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What kind of FRUIT do you have on your Resume? Have you ever had a craving and gone to the grocery store looking for your favorite fruit? What do you like, Peaches? Watermelon? Or those illusive Cotton Candy Grapes? Once inside the store you make a b-line for the produce section and soon you spot the shelf and crates that have a bushel of what you have been looking for. I don't know about you but when I buy fruit, I have a routine to carefully inspect, squeeze, thump, and or sniff the item before I make my final choice for purchase. Did you know you also have Fruit on your Resume? Whether you know it You do! The question is, what kind. . . We are going to get into all of that, In today's class. Contact me: TheSaoShow@gmail.com Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Sign up: bit.ly/SeriousApps More information from this episode: https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/writing-a-resume/8-skills-that-will-make-your-receptionist-resume-pop --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

SAO 3.3 The Top Ten List of a Winning Resume Consistent formatting Contact Information - easy Headline Summary / Objective Details SKILLS section Proof of SKILLS Important information up top (experience vs education) Community Service Education Bonus: Updated on a Regular basis Contact me: www.TheSaoShow@gmail.com Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Sign up: bit.ly/SeriousApps --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

Serious Applicants Only - Show Notes Contact me: TheSaoShow@gmail.com Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Sign up: bit.ly/SeriousApps Find your Success by taking the Fear out of a Fall with these quotes. https://quoteideas.com/failure-quotes/ Here is a great article with more steps https://www.themuse.com/advice/your-foolproof-guide-to-moving-on-after-you-messed-up-at-work -Take Care Tonya --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

Contact me: TheSaoShow@gmail.com Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Sign up: bit.ly/SeriousApps Motivation playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3TlV235WpgHMPqootIq8Hm?si=a0e98f2fd4c94901 https://www.statista.com/statistics/243201/planned-halloween-participation-in-the-united-states/ Do It Afraid - How to minimize anxiety surrounding making a move in your career. (6 things) Write it down (a list of pros and cons) Write down a list of consequences - Pass or fail - Win or loose Make it big or not (you will never lose it all) Retirement goals (give it up or make a different plan) Determine how you can move the cons to the other side of the list Find a support system Has anyone else ever made this move before IRL Online resources Make a motivational playlist - Speakers & Songs Put it on a timeline - written in a journal, Google calendar notes app Must be positioned where you will see it daily Bonus - I believe in you --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

Contact me: TheSaoShow@gmail.com Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Sign up: bit.ly/SeriousApps Link to the article that was mentioned in class: https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/6930-professional-development-for-it-pros.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

Contact me: TheSaoShow@gmail.com Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Sign up: bit.ly/SeriousApps Link to the article that was mentioned in the show: https://www.seattlecorporatesearch.com/blog/news/recruiting/37-brilliant-questions-to-ask-at-the-end-of-every-job-interview --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

Lets get ready to win the year with a new attitude. Are you ready? Class is now in session. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

Contact me: TheSaoShow@gmail.com Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Employers are looking not only for the best set of skills in an individual, but also those key professional and social qualities that will make the best fit for a position with an established team. What others say about you can sway a head hunter or recruiter to take a second or third look at your resume. In this PODCLASS we will discuss the 7 Rules for getting someone to attest to your professional and social skills in a letter of recommendation. Here are a few articles that you may find helpful: https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-request-a-letter-of-recommendation https://spu.edu/depts/eng/documents/RECOMMENDATIONLETTEREtiquette.pdf --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Sign up: bit.ly/SeriousApps A LOT has happened. But we are not going to let a good crisis go to waste! Let's intentionally decide to get our collective "ish" together and make strategies to be more mindful about our mental and physical health so our that our professional intentions are re-energized. In this PODCLASS we will discuss 5 strategies to make the most impact in this MEANTIME. Here are some links that you should consider for your personal health: Happy Music Playlist on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru0K8uYEZWw&list=PLW9z2i0xwq0F3-8LieqflLLWLWZQgvhEX Learn a dance: https://youtu.be/iCH5pHbN28A My favorite Stevie Wonder Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9b_6k8HUwY&t=4586s Painting with a twist: https://youtu.be/x4zz2yH1bLE Running motivation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0YwEc50dZg Read this: https://www.amazon.com/One-Day-Soul-Just-Opened/dp/0684841347 You are enough: https://youtu.be/2Xx44JSeLuA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

