developing an effecve resume...don’t’s • include skills you cannot confidently address in...

DevelopinganEffec/veResume

Presented

By

JoAnneAmann,BSW,MEdCSER-CareerCounselor

•   DefinePurposeoftheResume•  WhattoIncludeonYourResume•   SharelistPowerfulAc/onVerbsandSampleAccomplishmentStatements•   ResumeBestPrac/ces•   ResumeFeedback/GroupDiscussion

WorkshopObjec/ves

Whatisthepurposeofaresume?

Marke,ngtool:tosparkemployerscuriosityandinterestinyou

-Knowyourcustomer(employer)-Knowyourproduct(you!)

WhatDoYouHaveToResearch

•   Yourself

•   JobDescrip=on

•   Company/Organiza=on

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•   Makingyourresumestandout

•   Understandingthejobdescrip/on

•   Iden/fyingandmarke/ngyouraccomplishments

Theyareallconnected…

Keywords

FORMAT•   Easytoread•   Whitespace•   Bulletsvs.paragraphs•   Samefonttype&sizethroughout

•   Listjobsinreversechronologicalorder

•   CAPITALIZE,bold,italicizeforemphasis

•   1-2pages

Basicstoinclude

CONTENT•   Honest&accurate•   Focusonskillsandaccomplishments

•   Matchtojobdescrip=on•   Nouseofpersonalpronouns(I,my,me)

•   Beginbulletswithac=onverbsratherthan“responsiblefor”

•   No“Referencesavailableuponrequest”

•   Review your work

•   Read through several times •   Eradicate spelling, typos and grammar

mistakes. Use spell-checkers Note: Spellcheck does not work on Subheadings

•   Ensure consistency between sections •   Proofread! Proofread! Proofread!... …Have someone check your work

DO’s

DON’T’S•   Include skills you cannot confidently address in interview •   Non-relevant information •   Spelling, typos, grammar mistakes •   Write sentences… Use phrases instead! •   Use colors, pictures, graphics , unless you are a designer •   Include lists of boring sentences; repetitive duties with

similar jobs •   Photographs •   Personal, family or health information •   List references… Use separate document! •   Refer to salary information •   Addresses of companies

Aided ConductedGatheredLedAn=cipatedComposed Guided LocatedAssessed DiagnosedHandled LoggedAssisted DevelopedHelped ModifiedAwarded EducatedIni=ated MonitoredChanged Evaluated ImplementedNego=atedClarified EncouragedIntroducedPreventedCoached FamiliarizedInves=gatedSelectedCompiled Finalized InterpretedSaved

PowerfulACTIONVerbs

Word Tense

PRESENT PAST Analyze Analyzed Assess Assessed Coordinate Coordinated Coach Coached Develop Developed Manage Managed Plan Planned Teach Taught Train Trained

C = Challenge you faced (project, task, opportunity) A = Action(s) you took

R = Result(s) you achieved

BuildingAccomplishmentStatements

SAMPLEACCOMPLISHMENTSTATEMENTS

•   Ensuredsuperiorcustomerserviceatcheckout;RecognizedbymanagementwithCustomerServiceAwardwithinsixmonthsofemployment

•   Designedweeklypromo/onalmerchandisedisplaysforsalesitems

•   Trainedfivenewsalesassociatesoncustomerservicegoalsandstorereturnpolicy

•  Focusonaspectsofyourbackgroundmostrelevantto currentjobobjec/ve.•  Addressemployer’sneedsandthebenefitofhiringyou.

•  Keepyourresumeeasytoreadandpleasingtotheeye. Don’tgivetoomuchdetailorbetoowordy.

•  Establishprofessionalimagesoyoustandoutfrom otherjobapplicants.

BestPrac/cesforResumes

KeyPoint:YourresumeisNOTthemostimportantpartofyourjobsearch.Itisaveryimportanttool.

ResumePoint

Common Questions

1.   ShouldIincludeanobjec/veorasummary/profile?

2.   Isitokaytohaveatwo-pageresume?3.   WhatifIdon’thaveanyworkexperience?4.   ShouldIincludeleadershipac/vi/es?

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Resourcesforinforma/ononResumes

MoreResourcesh_ps://www.thebalance.com/social-media-skills-2063726

ONet-h_ps://www.onetonline.org/GraphicDesignerh_ps://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1024.00WebDesignerh_ps://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1134.00Mul=mediaAr=stsandAnimatorsh_ps://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1014.00

LinkedInResourcesLinkedIn/Search for student jobs http://www.linkedin.com/studentjobs General Tips http://jobsearch.about.com/od/tips/a/linkedin-tips-list.htm http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2010/03/04/linkedin-for-college-students-and-grads.htm http://jobsearch.about.com/od/linkedin/qt/linkedin-groups.htm Creating Profile http://chameleonresumes.com/2016/09/09/comprehensive-linkedin-profile-guide-advance-career/ http://jobsearch.about.com/od/linkedin/ss/linkedin-profile-tips.htm http://jobsearch.about.com/od/linkedin/ss/LinkedIn-Profile-Examples.htm

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