How To Write An INCREDIBLE Resume: 2024 TEMPLATE INCLUDED!
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Let's get real for a second... Writing a resume is awkward. It’s not easy to brag about your skills, your experience and even your accomplishments. Or to prove that you are the best possible candidate for the position. Not to mention if you're switching careers or if you lack formal experience.
But here’s the thing, there is a way to effectively capture your talents and expertise and portray them in a way that gets a hiring manager or recruiter to take action and invite you in for an interview. In this video, I’m sharing 5 steps that will simplify the entire resume writing process.
In the end, you’ll have clarity on what you need to do to make your resume even better and you’ll be well on your way to your next big career opportunity. If you’re excited about this video, hit the like button below and let’s dive in!
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00:00 - Intro
01:16 - Why your resume matters
02:00 - Step 1: Create a clear structure
04:33 - Step 2: Include a powerful career summary
08:56 - Step 3: Include quantifiable results-driven achievement statements.
10:57 - Step 4: Make your resume ATS and human-readable
12:26 - Step 5: Customize your resume
14:18 - BONUS STEP: Make your resume relevant
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I want to get off my mom’s couch and get a job.
Recruiter, I was laid off in March and decided to go for the role I want. Thank you for these gems of knowledge.
When I click "send it to me" it doesn't do anything. Anyone else having trouble with it?
@@luistirado88 Same. The first link didn't work, try the one at the very bottom of the page.
the link doesn't work unless you buy something
SHE KNOWS WHAT SHE’S TALKING ABOUT!! I applied for jobs 6 jobs yesterday using her template and out of the 6, 1 of them want to interview me! Thank you so much!!! ❤❤️❤️
Amazing Angie! Thanks for sharing. I'm sure you'll hear back from the other 5 companies. Keep me posted.
You was going to get the interview anyway. I have applied for jobs using my own resume and got it.
@@ProfessorHeatherAustin will do! I've stopped applying for jobs at the moment to focus on scholarships. When I get back around it I'll let you know :)
@@sherriebrown5130 You may be right. But this was my first resume. I've only worked for one place with 5 months of experience and I live in NYC. My brother who has more experience than me working only got ringed once. I got ringed 3 more times after I made this comment and I believe it's because of her help
@@alicia03😂
Professor Austin, I used the last template you provided with great results. On every job I applied I got an interview. Finally, on the third interview, I got a job offer with an increase!! Thank you so much for these great informative videos and templates!!! I am sharing these videos with all my friends and family!
Lydia! I'm so happy to hear you landed the job offer. Thanks for sharing. When do you start?
This is an internal move to a different department. I start on Monday February 7th. My new Manager commented that he liked how I quantified the results in my resume. The recruiter told me I wasn't supposed to get an increase but they liked me so much, both recruiters pushed for a 5% increase which all the Managers agreed on. That doesn't include the increase in March for merit. My resume was stellar! Thanks again!!
Awesome! Such great news. Way-to-go for putting in the work. It paid off. :)
Awesome to actually see reaults.
I hate careers I hate the idea of selling myself to other people and dedicating my time to making money for a company that doesn't care about me
I’m sorry you feel that way. What does your ideal job look like?
There's always independent/freelance work. Or finding a company whose mission and ethics align with yours.
@@AtalixZero what freelance jobs are there?
Me too but still gotta play the bills
It’s the same with you.
You don’t care about the company and it’s owner but you expect them to pay you 🙄
It’s exchange - work, skills for money. Friends and family you build after work ;)
Your résumé writing template is great!! I followed the template from 2020 and I’ve been interviewed and hired for 2 different positions in 2021. My current job provided a better benefits package with a pay increase!
Awesome! I’m so happy to hear this. Thanks for sharing. Way-to-go! ❤️🎉
Thank you professor for sharing so many great details I have not resubmitted my résumé in over 14 years so this really helped me to gain insight on what is needed and how things have changed.
Glad it was helpful! I can't wait to hear how things go with your new resume. :)
This is the most amazing job hiring relating video I've ever watched these days. Thanks so much for your detailed guidance and explanation to each step! Currently working on writing my resume and feeling confident and having more directions after watching this video.
Awesome! I'm so happy you found this video and are at work on your new resume. Keep me posted with any questions you have.
