B2 – Upper Intermediate
If your resume aligns with current hiring trends, you’re more likely to land interviews. If not, recruiters may overlook it. Experts say three key areas can make your resume more competitive: transformation, artificial intelligence, and availability for on-site work.
Check out the article below for some resume trends to help you get that job interview in the bag.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91270889/3-resume-trends-that-will-help-you-land-an-interview
Vocabulary Questions
- What does “to weave something into” mean in the sentence, “Finally, weave transformation skills into your résumé’s narrative.”? Use it in a sentence.
- What does “to hit the ground running” mean in the sentence, “Use your resume to show that you’re ready and willing to hit the ground running.”? Use it in a sentence.
- What does “to boil down to something” mean in the sentence, “Regardless of your level, you can prove you’re future-ready by talking about what you’ve done with AI. If you can, boil your achievement down to tangible, measurable impacts.“? Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What’s one way you could update your resume to reflect current hiring trends?
- How do you think AI experience can help job seekers stand out?
- Would you be open to working on-site more often if it increased job opportunities? Why or why not?
- The article suggests highlighting transformation efforts on your resume. Have you ever contributed to a big change at work?
- What’s one skill or experience you’d like to add to your resume this year?