Editing Your Resume and Rebranding Your Purpose with Michael Theodore

Writing a powerful resumé has never been easy. But in today’s online, mobile and tech-driven employment landscape, it’s especially challenging. That’s why it’s critical to learn how to optimize your resumé for electronic scanning systems and human readers if you want to get hired in 2022 and Beyond.In this episode of the Financial Griot, we are joined by special guest Michael Theodore, a Higher Education Career Counselor (NYU) and Community Mentor. As the world changes toward reopening, we tackle issues on branding and designing a path that works for you in the short and long run.We also share tips on improve your overall presentation. It comes down to first appearances. Here are 8 Critical Steps to improve your resume by Forbes.com: Write to the future, not the pastIntegrate critical keywordsShowcase your “wow.”Ditch the Objective (and replace it with a Summary)Write “lean and mean.”Make your contact information pop so busy hiring managers can reach you easilyImprove your resumé’s skimmability.Punch up the design (cautiously)Tips on how to prepare for an interview post pandemic (Beyond the classroom):Brush up on your virtual presentation from lighting to atmosphereBe Flexible and PositiveUnderstand the balance of remote work life and the challenges that come with it. Detailed show notes, www.theneighborhoodfinanceguy.com About Us:The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. We tell the stories that others don't. Stories about growth, opportunity and embracing changes. Beyond that we talk about Finances. Specifically, how to become Financially literate, incorporating actionable steps and ultimately building generational wealth.Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less? Yeah it's possible. 80% of millionaires are first generation. That means they didn't come from wealth. We teach you how. Join a community of subscribers that welcome a fresh take on money.So there you have it, The Financial Griot or TFG for short. The hosts were able to amass over $2 Million in wealth in about 8 years and are on track to retire early. If you want the secrets; we will gladly share them since opportunity is abundant and Win-Win. Connect with TFG Crew aka the Hosts: Alainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast @alainta_alcinLovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelusLawrence Delva-Gonzalez - Federal Auditor, Blogger and Tax Specialist @theneighborhoodfinanceguy