The Unseasoned Weekly: May 13
A resume revision quick tip, why I never pack enough water on hikes, apply for a junior sales role with HOKA.
- Words from the other side of outdoor seasonal work-
The Check In
I start nearly all my Application SOS packages with a session focused on your resume. A resume is only one part of a successful job application process, but a resume is also foundational. Once you’ve developed your resume, your LinkedIn, cover letter, and even interview answers tend to fall into place.
And whew boy, am I *passionate* about effective and efficient resumes. As in, I’m the woman talking to you about a resume at the trailhead, at the backyard BBQ, as we launch our raft into the river. I think a resume is a fascinating communication tool and I will blab your ear off about it!
Amid all the complexity and fun (!!!) of a resume, I also see one perennial problem with the resumes that land on my desk.
Often, *you* aren’t in your document. Check out the difference between these two bullet points:
Helped with zipline tours, focusing on safety measures and client experience.
vs.
Guided over 2,000 guests annually through multi-line zipline tours, consistently earning 95%+ satisfaction scores based on post-tour surveys.
Yes, bullet two has metrics and numbers, which makes it stronger. But it also has a strong sense of identity. This is what *I* did, and this is why it mattered. Your resume points shouldn’t explain what the job entailed, they should explain how you interacted and engaged with the role and created successful outcomes.
Ready to refine your resume and apply with confidence? Learn more here! And as always, my DMS and replies are always open for questions.
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- Questions for Your Next Journal or Hike -
On Reflection
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Heard on Social
What’s in your backpack? I should have a more robust med kit… instead I’m lugging around hardcovers.
rrosa.mariaaa said: Me (health and safety person at my outdoor job) bringing a diet coke on a hike and 3/4 of a dirty nalgene (thats a litre of water basically)
Glad to know I’m not alone! Join us this week to learn with our community of over 5,000!
- Meet a Career Support Services Client -
I partnered with Jessie to elevate her resume, then followed up with a focused session to prepare for her second—and in my opinion, most important—interview. Talking through your experience out loud can be one of the best ways to recall strong, authentic job interview examples!
- Tips for your next application -
How I’d Apply
How can you leverage your outdoor experience into a 9-5 skillset? Sales positions are often a great avenue into a company, especially for the extroverted among us. HOKA Sport & Outdoor is hiring a Jr. Account Executive.
Unique Value Proposition (UVP):
The job listing asks specifically for a candidate “passionate about the footwear industry” with a “strong desire to learn and grow within HOKA.” Consider preparing a brief and attention-catching narrative about how your outdoor experience has showed you the true importance of reliable footwear that is “remarkably kind to the human body.” See the HOKA Our Story page for more inspiration…
Sample Resume Bullet Point (Backpacking Guide):
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