Contact me: TheSaoShow@gmail.com Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Sign up: bit.ly/SeriousApps It's the Most GLORIOUS TIME of the year! I know, I know you are totally sick of hearing those Holiday songs and are possibly adopting a new set of family traditions right now just so you don't have to tolerate the commercial hypocrisy and corporate brainwashing that the days spanning from the last weeks of November, each and every day of December, all the way up to the first weeks of January have become. But don't fret, there is still one more very important holiday season that individuals from any faith can participate in. And this Season could possibly reverse all the damage that was done. Want to know what it is? IT's Hiring Season!!! While you are packing away the last of the tinsel, candles, sweeping up pine needles from the floor, and finally throwing away those tear-soaked receipts from the things you bought and didn't need let's get ready to re-focus our sights for the upcoming year. In TODAY'S CLASS, we will discuss ways to make the most of this SEASON. https://www.topresume.com/career-advice/the-best-times-of-the-year-to-job-search https://careersidekick.com/the-two-best-and-worst-times-of-the-year-for-job-hunting/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

If you dont like to take pictures how will you ever get a good pose for your profile cover? Today is a Mini Class on the reasons why its so important to Practice your POSE. Contact me: TheSaoShow@gmail.com Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Sign up: bit.ly/SeriousApps --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

Do you have questions that are specific to your personal career journey? Why dont you ask someone who has been in that position or works in that industry now? It could be someone either in your circle of personal connections or digital network. Better yet reach out to me - A Career Coach. Reach out and ask the questions you need to have answered to help propel your career forward. Contact me: TheSaoShow@gmail.com Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Sign up: bit.ly/SeriousApps --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

Serious Applicants Only Link to the article that was mentioned in the show: https://www.businessinsider.com/china-social-credit-system-punishments-and-rewards-explained-2018-4 Contact me: TheSaoShow@gmail.com Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Sign up: bit.ly/SeriousApps --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

This is for Serious Applicants Only. Contact me: TheSaoShow@gmail.com Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Sign up: bit.ly/SeriousApps --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

Serious Applicants Only Contact me: TheSaoShow@gmail.com Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Sign up: bit.ly/SeriousApps --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

This is for Serious Applicants Only. Contact me: TheSaoShow@gmail.com Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Sign up: bit.ly/SeriousApps --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

This is for Serious Applicants Only. Contact me: TheSaoShow@gmail.com Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Sign up: bit.ly/SeriousApps Here are the 10 (plus 2 bonus) skills that you can add to your resume to get the attention of recruiters. Google Docs Google Sheets Google Forms Microsoft Online / Office 365 Evernote Dropbox / OneDrive / Google Drive Adobe CS Infographics creators Online photo editors Social media Bonus Skills Add Ons - Yet another Mail merge Agile methodologies https://www.wikijob.co.uk/content/interview-advice/competencies/technical-skills https://www.paysa.com/blog/the-top-10-most-valuable-tech-skills/ Soft skills https://www.wikijob.co.uk/content/interview-advice/competencies/soft-skills --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

This is for Serious Applicants Only. Contact me: TheSaoShow@gmail.com Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Sign up: bit.ly/SeriousApps What is your biggest strength? What is your biggest weakness? There is a best way and a worst way to answer this question. Strength Skill Set, tool, or project Give a specific example Provide evidence that others agree that this is a strength Weakness Time management, project based, team interaction, quality control Give a short scenario for your problem Always give a resolution for how you are handling (or have handled the situation) Smile confidently and nod Write it down and practice being succinct Smile and be confident. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

