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Career Development Presentation:
Session AgendaWho Are We and What Are Our Services
The Future
How Do You Get Started?
Resumes, Cover Letters, LinkedIn
Resources
Questions and Answers
The Career Development Center Individual appointments with Career Counselors
•Resumes•Applications•Cover Letters•Interview Preparation•Internships•Graduate School•Targeting Your Dream Job
Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:30
Drop in Hours no appointment necessary: W-TH, 1:00-3:00
Tuesday Evenings open until 6:30
We are here to help – Top Floor University Center570-422-3219
The Future
There will be 55 million job openings through 202024 million new jobs31 million due to baby boom retirements
35% of job openings will require a bachelor’s degree
Fastest Growing Industries - STEM, Healthcare Professions, Healthcare Support and Community Services
Will require high levels of post-secondary education
• The U.S. will fall short by 5 million workers with postsecondary educations by 2020 at the current production rate
Average Salary by Discipline
NACE Salary Outlook 2014/Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook
General Ranking of Desired Qualifications Communication Skills (Written)
76.6% Leadership
76.0% Analytical/Quantitative Skills 73.1% Strong Work Ethic 72.0% Ability to Work in a Team
71.4% Problem-solving Skills
70.3% Communication Skills (Verbal)
68.6% Initiative 68.6% Detail-oriented
65.7% Computer Skills
62.9% Technical Skills
61.1% Flexibility/Adaptability
59.4% Interpersonal Skills (Relates Well to Others)
58.3% Organizational Ability
42.9% Strategic Planning Skills
33.7% Friendly/Outgoing Personality
32.6% Entrepreneurial Skills/Risk-Taker
23.4% Tactfulness
22.9% Creativity
21.7%
NACE Salary Outlook 2014
The Resume – Top Ten Mistakes Spelling errors Too long/Too short Disorganized/poor format Too flashy Faulty mechanics/typos Poor experience/education
descriptions
Lacks any form of personal branding
It’s fluffy
Unclear objective/generic resumes
Accomplishments aren’t highlighted
Duties and responsibilities overkill
Dates are missing
Metrics, facts & figures are nowhere to be found
Repetitiveness
Sending resume without letter Unrelated/irrelevant Information
Misdirected – no contact with the right department
Including personal information not relevant to the job (age, height)
Sources: Arizona State Univ., JobMob, Resumania/ABC Media,
Careerism
PurposePurpose
• Serves as your initial contact with employers
• To get an interview• Emphasize your strong points • Express uniqueness & individuality
Employers spend less
than 15 seconds on a
resume before
making a decision
General Rule Name & contact
5% Education 10-15% Relevant experience and/or skills
75% Other (objective, activities, awards,
memberships, computer skills, interest, etc.) 5-10%
Resume Sections
• Heading (contact information)
• Summary/Profile/Objective
• Education
• Related Work Experience
• Other Work Experience (Employment Highlights)
• Skills
• Organizational Experience/ Campus/Community Involement
• Honors/Awards
• Certifications
Heading
• Name: Size 18/20 font, bold.
• Address
• Phone number *
• Email and LinkedIn
* Call yourself. Listen to your voicemail greeting. Does it state your first and last name?
Is your email address professional?
Resume Tips - Profile
• Becoming increasingly popular/preferred
• Replacing objective statement
• Replaces the “this is what I want”
objective statement with a “this is the
value that I offer” branding statement
Resume Tips Profile Statements
• Your attributes
• Your value CATCH THEIR ATTENTION IN 8
SECONDS!
• Your uniqueness Enthusiastic, results focused, quality, driven hotel/restaurant professional with
extensive experience in resort management, business administration and tourism. Demonstrated achievements of objectives, strong multi-tasking and service skills and dedicated to organizational goals.
Enthusiastic, committed manager with innate ability to understand and motivate individuals. Superior interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships. Accustomed to working in a multicultural environment that emphasizes inclusion.
An accommodating and versatile individual with the talent to develop inspiring hands-on lessons that will capture a child's imagination and breed success. Demonstrated ability to consistently individualize instruction, based on student's needs and interests.
