Looking For Work: Put Down that CV and Prepare a Resume for the Real World

Speaker:  Matt Stoffer

Description: From senior academics facing departmental closures to new graduates entering the workforce for the first time, many anthropologists are looking toward the job market. In an age when the hiring process is increasingly automated and the economy is tightening, job seekers need to hone their resume building skills to increase their chances of standing out. Join the Washington Association of Professional Anthropologists for a discussion on resume building for success. This discussion will cover tips and tricks for resume building, translating anthropological jargon for industry application, writing for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), use of AI, and more!

About the speaker:  Matt Stoffer is a practicing anthropologist with graduate degrees in sociocultural anthropology, computer science, and biodefense. He is currently a practicing anthropologist and U.S. federal government contractor with experience in the national security, cybersecurity, and anti-money laundering sectors.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  The Zoom link, including instructions for joining the event, will be provided in the confirmation message you will receive after registering.  You will also receive a reminder email with the link around 3:00 pm the day of the event.  This session will be recorded and posted to WAPA's YouTube channel within a few days of the event.