreneur-and-other-resume-keyword-tips-from-a-resume-psychologist/" is a rather long URL so here is that link.

Technically, this is my first feature article - ever. 

This is based on my 3rd book ResumeKeywords Decoded & Demystified in paperback and eBook on Amazon.Com
The book wrote it self as it was based on my first online training class by the same name. You can take the class here; it is free. There is a podcast and video course. The same content on each. The video course is 30 minutes divided into 2 to 3 minute segments. The podcast is me talking...

The editor of Recruiter.Com, Matthew Kosinski did the interview. Matthew asks questions no one else has. It forced me to think and hopefully the answers are helpful. People need to use keywords on the resume to tell a better story and to be more competitive. My goal is to teach everyone how to find their's with confidence. 

To your best resume yet, 
Dirk Spencer
Recruiter
Websites for Dirk
www.DirkSpencer.Com – Dirk’s recruiting experience
http://www.resumepsychologythebook.com/ - Book list with overviews
http://resumekeywordsdecoded.teachable.com/ - Free online resume keywords class… free…

Dirk’s Books
Interview Psychology – Preparation Attracts Offers
(Late-September 2016)
This book will be the prep work to formal interview training. It reviews skills people must internalize to maximize their interview performance.

Resume Keywords Decoded & Demystified
Taken from the online class by the same name. People learn “what-to-do” and “how-to-do-it” to find their resume keywords. The book includes quality check and tie-breaker questions to select the right resume keywords.

The Candy Maker Resume – Resume Writing Hacks
This book explains how to take a failed resume from zero to hero. You work through a Candy Maker’s resume (Sara Elf). You learn how to develop resume content from scratch helping the Ms. Elf.

Resume Psychology (RP) – Beat the machine. Be seen. Get hired.
My first book which I wanted to sub-title: “The Science of Writing Resumes.” It is an insider’s guide to breaking through the resume black-hole with insights to the people, processes and technology impacting the modern resume.

Media Mentions for Dirk
Resume Keywords Decoded Feature Article

Named to the Top 25 Resume Building Career Blogs

My book made a 10 Must Buy List… so this was a cool thing to happen in 5 months…

Fix Your Feed on LinkedIn Already – Get the Experience You Want

Resume Cheat – Re-Entering the Workforce

Curated list of blog posts (resume & interview related – is this a better idea than listing all the links?)

Curated list of SlideShare decks (resume, interview, networking)

Internet articles (recruiting, job search, book, customer service with Dirk mentions)
Agency versus Corporate Recruiting Advice with Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com

Article syndicated: Agency versus Corporate Recruiting

What Every Job Candidate Should Know About Submitting a Resume to an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Four ways out of a recruiting rut with Erin Engstrom RecruiterBox.Com

Beat the Bot – Podcast Interview with Albert Lin of Careers.Org

Examples of great customer service

Eight ways for keeping in touch with candidates Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com

Article syndicated: Stop Failing at Recruiting, Start Tracking Rejects

Should You Re-Apply to the Same Job with Elisabeth Greenbaum Kasson of DICE

You May Be an Outdated Job Seeker If… on CareerCloud.Com with Chris Russell

Unlikely Places to Find Work with Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com

Be a Better Recruiter with Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com

How to Prepare the Best Answers to Any Interview Questions

Curve Ball Interview Questions with Matthew Kosinski, Editor at Recruiter.Com

Resume Psychology Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed: Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed - Beat the Machine. Be Seen. Get Hired! – Amazon World Wide:

The Candy Maker Resume – Resume Writing Hacks - Amazon World Wide:
                                                      
Resume Keywords Decoded & Demystified – Amazon World Wide:

Thursday, August 25, 2016


Resume Keywords Decoded & Demystified Online Class BONUS material.

If you want the bonus material from this class - send "RKW BONUS" in the subject line to my Yahoo email (It is on my LinkedIn profile).

The bonus material contains the extra content published in the book which was NOT included in the original online class. 

Between the online class and the bonus material you can have all the content found in the book version on Amazon. 

Change your resume, change your destiny.