Resume Tips - Education
• State full name of institutiono Incorrect: ESUo Correct: East Stroudsburg University of
Pennsylvania
• State proper name of degree. What will it state on your
diploma?o Incorrect: B.S. in Businesso Correct: Bachelor of Science in Business
Management
• Be sure to list minors and concentrations
• GPA?
• Graduation date
• Should I list “Related Coursework” underneath the Education
heading?
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania May 2014Bachelor of Science in Business ManagementConcentration: MarketingGPA: 3.45 Major/ 3.15 Cumulative Dean’s list: Fall 2011-Fall 2012
Resume Tips - Experience Show Proof Statements
Use the Harvard-format for your experience section, meaning your roles and responsibilities are in paragraph form and your accomplishments are bulleted
Accountable for multi-shift manufacturing operations at 3 plants across 2 states. Leveraged Lean Six Sigma, Kanban, Kaizen and other methodologies to improve efficiencies and deliver cost savings. Delivered over $1.5M in savings and increased customer
satisfaction by increasing productivity 12%, reducing waste 23% and raising quality 14%.
3 Steps To A Dollar-Driven Resume Include Revenue And Profit
Figures Gather Data On Cost Savings
Cost reductions Renegotiate contracts or add efficiencies that reduced expenses mMonitoring the bottom line in your department
Demonstrate Your Financial Authority Size or budget allotment for any projects or special initiatives
Held a certain level of authority
How to Get Your Resume to The Yes Pile!
1. Learn How Applicant Tracking Systems Work
Do not use Microsoft tables or text boxes Applicant Tracking Systems cannot read information enclosed in
tables or text boxes
Start your resume with PROFILE or PROFILE SUMMARY PROFILE: SALES EXECUTIVE
Note too that if you have held multiple positions at the same company, you need to repeat the company name again.
http://www.gotthejob.com/blog/best-resume-writer-tips-complying-with-the-applicant-tracking-systems.php
How to Get Your Resume to The Yes Pile! Clearly indicate other key sections
Key sections are EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, and AFFILIATIONS. So don’t preface your career chronology with something like “Value Offered.” It might not be seen.
Ensure your positions are understood Looking for Company name, Title, and Dates of
employment and these must be entered in such a way that these can be identified.
This may not be interpreted correctly - ABC Software Inc.
Leading provider of CRM solutionsSenior Project Manager (6/2006-Present)
Instead show it as this -ABC Software Inc. – Senior Project Manager (6/2006-Present)Leading provider of CRM solutions
Note : If you have held multiple positions at the same company, you need to repeat the company name again.
http://www.gotthejob.com/blog/best-resume-writer-tips-complying-with-the-applicant-tracking-systems.php
How to Get Your Resume to The Yes Pile!
Use Headers for subsequent pages Name and contact information at the top of the subsequent
pages, this can confuse the Applicant Tracking System
Use the MS Word Page Header function to keep that information hidden from the ATS.
Submit your resume in the right format
MS Word .doc format, not .docx and not PDF files as not every system can read these.
Have a pretty version to handout when networking!
http://www.gotthejob.com/blog/best-resume-writer-tips-complying-with-the-applicant-tracking-systems.php
How to Get Your Resume to The Yes Pile!
2. Catch Their Attention In 8 Seconds- Classify it into the Yes, No, or Maybe pile- Focus on the opening profile or summary
section, so this MUST be powerful and distinguish you from other candidates
- creating a theme or value proposition for the resume that says, “Here is what I can do for you.”
How to Get Your Resume to The Yes Pile!
3. Show Proof Statements₋ Experience section is where you have PROOF statements
that show you have delivered the results you indicated.
‒ Use the Harvard-format for your experience section, meaning your roles and responsibilities are in paragraph form and your accomplishments are bulleted
Manufacturing Operations ManagerMerck Corporation (2/2007-2013)Accountable for multi-shift manufacturing operations at 3 plants across 2
states. Leveraged Lean Six Sigma, Kanban, Kaizen and other methodologies to improve efficiencies and deliver cost savings.
