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Hi there @abenaampong1013, it's definitely ok to list different skills - preferably the ones on the job description for the role you're targeting. If you want to see how I do this, I cover it here: th-cam.com/video/rM4lDSxwW_g/w-d-xo.html All the very best and let me know if you have any other questions :-) Raj

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Alex I'm so happy you've found a positive change from what sounds like a very difficult time. I can imagine it takes a great deal of strength to remain open and be able to see new opportunities and a new life when you're navigating PTSD and the loss of an important relationship. Very very well done (and thanks!). Raj 🙂 I'm cheering you on buddy!

Hi @jakubzontek2681, these are all good questions. For me, there's a clear answer - never compromise on the hook. The details about your potential start dates and your specific A levels are more interesting when they've got a reason to be invested in you. Never compromise the hook buddy. Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions. Raj :-)

@@rajsidhu Thank you! You've helped me so much.

I am so happy to hear this @MrWeThePeople23 ... thank you for sharing and I'll be cheering you on in your goal of aerospace roles :-) Raj

I'm so glad to hear this @MrWeThePeople23! Formatting is wildly important and I'm glad you've seen the impact. Good luck with those aerospace roles buddy 🙂

Thank you Obi!! Much obliged sir and I hope life is treating you well :-) Raj

Ahh that's great @elxsadra9000 :-) Let me know how it goes - and if you have any questions. I'm wishing you - and your jobhunting group - all the very best :-) Raj

Good luck to you in your journey Carolina 🙂 I hope you have people around you who can listen, as you make that choice. Thank you for your kind words! Raj

Thanks @scna4653! I appreciate that :-) Raj

Hello Raj Sidhu! I would love to see a comprehensive video guide on building a successful career as a recent university graduate, especially for those of us in fields like Digital Marketing, Marketing Innovation/International Marketing, PR and Communications, the corporate world, international trade, international business, international logistics, and supply chain management. It would be incredibly helpful if the guide could cover specific steps to take as a new graduate to advance quickly and strategically, including tips on acing interviews, choosing the right companies and employers, and becoming an ideal candidate for roles in multinational corporations. Additionally, as a recent graduate in International Relations, I’m seeking guidance on how to build a thriving career without an existing professional network. I’d appreciate tips on where to connect with recruiters online and use resources to network effectively and secure the best career opportunities. Thank you so much for considering this video topic-it would be a game-changer for recent graduates like me!

Hi @karenidesoh5646 - thanks for sharing your really good points. I totally agree. One key aim I had in making this video was to show what an expert-level CV looks like so that viewers can aim for it if they wish - or alternatively - know how to optimise ChatGPT's output and stop there, knowing its strengths and limitations. I don't think there will ever be a substitute for deep-level human thought or help. Thanks for stopping by and sharing :-) Raj

@frankc1702 Yes! I know there are other opinions on this - and summaries can be done well - but generally they're still going to be slightly sub-optimal compared with putting the most relevant experience/education towards the top and using that to showcase the highest listed skills from the job description - it provides immediate context in a way that a summary can't. More fully/visually explained my thoughts here: th-cam.com/video/WOkCJYMvEDE/w-d-xo.html

Interesting. I will try this approach. I often have apprehensions with changing phrasing and keywords to match job descriptions because it can skew your experiences too much. I also find it very difficult to tailor a resume to a job outside your field or within the same field where your skills and experiences transfer well to. ATS systems often look for job titles or exact keyword matching. One thing is for certain this whole thing is a perfect example of how the technology does not make lives easier. It makes the job search not only more competitive but an arduous time consuming sometimes costly process.

Frank, I can totally understand your apprehension with keyword-matching and the skewing effect it can have. I guess the way I see it is that I’m optimising for getting an interview (via a tailored resume) - and it’s at the interview stage that the humanity and nuance of my experience can come through - also I can also get a feel for liking them or not. As for your point about technology not making life easier, I totally agree. It escalates how much work needs to be done on a resume in order to differentiate effectively. I’d make the argument, though, that it puts even more value on tailoring in terms of bang-for-your-buck conversions to interviews (even at the expense of the extra time). Thanks for sharing @frankc1702 buddy, and I’m wishing you the best. If you want to see how I’d tailor a resume to a job outside your field, I’ve got a video on career change CVs that hopefully makes this process way easier. Raj :-)

I'm sending you good vibes @thecliffolio - stick in there. I always like giving places the best chance of seeing my quality and it sounds like you're doing the same - so good on you. Their decision is their decision but at least you'll have done your part. I'd love to know how you get on :-) I'm wishing you the very best and cheering you on! Raj

@@rajsidhuRaj. Happy to continue this offline if you want. I wanted to send you: the ad, my old tired resume, the ai resume and cover letter to see what you think. I sent it off yesterday. As I said, I’m doing it more as a fun experiment to see if AI and a different approach can actually produce a different result!! Best Cliff

I wish I could Cliff but capacity-limits right now (start of the academic year etc) mean I might struggle to take a proper look in a reasonable timeframe. Please do let me know how you get on though... I'm hoping that by the time I have capacity, you'll have landed more interviews than you know what to do with!! Raj :-)

It's like they're embedded in the job description templates employers use! Good luck with the job hunt - Chem Eng is cool :-) Raj

@CommonSense9eleven I think I should be :-D

@@rajsidhu biggest red flag to not hire someone like you :-)

I'll take that :-)

@glennlindridge101 I would much prefer if you were right about this, rather than me!