To your best resume yet,


Dirk

Dirk Spencer
Recruitment Adviser & Author
www.DirkSpencer.Com
http://www.resumepsychologythebook.com/
http://resumekeywordsdecoded.teachable.com/

Named to the Top 25 Resume Building Career Blogs
http://www.personalincome.org/top-25-resume-building-career-blogs/

My book made a 10 Must Buy List… so this was a cool thing to happen in 5 months…
https://www.recruiter.com/i/10-must-buy-books-for-job-seekers

Fix Your Feed on LinkedIn Already – Get the Experience You Want
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/1button-2click-linkedin-feed-fix

Resume Cheat – Re-Entering the Workforce
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/reentering-the-workforce-job-titles-functional-statements

Curated list of blog posts (resume & interview related – is this a better idea than listing all the links?)
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/03/list-of-resumepsychology-rp-blog-posts.html

Curated list of SlideShare decks (resume, interview, networking)
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/03/slidesharenet-decks-job-searches-resume.html

Internet articles (recruiting, job search, book, customer service with Dirk mentions)

Agency versus Corporate Recruiting Advice with Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/recruiting-career-advice-agency-or-corporate/

Four ways out of a recruiting rut with Erin Engstrom RecruiterBox.Com
http://recruiterbox.com/blog/4-ways-to-climb-out-of-a-recruiting-rut/

Beat the Bot – Podcast Interview with Albert Lin of Careers.Org
http://www.careers.org/blog/ep2-beat-the-bots-in-your-job-search-dirk-spencer-does-it-every-day/

Examples of great customer service
http://www.nanorep.com/49-customer-experience-professionals

Eight ways for keeping in touch with candidates Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/8-ways-to-stay-in-touch-with-rejected-candidates/

Should You Re-Apply to the Same Job with Elisabeth Greenbaum Kasson of DICE
http://insights.dice.com/2016/01/11/should-you-apply-for-the-same-job-twice/

You May Be an Outdated Job Seeker If… on CareerCloud.Com with Chris Russell
http://www.careercloud.com/news/2016/1/23/the-outdated-job-seeker-part-2

Unlikely Places to Find Work with Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/6-unlikely-places-to-find-a-job/

Be a Better Recruiter with Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/be-a-better-recruiter-10-simple-tips/

Curve Ball Interview Questions with Matthew Kosinski, Editor at Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/interview-questions-the-top-10-curveball-questions-and-why-you-should-pose-them-to-candidates/

Read the book previews on Amazon:
http://www.Amazon.Com/dp/0692525602/ - Resume Psychology – Beat the Machine

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692652698/ - The Candy Maker Resume – Resume Hacks

http://www.amazon.com/Dirk-Spencer/e/B01631E366/ - 2 “commercials” on this page

Resume Psychology Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed: Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed - Beat the Machine. Be Seen. Get Hired! – Amazon World Wide:
USA - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692525602
Canada - http://www.amazon.ca/dp/0692525602
United Kingdom - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0692525602
Germany - http://www.amazon.de/dp/0692525602
Spain - http://www.amazon.es/dp/0692525602
France - http://www.amazon.fr/dp/0692525602
Italy - http://www.amazon.it/dp/0692525602

The Candy Maker Resume – Resume Writing Hacks - Amazon World Wide:
USA - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692652698
Canada - http://www.amazon.ca/dp/0692652698
United Kingdom - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0692652698
Germany - http://www.amazon.de/dp/0692652698
Spain - http://www.amazon.es/dp/0692652698
France - http://www.amazon.fr/dp/0692652698
Italy - http://www.amazon.it/dp/0692652698

Book interviews I paid for using Fiverr.Com Resources
http://www.writerscommunity.co.uk/community-articles/book-promotions/163-resume-cv-tips-by-dirkindallas-book-and-authorinterview

http://www.writerscommunity.co.uk/community-articles/book-promotions/165-the-candy-maker-resumer-by-dirkindallas-book-cvhelp

http://asksotiris.com/interview-with-dirk-spencer-resume-psychology-resume-hacks-traps-revealed/

View my LinkedIn Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/DirkSpencer

Connect to be me on LinkedIn
http://tinyurl.com/3dwhc6k


Wednesday, August 24, 2016




The new book is Resume Keywords Decoded & Demystified.
Paperback due out on Amazon.Com - Check for updates

Resume Keywords Decoded & Demystified was based on a suggestion for an on online class by a friend.

From my point of view, with 2 books on resumes, I was confident this topic was well covered. It seemed like there was enough information with examples and honestly resume keywords seemed obvious. 

My friend’s reply was immediate and direct: “it seems obvious to you because you work with this writing books and reviewing resumes all day.” Which pushed me off my pedestal and it made me listen. 

The claim, career professionals, did not know how to start, where to look or what to do regarding their resume keywords.  

People with 10, 20-year careers across 1 or 2 major companies, people making decent money. This meant there was a good chance there are people with less awareness not willing to vocalize their need for help, too. 

