advanced resume writing professional development series 2012 4-19-12

Advanced Resume Writing

Professional Development Series 2012

4-19-12

We’ll be covering:

• Content• Presentation• Style• CYC Stats• How to Use a Resume• Online Presence• CYC Professional Dev 2012

CONTENT

Objective Resume Profile

Why you fit the job.

Career Summary

Use if applying for specific job.

Use if posting resume widely.

Objective

• Strengths, abilities and qualifications for the particular employer.

Research the Company

• What are their values?• Do they have a lot of turnover?• Who is the hiring manager?• Do you know someone at the

company?

Resume Profile

• About you, not the employer.• Skills, accomplishments & career

level.• Creativity.• Keywords.• Certifications, advanced degrees.

Opener for Resume Profile

Bartholomew Gonzalez is an overachiever when it comes to people. Bart enjoys helping people achieve over and above the highest level of their potential, from the very young to the very not-so-young, as well as the special needs community.

Cover Letter

• Intro – Position Hiring for.• Body – How you meet their need. • Closing – Express desire for follow

up.

KeyWords

Include keywords in your resume if you intend to upload your resume to a job search board.

KeyWords

Question:What keywords are employers searching for your desired position?

How to find the answer:Search for your desired position on Job Search Engines. Look for common theme in the keywords.

Job Search Engines

• http://jobsearch.about.com/od/job-search-engines/list.htm

References

• List on a separate document.• Get permission.• Have an idea of what they will say.• Provide upon request.• Do not include on resume.

Content Tips

• Include websites of former employers.

• Highlight relevant skills.

Employment Gaps

• Use a cover letter to explain gaps in employment.

• Avoid posting too many positions and looking like a job jumper.

PRESENTATION

Presentation Tips

• Include personalized cover letter.• Include white space. • Include your email address which

should be yourname@emailprovider.com.

• Keep resume under 2 pages.

Resume Format

• Chronological – use if you have stayed in the same field

• Functional - use if you have switched fields

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Digital Resumes

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STYLE

Style Tips

• Bullet points• Be concise.• Have it proofread.• Use active verbs.

Active Verb Example

Non-active:I made 11 curriculum modules for my team.

Active:I created and/or customized 11 curriculum modules for my team.

Outcomes with Numbers

Rather than stating:Taught digital literacy classes to adult students.

State:Taught and graduated an average of 18 adult digital literacy students every six weeks.

CYC Stats

For your team, we can tell you:•The number of people trained•The number of SBAs•The number of people reached in outreach efforts

CYC Stats

For you:•Think about what stats you already know.•Talk to your PA.•Talk to Angela.•We’re here to help you.

How to Use a Resume

• Send your resume to people, not places.

• Send your resume with a cover letter.

• Don’t mass mail your resume.• Send your resume with the job

application form.• Follow up.

Online Presence

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