How to Create A Robot-Friendly Resume for Online Job Search

Job application process has changed, so must your approach. This is even more as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to gain dominance. There is no gainsaying the fact that your success in job search begins with the presentation of your resume. This is at the core of this course. This course covers the wide spectrum of job application processes with special focus on creating a resume that is compliant with the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other digital candidates ranking system. The main objective of the course is to arm job seekers with information to create captivating resumes that would guarantee selection by the ATS. The course takes a cursory look at the changing nature of recruitment processes and highlights the pre-application preparations required to create a digitally focused resume. The course also brings to the fore the various skillsets needed by candidates to gain the leading edge, including hard, soft and "plus" skills as well as where and how to acquire them. Moreover, the course succinctly presents the personal-branding concept and how candidates can leverage this to stand out. As a bonus, the course presents implementable tips on creating compelling profile on LinkedIn which has long become a complementary tool for recruiters.