What a Microsoft rescue worker saw in Haiti

 

While many people have jobs at Microsoft that aim to avoid disasters, Gisli Olafsson's job is getting through them.

As a full-time disaster management specialist for the software maker, Olafsson works with the United Nations and other agencies to prepare before devastation hits and also to coordinate efforts once it does. Olafsson has been sent across the globe to deal with the aftermath of earthquakes and hurricanes, offering help in rebuilding the infrastructure that nature has wiped away.

But, that's only part of the reason Olafsson so often finds himself on the scene of natural calamities. A native of Iceland, Olafsson also volunteers as part of that country's national search and rescue team.

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Resume Wording Matters

It’s no secret that there are a lot of people out of work these days. What you may not have known is that the national unemployment rate has a direct effect on everyone looking for a job.

Companies are inundated with resumes, many from people who aren’t necessarily qualified for—or even interested in—the position for which they’re applying. This has been not only my personal experience, but I’ve also heard similar reports from many of my peers regarding the sheer volume of resumes landing in our inboxes.

So how do you highlight the right skills on your resume to stand out, especially given the current quantity of resumes recruiters are sifting through?

In addition to making sure you meet the minimum requirements for the position you’re applying for, take the time to consider how your resume is worded in the context of what we’ve asked for in a successful candidate. You may have the experience we’re looking for, but if your phraseology is different from our requirements, we may overlook that skill when reviewing your resume. An example might be that we’ve asked for:

• A minimum of three years’ experience developing client-server enterprise software

Say that your resume lists the technologies used for client-server enterprise software, and you have more than three years’ experience… but, if a recruiter isn’t familiar with those technologies and doesn’t see “client-server” and/or “enterprise software” – your resume could be passed over along with the glut of other under-qualified resumes.
In these competitive times, it is essential to have concise wording in your resume that is specific to the job opening.

Happy hunting!

-Ryan

also posted on Jobsblog.com