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Wednesday, July 17 - "How Different Should Each App Be?"
Adam Phillips
July 17, 2024
Good morning!
Here’s what’s on the JD today:
One of the world’s largest banks, with a massive brand presence is hiring.
Matthew asks, “I feel like my resume is quite good but heard I’m supposed to change it for each application. How different should each application be?”
“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.”
IN HIRING
Bank of America
With a globally renowned brand name, BoA is a great company for those with transferable skills ready to take on new challenges.
Currently, there are over 7k jobs available globally with many roles in investment banking depending on the city you’re looking at.
Here are a few of the most interesting roles available
Sr. Associate, Investment Banking - Click here for full details
Sr. Change Business Analyst - Click here for full details
Sr. Operations Consultant - Click here for full details
Click here for the company’s career page
TODAY’S QUESTION
Matthew asks, “I feel like my resume is quite good but heard I’m supposed to change it for each application. How different should each application be?”
Recommendation: In the current job market, your resume should reflect the job description of each role to some degree. There is too much competition to use one resume across many job applications. Here’s the easiest way to do it:
First, find five jobs you want to apply to and see if there are any common themes among them. Ensure those are on your resume so that you don’t need to change as much of it each time.
Second, when making changes, focus on the first bullet of the first job matching what is under the “required” or “highly desired” section. Make it sound easy to see you as a fit for the role.
Finally, especially if you aren’t getting any interviews with your current resume, find people in that industry who can take a look at your resume. Not everyone you meet can or will refer you, so instead send them your resume and ask for their input. They will have a good sense of what’s missing or needs highlighting.
Conclusion:
If you set yourself up for success from the beginning, you will need to do less customisation each time you apply.
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