Regardless, one truth exists, there is room for better, more detailed information on resume keywords. 

This book is an attempt to provide the missing help. 

My approach for the book is super-newbie, baby step walk-thru with real-life examples. 

The goal: to make you the master of your resume keyword needs by teaching you the “what-to-do” and “how-to-do-it” for your exact situation.

While the guts of this book originate from the online class and webinar trial, it contains more details. I have added my consulting questions. 

These questions are designed to guide you as if we were working together. These are the questions used during my paid one-on-one and group resume coaching. 
This means you are not going it alone. Using these extra questions should help you organize and prioritize your resume content with confidence. 

Here is a list of what you will find in this book:
 
1. My Backstory with Resumes, Recruiting & Technology
2. Thank you Joan!
3. The Problem with Resume Keywords
4. Why Do You Need Resume Keywords?
5. Without Resume Keywords
6. Resume Keywords Learning Objectives
7. Where Are Your Resume Keywords?
8. Experience and Vocabulary
9. Why Resume Keywords Are Hard
10. Resume Keyword Sources
11. Resume Keyword 30:30 Rule
12. Using Google
13. The 11 Questions for Your Resume Keywords Summary
14. The 3 “Yes” or “No” Resume Keyword Questions
15. The 4 Quality Control Resume Keyword Questions
16. The 4 Verification Resume Keyword Questions
17. Will this get me hired?
18. How Many Resume Keyword Sources is Enough?
19. When to Add a New Source
20. When Do You Stop?
21. The Strongest Resume Keywords
22. The Weakest Resume Keywords
23. Resume Keyword Rejection Pool
24. How Many Resume Keywords Do You Need?
25. Resume Keywords Rule of 21
26. Resume Keywords Rule of Location
27. Resume Review Resume Keyword Patterns
28. What Resume Keywords are NOT 

As of the original publication date of this book, the online class was located at this link and is available for free: http://resumekeywordsdecoded.teachable.com/

Change your resume, change your destiny.

To your best resume yet, 

Dirk 

Dirk Spencer
Recruitment Adviser & Author
www.DirkSpencer.Com
http://www.resumepsychologythebook.com/
http://resumekeywordsdecoded.teachable.com/

Named to the Top 25 Resume Building Career Blogs
http://www.personalincome.org/top-25-resume-building-career-blogs/

My book made a 10 Must Buy List… so this was a cool thing to happen in 5 months…
https://www.recruiter.com/i/10-must-buy-books-for-job-seekers

Fix Your Feed on LinkedIn Already – Get the Experience You Want
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/1button-2click-linkedin-feed-fix

Resume Cheat – Re-Entering the Workforce
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/reentering-the-workforce-job-titles-functional-statements

Curated list of blog posts (resume & interview related – is this a better idea than listing all the links?) 
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/03/list-of-resumepsychology-rp-blog-posts.html

Curated list of SlideShare decks (resume, interview, networking) 
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/03/slidesharenet-decks-job-searches-resume.html

Internet articles (recruiting, job search, book, customer service with Dirk mentions)

Agency versus Corporate Recruiting Advice with Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/recruiting-career-advice-agency-or-corporate/

Four ways out of a recruiting rut with Erin Engstrom RecruiterBox.Com
http://recruiterbox.com/blog/4-ways-to-climb-out-of-a-recruiting-rut/

Beat the Bot – Podcast Interview with Albert Lin of Careers.Org
http://www.careers.org/blog/ep2-beat-the-bots-in-your-job-search-dirk-spencer-does-it-every-day/

Examples of great customer service 
http://www.nanorep.com/49-customer-experience-professionals

Eight ways for keeping in touch with candidates Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/8-ways-to-stay-in-touch-with-rejected-candidates/

Should You Re-Apply to the Same Job with Elisabeth Greenbaum Kasson of DICE
http://insights.dice.com/2016/01/11/should-you-apply-for-the-same-job-twice/

You May Be an Outdated Job Seeker If… on CareerCloud.Com with Chris Russell
http://www.careercloud.com/news/2016/1/23/the-outdated-job-seeker-part-2

Unlikely Places to Find Work with Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/6-unlikely-places-to-find-a-job/

Be a Better Recruiter with Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/be-a-better-recruiter-10-simple-tips/

Curve Ball Interview Questions with Matthew Kosinski, Editor at Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/interview-questions-the-top-10-curveball-questions-and-why-you-should-pose-them-to-candidates/

