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Key to Life Program
University of Nevada, Las VegasMay 28, 2011
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Résumés
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Résumés
Résumé
a document to show your background and skill sets for either employment or education
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Résumés
• Types of résumés– Chronological– Functional– Hybrid
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John K. Doe1234 Main Street, Las Vegas, NV 89119 • (702) 555-1933 • [email protected]
OBJECTIVETo obtain an entry level job in the hospitality industry
EDUCATIONUniversity of Nevada, Las VegasBachelor of Arts, Hospitality Management, May 2011Minor: CommunicationsGPA: 3.45
WORK EXPERIENCEFront Desk Reception
11/2010 – PresentGolden Nugget Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV•Assist guests with hotel check-in and check-out•Confirm guest reservations via phone•Provide fast, friendly, and accurate customer service to all guests•Handle guest room changes and charge disputes•Assist supervisor with reports and customer needs
Concierge Intern5/2010 – 10/2010
Westin Casuarina Las Vegas HotelLas Vegas, NV
•Handle guest entertainment and dining reservations•Provide entertainment and dining suggestions from hotel partners•Assist with maps and directions to local attractions•Learn several dining and entertainment reservation sites for Las Vegas
ACTIVITIESService Programs Chair, UNLV Circle K International, 2009-2010College of Hotel Administration Senator, Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada (CSUN), 2009-2010Volunteer, United Blood Services, 2008-2010Volunteer, Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer, 2008-present
SPECIAL SKILLSFluent in Spanish and TagologProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AccessWorking knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
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Résumés
• Using Résumé Templates– Consider them a tool, not a crutch– Online résumé templates may force you to fit your
experiences into specific categories– Cookie cutter résumés that clearly change basic
information are weeded out immediately by employers and schools
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Résumés
• Pay Attention to:– Font– Margins– Bullet Points– Section Headings– Length
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Interviews
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Interviews
Interview
a conversation between two people where one person asks questions to obtain
information about the other
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Interviews
• Who does interviews?– Employers– Schools– Researchers
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Interviews• Phone Interviews– When distance is an issue– Often the first round of interviews
• In-person Interviews– Sitting down with a person or group to answer their
questions• New Age– Online video streaming (Skype) interviews for the need to
have face to face contact when logistical issues prevent in-person interviews
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Interviews
• Cookie cutter answers– Answers that seem good, but are are generic
answers– Supposed to turn negatives into positives, but be
careful how you do it
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Interviews
• Handling Tough Questions– Preparation– Understand your audience– Used to see how you think on you toes– Tells how you handle difficult situations– Okay to request clarification– It’s sometimes okay to not answer the question
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Interviews
• Scenarios– Provide a situation to see how you would work in
a particular context– Can you hit the ground running?
• Examples of interviews– Good responses– Bad responses
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Personal Finances
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Personal Finances
• Living on Your Own– Fiscal responsibilities– Personal care responsibilities– Time management responsibilities
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Personal Finances
• What expenses will you have?• Housing• Utilities• Food• Medical/Health• Transportation• Social
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Personal Finances
• Taxes– A necessary duty– Do them right the first time– Tips to consider
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Personal Finances
• Monthly Budgeting Activity– What is your expected salary?– What is your take-home pay?– What are your expenses?– How do they compare?
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Personal Finances
Budget Calculator
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Personal Finances
• Now that you can budget a month, do you have anything saved up for emergencies?
• Simple plans for saving– Monthly contribution– Bank-run saving programs
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Professionalism
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Professionalism
• The world’s perception of you– It’s like your facebook profile photo• What does it say about you?
– It can be created, mended, and enhanced as you desire• Image makeovers
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Professionalism
• Responsible decision-making– Social versus work– Behavior in the general public– Who you are in relation to who you’re associated
with– Constant role model to youth
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Professionalism
• Self and Peer Policing– As an adult, you are responsible for keeping your
own life in order– As a peer, you can help others make responsible
decisions– Model ideal behavior
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Professionalism
• Big Brother is Watching– Not a conspiracy theory– Availability of photos and images on the web• Spyonvegas.com• Badjocks.com
– Images are archived
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Professionalism
• Networking– Connecting with new groups– Professional connections– Future job opportunity
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Leadership in Your Community
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Leadership in Your Community
• Continuing your service to the community– Builds your résumé– Helps connect you with other community-minded
people in your area– Provides a social outlet
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Leadership in Your Community
• Involvement and Leadership– Don’t just participate, be active– Find your way on to boards and committees– Start your own group
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Leadership in Your Community
• Kiwanis– Kiwanis Clubs– Kiwanis Young Professionals Clubs
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