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How to use keywords in your job search
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Topic: What are keywords?
With so many resumes to review, a lot of companies use keyword searches in Applicant Tracking Systems to trim down the pile. So if your resume doesn't contain some of those matching keywords, it may never even get looked at. Find out why keywords are important, how to find them and, most importantly, how to use them to land your next job!
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With so many resumes to review, a lot of companies use keyword searches in Applicant Tracking Systems to trim down the pile. So if your resume doesn't contain some of those matching keywords, it may never even get looked at. Find out why keywords are important, how to find them and, most importantly, how to use them to land your next job!
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Associate Director of the Career Success Center, Western Connecticut State University
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Topic: Don't get disqualified before you get noticed
Debra is the Associate Director of the Career Success Center at Western Connecticut State University. After spending a decade with on-air broadcast journalism, Debra changed gears to focus on her true calling: career preparation and counseling for college students. She and her team work with students every day on all types of job preparation, from resume writing and interview prep to networking practice and career exploration.
Topic: Don't get disqualified before you get noticed
Debra is the Associate Director of the Career Success Center at Western Connecticut State University. After spending a decade with on-air broadcast journalism, Debra changed gears to focus on her true calling: career preparation and counseling for college students. She and her team work with students every day on all types of job preparation, from resume writing and interview prep to networking practice and career exploration.
Major:
Communication (Bachelor), Education (Masters)
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
Vice President of Customer Experience, Lojix
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Topic: Need keywords for your resume to advance
Lacey is the Vice President of Customer Experience at Lojix, a software company that provides resource planning for contract management, workforce collaboration, and financial accounting. As the head of customer experience, Lacey acts as a liaison between the software development team and the customer, ensuring quality controls are in place so the UX design is led by the customer's needs.
Topic: Need keywords for your resume to advance
Lacey is the Vice President of Customer Experience at Lojix, a software company that provides resource planning for contract management, workforce collaboration, and financial accounting. As the head of customer experience, Lacey acts as a liaison between the software development team and the customer, ensuring quality controls are in place so the UX design is led by the customer's needs.
Major:
Nursing (Bachelor), Mathematics (Bachelor)
City: Huntsville
State: Alabama
City: Huntsville
State: Alabama
Software Developer, NASA
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Topic: Show HR that you are attentive
Hannah is a software developer for NASA. Based out of Huntsville, AL, she works on NASA's Artemis project, a simulation system that simulates space launch systems all throughout flight. Hannah's role is to write code that both ensures the accuracy of Artemis as well as importing the actual flight software for upcoming launches.
Topic: Show HR that you are attentive
Hannah is a software developer for NASA. Based out of Huntsville, AL, she works on NASA's Artemis project, a simulation system that simulates space launch systems all throughout flight. Hannah's role is to write code that both ensures the accuracy of Artemis as well as importing the actual flight software for upcoming launches.
Major:
Computer Science (Bachelor)
City: Huntsville
State: Alabama
City: Huntsville
State: Alabama
Associate Recruiter, The Schwan Food Company
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Topic: Difficult to find your resume if you don't use keywords
Elissa is an Associate Recruiter with The Schwan Food Company, a Minnesota-based frozen food company. With a territory in the southeast US, Elissa manages the entire lifecycle of recruitment. From interviewing to on-boarding, she works diligently to find the best talent possible for her company!
Topic: Difficult to find your resume if you don't use keywords
Elissa is an Associate Recruiter with The Schwan Food Company, a Minnesota-based frozen food company. With a territory in the southeast US, Elissa manages the entire lifecycle of recruitment. From interviewing to on-boarding, she works diligently to find the best talent possible for her company!
Major:
Human Resource Development (Bachelor)
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Professional Services Corporate Recruiter, Epicor Software
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Topic: Pull keywords from multiple job postings to craft your resume
Stephanie is a corporate recruiter for the professional services division of Epicore, a global software company whose products are intended for the manufacturing, distribution, retail and services industries. Stephanie walks us through the life-cycle of a typical recruitment and gives us some advice for filling out our LinkedIn profile!
Topic: Pull keywords from multiple job postings to craft your resume
Stephanie is a corporate recruiter for the professional services division of Epicore, a global software company whose products are intended for the manufacturing, distribution, retail and services industries. Stephanie walks us through the life-cycle of a typical recruitment and gives us some advice for filling out our LinkedIn profile!
Major:
Communication Studies (Bachelor)
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Marketing Manager, Glensheen Mansion
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Topic: Search the company website for keyword ideas
Jane is the Marketing Manager for Glensheen, a historic mansion located in Duluth, MN. The mansion hosts events from weddings to corporate retreats and it's Jane's mission to get the word out about upcoming events and programming. Along with the classic bought marketing such as newspapers and radio, Jane devotes a large portion of her energy to building a strong social media presence for Glensheen. Find out how to break into the marketing industry as well as how to ace your next phone interview!
