Description

The Rotaract Club of KSSEM in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of Jyoti Nivas College organized an impactful workshop named Career Craft: LinkedIn & Resume Mastery. The session focused on helping students and young professionals develop polished resumes and LinkedIn profiles that stand out in today’s competitive job market. The workshop was led by Ms. Manali Kulkarni, a celebrated LinkedIn Data Science Top Voice, career coach, data scientist, and soft skills expert. With her vast expertise and engaging approach, Ms. Kulkarni guided participants through the nuances of creating resumes and LinkedIn profiles that not only attract recruiters but also align with industry standards. The Career Craft: LinkedIn & Resume Mastery Workshop covered critical aspects of career-building tools, emphasizing Resume Mastery, LinkedIn Optimization, and Soft Skills Enhancement. In the Resume Mastery segment, the speaker, Ms. Manali Kulkarni, explained how recruiters use ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) to screen resumes and provided strategies to ensure resumes pass this crucial stage. Participants learned the importance of effective formatting and design, such as choosing professional templates, using clear layouts, and emphasizing key information. Ms. Kulkarni also detailed content optimization, including crafting strong summaries, writing impactful bullet points using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method, and tailoring resumes to specific job descriptions by incorporating relevant skills and keywords. The LinkedIn Optimization segment focused on building a professional online presence. Topics included selecting appropriate profile pictures and banners, writing engaging headlines, and incorporating industry-specific keywords for discoverability. Participants were guided on creating compelling summaries, posting regular updates, sharing articles, and showcasing projects to build a professional brand. Networking tips covered approaching connections with a clear purpose, seeking endorsements, and leveraging LinkedIn tools like the "Open to Work" feature, job alerts, and LinkedIn Learning. The workshop included hands-on components to ensure participants could apply their learning immediately. Participants volunteered to showcase their resumes for real-time feedback, allowing them to understand the practical application of the discussed tips. Personalized advice was provided to attendees to enhance their profiles and improve their digital presence. Participants also worked on drafting LinkedIn headlines and professional summaries under the speaker’s guidance. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A, where attendees raised questions on a variety of topics: Strategies to address employment gaps and career changes, Tips on maintaining a professional yet approachable online presence and Balancing creativity with professionalism in resumes and profiles. Ms. Kulkarni’s insightful answers provided clarity and actionable steps, leaving participants equipped to tackle their career-building challenges.