Shownotes
In this episode of How to Scale a Business, Hector Santiesteban is joined by Kathryn Troutman, an expert in federal resume writing. Kathryn shares her insights on creating a standout resume in a competitive job market. She highlights the importance of storytelling and having a portfolio of accomplishments to share during interviews. Kathryn provides practical tips for writing a resume that showcases specific examples of work experience and demonstrates value to employers. She also discusses resume length, the importance of keywords, and the ability to follow instructions.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
- 00:00:00 - Evolving US Government Job Application Process
- 00:03:58 - Optimal Resume Length: Five Pages Over Seven
- 00:07:17 - The Growing Resume Writing Niche
- 00:10:34 - Essential Information for Job Applications
- 00:12:29 - Power of Keywords in Resumes
- 00:16:15 - Broadening Perspectives and Addressing Blind Spots
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