Read the book previews on Amazon: 
http://www.Amazon.Com/dp/0692525602/ - Resume Psychology – Beat the Machine 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692652698/ - The Candy Maker Resume – Resume Hacks
http://www.amazon.com/Dirk-Spencer/e/B01631E366/ - 2 “commercials” on this page 

Resume Psychology Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed: Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed - Beat the Machine. Be Seen. Get Hired! – Amazon World Wide:
USA - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692525602
Canada - http://www.amazon.ca/dp/0692525602
United Kingdom - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0692525602
Germany - http://www.amazon.de/dp/0692525602
Spain - http://www.amazon.es/dp/0692525602
France - http://www.amazon.fr/dp/0692525602
Italy - http://www.amazon.it/dp/0692525602

The Candy Maker Resume – Resume Writing Hacks - Amazon World Wide:
USA - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692652698
Canada - http://www.amazon.ca/dp/0692652698
United Kingdom - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0692652698
Germany - http://www.amazon.de/dp/0692652698
Spain - http://www.amazon.es/dp/0692652698
France - http://www.amazon.fr/dp/0692652698
Italy - http://www.amazon.it/dp/0692652698

Book interviews I paid for using Fiverr.Com Resources
http://www.writerscommunity.co.uk/community-articles/book-promotions/163-resume-cv-tips-by-dirkindallas-book-and-authorinterview

http://www.writerscommunity.co.uk/community-articles/book-promotions/165-the-candy-maker-resumer-by-dirkindallas-book-cvhelp

http://asksotiris.com/interview-with-dirk-spencer-resume-psychology-resume-hacks-traps-revealed/

View my LinkedIn Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/DirkSpencer

Connect to be me on LinkedIn
http://tinyurl.com/3dwhc6k


Tuesday, August 23, 2016





http://resumekeywordsdecoded.teachable.com/

My first podcast on resume keywords is live!

This podcast is for people who are not into movie decks.

If you have been emotionally or intellectually paralyzed with what to do when it comes to their resume keywords.

If you have ever thought, felt or said you needed help with resume keywords; this is your class.

It is the “what-to-do” and “how-to-do-it” program on resume keywords.

You will learn how to source and prioritize resume keywords for your set of experiences.

No credit card, no payments, no money. Free.

http://resumekeywordsdecoded.teachable.com/

Change your resume, change your destiny.


To your best resume yet,


Dirk

Dirk Spencer
Recruitment Adviser & Author
www.DirkSpencer.Com
http://www.resumepsychologythebook.com/
http://resumekeywordsdecoded.teachable.com/

Named to the Top 25 Resume Building Career Blogs
http://www.personalincome.org/top-25-resume-building-career-blogs/

My book made a 10 Must Buy List… so this was a cool thing to happen in 5 months…
https://www.recruiter.com/i/10-must-buy-books-for-job-seekers

Fix Your Feed on LinkedIn Already – Get the Experience You Want
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/1button-2click-linkedin-feed-fix

Resume Cheat – Re-Entering the Workforce
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/reentering-the-workforce-job-titles-functional-statements

Curated list of blog posts (resume & interview related – is this a better idea than listing all the links?)
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/03/list-of-resumepsychology-rp-blog-posts.html

Curated list of SlideShare decks (resume, interview, networking)
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/03/slidesharenet-decks-job-searches-resume.html

Internet articles (recruiting, job search, book, customer service with Dirk mentions)

Agency versus Corporate Recruiting Advice with Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/recruiting-career-advice-agency-or-corporate/

Four ways out of a recruiting rut with Erin Engstrom RecruiterBox.Com
http://recruiterbox.com/blog/4-ways-to-climb-out-of-a-recruiting-rut/

Beat the Bot – Podcast Interview with Albert Lin of Careers.Org
http://www.careers.org/blog/ep2-beat-the-bots-in-your-job-search-dirk-spencer-does-it-every-day/

Examples of great customer service
http://www.nanorep.com/49-customer-experience-professionals

Eight ways for keeping in touch with candidates Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/8-ways-to-stay-in-touch-with-rejected-candidates/

Should You Re-Apply to the Same Job with Elisabeth Greenbaum Kasson of DICE
http://insights.dice.com/2016/01/11/should-you-apply-for-the-same-job-twice/

You May Be an Outdated Job Seeker If… on CareerCloud.Com with Chris Russell
http://www.careercloud.com/news/2016/1/23/the-outdated-job-seeker-part-2