Topic: Search the company website for keyword ideas
Jane is the Marketing Manager for Glensheen, a historic mansion located in Duluth, MN. The mansion hosts events from weddings to corporate retreats and it's Jane's mission to get the word out about upcoming events and programming. Along with the classic bought marketing such as newspapers and radio, Jane devotes a large portion of her energy to building a strong social media presence for Glensheen. Find out how to break into the marketing industry as well as how to ace your next phone interview!
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Communication (Bachelor)
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
Molecular Biologist, Dow AgroSciences
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Topic: Automated filtering software
Staci is a Molecular Biologist with Dow AgroSciences based out of Indianapolis, IN. Specializing in DNA and RNA analytics, Staci works with team leads to evaluate and address any molecular issues they may be encountering with product development.
Topic: Automated filtering software
Staci is a Molecular Biologist with Dow AgroSciences based out of Indianapolis, IN. Specializing in DNA and RNA analytics, Staci works with team leads to evaluate and address any molecular issues they may be encountering with product development.
Major:
Biology (Cellular and Molecular Biology) (Bachelor), Biology (Masters)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Accounting Supervisor, Steel Dynamics, Inc.
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Topic: A different resume for each job
Tyler is the Accounting Supervisor at Steel Dynamics, one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States. Tyler advises all accounting students to take their CPA exams right out of college while their knowledge and study habits are still fresh. And to land your first job? Go to your career fair starting as a sophomore. Get the experience and exposure so it'll be second-nature when you return as a junior!
Topic: A different resume for each job
Tyler is the Accounting Supervisor at Steel Dynamics, one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States. Tyler advises all accounting students to take their CPA exams right out of college while their knowledge and study habits are still fresh. And to land your first job? Go to your career fair starting as a sophomore. Get the experience and exposure so it'll be second-nature when you return as a junior!
Major:
Accounting (Bachelor), Accounting (Masters)
City: Fort Wayne
State: Indiana
City: Fort Wayne
State: Indiana
Financial Specialist, US Department of Defense
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Topic: Getting past the software
David is a Financial Specialist within the United States Department of Defense. Based out of Indianapolis, David and his team work largely on optimizing the civilian payroll system. With a background in business and experience in accounting, David helped conceive and implement the Phase Retirement program. Instead of completely leaving the company altogether, retirees now have the option to take on a mentorship role as their hours are gradually decreased into retirement.
Topic: Getting past the software
David is a Financial Specialist within the United States Department of Defense. Based out of Indianapolis, David and his team work largely on optimizing the civilian payroll system. With a background in business and experience in accounting, David helped conceive and implement the Phase Retirement program. Instead of completely leaving the company altogether, retirees now have the option to take on a mentorship role as their hours are gradually decreased into retirement.
Major:
Business Administration (Bachelor)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Environmental Program Manager, US Air Force
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Topic: Mirror the job requirements
Bill is the Environmental Program Manager for the United States Air Force. His main responsibility is to travel to military installations that are suspected of having contamination in the ground, running tests, and then proposing remediation plans. Bill also tells us the best way to prepare your resume for your first government job!
Topic: Mirror the job requirements
Bill is the Environmental Program Manager for the United States Air Force. His main responsibility is to travel to military installations that are suspected of having contamination in the ground, running tests, and then proposing remediation plans. Bill also tells us the best way to prepare your resume for your first government job!
Major:
Geology (Bachelor), Environmental Management (Masters)
City: Columbia
State: Maryland
City: Columbia
State: Maryland
Community Impact Manager, Community Based Care of Central Florida
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Topic: Finding keywords in the job posting
Danielle is the Community Impact Manager for Community Based Care of Central Florida, the region's leading child welfare organization. With services ranging from the fostering and adoption of children to advocacy and diversion, Danielle works to ensure the organization's message has the visibility and positivity the mission requires. Working a public relations job with heavy emphasis on social media presence, Danielle runs us through a busy campaign season and her tricks to a positive and proactive web presence.
Topic: Finding keywords in the job posting
Danielle is the Community Impact Manager for Community Based Care of Central Florida, the region's leading child welfare organization. With services ranging from the fostering and adoption of children to advocacy and diversion, Danielle works to ensure the organization's message has the visibility and positivity the mission requires. Working a public relations job with heavy emphasis on social media presence, Danielle runs us through a busy campaign season and her tricks to a positive and proactive web presence.
Major:
International Relations (Bachelor)
City: Orlando
State: Florida
City: Orlando
State: Florida