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Think IT OMG Group

Think IT OMG Group. Think IT Opportunity Management Group (OMG) is an in-person, roundtable based discussion networking group designed for IT leaders at all levels that are "in transition" and senior IT leaders that are currently employed and possibly hiring.

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Think IT OMG Group

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  1. Think IT OMG Group Think IT Opportunity Management Group (OMG) is an in-person, roundtable based discussion networking group designed for IT leaders at all levels that are "in transition" and senior IT leaders that are currently employed and possibly hiring. Think IT Association was founded in 2009 and currently has over 1,200 members in 7 different groups. Each group meets on a monthly or bi-monthly basis in an informal, roundtable format with a different leader from the group facilitating each session. Mission: “To foster professional growth and development through the power of networking and collaboration.”

  2. Think IT’s Quarterly Event- Friday, April 19th, 2013 • Topic: Perspectives on the Minnesota Technology Landscape for Entrepreneurs • Speaker: Phil Soran • When & Where: 11:30am-1:30pm at Medica • “It’s Not Just Breakfast” -Friday, May 17th, 2013 • Time: 7:15am – 8:30am • Location: Medica Think IT Upcoming Meetings

  3. Think IT Website – www.thinkITassociation.org • Interested in blogging? Email bwill@thinkITassociation.org • Mentorship Program – Apply to be a Mentor or Mentee or both through our website • Subscribe to our blog! • Click “Get Think IT News delivered by email” to subscribe Think IT News / Announcements

  4. The Do’s and Don’ts of Resumes Opportunity Management Group Meeting - 3/15/13

  5. Facilitator: Andrew Knutson, Director, Consulting Services at York Solutions

  6. Opening question: Do you think the resume will be around five years from now? • Why or why not? The future of the resume

  7. The average recruiter spends 6 seconds looking at your resume before deciding ‘yay’ or ‘nay’. • Avoid large blocks of text and use plenty of white space. • Make sure your online profiles are easy to read and review. • Focus on your current and last positions, and make sure it’s clear when you started working at each place, and list a descriptive title for both. • Providing key performance statistics, and results will get your job description section noticed more How to get your resume noticed Eye-tracking software creates a heatmap of where recruiters look

  8. From the hiring side: what do you look for in a candidate’s resume? • Why is it difficult to translate that to your own resume? • How do you brand yourself in your resume? • Do you know if your resume shows you as a Jack of all trades? • Do you think you need more than two pages to tell your story on a resume? • How do you represent transitions? • Should you use fonts, bolding, italics, etc.? Discussion Questions

  9. Form 4 groups • Examine both resumes on the next two slides • Analyze and discuss what you like and don’t like about either resume Exercise!

  10. Sr. Project Manager Resume-1 • Sr. Project Manager Resume-2 Which resume do you like better and why?

  11. Page 2 of both resumes

  12. Top 5 Do’s and Don’ts of Resumes • Don’t! Make one resume and call it a day. • One-size-fits all does not work.A resume is an organic, living document that must be continuously updated. Customize each resume to fit the job you are applying for. • Do! Tie responsibilities into quantifiable results • Example “I helped lead a team that implemented SAP that cut overhead costs by 20%, resulting in a revenue stream for ABC business unit” • Don’t! List all of your 30+ years of experience • Limit it to the last 10-15 years. Hiring managers want to know what you’ve done recently

  13. Do! Make your resume tell a story • Remember, this is your own personal print ad; LinkedIn is your electronic billboard. Make a statement, tell a story, and keep it concise. • Do! Keep your personal brand consistent! • Make sure your work history, skills, etc. match on your social media profiles as well as your resume Do’s and Don’ts (cont.)

  14. Personal Branding blog on Think IT: • Personal Branding for IT Professionals- http://thinkitassociation.org/personal-branding-for-it-pros-5-tips-to-creating-an-online-brand/ • 6 Things on Your LinkedIn Profile That Shouldn’t Be on Your Resume- http://mashable.com/2012/05/12/linkedin-profile-resume/ • 7 ways to impress recruiters with your resume- http://www.blueskyresumes.com/blog/7-ways-to-impress-recruiters-with-your-resume/ • 14 Terrible LinkedIn Mistakes You’re Making- http://finance.yahoo.com/news/14-terrible-linkedin-mistakes-you-re-making.html?page=2 Additional Resources

  15. Thank you to Medica for hosting! • Please join our social media groups for updates, new content and more! Thank you for attending!

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