Unlikely Places to Find Work with Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/6-unlikely-places-to-find-a-job/

Be a Better Recruiter with Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/be-a-better-recruiter-10-simple-tips/

Curve Ball Interview Questions with Matthew Kosinski, Editor at Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/interview-questions-the-top-10-curveball-questions-and-why-you-should-pose-them-to-candidates/

Read the book previews on Amazon:
http://www.Amazon.Com/dp/0692525602/ - Resume Psychology – Beat the Machine

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692652698/ - The Candy Maker Resume – Resume Hacks

http://www.amazon.com/Dirk-Spencer/e/B01631E366/ - 2 “commercials” on this page

Resume Psychology Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed: Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed - Beat the Machine. Be Seen. Get Hired! – Amazon World Wide:
USA - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692525602
Canada - http://www.amazon.ca/dp/0692525602
United Kingdom - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0692525602
Germany - http://www.amazon.de/dp/0692525602
Spain - http://www.amazon.es/dp/0692525602
France - http://www.amazon.fr/dp/0692525602
Italy - http://www.amazon.it/dp/0692525602

The Candy Maker Resume – Resume Writing Hacks - Amazon World Wide:
USA - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692652698
Canada - http://www.amazon.ca/dp/0692652698
United Kingdom - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0692652698
Germany - http://www.amazon.de/dp/0692652698
Spain - http://www.amazon.es/dp/0692652698
France - http://www.amazon.fr/dp/0692652698
Italy - http://www.amazon.it/dp/0692652698

Book interviews I paid for using Fiverr.Com Resources
http://www.writerscommunity.co.uk/community-articles/book-promotions/163-resume-cv-tips-by-dirkindallas-book-and-authorinterview

http://www.writerscommunity.co.uk/community-articles/book-promotions/165-the-candy-maker-resumer-by-dirkindallas-book-cvhelp

http://asksotiris.com/interview-with-dirk-spencer-resume-psychology-resume-hacks-traps-revealed/

View my LinkedIn Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/DirkSpencer

Connect to be me on LinkedIn
http://tinyurl.com/3dwhc6k

Monday, August 22, 2016






http://resumekeywordsdecoded.teachable.com/

My first online class for resume keywords is live!

This class was designed to help people who have been emotionally or intellectually paralyzed with what to do when it comes to their resume keywords.

If you have ever thought, felt or said you needed help with resume keywords; this is your class.

It is the “what-to-do” and “how-to-do-it” program on resume keywords.

You will learn how to source and prioritize resume keywords for your set of experiences.

There are approximately 30 minutes of video divided into 2 to 3 minute segments. It is online so you can start immediately.

No credit card, no payments, no money. Free.
http://resumekeywordsdecoded.teachable.com/

Change your resume, change your destiny.


To your best resume yet,


Dirk

Dirk Spencer
Recruitment Adviser & Author
www.DirkSpencer.Com
http://www.resumepsychologythebook.com/
http://resumekeywordsdecoded.teachable.com/

Named to the Top 25 Resume Building Career Blogs
http://www.personalincome.org/top-25-resume-building-career-blogs/

My book made a 10 Must Buy List… so this was a cool thing to happen in 5 months…
https://www.recruiter.com/i/10-must-buy-books-for-job-seekers

Fix Your Feed on LinkedIn Already – Get the Experience You Want
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/1button-2click-linkedin-feed-fix

Resume Cheat – Re-Entering the Workforce
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/reentering-the-workforce-job-titles-functional-statements

Curated list of blog posts (resume & interview related – is this a better idea than listing all the links?)
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/03/list-of-resumepsychology-rp-blog-posts.html

Curated list of SlideShare decks (resume, interview, networking)
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/03/slidesharenet-decks-job-searches-resume.html

Internet articles (recruiting, job search, book, customer service with Dirk mentions)

Agency versus Corporate Recruiting Advice with Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/recruiting-career-advice-agency-or-corporate/

Four ways out of a recruiting rut with Erin Engstrom RecruiterBox.Com
http://recruiterbox.com/blog/4-ways-to-climb-out-of-a-recruiting-rut/

Beat the Bot – Podcast Interview with Albert Lin of Careers.Org
http://www.careers.org/blog/ep2-beat-the-bots-in-your-job-search-dirk-spencer-does-it-every-day/

Examples of great customer service
http://www.nanorep.com/49-customer-experience-professionals

Eight ways for keeping in touch with candidates Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/8-ways-to-stay-in-touch-with-rejected-candidates/