Lets talk about that LinkedIn Photo, do you see what I see? We need make sure its the best photo possible, right after this. First impressions are so important. Many times recruiters will use the internet to find out more about you before they call you in for an interview.This session is a SUPER 5 selection. 5 things to stay away from when selecting your profile pic, then we will double back and look at 5 ways to have the very best type of photo to attract your audience. Are you ready for this? Of course you are, right after this. If you are using LinkedIn as a part of your Career Campaign strategy, be careful not to fall into the following pitfalls. Make sure that your photo speaks to your personal brand. Stay away from off brand or cropped photos. Aged out Can't see your face clearly Squeezed In or stretched out (maintain that aspect ratio) Slightly Blurry or poor quality Make an investment in yourself and have professional photos taken. I hear you talking, You're saying, Tonya, i'm not ballin like that. If cost is an issue do some research on how to take a good photo and have a friend take one of you. There are a LOT of great cell phone cameras and just as many photo editing apps available now that you can use to make sure your image is suitable for the size and shape necessary for the site. With a little effort you can make a great impression. Make sure to incorporate the following: Well lit - Good Background Professional grooming Outfit - Wear what you would wear to work Smile How to take a good profile photo for LinkedIn - https://youtu.be/UWfbP08srhE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

Hey you? Are you that super go-getter, type A, overachiever that makes lists and keeps an organized stash of items for various situations? Or maybe you just wanted to see what type of crazy career emergency would be the result of its own specialized kit? Either way you are in the right place. Today here are 10 more things you could add to your kit. Why get ready when you can stay ready? Amazon Idea List Here: https://amzn.to/2VMNeGl --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

The SAO Show 6 - The Sticky Note Method Is a way to prepare for an interview by creating organized notes so that you will have something to refer to just before the meeting. These notes will have all of the necessary phrases, scenarios, and anecdotes at the tip of your tongue. The Orange Sticky consists of: Company Name, Recruiter Name, Address, Building Location, and Phone number. Green Notes - General - Notes that contain general information and remain the same for any interview. They contain the questions and answer stems that would be common for any type of job. Think Common Questions and Behavioral scenarios. Blue Notes - Specific to the job. Resources https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/common-interview-questions/ https://careersidekick.com/explaining-gaps-in-employment/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

Interview Kit Have you ever used a first aid kit? Its contents have everything you need in case of a minor emergency. Usually just the smallest of items can make a big difference in a potentially painful situation. In today's podclass I have decided to put together a few small items that can provide you with just what's needed in a pinch to be in the best position for a last minute interview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

Serious Applicants Only 4 - Video Interview Method Contact me: TheSaoShow@gmail.com Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Sign up: bit.ly/SeriousApps Get dressed - and not just from the waist up Test your equipment the day before Find a Skype buddy and practice Check your background - Don't give them a whole lot of personal vibes to look at while talking to you. Choose a room with a nice wall and bright lighting. Let everyone in the house know you are having a video interview. If the house is on fire, let it burn for 15 minutes until this interview is over. https://www.job-hunt.org/IT-job-search/skype-job-interview.shtml https://www.forbes.com/sites/learnvest/2013/04/09/7-tips-to-nail-a-skype-interview/#7dfca6a6835a https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/job-interview-tips/screen-time-how-to-nail-your-next-video-interview --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

Has anyone ever asked you, Hey! What do you want to be when you grow up? What did you say? Did you realize that having a really good answer to that question can be just what you need to have a strong OBJECTIVE statement on your resume,? And ultimately lead you to a great career. Find out all about how to answer that question and how to craft a WINNING objective statement. Formatting Tip: You don't actually need to type the words “ OBJECTIVE” or “SUMMARY” Keep your content limited to 3 to 5 lines and speak directly to the message you are trying to convey. Need help with the content? Take some time to evaluate what you want to BE when you grow up. What does the pinnacle of your career look like in your minds eye? 6 months from now at entry level, 12 months from now, 5 years, 10 years, 20 years. Where to you want to be just before you retire? When do you want to retire? If you are at the beginning of your career you may need to do some research on how to get from point A to point Z in your career. 3 part punch - OBJECTIVE Prove your area of expertise - 10 years of Customer service experience” “Customer Service Professional with 5 years of direct customer contact in retail environments” Mention what is required in the Job Posting while referring to what makes you uniquely qualified for this position? Recent training in XYZ, Personal enthusiasm for the fine arts, with formal education in financial services. The exact name of the position you seek to obtain. Seeking to combine recent training with career experience to secure a position as a Basket Weaving Associate. Find full show notes and all of the examples at the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RzOayLhB1RAQOaMhia5NTIoia32DLcVVEYELseU3Gbo/edit?usp=sharing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

