10 Things That Arent On Your Resume (But Should Be)

10 Things That Arent On Your Resume (But Should Be)10 Things That Arent On Your Resume (But Should Be)This post was originally posted onYouTern.Many young careerists even those with a couple internships under their belt feel as though their resume and LinkedIn profiles are, for lack of a better word lacking.And sometimes this is true especially when youre up against someone with three, five and even ten years of at least semi-relevant experience. In that case, how do you compete?You compete and win by including on your resume the achievements, projects and assignments you may have overlooked, or chose bedrngnis to put on your resume because they were short-term, campus-only related or not a real job.Here are nine great examples (and one thing that probably is on your resume, but shouldnt be)Social Media SavvinessNo. You arent a guru, ninja or an expert. But you do know your way around Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Pinterest. Your profiles may be the envy of all your friends and colleagues the number of followers is respectful. Throw in your knowledge of Hootsuite, Tweetdeck, Twitter Chats, LinkedIn Groups, Facebook ads and whatever else youve dabbled in so far and you just might impress the social media novice whose organization needs social help, right now.Self-LearningIn todays job market, there isnt a single employer who doesnt respect someone who took it upon themselves to learn a skill, or master a software program relevant to their organization. Demonstration of expertise using project management, Photoshop, Salesforce, Infusionsoft, Google Analytics and maybe even a little coding can take your resume from meh to marvelousFreelance ProjectsRemember that project you did for the business near your campus? Or the couple of weeks you spent at that non-profit solving its biggest problem? Those mini-projects werent real jobs, no but they were real experience. List every relevant project youve ever taken on. Display the impact you had on th e organization you served (quantify). Show your entrepreneurial spirit And youll catch the attention of a hiring manager looking for someone not afraid to take on a project alone.Theses, Studies and White PapersDid you head up a research project? Write an industry relevant thesis that blew your professor away? Did you lead an on-campus or community-based study? Each of behauptung projects shows attention to detail, problem solving and analytical thinking three skills in high demand by nearly every employer. Again, show the impact of your work and talk passionately about the mission. Employers dont only want to know what you did they want to know why you did it.Content CreationHave you begun blogging? Guest blogging? Have you begun to show your subject matter expertise in a podcast, or a video blog? Maybe a YouTube channel? Have you built a community of followers? All of those things go on your resume Employers will respect that you are willing to let your thoughts be known, and are nt afraid to stick your neck out. Theyll get a glimpse of your personality and passion. And if the fit is right theyll develop a bond with the digital you, well before they call for an interview.Industry Relevant CompetitionsSpeaking of not being afraid to stick your neck out relevant competitions online, through your community, industry associations, the local chamber of commerce, and your fraternity or sorority are a great way to punch up your resume. Although a bonus (instant credibility), winning isnt necessaryJust show that you have competed for the third consecutive time at the regional business plan competition, for example, and entrepreneurial minded employers will be impressed. These organizations also make for great networking and keyword elements on your resume. An employer might say, You were in the Alpha Kappa Psi CASE competitions? So was I And, just like that, a relationship has started and an advantage gained.Anything LeadershipOn-campus clubs, volunteer assignm ents, part-time retail jobs, heading up a fund-raiser or a committee, campus ambassadorships anything that shows you were leading from out front must go on your resume. Again, be koranvers to show your impact dont just say you are a lifelong learner, show your impact and talk about what you learned.Conferences AttendedThat person with the three to five years of experience on their resume have they attended your industries annual convention this year? Last year? Ever? Probably not, but perhaps you did giving you another advantage over the competition. While you were out there listening to Seth Godin, Dan Pink and Matt Cutts, your competition was watching Wheel of Fortune in their pajamas. Who would you hire?Reverse MentorshipAll that social media and blogging experience youve obtained ever put it to good use? Ever walk a CEO through a Twitter chat? Or set up a WordPress blog for a solopreneur? Maybe helped get a Mom and Pop shops books in order, then show them how to run Quickbooks? Each of ansicht instances of reverse mentorship shows you are willing to give back and teach across generational boundaries a fine, and marketable, skill in todays workforce.Bonus Remove THIS from Your ResumeWhen youre all done with the newest version of resume when youve added all your relevant accomplishments youre going to take one more step guaranteed to help you compete betterUnless you are going into a field where these things still matter (medical, engineering, law, etc.), you are going to get rid of everything that makes you look like a current or recent student. EverythingGPA, relevant coursework, expected graduation dates all of it. Why? Because no one hires students. They hire capable, work-ready young professionals prepared to help them achieve their goals and solve their problems. On your resume and LinkedIn profile Dont be a student.How does your resume look now? More professional? More complete? Perhaps less lacking?Good. Now go compete.CEO and Founder of YouTern , Mark Babbitt is a serial mentor who has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Mashable and Forbes regarding job search, career development, internships and higher educations role in preparing emerging talent for the workforce. A keynote speaker and blogger, Marks contributions include Huffington Post, Bloomberg News, Switch and Shift, and Under30CEO.