Should You Re-Apply to the Same Job with Elisabeth Greenbaum Kasson of DICE
http://insights.dice.com/2016/01/11/should-you-apply-for-the-same-job-twice/

You May Be an Outdated Job Seeker If… on CareerCloud.Com with Chris Russell
http://www.careercloud.com/news/2016/1/23/the-outdated-job-seeker-part-2

Unlikely Places to Find Work with Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/6-unlikely-places-to-find-a-job/

Be a Better Recruiter with Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/be-a-better-recruiter-10-simple-tips/

Curve Ball Interview Questions with Matthew Kosinski, Editor at Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/interview-questions-the-top-10-curveball-questions-and-why-you-should-pose-them-to-candidates/

Read the book previews on Amazon:
http://www.Amazon.Com/dp/0692525602/ - Resume Psychology – Beat the Machine

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692652698/ - The Candy Maker Resume – Resume Hacks

http://www.amazon.com/Dirk-Spencer/e/B01631E366/ - 2 “commercials” on this page

Resume Psychology Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed: Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed - Beat the Machine. Be Seen. Get Hired! – Amazon World Wide:
USA - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692525602
Canada - http://www.amazon.ca/dp/0692525602
United Kingdom - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0692525602
Germany - http://www.amazon.de/dp/0692525602
Spain - http://www.amazon.es/dp/0692525602
France - http://www.amazon.fr/dp/0692525602
Italy - http://www.amazon.it/dp/0692525602

The Candy Maker Resume – Resume Writing Hacks - Amazon World Wide:
USA - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692652698
Canada - http://www.amazon.ca/dp/0692652698
United Kingdom - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0692652698
Germany - http://www.amazon.de/dp/0692652698
Spain - http://www.amazon.es/dp/0692652698
France - http://www.amazon.fr/dp/0692652698
Italy - http://www.amazon.it/dp/0692652698

Book interviews I paid for using Fiverr.Com Resources
http://www.writerscommunity.co.uk/community-articles/book-promotions/163-resume-cv-tips-by-dirkindallas-book-and-authorinterview

http://www.writerscommunity.co.uk/community-articles/book-promotions/165-the-candy-maker-resumer-by-dirkindallas-book-cvhelp

http://asksotiris.com/interview-with-dirk-spencer-resume-psychology-resume-hacks-traps-revealed/


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My first online class for resume keywords is live!

This class was designed to help people who have been emotionally or intellectually paralyzed with what to do when it comes to their resume keywords.

If you have ever thought, felt or said you needed help with resume keywords; this is your class.

It is the “what-to-do” and “how-to-do-it” program on resume keywords.

You will learn how to source and prioritize resume keywords for your set of experiences.

There are approximately 30 minutes of video divided into 2 to 3 minute segments. It is online so you can start immediately.

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To your best resume yet,


Dirk

Dirk Spencer
Recruitment Adviser & Author
www.DirkSpencer.Com
http://www.resumepsychologythebook.com/
http://resumekeywordsdecoded.teachable.com/

Named to the Top 25 Resume Building Career Blogs
http://www.personalincome.org/top-25-resume-building-career-blogs/

My book made a 10 Must Buy List… so this was a cool thing to happen in 5 months…
https://www.recruiter.com/i/10-must-buy-books-for-job-seekers

Fix Your Feed on LinkedIn Already – Get the Experience You Want
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/1button-2click-linkedin-feed-fix

Resume Cheat – Re-Entering the Workforce
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/reentering-the-workforce-job-titles-functional-statements

Curated list of blog posts (resume & interview related – is this a better idea than listing all the links?)
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/03/list-of-resumepsychology-rp-blog-posts.html

Curated list of SlideShare decks (resume, interview, networking)
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/03/slidesharenet-decks-job-searches-resume.html

Internet articles (recruiting, job search, book, customer service with Dirk mentions)

Agency versus Corporate Recruiting Advice with Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/recruiting-career-advice-agency-or-corporate/

Four ways out of a recruiting rut with Erin Engstrom RecruiterBox.Com
http://recruiterbox.com/blog/4-ways-to-climb-out-of-a-recruiting-rut/

Beat the Bot – Podcast Interview with Albert Lin of Careers.Org
http://www.careers.org/blog/ep2-beat-the-bots-in-your-job-search-dirk-spencer-does-it-every-day/

Examples of great customer service
http://www.nanorep.com/49-customer-experience-professionals

Eight ways for keeping in touch with candidates Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/8-ways-to-stay-in-touch-with-rejected-candidates/

