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IN TODAYS EMAIL:

• Find the Perfect Job with LinkedIn: How LinkedIn plans to help you find a job

• What Should Be on Your Resume: There’s some things you can’t leave out

• Grinding All My Life: Should You Study CCNA and Network+ Together

THE GROUP CHAT:

Find the Perfect Job with LinkedIn

How LinkedIn plans to help you find a job

LinkedIn is looking to change the game for job searchers in the industry. To accomplish this, they released two AI-powered features. Those features are Job Match, which is for the job seeker, and Recruitment AI Agent, which is for HR professionals.

My focus is on Job Match. Job Match is a feature that is set to tell applicants (you and me) how well they are suited for a particular role. This feature is supposed to be free for all users, with premium subscribers getting enhanced versions.

This, in my opinion, is a step in the right direction. When job hunting, you often see job descriptions that are looking for what I call Superman. Meaning the job states that it’s entry-level, but the descriptions list like twenty things you need in order to apply.

I was once told that. Employers often list a long set of job requirements hoping to find someone who meets most of them, not necessarily all. From a budget perspective, it’s easier to advertise a job as a Senior Engineer position. Then hire a good Engineer if needed. This way, if the budget is set for a senior-level role but a lower-level hire fits the bill, the company saves money. Makes sense ...

My rule of thumb when applying has always been. if I fit over half of the requirements, I will usually apply for the role.

Anyway, I'm curious to see how this Job match tool pans out.

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ADVICE AND TIPS:

What Should Be on Your Resume

A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started with Your IT Resume

When it comes to creating your first resume, there’s a lot to think about. What should you list on your resume? Should you include your references? How many pages should it be? These are all valid questions. While there’s no “right or wrong” on what to include, there are a few things that every resume should have.

Contact Information

This is where you list the best way for an employer to contact you.

• Your name (of course, lol).

• A professional email address (don’t make the mistake I did when I first started with an email like "letsgoshopping"—if you don’t have one, create one using your first and last name).

• Your phone number and city.

Summary

This section sums you up as a person. Keep it short—just a couple of sentences highlighting your career, key skills, and certifications.

Professional Experience

Here, list your jobs, starting with your most recent one. For each job, include:

• The skills and duties you performed.

• Job highlights (I always save my job descriptions to pull these from).

Tip: I only list jobs I’ve had in the past five years to keep my resume to one page. I feel like a resume should give a quick glimpse into the person, not their entire life story.

Certifications

Use this section to list any certifications or awards you’ve earned. Make sure to include any IT-related certifications, as they’re super valuable.

Skills

This is where you list the technical skills and tools you’re experienced with. Examples:

• "Active Directory," "Windows Server," or "Linux."

• If you’re into networking like me, include the routers, switches, and applications you’ve worked with.

Education

Include your degree or any relevant coursework.

Other Things to Remember

• Use Keywords: Most companies use a system to scan resumes for keywords before HR even looks at them. Tailor your resume to match the job description.

• Only Include What You Know: Don’t add anything you haven’t actually worked with or don’t understand.

• Try Different Formats: If your resume isn’t getting results, tweak it or create a new one.

• Consider a Resume Writer: If you can afford it, a professional can help you create a resume you’ll be proud of.

This is usually what I include on my resume. Remember, your resume is a tool to help you stand out and land interviews. If your current format isn’t working, don’t be afraid to adjust it!

GRINDING ALL MY LIFE:

Should You Study the CCNA and Network+ Together?

In this episode, we tackle a popular listener question: "Can I study CCNA and Network+ together?" Spoiler alert: I advise against it, and here’s why. 💡 Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Overview of Certifications: What are CCNA (Cisco) and Network+ (CompTIA), and how do they differ? Why You Shouldn’t Study Both at Once: How studying for both certifications can cause confusion due to differing exam blueprints and depths. Why focusing on one certification at a time allows you to build confidence and a solid foundation. The risks of burnout when juggling two demanding study schedules at once. My Personal Experience: How I struggled when trying to study for CCNP and Python simultaneously, and what I learned from it.