Lesson Summary

Mary hosted impromptu office hours for the Move Up Mindset Career Community to answer questions on resumes and job searches. The goal is to provide access to quality career resources for those unable to afford expensive coaching.

• Regarding resume length, it is advised to be succinct and clear rather than strictly one page. The key is to showcase relevant experience effectively.
• For individuals with little or no experience in their desired field, the focus should be on highlighting relevant skills acquired through education, training, volunteer work, or projects.
• When discussing work experience on a resume, apart from metrics, emphasize individual contributions, industry-specific background, and common attributes with the target company to demonstrate familiarity and readiness for the role.
• A variety of AI tools are available for resume building, such as ChatGPT, CareerFlow AI, Teal, and Jobscan, offering both free and paid versions to assist in writing, formatting, and optimizing resumes for applicant tracking systems.