Why your resume never gets read webinar
Overview
Imagine sitting with your friends after college talking about job applications:
We have your answer.
In the third session of MyResumeClinic, we will help you understand what happens after you click “Apply”, how to make sure your resume is ATS-ready, what catches recruiters' attention, and what changes can improve your chances of getting shortlisted.
Join “Why your resume never gets read (and how to fix it)” for a practical, hands-on session featuring before-and-after resume examples. Discover how small changes in structure, language, and presentation can make a big difference in how your resume performs.
What will you learn
Inside the 6-second resume scan
Recruiters do not read every resume line by line. Learn how they quickly evaluate applications and:
- Understand why resumes get rejected within seconds
- Identify the exact sections recruiters look at first
- Improve readability to build a strong first impression
Write a profile summary that works
Immediately communicate who you are and what value you bring:
- Craft a concise, role-specific profile summary
- Align your strengths directly with job requirements
- Eliminate generic statements that add no real value
Beat ATS with right skills and keywords
Ensure your application gets past automated software filters:
- Identify critical keywords directly from job descriptions
- Weave skills naturally into your project history
- Increase visibility in recruiter database searches
Showcase experience with impact
Move beyond simply listing basic job responsibilities:
- Frame projects through clear outcomes and metrics
- Highlight your contributions and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrate high impact even with limited work experience
Spot and fix common resume red flags
Small mistakes can cost you interview opportunities. Learn how to avoid:
Who should attend
Meet the speaker
Gagan Prasad
Gagan Prasad is a Learning and Development professional, corporate trainer, facilitator, theatre practitioner, and entrepreneur with over 12 years of experience in designing learning experiences that enable individuals and organizations to perform at their best.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, registration is completely free.
Yes, you will receive the recording link after the live session ends.
No. Whether you are in college, graduating soon, or a working junior professional, this session provides actionable steps for your resume.
Absolutely. You will learn how to identify hidden gaps, optimize your formatting, and align your existing resume with ATS filters.
No preparation required. Keep your current resume handy so you can follow along during the live before-and-after review.
Yes! The speaker will answer attendee questions live toward the end of the webinar.
Gagan Prasad
Gagan Prasad is a Learning and Development professional, corporate trainer, facilitator, theatre practitioner, and entrepreneur with over 12 years of experience in designing learning experiences that enable individuals and organizations to perform at their best.
Over the course of his career, he has worked across Learning and Development functions at Microland, Accenture, and Careernet, contributing to capability development, leadership enablement, and organizational learning. His expertise spans behavioural skills, leadership development, communication, facilitation, public speaking, coaching, and capability building, with a strong focus on creating learning experiences that translate into measurable workplace performance.
Currently serving as Principal Manager – Learning and Development at Careernet, Gagan has designed the organization's New Hire Learning Framework, establishing a structured onboarding journey that builds capability, accelerates readiness, and creates a consistent learning experience for every new employee. His work centres on building scalable learning systems, creating meaningful learning journeys, and ensuring that learning outcomes are measured and continuously improved.
He recently completed the KPMG Future Leader in Learning and Development Program, where he specialized in designing learning academies, coaching ecosystems, capability frameworks, and end-to-end learning journeys that align people development with business outcomes.
He believes that learning is meaningful only when it changes behaviour. Whether designing organization-wide learning systems or coaching individuals to elevate their functional capabilities, he is driven by the opportunity to help people make consistent progress, one learning experience at a time.