Normally we write the Game Plan with students in mind… However, this week’s edition is for everyone! Because who couldn’t use a resume refresh in 2020?

 

In this week’s issue:

5 Resume Writing Tips to Land That Dream Job


MELT U Alumni Spotlight Featuring Elizabeth Feiber


Special Edition of the MELTDOWN with Eric Jackson

 

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5 Resume Writing Tips to Land That Dream Job

 

When you haven’t updated your resume in a while, it can be hard to know where to start. What experiences and accomplishments should you include for the jobs you’ve got your eye on in this COVID-19 world? What new resume rules and trends should you be following? And seriously, one page or two? Well, search no more: We’ve put together a few key resume tips you need to start your refresh! 

1. Put the Best Stuff “Above the Fold.”
In resume speak, it means you should make sure your best experiences and accomplishments are visible on the top third of your resume. This top section is what the employer will see first—and what will serve as a hook for someone to keep on reading. So focus on putting your best, most relevant experiences first—and then check out these five other marketing tricks to get your resume noticed.

2. Keep it to a Page
The two- (or more!) page resume is a hotly debated topic, but the bottom line is this—you want the information here to be concise, and making yourself keep it to one page is a good way to force yourself to do this. If you truly have enough relevant experience, training, and credentials to showcase on more than one page of your resume, then go for it. But if you can tell the same story in less space? Do. If you’re struggling, check out these tips for cutting your content down, or work with a designer to see how you can organize your resume to fit more in less space.

3. Mix Up Your Word Use
If every bullet in your resume starts with “Responsible for,” readers will get bored very quickly. Keep thesaurus.com at the ready. 

4. Kill the Short-Term Jobs
If you stayed at a (non-temporary) job for only a matter of months, consider eliminating it from your resume. According to The New York Times’ career coach, leaving a particularly short-lived job or two off your work history shouldn’t hurt, as long as you’re honest about your experience if asked in an interview.

5.Strut Your Stuff
Do include awards and accolades you’ve received, even if they’re company-specific awards. Just state what you earned them for, e.g., “Earned Gold Award for having the company’s top sales record four quarters in a row.” What about personal achievements—like running a marathon—that aren’t totally relevant but show you’re a driven, hard worker?

BONUS TIP: Order Your Copy of Build Brand You
Build Brand You: Insights For Pursuing Your Dreams by MELT CEO Vince Thompson is a step-by-step guide to building the network, the résumé, and?most importantly?the mindset you need to stand out from the competition and win the job you want. Pre-orders are available now on Amazon!  

What is some unexpectedly useful resume writing advice you’ve received? Tweet at us @meltatl and let us know! 
 
 
 
 

 

MELT U PODCASTS THIS WEEK

Catch up on all of the MELT U Podcasts here – new podcasts posted bi-weekly on Spotify and iTunes!

 

MELT U Episode #64: 
Erica Tuggle has been the Brand Director for The Coca-Cola Company since May of 2018. As Brand Director, Erica develops strategy and growth agenda for core business with a focus on consumer retention. She attended NYU’s Stern School of Business as an undergrad and received an MBA from Harvard Business School. LISTEN HERE

MELT U Episode #63: 
Matt Wolff is the Founder and CEO of Ticket Time Machine. Ticket Time Machine™ is an Entertainment company that specializes in souvenir tickets/credentials for events. They help enhance the fan experience by giving them something to commemorate their memories. Matt graduated from The University of Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. LISTEN HERE

 


 

 

MELT U ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Elizabeth Feiber

 

Elizabeth graduated from the MELT U Class of 2019. After her internship, Elizabeth accepted an offer with PwC in their Audit/Assurance practice and is currently getting her masters in accounting at Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia. Elizabeth says, “MELT U helped build a network not only with the speakers with successful careers, but it helped also build a network with my fellow interns.”

Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIN 

 

 


 

#MELTDOWN

Weekly Web series on YouTube hosted by Vince Thompson, covering the business of professional sports and college sports 

 

 


 

 

MELT U WEEKEND READING LIST

Expand your horizons with our curated collection of helpful articles, videos, and other essential recommendations.

THIS COLLEGE DEGREE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY AMAZON“As university budgets are squeezed and student debt loads rise, an era of close-knit relationships between companies and universities is getting underway.” READ MORE.

M.B.A. Applications Are Up Because the Job Market Is Down: “Lower-ranked programs struggle to attract international students while top programs thrive” READ MORE

IS THIS THE END OF COLLEGE AS WE KNOW IT?: “For millions of Americans, getting a four-year degree no longer makes sense. Here’s what could replace it..” READ MORE

 


 

VINCE LECTURING AT A CAMPUS NEAR YOU!

Vince and virtual MELT U are heading to a campus near you soon!

Tuesday 11/17: UGA PRSSA Virtual ZOOM

Book a live or virtual keynote or training session with Vince Thompson, MELT Founder and CEO! Hear from Vince on a variety of topics such as career development skills, student-athlete branding, collegiate sports marketing, and more! LEARN MORE

 


 

Looking To Land Your First Job After College? Start Here

 

 
You’re going to college to get a good job. The problem is, there’s no class on How to Get A Job in college. And in today’s job market, making that leap from student to employee is going to be more challenging than ever.
 
 
 
 
 
That’s where this book comes in.
 
 
 
 
 
Build Brand You: Insights For Pursuing Your Dreams is a step-by-step guide to building the network, the résumé, and?most importantly?the mindset you need to stand out from the competition and win the job you want. Pre-order your copy now!!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 


 

 

What’s MELT? 

It’s a high-powered sports marketing agency that’s based in Atlanta and works with the world’s biggest brands, teams, and events. MELT, which I founded in 2000, has become one of the nation’s leading sports marketing agencies, including a 20-year representation of The Coca-Cola Company, the activation of 17 (would have been 18) consecutive Final Fours, seven seasons of ESPN College GameDay, AFLAC’s sponsorship of The Southeastern Conference (SEC) and much more. We have won a collective 20 industry awards since 2017, including CEO of The Year, Event Marketer IT list of Top 100 Event Marketing Agencies, Chief Marketer’s Top 200 agencies, and many more. MELT and I sit in a unique position in the sports and college sports marketplace, offering insight into the significant business issues in sports and college sports.

What’s MELT U?
It’s a one-of-a-kind virtual internship program offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the world of sports marketing. This Summer MELT U educated 1,100 students with 50 podcasts of industry leaders, live Lunch & Learns from my upcoming book, “Build Brand YOU.”  MELT U will now extend the offerings to be year-round and to include newsletters, video series, seminars, student-athlete branding, and much more.

 


 

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