How To Create A Winning Crypto Compliance Resume

Welcome to the episode 29 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. As a recruiter and industry professional, Stephen breaks down some of the myths around resumes and how to create a powerful resume that will impress recruiters.

Watch it on Youtube: - https://lnkd.in/daURZRG8

In this episode the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant discusses how some of the major misses with Resumes and how professional resume writers and career coaches can help formulate more dynamic and interesting resumes.

If you are looking for a job or struggling to obtain interviews this is the podcast for you.

**This interview was recorded on February 28, 2022

**Disclaimer**
The views and opinions expressed in this episode (and all episodes) are those of the host and the guests. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of their employers, contractors or any organization they may be affiliated with now or in the future.

Discussion Topics
•Disclaimer: Why I don’t believe in resumes, but understand that they are still an essential part of the hiring process for 95% of organizations. I believe personal brand via various social media platforms are more significant in today’s job market (especially in DeFi, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, NFTs
•Recruiters aren’t reading your full resume line by line, so its time to start focusing on the areas that they are reading and making them standout.
•I don’t see the need to have a resume longer than 2 pages. It seems like overkill and recruiters and hiring managers are probably not reading it
•If you don’t have crypto experience it is best to put a highlight of qualifications at the top of your resume, along with training / education and then place the non-crypto related work experience next
•Take as many crypto compliance courses as you can to showcase on you resume (mentioned: Chainalysis, Ciphertrace, Confirm, Solidus labs, Elliptic/ ManchesterCF, Anchain.ai
•Put a proper naming convention on your resume. (i.e. Stephen Sargeant_Resume) and something that is relevant to your name
•If your resume is format heavy it is best to make sure its submitted as a .pdf versus in word format, that way the formatting is not lost when downloaded or opened
•Highlight achievements that may differ than the average candidate. Have you contributed to working groups or with international organizations (mentioned: Interpol, Project Participate, Europol, UNODC)
•Don’t take my word for it, spend the time and money and invest in a career coach and / or professional resume writer, as it could change how much compensation you get (mentioned: Clementine Crooks, Lama Younes, Nelu Sund)
•Find time to spend time gaining experience working on projects within the industry to add some life to you resume and to support your industry and community (mentioned: Malcolm Wright / ATII)
•Use the same name on your resume, application submissions and on your LinkedIn. Also make sure that your LinkedIn and resume have the same work experience, etc.

Stephen Brent Sargeant (Host)
•LinkedIn (Best way to reach me) - linkedin.com/in/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams
•Instagram (Everyday type stuff) https://www.instagram.com/stephen_b_sargeant/
•Twitter (I communicate in GIFs) - https://twitter.com/lifesgt
•Business Related Matters (Let’s Collab): stephenbsargeant@gmail.com

Resources
•How I Got Into Fincrime Compliance and Cryptocurrency) – Fintrail Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/41075463
•So You Want To Work In Crypto (Shelley Schachter-Cahm) - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_so-you-want-to-work-in-crypto-compliance-activity-6872520607905456128-9NPK
•FATF Updated Guidance On Virtual Assets – What You Need To Know: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_fatf-updated-guidance-on-virtual-assets-activity-6862007690294558720-s0am
•3 Tips To Prep For Crypto Compliance Interview - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_aml-compliance-blockchain-activity-6876533429148676096-Rysr
•How To Get A Job In Crypto – What Certifications To Take: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_tweet-aml-compliance-activity-6868919921863118848-fAB1

Background Music (beat name: Leslie)
•Goose Goddi (Music Producer) - https://instagram.com/goosegoddi?igshid=1paia8lwy2x3o
•Beats Can Be Found On Amazon Music - https://www.amazon.com/Music-Station-Goose-Goddi/dp/B08B4BLCH1