Really enjoyed watching this video! I have to add in some freelance work to my resume and all these helpful tips will really help me out!
Fantastic! Thanks for watching.
This video was so helpful!!!! Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for the resume template and awesome video! I used your template and it got me a few interviews so far! It’s been a month since I began my job search since finishing college :)
Hey! Thank you for watching the videos. I’m so glad you were able to get some interviews. Hope your able to get that dream job! 👍
These videos are always so tailored to social media/HR/tech jobs. I never see resume videos tailored for research assistants, or similar fields.
🥉🏆 Resume block? Uncertainty? Over+thinking it?
Writer block?
Over it?
Facings a new career commitment, a side hustle and Gig work - So 3 Resumes. Uggh!
Heather Austin saved me.
Somehow simplifies thee process. To a thorough Resume that works!
Cear, ,concise.
She made it click for me.
No more plodding 30 minute videos..
Heather zips eight along,.
Get the template.!
Thanks Heather!
Hello! I'm so happy to hear the video helped you with your resume. I'm also happy you enjoyed the free template. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching. Keep me posted for when you land your next job. I'm excited for you.
I really enjoyed your video and will be using your guidelines to update and improve my resume. Thank-you.
Your video was from so much help!!! and also your energy was amazing :)
Hey thanks!
Thanks for sharing this knowledge and providing the template!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks a lot! Your video is amazing!
Fab video! Thank you :)
Thank you for this. I haven’t updated my resume in years and this template was EXTREMELY helpful.❤👍🏾
You're so welcome!
This level of energy is exhausting and I'm only half way through the video.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this! My resume format that I'm using was actually the same as when I graduated on 2017. I just realized that I have so much unnecessary sections that doesn't need anymore
Glad it was helpful.
Thank you @professorheatheraustin I started searching other opportunities in Jan. 2022. In March of 2022. I found your videos and used your template. Your tips helped me land multiple interviews and ultimately my current job. I have referred friends and family to your page. I know they will not be disappointed.
Till this day you have new tips to revive different part of my resume.
I am sorry for writing this late. I am currently 6 months into the role that I’ve applied using your template and inputs. I totally forgot that i used your template until a friend of mine asked me about my template! CZcams resume and your face came up lol I was like ,yess it was her! I did get two job offers last October and this was a shocker after 2years of graduating and not finding a job! Also, received these offers a week before my trip to Europe! Just know I did celebrate hard in Europe! I listened to everything you said and reading my resume now…I killed that shit! LOL Thank you soooo much
Bonnets! I’m so happy to hear this. Thanks so much for sharing. I love that you celebrated hard in Europe. Way-to-go and congratulations.
Great video about writing resumes. Now I know much more about resumes!
What a relief I found your website. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Professor Austin, thank you for this information I took some notes down very helpful,
You’re very welcome!
Thank you Professor
Thanks for this video, Heather. Very good content. Ideas for future videos include: thoughts on the value of online portfolios, how to find contract-only positions/agencies hiring for corporations
Awesome! I love your ideas for future videos. Thanks for sharing.
Great, thank you !
Wow! Such a smart lady! This is everything that I needed today. Beautifull.
Wow, thank you!
Can you do a video about sending a follow up email? Loving all the other videos, but would like some tips for when is a good time and what things to say if you want to send a follow up email?
Followed your advice, and 5 out of 7 jobs that I applied for reached out! Thank you 🙏 I have four upcoming interviews!😁
Wow! Awesome. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in your interviews. Would you mind if I share your success with others? If so, do you have a headshot you could send me at heather@professoraustin.com
Excellent information and guidance. I'll be honest with you, watching your videos has opened up my eyes in a huge way. Thank you, thank you thank you.
Awesome! I'm so happy to hear this. Thanks for watching.
Wish I had watched these tips sooner. These are gold.
Thanks for watching!
Flabbergasting, enlightening video clip much obliged for sharing!
Thank you for watching. What was your favorite step?
Professor Austin, thank you for the resume advise. Both times I used my revised resume based on your advise it worked. Note: Color copy made it pop harder I’m sure. The job I chose I submitted the resume Wednesday night, called by 9am Thursday to interview Friday and given the job on the spot and in-process Tuesday. Thank you very much.
