While touching base with a recruiter or hiring manager in person or virtually is an important aspect of the hiring process, the chances are they\u2019ve already done their homework on you\u2014through your resume and online profiles. So, before even worrying about the job interview, it\u2019s important to first make sure your bio is telling your future employer what you really want them to know about you.<\/p>\n
And given that Aug. 10 is National Update Your Bio Day, now is the perfect time to do just that!<\/p>\n
Here are a few things to keep in mind as you perfect your profile so you can score the perfect opportunity:<\/p>\n
It can be easy to lose track of all the experiences you have at various employers, through volunteer and community work you\u2019re involved in or skills you pick up along the way. So, don\u2019t wait until you\u2019re actively job hunting to update your resume and online profiles! As soon as you complete a training course at your current job, for instance, pull up your bios and add it\u2014you don\u2019t want to forget or lose the important details. It\u2019s important for potential employers to get the full\u2014and most current!\u2014picture of you.<\/p>\n
Not everyone\u2019s work profile follows the same continuous path\u2014and that\u2019s OK! If you have gaps where you weren\u2019t working or periods where you did some job hopping, don\u2019t shy away from that. No matter what your circumstances were, it\u2019s certain you picked up valuable skills or had impactful learning experiences\u2014share them on your profile! For example, if you had a child and were out of work for a time, be sure to share all the transferrable skills you developed adjusting to new parenthood. Like never before, employers today aren\u2019t expecting workers to come straight from a college degree and continue in the same industry\u2014they want varied experiences, so be transparent about yours!<\/p>\n
While many employers still rely on paper resumes or online applications, it\u2019s likely that recruiters may also poke around your wider digital footprint\u2014from LinkedIn to Facebook and everything in between\u2014before reaching out to schedule that interview. So, make sure your online profiles are job-friendly. That can include a professional-looking profile picture and details on your most recent jobs and skills, along with being free of any controversial or offensive postings.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re settled into a great gig or are keeping an eye out for a new role, take the time today to update your bios\u2014and then get ready to land your next best opportunity!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
If you\u2019re on the hunt for your next job opportunity, you probably know all too well all the prep work that can go into getting ready for the interview. (Not to mention, the anxiety!) While touching base with a recruiter or hiring manager in person or virtually is an important aspect of the hiring process,…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":15762,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6,19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11541","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-work-life"],"yoast_head":"\n