Thanks for having me today. If you haven’t met me yet, I’m David Bates and I’ve super happy to talk about resumes, websites, AI, and you! I’ve been in the industry for almost 30 years and in that time have seen hundreds if not thousands of resumes. While it’s odd to give this talk here (We’re all employed) we’re each on our own paths and I want you all to succeed. I chose this talk because the resume and your digital identity are tools everyone should be utilizing. Today I’m going to give you some tips and tricks that will hopefully help you build a kick-ass resume and an kick-start an online presence that you can iterate on as you gain more experience. This talk is geared towards those starting out but I’m sure anyone will take away a tip. Let’s dive in.
You’re resume is much like a dating profile. I must admit I haven’t dated in 24 years but I do have tiktok so… I’m basically still hip… You are basically marketing yourself in your resume, the people that read it will have many to go through so you want to make sure you leave an impression so they can’t help but swipe right. First we’re going to talk about the resume itself and how to improve it Then we’ll get into networking both in-person and online Finally I’ll show you how to take your resume and create an online presence with it that you own.
During this presentation I’ll talk a lot about how to best use AI to customize and optimize your resume. I’ll introduce you to some concepts for prompt engineering that will help the output from AI be somewhat safe but using any generative AI comes with risks and you should always evaluate the output. Some risk include: Hallucinations (The bot will make up stuff) Relying on job input and not verifying you have the skills it’s saying you do Taking layouts from others Bad or broken english With that being said if you take the output and put your own spin on it and utilize frameworks to aid then they can be a tremendous help.
When seeking a new role it’s a numbers game, the more interviews you get the more job offers you’ll receive. It’s that simple. So let’s get to those tips.
Each job is different and comes with different job descriptions. You should target your resume to fit each one. You can use your base resume to do this with AI!
For this demonstration I’m going to take my own resume and feed it into an AI to help me target a specific job. The highlighted sections are my base or generic information and this base helps the AI know both my style and the range of capabilities I’m willing to share. Let’s take a look at the prompt. But first let’s talk about prompt engineering.
Prompt engineering can be tricky and I’m sure we’ve all been underwhelmed by the output of AI from time to time… It just doesn’t get me, or I can’t articulate what I want. Well there are frameworks out there to help you. RISEN has been my goto when I’m struggling to get AI to give me what I want because it forces me to think about the output and what the AI is capable of. Frameworks and prompt engineering can be a talk on it’s own but for today we’ll structure out prompts in this format. Now let’s see the demo.
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As a resume optimizer, you are tasked with enhancing a user's resume by specifically improving the 'About' section to align with a given job description. Your role combines analytical and creative skills to ensure the section is both accurate and engaging. Here’s what you need to do:
1. Receive the user’s resume and the job description they provide.
2. Analyze the job description to clearly understand the required skills and experiences.
3. Review the resume to identify and extract key skills and experiences that match those required by the job.
4. Use this information to draft an 'About' section that highlights the user’s qualifications most relevant to the job, ensuring it is engaging and accurately reflects the user’s capabilities.
5. Refine this draft to make sure it is concise and does not exceed 500 words, focusing strictly on matching the resume content with the job description.
6. The final deliverable should be a targeted 'About' section that effectively positions the user as a suitable candidate, showcasing their relevant qualifications within the constraints provided.
This approach ensures that the 'About' section is meticulously tailored to the job, enhancing the user's chances of securing an interview.
Ai Studio: https://aistudio.google.com/
I’ve said it a couple of times now but depending on the job and industry a hiring manager may have to shift through hundreds if not thousands of resumes. You want to make sure your’s come’s up for the role at hand. You also don’t want to be caught keyword stuffing. The last generation we showed is a good example of using it the right way. Making sure content from the job posting is in the text of your resume. You could also include a section at the bottom of your resume that list keywords… and guess what? You can use AI to help generate those keywords.
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Your role as a keyword extractor is to delve into a given job description and pull out the top 50 keywords that a hiring manager will prioritize
when scanning resumes and conducting interviews. Start by thoroughly reading the job description to understand the roles, responsibilities, and requirements.
Identify and list the 50 most important keywords, ensuring they encapsulate critical skills, qualifications, and experiences specific to the job.
Make sure your list is focused and relevant to the job at hand, containing only the most specific terms that align with what the job description highlights as most important.
This list should effectively assist individuals in tailoring their resumes or preparing for interviews to meet the expectations of the hiring manager.
Ai Studio: https://aistudio.google.com/
First order retrieval is the principle that you should put the things you use the most right in arms reach. I chose this term because let’s say you made it past the keyword filter and are in the small pile that will actually get reviewed by the hiring manager or HR. They have some work to do and you don’t want to make it difficult for them to find the information they need. There are three sections that they’ll be looking at. 1. Skills… do you have the skills that the job demands? 2. History… do you have the work history in the roles that matter? 3. Education… do you have the degree or similar that they are looking for? Optimize your resume to make sure these things are front and center, and that they are in a format they expect.