Should You Re-Apply to the Same Job with Elisabeth Greenbaum Kasson of DICE
http://insights.dice.com/2016/01/11/should-you-apply-for-the-same-job-twice/

You May Be an Outdated Job Seeker If… on CareerCloud.Com with Chris Russell
http://www.careercloud.com/news/2016/1/23/the-outdated-job-seeker-part-2

Unlikely Places to Find Work with Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/6-unlikely-places-to-find-a-job/

Be a Better Recruiter with Recruiter Q&A of Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/be-a-better-recruiter-10-simple-tips/

Curve Ball Interview Questions with Matthew Kosinski, Editor at Recruiter.Com
https://www.recruiter.com/i/interview-questions-the-top-10-curveball-questions-and-why-you-should-pose-them-to-candidates/

Read the book previews on Amazon:
http://www.Amazon.Com/dp/0692525602/ - Resume Psychology – Beat the Machine

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692652698/ - The Candy Maker Resume – Resume Hacks

http://www.amazon.com/Dirk-Spencer/e/B01631E366/ - 2 “commercials” on this page

Resume Psychology Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed: Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed - Beat the Machine. Be Seen. Get Hired! – Amazon World Wide:
USA - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692525602
Canada - http://www.amazon.ca/dp/0692525602
United Kingdom - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0692525602
Germany - http://www.amazon.de/dp/0692525602
Spain - http://www.amazon.es/dp/0692525602
France - http://www.amazon.fr/dp/0692525602
Italy - http://www.amazon.it/dp/0692525602

The Candy Maker Resume – Resume Writing Hacks - Amazon World Wide:
USA - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692652698
Canada - http://www.amazon.ca/dp/0692652698
United Kingdom - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0692652698
Germany - http://www.amazon.de/dp/0692652698
Spain - http://www.amazon.es/dp/0692652698
France - http://www.amazon.fr/dp/0692652698
Italy - http://www.amazon.it/dp/0692652698

Book interviews I paid for using Fiverr.Com Resources
http://www.writerscommunity.co.uk/community-articles/book-promotions/163-resume-cv-tips-by-dirkindallas-book-and-authorinterview

http://www.writerscommunity.co.uk/community-articles/book-promotions/165-the-candy-maker-resumer-by-dirkindallas-book-cvhelp

http://asksotiris.com/interview-with-dirk-spencer-resume-psychology-resume-hacks-traps-revealed/


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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Resume Keywords HACKED - The Webinar / Online Class is Coming


The have been a few questions about resume keywords. Things like how do you find them, how do you know you are using the right ones, how do you make better choices... 

This got me thinking I needed to create a webinar or on-line class. 

Email me if you want to 1) received production updates and or 2) want something included in this training or had another topic you think needs to be covered. 

If not - ignore this post! 

To your best resume yet, 

Dirk Spencer

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Returning to the Workforce - Use Job Titles Effectively

Reentering the workforce after raising your kids and becoming an empty nester is a difficult thing to explain in a resume. 

These are my notes from another book idea from the Resume Psychology series.

Remember the narrative of your story is yours to craft. 

Who are you? Guess what? You decide. 

Whatever you decide, it has to "feel" authentic and genuine to you. 

In presenting your narrative realize "they" don't really care one way or the other. 

Think about it, if they want someone re-entering the workforce, what you are is unimportant compared to who you become working for them.

Be consistent, prepared and own the narrative. 

Be open to testing variations until you start gaining traction. 

Job Titles for Parents/Spouses

  • Stay at Home
  • Work at Home
  • Spouse
  • Mom
  • Dad
  • Parent
  • Empty-nester
  • Career changer

Pseudo Job-Title or Job Function or Transition Statement

  • Re-entering workforce
  • Seeking re-employment (among the adult population)
  • Seeking new employment (for pay)
  • Seeking employment

SAMPLE - 1
Stay-at-Home Parent
Reentering the work force
Targeting entry level [insert-job-title] positions

Debrief:
This is a little long. But – is very clear or obvious. The reader will see "Job-Title" quickly as it trails down from the word "force." Probably my favorite option, initially. 

SAMPLE - 2
Reentering the work force; former stay-at-home [parent, spouse, mom, dad, empty-nester]
Targeting entry level Analyst opening

Debrief:
"Reentering" is more important compared to mentioning the home-status. This means, it should come first on the line or first in the paragraph.
The word “openings" is vague on purpose (the one time being vague is allowed). This allows the reader to fill-in the job-title; which will be based on their bias, habit, needs… all timing related.

