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Job Search Resources | YMCA of Greater Toronto

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YMCA job search tips and resources will help you learn what is expected from you and how to land your next job.

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Should You Have Separate Resumes For Different Types of Jobs?

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The answer: It depends how similar or unrelated the positions are.

An experienced Welder has been unemployed for months and wants to start broadening her search. She would like to include jobs such as Quality Control Assistant, given her background in checking for defective welds.

A successful but burned out Finance Manager in the private sector decides it's time to check out similar jobs in Not-For-Profit organizations. He thinks that maybe the stress will be somewhat less and he'll feel good about contributing to society more.

Do either of these job seekers need more than one well-written resume? Do you need more than one?
Customizing Your Resume, Versus "Separate Resumes" For Different Types of Jobs
Let's begin by clarifying what we mean by "separate" resumes. Basically you'd have a distinctly different resume - in terms of a sizeable portion of your content - for each type of job you're applying for.

This is not the same as "customizing" your resume to a specific employer or job ad. Customizing is when you use a single resume for every job you apply to, except that you make sure to add, subtract, or alter small bits of content to match the unique requirements of each employer.

Whether you produce separate resumes for jobs that are clearly different, or merely customize a single resume for different employers, you will end up with more than one "version" of your resume. (More about managing multiple versions further in the article).
When It Makes Sense to Have Separate Resumes For Different Types of Jobs
Take the case of the Welder who also wants to apply for Quality Control positions. Now that we've clarified the difference between creating separate resumes versus customizing a single one, should she customize the one or create separate resumes altogether?

Essentially, you would opt for separate resumes if the varying types of jobs you're pursuing require substantially distinct experience, knowledge, skills and/or credentials.

Therefore it seems natural for our Welder to use a Welding resume for jobs in her existing field, and another one for Quality Control Assistants.
Do The Separate Resumes Have to Be Completely Different From Each Other?
Some good news: unless you're making a drastic career change, there is probably a good deal of overlap between the jobs you're going after. This holds true even if overall these jobs differ substantially. That means it's likely you can interchange chunks of content between the separate resumes.

Hence when our Welder drafts her Quality Control resume, she'll remove a whole bunch of details that are specific to jobs as a Welder. In their place she'll add whatever information she can that's more relevant to a Quality Control position. Checking for defects, maintaining her equipment properly and reducing error rates are prime examples. She'll also change her Summary and Objective at the top of her separate resume accordingly.

She may also switch from a reverse-chronological layout to a functional style of resume. This would enable her to place more emphasis on her transferable skills and related Quality Control background, rather than highlighting her linear employment history.

As for our Finance Manager from the private sector, he doesn't really need a completely separate resume for transferring into a Not-For-Profit. He can get away with customizing his standard resume. He'd simply add a few things like any volunteer experience he might have, or how he's supported Not-For-Profits in other ways. The rest he can explain in his Cover Letter.
Handling Multiple Resumes
When using Monster.ca to manage your resumes, there are ways to effectively manage multiple resumes. This is true for separate resumes or customized versions of a single resume.

Your free account with Monster.ca gives you the ability to upload, store, and update multiple resumes, all in one convenient place. Use the "Manage Resumes" panel to edit your existing resumes, keep track of employer activity, and create new resumes. You can view each resume's description at any time by placing your mouse over the title. Also you can answer the questions that help employers find your resume by increasing its visibility.

Note that you should keep track of which resume you send out to each employer (Monster.ca lets you do this). It would be a shame to apply for the job of your dreams with the wrong resume version. Or to show up for an interview prepared to talk about the information on one resume, when it's the separate version you've submitted.

With a little juggling and organizing, using separate resumes - or customizing versions of a single resume - can become a powerful tool to broaden your job search or target specific employers.

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Should You Have Separate Resumes For Different Types of Jobs?

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The answer: It depends how similar or unrelated the positions are. An experienced Welder has been unemployed for months and wants to start broadening her search. She would like to include jobs such as Quality Control Assistant, given her background in checking for defective welds.

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Resume Keyword Challenge

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Find the Right Ones for Your Resume
by Kim Isaacs

Whether you're writing your first resume or updating an existing one, stop and think about which keywords you need to add. You could be the most qualified person for the position, but yours will be lost in a sea of resumes without the right ones.