Hey! Thanks so much for sharing. I'm thrilled to hear how quickly you landed a job. Well done!
thank you, excellent and clear very helpful
You are welcome!
Fantastic tips! thanks lovely as laways for sharing!
HELLO, my friend! Thanks for watching. Hope you're doing well.
@@ProfessorHeatherAustin thanks for checking Heather ❤😊 doing well thanks u and hoping same with u too.
Good points. Thank you.
@chrisward64658
Thanks!
Thank you Professor Austin for sharing key insights for todays job market 🙌
My pleasure! Thanks for watching.
TY!!
You’re welcome!
How do you get this to reflect when job postings want you to fill out an application through their own user interface that does not allow a resume to be sent?
I can attest to the content of this video and the important points, it's pretty spot on. The one thing that other "resume tips" seems to get the wrong idea is the point that you need to create a "good looking" resume from a design perspective. And as someone who has been working as a HR lead, recruiter and Project Manager for the past 10 years and I have taken care of well over 100 resumes personally and oversees over 5000 applicants over my entire career on multiple different companies is to tell you how wrong this is.
I can assure you, unless you're applying for a designer/artist position, no HR will ever give a single crap about the design of your resume. Quite infact, a "pretty" looking resume gives out red flags if you don't do the contents properly, because if that's the case it may further emphasizes that you don't have anything to offer in relation to the job so you had to "compensate" it with pretty designs. And as Heather mentioned, your employment, career and skills summary in a paragraph or two on the header is about the single most important thing you can put on your summary, bar none. No HR will ever read everything everytime when we have dozens or hundreds of resumes on our desk or email. We look at the header and short list it. And we read the whole thing LATER.
Also, yes, quantify, summarize and describe the results of your experiences and achievements. Be confident, and list EVERYTHING that you deem appropriate to put on a resume. Have designed a website for your gaming community? write that down, been a reddit moderator with 100k+ members? write that down. It matters. A lot of people seems to think non-professional experiences don't matter for job applications. They are WRONG. I don't know you, the HR people don't know you, these small bits of achivements goes a long way of letting us know you more. And be confident, no company will ever hire someone who does not believe in themselves.
Hi Nico! Thanks for watching and for your thoughtful comments.
This is AMAZING!! video. A big fan from Thailand
Awesome! Thank you!
Was waiting for the this template eagerly Austin mam. Glad 😊 please do bring more templates for every year. ❤ love to be a part of this channel In this pandemic you are the best teacher. Where many lost their jobs at last depending on skills matters more than degree. 😇
Hello! So happy to hear you grabbed the new template. A lot has changed in the job market in the past few years. My team and I are constantly evaluating the market and trying to help job seekers stay on top. Thanks for watching!
Professor Heather has more bubbly than most of us, but in a couple minutes you realize its genuine, and that's cool. For whatever its worth, I filed over 100 resumes and got 1 response. I moved everything on to her Template .. and for the first time Jobot did not immediately wait list me. On a submission elsewhere I had similar success I It seems Heather has crack scanner scrutiny as well has the human review. Thanks Heather !!
HI Professor Austin, thanks for the great video and resume template. One question, I've been a consultant for the past 6 years and am looking to secure a management position with a single company. What's the best way to list my successes while a consultant and should I list the companies where I achieved them?
thanks Heather
You are so welcome!
this is helping me alot.
Yeah! So glad to hear it.
So after 2 years of applying for jobs, I took an afternoon and redid my resume and cover letter with her methods.
I applied for a job that night, and landed an interview within 12 hours of applying... Amazing!
Wow Jason! Thanks for sharing. I'm thrilled to hear you landed a job so quickly. I'd love to share your success with other job seekers. If you're okay with it, I'd love a headshot. Do you have one? If so, can you email it to me at heather@professoraustin.com?
Seriously?
Thank you Prof.
You are very welcome
Thank you for the template. I just used it for my dream role. Hoping 🙏 it all works out in my favor.
I hope so too! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the info. Can you tell whether we should match the resume with a complete job posting, including about the organization, job duties, responsibilities, skills, benefits, etc.? or just responsibilities and skills enough?
Thank you for all the great information you provide in your videos. I had used all your tips on my resume and cover letter to great results. Applied to 5 companies with 4 responses and landing in a position that was my first choice.
THATS AWESOME! Congratulations!
