Writing Effective Resumes and Applications in the Electronic Age (for CJII Providers Only)

A compelling resume is more important than ever. At the end of 2020, record layoffs have left over 600,000 New York City workers idle. Job losses are heavily concentrated in the entry-level and customer-centered positions most frequently filled by participants in workforce development programs. Competition is fierce, with scores of applicants for every opening.

Join WPTI to learn how to craft resumes that stand out from the crowd. This workshop will cover the principles and techniques necessary to capture an employer’s attention in seconds. Topics will include the importance of the Employment ARC; structuring the resume to maximize employer engagement; pitfalls that cause up to 75% of applicants to be automatically rejected by applicant tracking systems; presenting job seekers with imperfect formal education, training or legal employment history; and free and low-cost tools to streamline resume creation while boosting resume quality. The workshop will also provide resume tips specifically for job seekers who have been involved with the criminal justice system.

To register, please contact Sabeen Pirani, Senior Director of Learning and Consulting, at spirani@workforceprofessionals.org.