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GRC Resume Workshop

November 16, 2024

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  • Introduction
  • Resume Format
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Common Mistakes & Best Practices
  • Q&A & Next Steps

Agenda

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INTRODUCTION

Arushi Parekh

Global Markets Analyst @ Goldman Sachs

GRC Brown Alumni

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Resume Format

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Motivation

  • Resume writing is an art
    • Showcasing your Story
    • Creating Visual Appeal
    • Convincing recruiter to learn more

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  • Resume writing is a science
    • Aligning with ATS (Tailoring)
    • Quantifying Achievements
    • Keyword Optimization

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  • Hiring managers spend an average of 7.4 seconds on a resume

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  • In consulting, over 60% of applications fail to make it past initial screenings

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Crafting a Resume

  • Starting with Essentials: Contact Information, Professional Links (LinkedIn)

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  • Strictly 1-page PDF
    • Avoid formatting errors from Word/Docs during review
    • Quick and easy to read (Skimmable!)

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  • Follow Reverse Chronological Order for all sections (most recent first)

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  • Clean up points that spill over to the next line by 1-2 words

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  • Stick to easy-to-read fonts (e.g., Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman)

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  • Use 0.75-1 inch margins and consistent line spacing

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Applicant Tracking Systems

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Understanding ATS

  • Scans for relevant keywords, job titles, and skills.

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  • Matches your resume to the job description based on these criteria.

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  • Tips for ATS Compatibility
    • Tailor to the role
      • Answer “why should I hire you for this role?”
      • Focus on highlighting successes in certain keywords that reveal the focus of the role
      • Prepare a resume draft to build upon for different jobs and positions
    • Avoid images, tables, or graphics
    • Some ATS struggle with reading Headers or Footers
      • Keep important information out of these areas

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Common Mistakes & Best Practices

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Best Practices

  • Provide context for everything
    • Most recruiters hold a degree in Psychology or Communication.
    • Avoid fluffy language to ease understanding

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  • Use Action Verbs

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  • Connect soft skills to outcomes
    • Show traits like “detail-oriented” or “passionate” through your achievements

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Best Practices

  • Proofread
    • 60% of college resumes have a typo
    • Typos make you look sloppy

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  • Be consistent, especially regarding dates

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  • Punctuate

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  • Check and test your contact information
    • You might be impossible to contact if incorrect

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Q&A & Next Steps

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