Microsoft's Head of Global Talent Acquisition on How to Stand Out in a "Very Intense Skills Economy"
Standing out in a crowded job market isn't easy. Chuck Edward, Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Microsoft, joined us to share how job candidates can rise up the resume ranks and impress employers.
According to a recent LinkedIn survey, 66% of professionals struggle to portray themselves in the most effective way on their resume, while more than 50% have a difficult time customizing their resume for a specific role. To combat this issue, Microsoft and LinkedIn created 'Resume Assistant'. Edward said we are in a very intense skills economy, and people are looking for ways to tell their story. He said the 'Resume Assistant' helps candidates tap into relevant opportunities based on skills on the resume.
There are more than 1 million active job openings currently. Edwards delivered tips for landing your dream job. He highlighted soft skills such as how you collaborate with others. There are ways to tell the story about your soft skills through the way you craft the resume. He also emphasized tailoring your resume to be specific for the job you are searching for.
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