How Resume Target Helped Ryan Land His First Industry Job in Less Than 6 Months Post-Graduation

Ryan was excited to begin looking for work in his field. However, he was also nervous about how long it could take him to land his first role in engineering. Ryan recognized the competitive nature of his industry and sought ways to distinguish himself for relevant roles.

There are over 46 million students and recent graduates on LinkedIn, drastically increasing competition in the job market for individuals at that level of their career. Ryan wanted help to ensure his resume was concise, formatted effectively, and ready to launch him into a job after graduation.

After conducting some research and looking at reviews, Ryan decided to give Resume Target a try. He saw that our website advertised engineering-focused services and related resume samples, which was exactly what he was looking for.

Additionally, he noted that we emphasized the ATS-friendly aspect of all our documents. ATS’, or Applicant Tracking Systems, are a common tool used by job boards and company websites today to screen incoming resumes for keywords and relevant qualifications.

Ensuring his documents was effectively optimized for ATS was essential, especially when considering that 70% of his target employers would be utilizing the software.

Ryan called and spoke to a Resume Advisor to set up an appointment. He was invited to schedule a call with one of our in-house resume writers who would work with him through the process.

What separates Resume Target from other professional resume writing services is our 1:1 interview process. All our writers are industry experts with professional writing backgrounds, skilled at crafting resumes that truly showcase your unique experience and skills.

We made sure to take some time at the beginning of the call to get to know Ryan’s background and why he had chosen to come to Resume Target for help.

After gaining a better understanding of his needs, we jumped into a more in-depth conversation to discuss his relevant experience and determine how to set him up for success.

In our efforts to showcase Ryan's candidacy for roles aligned with his education, we prioritized highlighting his academic experiences. This involved delving into the skills he acquired during his undergraduate studies over four years.

To delve deeper into his educational background, we requested Ryan's transcripts. This allowed us to pinpoint relevant coursework and associated skills that could bolster his profile.

During the call, we discussed some of Ryan's key projects in more depth, including capstone projects, major coursework, group work, and even practical exams. By doing so, we aimed to illustrate instances where Ryan applied his acquired skills, especially considering his limited direct work experience in the field.

Additionally, we paid particular attention to Ryan's engineering internship when shifting towards his professional experiences. This internship served as a valuable opportunity to showcase his work experience and the soft skills he developed and refined during this period.

While crafting the first drafts, we used the list of courses Ryan had sent over to pull out some key skills, lessons learned, and technical processes that he would have gained based on the course descriptions.

We emphasized the projects he had been involved with, highlighting the scope of the project, Ryan’s role and contributions, and the project’s successes and outcome. Through this approach, we aimed to outline a comprehensive picture of Ryan's capabilities and experiences to potential employers.

While working with Resume Target, Ryan was also preparing for final exams and graduation. This left little time for him to provide input on the drafts throughout the process.

The conversation with his writer had left him feeling confident, but this added school stress left Ryan anticipating his first drafts.

After three business days, Ryan’s documents were ready. To his relief, Ryan noted only a few minor adjustments were needed, but were otherwise perfect and primed for immediate use, aligning perfectly with his tight schedule.

“I spoke with Clare one time on the phone and gave her my experience and interests, and she came out with a draft that was absolutely perfect,” Ryan exclaimed.

With his documents in hand, Ryan was confident and excited heading into his search!

Ryan felt a lot more confident after working with Resume Target.

He found that the job interview process felt more comfortable, as well. He had key points, experiences, and stories to add to the interview that he hadn’t thought of previously, based on the discussion with his resume writer.

Within six months of finalizing the documents, Ryan landed a role as a Technical Specialist with an engineering firm.