Recruiters perform thousands of keyword searches on Monster's resume database daily. Of course, you want your resume to show up when appropriate.

The problem is that there's no magical list of perfect keywords for your job objective. Sample lists are available, but hiring managers differ in what they consider important when conducting a keyword search. In fact, two hiring managers filling the same position may enter completely different keyword terms. So what's a job seeker to do?

Through diligent research and sound judgment calls, you can maximize your resume's keyword density and improve your chances of getting noticed. Here's how:

Study Job Advertisements

This is the best way to determine important keywords. You will be able to get into the mind of employers who literally spell out what they're looking for in job postings. In the following ad, important keywords are in bold:

DEF Company seeks an experienced human resources assistant to work in our busy downtown office. Duties include ensuring regulatory compliance with FMLA, ERISA and HIPAA laws, maintaining personnel records, coordinating new staff orientation meetings, assisting with recruitment campaigns and maintaining the employee handbook.

Requirements: The qualified candidate will have a minimum of five years of human resource experience in a fast-paced environment with strong knowledge of benefits administration including medical, dental, life, 401(k) and COBRA. Proficiency in MS Office programs is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

In addition to keywords found in job advertisements, think about keyword variations. In the above example, the abbreviated "HR assistant" could be important. The ad indicates MS Office is required, so adding specific computer programs you've used (Word, Access, Excel,n PowerPoint and Outlook) is a good idea. Of course, only include keywords that actually match your skills or experience.

Review several job advertisements for your ideal position. The jobs don't have to be in your geographic target area. The idea is to find skills, experience, education and other credentials important in your field. You will probably find keywords frequently mentioned by different employers. Focus on the "requirements," "skills" or "qualifications" sections of job ads, and look for industry buzzwords and desirable credentials for your job objective.

Talk to Recruiters and Employers

Arrange informational interviews and ask which credentials are important in your field. Listen to the language hiring managers use to discover keywords you should incorporate in your resume.

Think Like a Hiring Manager

Imagine you are in charge of recruiting employees and are searching a resume database. Which search terms would you enter to generate the most qualified candidate list? Also, consider other keywords hiring managers might use, such as employer and school names, and be sure these are represented on your resume.

Additional Sources for Keywords

Employer Web sites.

Government job descriptions -- Visit O*Net and the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Industry association Web sites and hard-copy publications.

Career-related networking/discussion groups.

Online resume samples.

Career exploration and resume books.

After conducting your research and identifying essential keywords, add them to your resume. Keywords should look like they naturally belong where you place them. At the same time, your resume should read smoothly. One strategy is to incorporate skill-related keywords in Monster's Skills section. You can also weave keywords in elsewhere, including your resume's Objective and Experience sections.

Once you optimize your resume for keywords, renew your resume on Monster and see if your hits and responses increase. Continually monitor its success. You may need to reassess and tweak your keywords until you achieve your desired results.

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Find the Right Ones for Your Resume by Kim Isaacs Whether you're writing your first resume or updating an existing one, stop and think about which keywords you need to add. You could be the most qualified person for the position, but yours will be lost in a sea of resumes without the right ones.

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Entry level employees and newly grads can have standout resumes!

Here is your chance to learn valuable advice which will make your resume stand out, through our newly designed Monster Resume Toolkit

This free toolkit, easy to download as a PDF to your computer, will walk you through a six part guide focused on bringing out the best of your professional self through your resume.

Remember that: "You don't have a second chance to make a good first impression". The recruiter devotes only a few seconds to scanning each resume so follow the tips in the Monster Resume Toolkit to be sure yours will make the cut.

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Learn more about the difference between a resume and a CV as well as valuable advice which will make your resume stand out.

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Entry level employees and newly grads can have standout resumes! Here is your chance to learn valuable advice which will make your resume stand out, through our newly designed Monster Resume Toolkit This free toolkit, easy to download as a PDF to your computer, will walk you through a six part guide focused on bringing out the best of your professional self through your resume.

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resumés and cover letters | Student Life

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Graduate students who have completed their master's or doctoral program and are applying for academic positions need an academic CV. In an academic CV you should highlight your academic achievements, publications, scholarly interests, and skills. Take a look at the document section for tips on creating an Academic CV + Cover Letter.