My dream job is being a sole legal counsel and multifamily investor, this resume template is amazing! You are truly changing lives, the positivity is amazing! TY PROFESSOR HEATHER!
You're so welcome! I'm so happy you found the video useful. Thanks for watching.
@@ProfessorHeatherAustin TY AGAIN🤗🤗🤗
Hi Heather, do you think the resume for internal position should exclude info from previous companies? Thank you.
Its just an awe-inspiring career kick-start, I would say! Thanks Ma'am, I am definitely gonna apply this strategy rn. I can't hold my caree r back now 🙌🎉💗
Best of luck! Thanks for watching.
I’m about to apply to a temp agency for office work, I’ve never worked in office space before. So what would I use for a general resume? Since I don’t even know what position I would be applying for.
Worst part of writing a resume is trying to remember what I have been doing the last 10 years. Moving from task to task to project to task after completion mostly resulted in forgetting the good result..
Hi Heather, Do you help out with technical resumes?
Great video! I included a personal development section.
Fantastic! Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much professor Heather for your detailed explanation. I will go ahead and reformat my resume using yours. I am afraid I am not getting good results due to the length of my resume.
Keep it to no longer than two pages, and use the template for help I’m sure you’ll do great! 👍
@@ProfessorHeatherAustin already done and republished on LinkedIn.Appreciated again!!!!
Austin, I like your content. I do have a question. Is it better to do bullet points in a resume or paragraph format? I can only apply to entry-level and like positions that don't require ATS just an application and resume to the hiring manager.
Great question Jessica! I like to use a combination of both. Paragraph in the career summary and bullet points in work experience section.
This video is a goldmine for teachers who are looking to switch careers. Your tips on avoiding these mistakes are invaluable. I'll be sharing this with my fellow educator friends who are considering a change.
I totally agree with including all this great stuff in a resume to sell yourself to employers.
The question is HOW DO YOU FIT THAT ALL ON ONE PAGE LEGIBLY.
Foreal!
Worked in law enforcement for 15+ years. Struggling with what to actually put on the resume in order to appeal to the company. My interest is gearing more towards social justice, mental health etc.
great content! you are now my teacher 😃
Happy to hear that!
What do you think about the resumes that have a picture vs without?
Thanks a lot for this video. It's been almost 2 decades since I looked at updating my resume. This video was exactly what I needed. And the free template exceeded my expectations. Your efforts here made this process fairly simple for a guy like me.
awesome video! Just a question about the title in the resume. What if you're making a career switch and applying for jobs that you don't have direct experience in but do have transerrable skills. for example, if I'm appyling for a project manager position but have never held that title, is it still okay to put Project Manager as my title in the resume when applying?
I would
I am looking to get into the IT/Tech field with little to no experience in that field. I do currently work for a tech company but my current job is more customer service based. Before that position I did hardware repair on some video video equipment. I feel like that would be laughed at. I am about to start taking some IT certifications thought but that could be an1-2 years from now before i have several of those. Man, this is stressing me out. Awesome video though Heather!
Just get on with it!
Hi, Professor Austin. I am improving my CV with the template. May I ask if it means I can just skip some of my past experience and only keep the most recent experience?
Great question! Normally you don’t want to go back anywhere from 10 to 15 years.
Hi Professor Austin, the link isn't working for me. Kindly advise, thank you.
I relocated 5 years ago and decided to stay at home at that time…. It’s since been 5 years and I’m looking to get back into the workforce… I’ve had “gigs” here and there in the meantime not relevant to the field I’m looking to get back into (insurance customer service)… do I leave the 5 year gap and just add my relevant experience? Or so I add all of the jobs I’ve since had on my resume?
Hi, what about applying to multiple jobs in the same organization. They all fall into my skill set, passion and abilities. How do you think the employer would view this situation, seeing multiple resumes from the same person? Also how should I go about working around that?
Hello, alot of the time I hear that employers highly encourage if not require a resume that is ONE page. The template + info in the video make it so that it is at least 2 pages if not more with everything that is said. How should I go about making it one page and know what things to keep?
Thank you for this information. It came right in time! However, I am unable to download the resume template. Any help I can get?
Hi Elizabeth. Email me and my team at heather@professoraustin.com
Do you have to have a cover letter and résumé or just the résumé?