Ha! @jaymayhoi be awkward! Don't let them get away with it :-DD

Ahh yes @raulsalaranjo6565 - total mismatch between expectations and reality, plus a clear indication of how much (how little) they actually value the role. Good one!

@mylittleossi1234 thanks!! The song you're after is "Dover" by The Westerlies. You can download it for free if you go to TH-cam Studio and then click on 'Audio Library". You'll find a few of their songs there :-) Raj

@@rajsidhuthank you!

@DonnieBosede I appreciate that!

Ahh this made my day!! I'm wishing you all the very best with the change buddy :-) Raj

Hey mate this is the second comment I've ever made on here but I needed to come back and give feedback, because of your videos, especially around CV creation I got accepted to work at Macquarie University in Sydney, which was the first place I have applied too. I cannot describe how much you have helped me, especially since I have lost alot this last year my old career was one of them. I really wish u had a donate button but if u have anywhere I can send a tip to buy you a coffee please let me know because I really want to show my appreciation for the work you have done. Thank you for everything, u have had a massive positive impact on a stranger who lives on the other side of the world. Regards Alex

Lol I just realised you do have a donate button disregard

@@MrDfult Alex this makes me incredibly happy to read. The fact you got into that Macquarie role at the first time of asking is a testament to the time and care you'll have taken. Very well done. I appreciate your appreciation - and the extraordinarily kind donation. Thank you ever so much. I'm going to keep your kind feedback as a record. Keep trucking buddy :-) All the very best at Macquarie! I'm thrilled for you, Raj 🙂

Thanks @filippobighiani! Regarding whether or not to include a LinkedIn profile URL... only include it if it shows something that your CV cannot... e.g. your impressive network, how many skills you've been upvoted for / industry discussions you've been part of etc. Good question! Raj :-)

It's a really good question Vara - I think it really depends on the sector and locations you're interested in. E.g. with the tech layoffs, there'd be zero stigma to having a visible "open to work" banner, but perhaps recruiters might see you as being easier to negotiate downwards on salary? I think the best bet is always to contact recruiters in the sector directly... essentially going upstream on where the jobs are released. I hope this helps - and if you want to give me an idea of what you're targeting I can give my specific thoughts :-) Cheers, Raj

Thanks for sharing!

Ahhh thanks chap! Most kind :-)

I really appreciate this @danielpabu5848. Good luck with those applications! :-) Raj

Thanks @jasoncolap! :-) Raj

Hi @stewiegriffin1938, this is hugely appreciated. I'm glad the videos are proving useful. I have 1-1 consultations via this link: calendly.com/raj-concorde/consultation - Cheers, Raj

Ah thanks! I appreciate it :-) Raj

I know right!! (and thanks, Jorge, you superstar!)

Really great video! I started changing my career through retraining but with not much success so far. At what point would you give in to a career change?

It's a really good question @preetizzle. I'd answer it in 2 ways. (1) I like the idea of building a ramp to a new career. Rather than it being an all-in type thing, it's more about getting that training, skilling up, making applications and seeing what the feedback from those applications is. If you get rejections, and you feel even more determined, that's a sign to carry on. If the rejections feel insurmountable or final, it may be worth drilling down into why you want that thing, and from that root point, seeing if other things may give you that same or similar satisfaction. Career change doesn't usually happen all at once. (2) When the benefits of potential change outweigh the costs. Of course this is super simplistic and ignores many of the complexities - including not necessarily being able to weigh the pros and cons, but I feel deep-down it's worth listening to that steer you're getting. How does this sound? Please know that I'm cheering you on @preetizzle. Raj :-)

Honestly, that's a fair comment @antonytanno. One counterpoint: money can act as a brake on career change as much as a facilitator, for some. But there's no doubt savings and other priveleges made my change a lot easier than it would otherwise be. Thanks for watching and I wish you all the very best. Raj

Thank you for letting me know this @maysielaftah7738 - I'm glad both the questions and the resources were helpful :-) I wish you all the best with your potential career change! Raj

Hi @maysielaftah7738, this is a great question! Would you be happy if I covered it in my next video? I think others might be interested in your question too! Raj :-)

I really appreciate this comment @jaymayhoi - and the insight. I think it's super tricky to be aware (in real time) that this judgement might be happening - but so valuable when you do see it. I hope you found another approach that worked for you?

@@rajsidhu yes, I eventually "took some risks" and dipped my feet in a few career pathways, some which I dismissed, and have now landed on one which I'm really enjoying

@@jaymayhoi I'm glad - and I also believe that's the best possible way... be guided by the experiences you have. I'm also a massive believer that sometimes the least risky option is to take the risk. Congratulations 🙂