Delivered over $1.5M in savings and increased customer satisfaction by increasing productivity 12%, reducing waste 23% and raising quality 14%.
The Portfolio AlternativeDocumentation and demonstration of your accomplishments. Shows growth in your skills and understanding over time. Documents results but also how you got there and what you learned in the process.
E-Portfolios Showcases your skills and computer abilities
Creative Portfolio Contains only samples of work relevant to your particular field Include title page, essay, or personal artist statement and
biography. Can include videos, photos, files, copy of resume & short
introductions . (system Epsilen.com)
Perfect Fit Cover Letters A Memorable Opener Poor – Please accept this in response to the (positions)
advertised on month day, year. Better – Extensive track record of driving guest loyalty, and brand
equity in the hospitality industry, seeking a forward thinking organization where these transferable skill sets and experience will create a “win-win” proposition.’
Facts that Support Requirements • How can you meet their hiring needs based on requirements• Do not use bullet points or information form your resume. Use
fresh information• Use performance statements• Don’t list responsibilities of previous jobs, demonstrate outcomes
(i.e. consistently recognized for delivering quality results…• Only detail specific technical skills
Perfect Fit Cover Letters Details are Important• Cover letter heading should match your resume• Include a branding statement with your header• Include a quote from a former employer
Close with Contact• Offer to follow-up via phone, email etc… and within a
specific timeframe• Include your contact information• Professional polished and concise
I’m very interested in the teaching opportunity and confident that I can deliver a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every child. I will call next week to arrange a time to meet so we can discuss my abilities to surpass your expectations.
LinkedIn – Why Use It?
It’s a great career management toolNetwork with other professionalsHelps you find jobs and employers find youTarget audience is college students and professionalsIt allows you keep your private life separate from your professional lifeLinkedIn is information rich and not a photo and personal sharing system
First Impressions
Your headshot is the first impression Use a professionally taken
photograph headshot that shows you in the best light
Create a Headline to grab the reader’s attention The headline appears under your name
and next to your picture Do not limit yourself to the default job
title and employer Use the 120 characters to market
yourself
The Profile
Complete an interesting summaryTake advantage of the 2000 characters
Tell people who you are How to contact you Why they should hire you
Be sure to use proper capitalization and grammar
The Profile Go to the LinkedIn website:
www.linkedin.com and create a profile Be detailed about your education,
internships, volunteering, jobs, study abroad
Be authentic and include a strengths summary
Use key words in your profile that are relevant in your industry or desired field
Check spelling and grammar
Call to Action Be different from everyone Profile shows what you have done and a
call to action gives the reader further instruction on how or why to contact you
Can show sample work or direct reader to your own personal website
Examples An author or aspiring writing can show their
publications An artist can showcase their portfolio Tell the reader why to contact you .. Interview,
job, advice…
Networking
Join GroupsCreate business circles and connectionsGives you a platform to seek advice Gives you the opportunity to showcase your expertise
Begin Establishing a NetworkYour best network is with those you know and trust alreadyExplore Career Fields
How is Job Hunting Like Dating? Present yourself appropriately
Get out there and meet people
Make yourself desirable – people want what they can’t have
Open yourself up to new possibilities
Don’t be fooled – do your research
Know the difference between persistence and annoyance
Don’t dominate the conversation
Communicate and listen
Be honest – tell them you are interested
Make sure you click
Make them feel special
Prepare for rejection
Don’t be desperate
Know when to commit
Look ahead to the future
Sources: Business Insider : War Room
What Do You Do Now?1) Get prepared yourself – create a resume
2) Create a LinkedIn Profile
3) Gather contacts, references, and visit possible employers
4) Prepare & learn your elevator pitch
5) Get business cards (vista print / 250 for $10.00)
6) Begin finding opportunities and watching openings;organize your job search, dedicate space
7) Turn in cover letters and resumes – begin following up –master interviewing skills
8) Continue with all of the above – watching for opportunities, and openings, following up on resumes already handed in
9) Follow up on all contacts – this should become a lifestyle
10)Mock Interviews with Career Development
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