Make Your Resume Work

Today’s Digital World

By Saipriya Namasivayam

Resumes play a vital role when it comes to putting yourself out there in the professional world and catching the attention of a company you want to work for. Shawnice Meador, Senior Director and Global Talent Manager at the electronics company Wolfspeed, ran an enlightening session about how you can build a solid resume. Did you know that if you pay someone to create a resume for you, it can cost on average $527? All of that money can be put towards something more valuable if you just take the time to carefully put together your own resume and follow some basic guidelines You want to put yourself in the shoes of the stakeholder who has a gap they need to fill. Your goal is to give them enough information for them to be interested in you and want to learn more about you The basic sections of a resume you should include are your name and contact info, a summary, education, work experience, and additional info. What stood out to me is the summary section, which I did not originally have in my resume. She said this portion should show the reader the wholeness of who you are It can cover what you are looking for, industry interests, and willingness to relocate all in a quick easy-toread spot. She also made sure to note that 7295% of recruiters actively look on LinkedIn It is good practice to upload your resume to the media section and use the rest of your page to share more details and in-depth information about your experience. You can also follow companies on LinkedIn. They can actually see when you follow them, so this is a great thing to do if you are trying to get one to notice you!