developing an effecve resume...don’t’s • include skills you cannot confidently address in...
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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?
h_p://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresumes/a/sampleobjec=ve.htmh_p://jobsearch.about.com/od/resumes/a/resume-profile.htmh_p://jobsearch.about.com/od/includeinresume/a/how-to-write-a-resume-summary.htmh_ps://resumegenius.com/resume-samples/graphic-design-resume-example#graphic-design-resume-=ps
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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Your Questions