Strengthening Your Resume Jan 2010
Transcript of Strengthening Your Resume Jan 2010
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Strengthening Your ResumeStrengthening Your Resume
Ideas For Strengthening Your Resume….….so it can do some of the heavy-lifting in your job search
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Introduction
General Points
Tailor or Customize Your Resume
The Hiring Manager’s Perspective
Review of A Job Description & Candidate Resumes
Summary – Key Points
Q&A
Agenda
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Not a How To of Detailed Resume Rules
Guiding Principles Based on Today’s Reality
My Perspective as a Hiring Manager
Work Through An Example
My Colleagues’ Perspectives as: Recruiters, Coaches, Hiring Managers, and Job Seekers
Introduction
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Similar to a Product Brochure
NOT a Full Product Description
A “Sales Tool”
An advertisement, A Commercial
15-30 seconds to grab interest
Highlights Your Specific Value
Identify Your Accomplishments
NOT A Job Description
Answer the Question “Why Me”
General Points
Skills
Knowledge
Experience
Accomplishments
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Consider the Industry
Consider the Prospective Employer
Consider the Role
What are the Key Qualifications
Consider the Hiring Manager
Don’t have Extraneous Points
Don’t Distract the Resume Reviewer
Tailor or Customize Your Resume
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Always very busy and have more to do
Work more by interruption than schedule
Scan A Resume for 15-30 seconds
Have a Profile in Mind, ”does this resume fit it?”
Burden is on YOU to make it EASY
The Hiring Manager’s Perspective
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The Job Description
Candidate Resumes
Critique
Review of A Job Description & Candidate Resumes
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Description The Group provides over-the-counter, valuation, transaction management, fund accounting, settlement and confirmations services for clients including: institutional investors; hedge fund managers and asset managers. The Technology team is responsible for analysis, delivery and support of the technology platform servicing this business. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the technology relationship with an assigned client base and the end to end delivery of technology projects to those clients. These projects can span the whole architecture or singular functional upgrades. They may also include bringing new clients onto the platform.
Delivery of these projects will be dependent on the coordination of resources across multiple development teams (both internal and vendor) along with management of business analysts within the team. In summary the person will:
1. Manage and coordinate the on-boarding of new clients as well as change requests from existing clients in the Americas region.2. Partner with Technology Build and BA teams, Operations teams, and Product teams.3. Ensure a timely delivery as specified by the client, and that expectations of the client and internal policies are fully met.4. Be responsible for leading the client on-boarding, reporting its status, and escalating issues to the Regional Manager, working closely with the Client and other teams to enhance the satisfaction of our client through timely and accurate on-boarding.
The Job Description – Page 1
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Duties and Responsibilities 1. Provide assistance to the Product and Operations teams in developing client solutions where significant opportunities are
identified, ensuring consistency with LOB strategy and capabilities2. Provide consultative advice as requested to customers on product offerings3. Manage assigned on-boarding and change request projects from inception to completion within specified timeframes. Lead
the implementation to ensure delivery of products and services is completed with accountability for end to end process4. Conduct meetings with clients, complete scope documents to ensure systems and products are clearly defined and signed off
by the client and internal teams as needed5. Understand the Product and Services offerings6. Develop the project plan outlining all project deliverables, milestones and resources used within the Project team7. Provide guidance to the client with respect to the tasks and their role within the plan8. Coordinate and manage internal and external parties to deliver the solution within the required timeframe for the client by
providing regular verbal and written status updates to all stakeholders9. Conduct regular client project meetings to ensure adherence to project plan and milestones10. Adhere to all compliance, audit and risk procedures11. Facilitate timely issue resolution related to the on-boarding and serve as a point of escalation on behalf of the client12. Work with vendors when applicable for third party services13. Maintain a current portfolio of clients monitoring change requests to ensure issues are addressed timely and escalated
appropriately14. Adhere to all Firm and Departmental policies and procedures and update the Client Change Manager with key information and
documentation in a timely manner15. Attend meetings and training as required to continue development and to enhance knowledge of OTC derivatives, project
management, and technologies16. May require travel or working on-site at client location to facilitate the on-boarding process17. Provide support to team colleagues as required
The Job Description – Page 2
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Qualifications 1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills2. Project Management experience, including the use of project plans and issues logs3. Relationship management skills and experience; consulting experience a plus4. Ability to adapt to a changing environment5. Excellent time management and organizational skills6. Ability to deal with change and work under pressure 7. Team player8. Proficient in various desktop and internet based applications9. Ability to adapt to a changing environment10. OTC derivatives experience/knowledge preferred11. Client-facing experience preferred12. BA/BS degree required and 5-8 years of experience as a Project Manager The following attributes / experience would be advantageous:1. An understanding of the buy side of the industry 2. Experience of working with a derivatives trading system, ideally Calypso3. Experience working as part of a development / build team 4. Experience of working on Middle / Back Office processing projects 5. An understanding of relevant industry technology standards such as FpML
The Job Description – Page 3
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A Hiring Manager Wants to Hire the Right Person ASAP
Don’t Waste Your Time When You’re a Long Shot
Know the Job You’re Applying For
Your Resume Is a Reflection Of You, A First Impression
Take a Positive Approach to Each New Job Opportunity
Final Thoughts
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A resume does not get you the job
It’s A Sales Tool, similar to a Product Brochure
A Resume IS NOT a History of Your Job Descriptions
Tailor Your Resume to the Job You’re Applying For
Identify the Value You Added & Your Accomplishments
Burden is on YOU to Make It Easy For The Decision Maker
Summary - Key Points