Hello, hoping for some resume rewriting advice.

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Anonymous

02/11/21 at 3:30PM UTC

Hello, hoping for some resume rewriting advice.

I used a resume service last fall and not happy at all with the outcome for what I paid. I feel like a lot of the important skills/aspects got left out compared to the one I had written myself. I am in the creative/marketing space and feel that my lack of a bachelor's degree may be a big reason I'm not getting any farther on interviews. I really need guidance on where to get assistance on how to play up my skill set and current industry knowledge.

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Lisa Wagner

02/11/21 at 4:10PM UTC

Unfortunately, some job descriptions have degree requirements and there is no way around them. I'm not in your field, but I'm wondering if you may be able to e-attach a project that you specifically mentioned on your resumé so that they can see your work/skills first hand?

Nicole Hampton

Digital Marketing Director in Denver

02/11/21 at 4:14PM UTC

As someone who regularly hires in the marketing space, I am definitely attracted to online portfolios for candidates whenever possible. It's a good way to show some initiative for going above and beyond, and it can work as a more visual representation of your resume. I also think for positions that require a degree in the job listing, it's helpful to note it in your cover letter with something like "I see this position requires a bachelor's degree. However, my professional experience and skills offer a great deal of value above and beyond a degree, and I'm confident in my ability to perform this role."

Anonymous

02/11/21 at 5:49PM UTC

Have you tried jobscan? It's a great tool to view how your resume matches the job description. It gives you solid pointers showing you what is missing on the resume.

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