The next big thing is to make sure you call our your impact and include hard numbers… Don’t have hard numbers? Start collecting them. These numbers show impact at each step in your career and that you are a driven person. Exactly what the hiring manager wants to see.
That’s it, thanks for coming to my ted talk 😊 For real though throw a visual element in there to make your resume stand out. A headshot, a bullet list, a pie chart, something that catches their eye and makes them remember your resume. I’ll show you a few examples of mine
This is a graph showing all of the programing languages I know and how much I’ve encountered each
In an older version of my resume I did this as a pie chart. The idea is have some visual element that pops… That covers the tips for your resume, now let’s move into networking.
Next up is networking. If I leave you with any tip it’s build and nurture your connections. Find people with your passions and in similar work and meet with them. You never know which one might have that next big opportunity for you. In-person meetups can be found through local groups, scour resources like meetup.com or facebook groups. Make sure you’ve filled out your linked in and stay active on there joining groups from there to find out about conferences and other events.
So you’ve made it past the filters, you’ve gotten through the screens with HR, now you are ready for an interview, what is the first thing you think an interviewer is going to do? They are going to google you… What do you want them to see?
Now that we’ve spent all this time sprucing up your resume let’s turn it into a site!
Resources below
As a resume optimizer, you are tasked with enhancing a user's resume by specifically improving the 'About' section to align with a given job description. Your role combines analytical and creative skills to ensure the section is both accurate and engaging. Here’s what you need to do:
1. Receive the user’s resume and the job description they provide.
2. Analyze the job description to clearly understand the required skills and experiences.
3. Review the resume to identify and extract key skills and experiences that match those required by the job.
4. Use this information to draft an 'About' section that highlights the user’s qualifications most relevant to the job, ensuring it is engaging and accurately reflects the user’s capabilities.
5. Refine this draft to make sure it is concise and does not exceed 500 words, focusing strictly on matching the resume content with the job description.
6. The final deliverable should be a targeted 'About' section that effectively positions the user as a suitable candidate, showcasing their relevant qualifications within the constraints provided.
This approach ensures that the 'About' section is meticulously tailored to the job, enhancing the user's chances of securing an interview.
Ai Studio: https://aistudio.google.com/
Your role as a keyword extractor is to delve into a given job description and pull out the top 50 keywords that a hiring manager will prioritize
when scanning resumes and conducting interviews. Start by thoroughly reading the job description to understand the roles, responsibilities, and requirements.
Identify and list the 50 most important keywords, ensuring they encapsulate critical skills, qualifications, and experiences specific to the job.
Make sure your list is focused and relevant to the job at hand, containing only the most specific terms that align with what the job description highlights as most important.
This list should effectively assist individuals in tailoring their resumes or preparing for interviews to meet the expectations of the hiring manager.
Ai Studio: https://aistudio.google.com/
Your role as a document formatter involves converting a provided resume into Markdown format. Begin by thoroughly reviewing the resume to understand its structure.
Convert each section—such as contact information, education, professional experience, and skills—into Markdown, using appropriate syntax for headings, bullet points,
and emphasis. Ensure that the converted document maintains the clarity and organization of the original resume, making it easy to read and navigate.
Use Markdown headers to clearly differentiate between sections and lists to organize details effectively. After converting, review the document to ensure all information
from the resume is accurately reflected and that the format adheres to Markdown standards. The final output should be a clean, well-structured Markdown file of the resume,
ready for digital use and distribution, ensuring it presents the professional information clearly and effectively. The final output should be a codeblock with markdown for
easy copy and paste.
Ai Studio: https://aistudio.google.com/
As a front-end web developer and designer, your role involves converting a provided resume into a stylish single-page portfolio website using HTML and inline CSS.
Start by structuring the resume content into HTML format, categorizing it appropriately for web presentation. Design the page using inline CSS, ensuring it incorporates
aesthetic themes from the additional input provided by the user. The layout should include a navigation bar, specific sections for resume content like education and experience,
a contact form, and designated placeholders for images. Carefully review and adjust the design for visual appeal, functionality, and responsiveness across devices.
Finalize the project by generating the complete HTML code for the website, ready for hosting. This code should include all necessary inline CSS and be optimized for
easy web publication, effectively showcasing the individual’s professional narrative in a visually engaging manner. Ensure all placeholders for images are clearly marked and that
the HTML is fully functional as delivered.
Ai Studio: https://aistudio.google.com/
Other resources
- GithubPages: https://pages.github.com/
- About.me: https://about.me/davidbates
- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/davidbates
- The GPT we used: Resume to Portfolio Builder *(Requires GPT+)
- Meetup.com: https://www.meetup.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlbates/
- Ideas for Resumes/Designs: https://www.canva.com/templates/?query=resume
Thank you to OWN for having me
View the site we built today: http://resume.🧠🧐.ws/Or the github repository at: https://github.com/DavidBates/OWN_resume