Over the last year or so, I’ve sifted through A LOT of not-so-great resumes. Even more so, interviews with candidates who just weren’t really interested in the position, Cloudforce, or anything in general. You would even be surprised at how often I email someone, get an enthusiastic response about scheduling some time, but they just don’t show up! Crazy, right?! Nothing aggravates me more than being on video, excited to get to know someone, but they’re not paying attention to anything I’m saying or they’re downright rude (🙄).
Now, as the Workforce Specialist at Cloudforce, I’m on the other side of the interview table *forehead wipe*, so I want to share some tips and tricks on how to stand out and get hired by us. The hope is for jobseekers to take a look at their resume, make some changes if necessary, and use my advice to apply here (or really anywhere in the workforce!).
Applying
Before applying for the job, look through your resume. Make sure that there aren’t any errors before submitting. Check for (or let Microsoft Word check for!):
Another thing I notice, especially for technical jobseekers, are badges at the top of your resume. So unnecessary! I think I can speak for everyone in the recruiting field when I say, just list any certifications that you have under “Certifications/Licenses” or “Education”. It looks WAY better – trust me.
The most important advice I can give is to remove any irrelevant experience and align your skills with the job to which you’re applying. Take a look at the job description… if something on there is super similar to what you do at your current or previous job, put that in there! Don’t plagiarize and take it word-for-word but put it into your own words. We love that you worked at your neighborhood pool, but is it relevant to the position you applied for? Probably not!
Last, but certainly not least, email me! I get TONS of applications and resumes on a daily basis. If you want to stand out, be personable and reach out to me. Cloudforce looks for more than what’s written on your resume. Who are you as a person? What are some of your interests? How comfortable are you when meeting someone new? (In a client-facing business, turns out this is a big one to us!)
Before Your Interview
During Your Interview
After Your Interview
With that being said, make sure to check out our current openings on our LinkedIn page.
Good luck!
Yayoi is the Associate Director of Workforce at Cloudforce and a native Washingtonian (go Terps!). Since joining our team, she’s expanded her knowledge of the Cloud. She currently holds multiple Microsoft certifications including: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900), Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Teams Administrator Associate (MS-700), and the aPHR (Associate Professional in Human Resources). She has also recently achieved the SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resources Management – Certified Professional) certification and actively researching and listening in on webinars focused on all things HR.
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