Thanks for the great details
Hi there! Great question. Yes, we have a cover letter template with lots of samples inside the toolkit. Let me know if you'd like a special link to grab the toolkit. Thanks!
Can someone help me, step by step and walk me through this. It's really hard for me rn, idek how something like this would work.
Hey. Watching from Dublin Ireland, new time subscriber
Fantastic! Welcome to the Channel. My mother is from Kirkcaldy, Scotland. Ever been there?
No but I've been to Edinburgh twice in 3 months , England is only at most an hours flight from Dublin ( Ireland ) Airport . Beautiful old city . I'd really recommend taking a trip , but bring warm clothes because it does get cold there . Its 9 degrees C there at the moment. I'm sure it's a lot warmer I'm America now whatever part your in .
Practise makes perfect
Yes! Couldn't agree more.
@@ProfessorHeatherAustin thnxs
So every time I apply to a job you think I should adjust my resume? And how do you suppose I should be able to keep track of what was said to nearly 1000 plus companies I apply to? This is preposterous information.
I have a query. I freelanced for nearly 2 years due to a major surgery. Will including it in the resume be detrimental to my job search?
Hello, Professor, Thank you for this fruitful video I binged watched it over and over. However, I am confused, Should I put my picture on it or not? Regards.
Hi! Thanks for watching. No picture unless you live in a county that requires one. 😊
@@ProfessorHeatherAustin Thank you Mrs. Austin.
Wish you the best.
Hello! I love your videos. I never received the resume template. It's not in my spam or junk folder either. I tried a few times to get it too. Is there another place I can access it? Thank you!
Hi Wendy! Send me an email at heather@professoraustin.com and my team and I will get the template and example sent to you. 😊
Do you recommend using display pic for resume/CV ?
Great question! No. Unless you live in a country that requires headshots on resumes.
I have a lot of work experience in the past but I have not worked since 2014. And this is due to a long-term chronic illness that prevented me from doing simple things like walking around. But now I'm better so how can I create a resume with that in mind?
Where do you put certifications and what other fonts can you use?
Hi Jeron! Great question. Certifications can go right after eduction and training. I really like Cambria right now. 10 - 12 pt.
Hello. I am really grateful for such amazing videos and hard work. You are such a great person. I was wondering when to add a photo in the CV. You know some companies require a photo. Shall we add it from the beginning or no need since we already have a LinkedIn account and they can access and see us there?
Thanks in advance
Lobna
Great question. If you are located in the US you won’t add a photo to your resume. What country are you in or applying to work in?
Hello is it okay that I put in my resume that I am a PWD person?. I have a experience back in are country but not here in Edmonton.
Hello, I started a consulting company in 2013 - I am now looking to get back into the workforce in the hospitality industry. I am looking at a VP or President position and I am not sure how to integrate that information into my resume. Any ideas?
I'm using your template, but my resume is 2 or 3 pages long, even if I cut out unnecessary bullets while still listing job history to show consistency. Should I switch templates?
Hi , please how can I include my career record in the resume? I just finished from a cabin crew training school but licence not out yet.
Thanks
Hi there! When including your career record on your resume, focus on highlighting your relevant training and qualifications from the cabin crew training school you recently completed. Mention any certifications or licenses you are in the process of obtaining. Additionally, showcase any previous work experience or transferable skills that are relevant to the cabin crew role, such as customer service, communication, problem-solving, or teamwork skills.
Tailor your resume to the specific job you are applying for and emphasize the skills and qualifications that align with the requirements of the cabin crew position.
If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.
This video is really helpful, thank you for making it. How would you go about the references section? Would you say references upon request or would you just write their names and phone number? Does it make a difference?
Hi Alice! You don't want to put a references section on your resume. Include it as a separate document and then pass it along to the employer when then ask for your references.
quick question. Can I skip the volunteer & Award & membership section? Or is it really necessary to put it on my resume.
You can totally skip this section. What other sections do you have to add to your resume?
I hopped around job to job a bit lately. What your suggestion please? Should I leave some of the jobs out and only leave one that relevant to the position I am applying for? 😓
Yes, I like that idea.
hey porfesser heather do you have clients with learning disorders
What if you don't have job experience every job ive worked i left 3-4 months later, no references or friends either.