{"id":76620,"date":"2023-05-04T23:24:50","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T23:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/uncategorized\/2023\/05\/04\/the-4-essentials-in-a-strong-application-for-a-higher-education-job\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T15:26:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T15:26:18","slug":"the-4-essentials-in-a-strong-application-for-a-higher-education-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/education-transition\/2023\/05\/04\/the-4-essentials-in-a-strong-application-for-a-higher-education-job\/","title":{"rendered":"The 4 essentials in a strong application for a higher education job"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i>(Editor\u2019s note: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.higheredmilitary.com\/news\/articleDisplay.cfm?ID=3443\" target=\"_blank\"><i>This article<\/i><\/a><i> was first published in <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.higheredmilitary.com\/\"><i>HigherEdMilitary<\/i><\/a><i>.)<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this day and age, it\u2019s not uncommon to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.higheredjobs.com\/Articles\/articleDisplay.cfm?ID=3232\">ghosted<\/a> by prospective employers and for higher ed job searches to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.higheredjobs.com\/articles\/articleDisplay.cfm?ID=3227\">take longer than a year<\/a>. A higher education job search isn\u2019t for the faint of heart, but staying positive can be difficult, especially when you\u2019re left wondering if your application materials are standing in the way of your success. Is your resume or curriculum vitae even getting through the applicant tracking system and seen by a recruiter or human resources representative? Is your resume lacking something essential?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I recently spoke with Casey Kipple, talent acquisition business partner at Stanford University School of Medicine, who has over a decade of recruiting experience (seven of those specific to higher education). She shares her process for evaluating candidates and key areas to focus on when crafting your application materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Quantify your skills and achievements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may sound obvious that your resume and cover letter should be detailed, but Kipple can\u2019t stress this enough. \u201cThe devil is in the details,\u201d she says. \u201cA lot of the feedback I give candidates is \u2018tell me how many employees were on the team you managed, how large was your company, how many events did you plan?\u2019 It just gives us more information to go further in the evaluation process but also helps to mitigate any assumptions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This idea of quantifying your results and achievements isn\u2019t a new one, but incorporating measurable results can be challenging depending on your role(s). Consider some of these numbers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Revenue or sales generated (were you responsible for $200,000 in product sales?)<\/li><li>Budgets managed (did you manage a budget of $1,000? $10,000?)<\/li><li>Percentage change (did you play a part in 5% enrollment growth or in reducing your department\u2019s spending by 8%?)<\/li><li>Workload (were you responsible for creating and sending 100 newsletters in a year or advising 400 students?)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s always so helpful on the front end if there are some quantifying items just because of how competitive the market is,\u201d Kipple says. \u201cA candidate who has some more details on their resume may stand out more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, it doesn\u2019t mean the other candidate is less qualified. Kipple operates under the idea that she can always reach out for more detail, but not all recruiters and hiring managers share that spirit. So, don\u2019t wait to be asked about the scope of your experience \u2014 quantify as much as you can on your resume and cover letter for the best chances of an interview invitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Be precise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnother common issue I see [related to detail] is when candidates are not specific about their employment dates and just list years versus months,\u201d Kipple mentions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you were at an institution for 20 years, this won\u2019t make a huge difference. However, if you worked in a role from December 2021 to February 2022 (3 months), listing 2021 to 2022 on your resume could imply you\u2019ve been there for a whole year, which is a big disparity. Whether intentional or not, misleading a prospective employer about your work experience is not a great way to start a relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Ensure readability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s helpful to take a few minutes at the beginning of the application process to put yourself in the employer\u2019s shoes. When it comes to identifying good resumes, Kipple says, \u201cI know it seems really simple, but how easy is your resume to read, and how quickly can I figure out if you\u2019re qualified for the position?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, how can you achieve this goal?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kipple and her colleagues have seen an influx of resumes lately that are text-heavy and have unusual fonts. They caution that these resumes are particularly difficult to read. Instead, choose a plain font that you find easy to read and make your resume skimmable by using concise bullet points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA skills or qualifications section can also be helpful to include,\u201d Kipple advises, \u201cor a professional summary that highlights your total years of experience and areas of expertise, especially if it highlights specific skills that relate to the minimum qualifications and the responsibilities of the job. Employers will often use preferred or desired qualifications to help narrow the pool of applicants, so I always encourage candidates to see if they can highlight preferred qualifications from their experience on their resume or cover letter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Explain your position fit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ve probably heard some iteration of the claim that men apply for positions when they meet 60% of the qualifications whereas women only apply if they meet 100% of them. A <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/behavioural-insights\/women-only-apply-when-100-qualified-putting-received-wisdom-to-the-test-babbc73ca478\">Medium article<\/a> speculates that the claim is more anecdotal and that the gap is actually much smaller. Their study found that men apply when they meet 52% of the qualifications and women apply when they meet 56% of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of which is accurate, these statements make it clear that candidates often apply to positions without actually meeting all the qualifications. It doesn\u2019t hurt to throw your hat in for the job if you really feel it is a great fit, but remember that minimum qualifications are listed for a reason. Recruiters and hiring managers are first looking to make sure you meet those requirements. If you don\u2019t meet them, it\u2019s possible you won\u2019t make it through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), but not all colleges and universities set up automatic disqualifiers. Stanford School of Medicine, where Kipple works, does not. However, when asked for the top reasons for bypassing a resume, Kipple lists failure to meet the minimum qualifications, lack of clarity about whether the candidate meets them, or lack of related\/transferable experience. So, if your candidacy relies on equivalent experience (vs. meeting minimum qualifications), be sure to address this upfront in your resume or cover letter to give you the best chance for consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finding a job takes time, but you can improve your chances by putting yourself in employers\u2019 shoes, writing a detailed resume or CV that is easy to read, and demonstrating measurable results. Beyond that, Kipple advises candidates to be thoughtful and intentional with their search and to avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.higheredjobs.com\/Articles\/articleDisplay.cfm?ID=3413&#038;Title=Should%20You%20Be%20%E2%80%98Rage%20Applying%E2%80%99%20for%20Jobs%3F\">rage applying<\/a> and resume-bombing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s hard, right?,\u201d she admits. \u201cIf you\u2019ve had a bad day at your job and you think, \u2018I\u2019m going to go and apply to all these jobs,\u2019 but I think especially when you\u2019re looking for a new job, it\u2019s a little bit of soul searching too. It\u2019s a competitive market, and I\u2019m very empathetic to candidates in it, but the right opportunities are out there. Don\u2019t get discouraged. If you\u2019re trying to find that path on your career journey, find an institution that aligns with your values and your mission, because that\u2019s going to bring you more joy every day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i><b>Disclaimer:<\/b><\/i><i> HigherEdJobs encourages free discourse and expression of issues while striving for accurate presentation to our audience. A guest opinion serves as an avenue to address and explore important topics, for authors to impart their expertise to our higher education audience and to challenge readers to consider points of view that could be outside of their comfort zone. The viewpoints, beliefs, or opinions expressed in the above piece are those of the author(s) and don\u2019t imply endorsement by HigherEdJobs.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your resume lacking something essential? 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