Your resume is your number one tool to getting the job you want; it is a reflection of you. Give it the time and care it deserves. Your resume also needs to reflect the job you want. That means tailoring your resume for each role you apply for, including keywords specific to the role and understanding the applicant tracking systems. In addition to your resume, you’ll need a cover letter and LinkedIn profile to round out your professional presence. We spoke with Dionne Gray, a certified professional resume writer, to learn about do's and don’ts of resume writing.

Topics discussed in this episode: 

• What to include in your resume and cover letter
• Ways to show how you made impacts and solved problems at your past roles
• How to address gaps in your career history in your resume and cover letter

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Resume and Cover Letter Clean-Up blog: https://www.florescitlifecoaching.com

Who you met:

GUEST: Dionne Gray, certified professional resume writer: A master storyteller, resume writer, lover of French fries, and graphic designer who can catch spelling, grammatical and punctuation errors faster than a speeding bullet. She has over 15 years of experience in helping organizations communicate with employees. She’s worked with notable organizations like a global investment management company, AstraZeneca, Rolls-Royce, Johnson & Johnson, and the Central Bank of Trinidad & Tobago. As a Certified Professional Résumé Writer, Dionne finds ways to help people tell the most important story of all—who they are and why they do what they do. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Dionne received her bachelor’s degree in Communications from Morgan State University and a master’s degree in Communications from Rutgers University. To work with Dionne on your resume, visit her website at www.dionnegray.com

CO-HOST: Estelle Curry, founder of Florescit Life Coaching - Estelle Curry is a qualified Coach and Reiki Teacher and a member of the International Coaching Federation. She brings over a decade HR experience to her work as a coach. She has worked in an array of industries including Recruitment, Education, Information Technology and Corporate Social Responsibility. Facilitating positive change in the lives of others and enabling them to flourish is her passion. Her training as a Reiki Practitioner and Life Coach enables her to serve others in a way that gives her a deep sense of purpose. To work with Estelle for your life and career coaching, visit her website at www.florescitlifecoaching.com

CO-HOST: Kristen Struys - Kristen Struys is a communication professional and program manager. With a wealth of industry experience by partnering with small to multinational organizations, she provides a strategic consultative approach in every initiative she takes on. Her strong work ethic and “roll up your sleeves” attitude are two strengths that have aided in her career success. Kristen received her bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from York College of Pennsylvania. The excitement to collaborate with Estelle on this series stems from two loves - bringing creative storytelling to her audience and empowering women and teens through development programs and events in order to help them rise personally and professionally. To work with Kristen, visit www.linkedin.com/in/kristenstruys