Sample - 3
Reentering the work force
Targeting [Job-Title]
(Empty-nester seeking re-employment)

Debrief:
Now - I do not recommend using parentheses in an email signature; but we frame the most important things first (reentry/Job-Title) and the parenthesis allow us to explain a great deal without over burdening the eye or short-term memory with more “letters.”
The risk - they never see the empty-nester [pseudo job-title] which may or may not be a bad thing.

SAMPLE - 4
Former Business Analyst
Reentering the workforce
Targeting entry-level Scrum opens

Debrief:
This is an effort to present the previous work experience while explaining the current situation; being as fact-based as possible.
Jobs are important, so show some respect by avoiding all the cutesy or euphemistic attempts at humor to soften the truth/details of your previous work-status being a time-machine trip in your career history.

AND - It explains the situation and the goal (landing a J.O.B.) in very short order.

Recruiters and hiring managers can respect that.

This can keep you top-of-mind for future openings if they appreciated your approach and can leverage it to their advantaged (cheap labor).

This example may have become my new favorite. Why?

The reentering telegraphs the truth! You have been away from that job.

And - no one will be surprised about when you were that-job. They will check.

If it was a mom & pop operation, a now out-of-business company or legacy-vendor merged into something new; you are stuck with their bias. You can sell it as an advantage easier by being real at the start.

But they see early on, you were a working person, turned work-at-home parent (versus prison time, extended medical leave, alien-abduction), and now the kids are off to college, you are on the good-meds or the aliens requested a refund... whatever the case.


To your best resume yet,

Dirk Spencer
Recruitment Consultant
Author of Resume Psychology and The Candy Maker Resume

The Candy Maker Resume: Resume Writing Hacks by Dirk Spencer; ISBN-10: 0692652698 and ISBN-13: 978-0692652695.

Resume Psychology - Resume Hacks and Traps Revealed - Beat the Machine. Be Seen. Get Hired! (ISBN-10: 0692525602 and ISBN-13: 978-0692525609 print and Kindle eBook)

Both available on Amazon.Com and Amazon world-wide: Amazon.Co.UK - Amazon.FR - Amazon.DE - Amazon.CA - Amazon.IT - Amazon.ES.

My book made a 10 Must Buy List…

Resume Psychology is

This Link is to the print and Kindle version of Resume Psychology on Amazon http://www.Amazon.Com/dp/0692525602/

This link is to the print version of The Candy Maker Resume on Amazon.Com http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692652698

The author page for Resume Psychology on Amazon

Buy Resume Psychology at a discount here
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Internet articles (recruiting, job search, book, customer service with Dirk mentions)

Beat the Bot – Podcast Interview with Albert Lin of Careers.Org

Examples of Great Customer Service

Keeping in Touch with Candidates:

Should You Re-Apply to the Same Job:

You May Be an Outdated Job Seeker If…:

Six Unlikely Places to Find Jobs

Be a Better Recruiter:

Curve Ball Interview Questions:

Resume Psychology Blog Posts:

The 3-Rs of Resumes:

Resume Help - Fiverr.Com and Others:

Questions for Hiring Managers - What NOT to Ask:

Questions for Hiring Managers - Potential Insights:

Questions for Hiring Managers - Checking Your Field Position:

Questions for Hiring Managers - Get Their Back-Story


Questions for Hiring Managers - Go Deep or Go Home:

Questions for Hiring Managers - Generic Questions - Make Them Your Own:

Professional Summary – Make It Count:

Detail Vs. Granularity & What is the Big Deal?:

Will This Get Me Hired?:

What is Your Goal?:

Your Resume is Your Career Anthropology:

What is Resume Psychology?

SlideShare Presentation by Dirk Spencer

Think Like a Search Engine Find User Groups for Leads:

Freelancing Online (e-Lancing):

Using LinkedIn for Job Search:

Interview Psychology - Preparation Attracts Offers:

The Candy Maker Exercise:

Resume Psychology - The Resume Playbook:

Resume Kiss of Death (K.O.D.) - Killing Vague Resume Content:

Finding Open Jobs with Job Boards:

Your Resume Action Plan - Resume Boot Camp:

Resume Psychology – Get the Offer lecture 2011:

Book interviews I paid for using Fiverr.Com Resources



Resume Psychology: Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed - Beat the Machine. Be Seen. Get Hired! – Amazon World Wide:

The Candy Maker Resume – Resume Writing Hacks - Amazon World Wide: