Helping a Talent Acquisition specialist secure a job at a MAANG Company

Meet Pragati, a fresh graduate who secured a position recruiting at a MAANG company with the help of our Resume transformation.

Previously, Pragati worked as an HR Recruitment Associate at a Startup.

Despite her active search for new roles in the HR field, Pragati found herself overwhelmed by the challenge of standing out in the job market as a fresher. She applied to many jobs online but failed to receive a positive response from the recruiters.

That’s when she reached out to us for a resume rewrite.

Here is her Old Resume

Let’s Critically Evaluate This Resume:

1. Adding a Photograph to the Resume Is Not Recommended: When applying to a professional corporate job, it is not advised to include a photograph on a resume, as it can lead to bias.
2. Formatting Issues: The resume’s two-column format, combined with the use of icons and graphs, complicates its readability by ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems). This complexity often results in resumes being overlooked by hiring managers.
3. Use of Responsibility-Oriented Language: The work experience section primarily lists responsibilities rather than emphasizing the results of the work performed. Discussing results provides proof of effectiveness and distinguishes a candidate from the competition.
4. Outdated Career Objective Section: The career objective section at the top of the resume is considered outdated in modern resumes. It has been replaced by profile statements that are more aligned with current professional standards.
5. Length Of The Resume: Ideally, a fresher’s resume should be concise, typically limited to one page. However, Pragati’s resume extends to one and a half pages.

Once we identified the issues with Pragati’s resume, our resume expert conducted a one-on-one consultation with her.

During this discussion, we addressed potential reasons why recruiters had been unresponsive. We also gathered additional information about her career goals and the specific positions she was targeting. This detailed understanding allowed us to tailor her profile precisely to the roles she aspired to.

Additionally, we provided her with insights into how Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) function and offered guidance on aligning her resume with job descriptions for each application.

The Final Transformation

We addressed all the issues present in her original resume and transformed it into a professional document.

The Revamped Resume We Created for Her Includes:

1. Single-Column Layout: We implemented a simple, single-column layout that enhances readability and is favorable for ATS systems.
2. Achievement-Oriented Language: In the experience section, we shifted from responsibilities to achievements. For example, “recognized as the best supporting team lead,” highlighting her significant contributions and accomplishments.
3. Categorized Skills: We organized her skills into ‘Technical Skills’ and ‘Soft Skills’ sections. This not only ensures better keyword optimization for ATS but also makes the resume more structured and accessible to hiring managers.
4. Complementary Cover Letter: To further complement her application, we crafted a targeted cover letter that aligns with her resume, emphasizing her qualifications and fit for the specific roles she is pursuing.

Pragati began her job search using her new resume and a few weeks later she shared the amazing news with us, She successfully secured a position as a Recruitment Coordinator supporting a MAANG Company in its Recruitment and Talent Acquisition.

Here’s what she has to say:

We are beyond happy for Pragati 🙂

This achievement marked a significant milestone in her career, demonstrating the effectiveness of a professionally crafted resume and the importance of a targeted job application strategy.