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Resume Writing WorkshopResume Writing Workshop
Instructor: Name, TitleUS Department of Veterans Affairs
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program
Date:
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IntroductionIntroduction
• Have you signed the class roster?• Do you have a Trainee Handout
packet?• Facilities• About the topic
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Topic ObjectivesTopic Objectives
• Describe the importance and purpose of a resume.
• Recall the information that is common to all resumes (the anatomy).
• Differentiate between the three different types of resumes.
• Select the resume that is most appropriate for your work history so that your job skills can best be presented.
• Identify skill sets and write skills statements.
• Draft a functional (skills-based) resume targeted to the job you are seeking.
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Describe the ResumeDescribe the Resume
• Purpose and Importance. First impressions are important. Make sure the resume is:
• Well written• Written in commonly used language• Attractive, relevant, and targeted
• Anatomy• Contact information• Career Summary or Job Objective• Education and Training• Work Experience• Skill Statements• Put “sellable” points first
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Different Types of ResumesDifferent Types of Resumes
• Chronological• Functional (skills-based)• Combination
Your choice of resume should be based on your work history, but should be targeted to your job goal.
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Different Types of Resumes Different Types of Resumes continuedcontinued
ChronologicalChronological
• Most common format: most recent job listed first.
• Use when you have a continuous employment history and you want to call attention to your stable work history.
• Focus on activities that are similar to what you want to do in your new job.
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Different Types of Resumes Different Types of Resumes continuedcontinued
Functional (skills-based)Functional (skills-based)
• Use to highlight your skills and accomplishments rather than your work history.
• Effective when you are switching fields or your job titles don’t do justice to your abilities.
• Focus on the skills that support your new job goal.
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Different Types of Resumes Different Types of Resumes continuedcontinued
CombinationCombination
• Uses aspects from both the chronological and functional formats
• Lists your jobs from most recent to earliest, then highlights responsibilities and accomplishments within each job listed.
• Effective when you have held several jobs with significant responsibilities and accomplishments.
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Identifying SkillsIdentifying Skills
• Use Handouts, page 8 (Functional Skill Headings) to:– Identify skills required by job– Identify your skills
• Write skills statements
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Practice Exercise: Sample Job Practice Exercise: Sample Job Description Description (15 minutes)(15 minutes)
• Break into groups of 3-4 people• Identify the skills a job announcement is
looking for– Use page 8 (Functional Skill Headings) of your
handouts as a guide
• Write 4 skill headings and one sentence under each– Use handouts (page 2 Sample Skills
Statements and page 9 Action Verbs)
• Come together to discuss as a large group
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Draft Your Own Functional Draft Your Own Functional ResumeResume
•Identify skills required by job– Handouts, page 8 (Functional Skill Headings)
•Identify your skills– Handouts, page 8 (Functional Skill Headings)
•Write skills statements– Handouts, page 4 (Skill Sets Worksheet) See
page 6 (Functional Format Sample Class) to see where your skills sets worksheet should be placed in your resume.
– Handouts, page 2 (Sample Skills Statements)– Handouts, page 9 (Action Verbs)
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Summary Summary
We have learned about:• The purpose, importance, and
anatomy of resumes• The 3 different types of resumes.• How to identify skills.• How to write skills statements
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Post-Lecture Post-Lecture Exercise/RequirementExercise/Requirement
• Register in http://www.vetsuccess.gov/
• Post here after you finalize your resume.
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