This is for Serious Applicants Only. Contact me: TheSaoShow@gmail.com Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Sign up: bit.ly/SeriousApps Have you ever heard the phrase, “It's not what you know, It's who you know?” Yes, me too! And there was a time when I completely disagreed with that statement. But now that I've had a few great jobs on my resume I can now attest to a new stronger philosophy. And one that I FULLY agree with. It's not what you know, or even who you know, but who knows you! Find Enhanced Show Notes Here --> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g9JOo2xHmI1Zmic77J2UYKA10-cSSdLUdavckqxMJ88/edit?usp=sharing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

This is not a podcast, this is a pod class for serious applicants who want to see serious results. Today let's take a look at the most important marketing masterpiece that you have to help you get your foot in the door, Your Resume. But wait. Guess what? Have you looked at your resume lately? You know what? Your resume just might be trash. Your resume might be trash if: Typos - use the settings of your text editor with spell check or use Grammarly There are 25 bullets on the first page - or any subsequent page - please stop killing me with all those bullets You use the phrase “References Available Upon Request” - don't you think I know that Use of Txt or Chat Abbreviations in your phrases. I wnt 2 wrk 4 u. ikr Used the same adjective more than twice: Helped, Helped, Assisted, Assisted, Assisted, Provided, Provided, provided. Maintained, maintained, maintained, organized, organized, organized. etc. Times New Roman is your favorite font Vague Buzzwords Outdated facts and or Irrelevant skills - Microsoft Office, typing, use of fax machine, shorthand It contains the phrase ‘Objective Statement' or ‘Summary Statement' If it hasn't been updated, changed, corrected, modified, or customized since your last job Trash to Treasure Tips: Make sure your heading contains your contact information. Name, Location (city and state), phone number, email address Email should reflect your personal brand, simple, elegant, professional You don't need to include the street address - save it for the new hire paperwork A better use of space would be your LinkedIn address, personal website, or Github for coders The most relevant and updated content should be near the top third of the first page New Skills New Training New Work Experience Refer to the job posting - And CUSTOMIZE for the job Review the posting and make any updates that will directly address the skill sets and tools that would be beneficial for the new job Skills Section Tools Computer Software Equipment Certifications In House Training Add More Sections Skills Certifications Volunteer / Community Service Make it easy to read with a simple format and updated font (fonts.google.com) Little to no bullets Stay away from tiny text - Nothing less than 11pt font Use one (1) accent color No pictures (US only) Reserve elaborate design elements for Marketing or Entertainment Industry Remove all thick lines horizontal lines - lines are hard for the ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) to negotiate Make multiple versions of your resume Full Story - include everything from your very first job up to current Industry specific - target skill sets and experiences for a certain job Transition - Last ten years highlighting your strongest attributes yet featuring new skills and training If you must use a template - make sure to change the color scheme and fonts to make it unique. There is no one best way Get a second (or third) opinion. Two heads are better th --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support

This is for Serious Applicants Only. Contact me: TheSaoShow@gmail.com Speak to me: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/message Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabraden Follow me: https://twitter.com/tonyabraden Sign up: bit.ly/SeriousApps You are listening to Serious Applicants Only and I am Tonya Braden. This is not a podcast this is a pod class for serious individuals who want to see serious results. If you are interested in finding ways to make a more meaningful impact in your career, then you are in the right place. I decided to create this series so that we could take a deep dive into all of the topics that are important to you as you make this journey. Your career is an important factor in how you derive your self importance. I like to tell trainees that my passion is to help connect people with their purpose and helping you become more savvy in the ever evolving job market is why I have decided to develop this content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaoshow/support