interview tips building your resume dress the part presented by: walmart february 2, 2010 altoona...
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Interview TipsBuilding Your ResumeDress the Part
Presented by: Walmart
February 2, 2010
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How to Build Your Resume/Application
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Why Should I have a Resume:
• It gets you the interview• Resumes open the door• Resumes typically are reviewed for 7-10
seconds before a decision is made• Resumes (applications) are a review of
education, skills, accomplishments, and experience
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Basic Rules
• Be brief but highlight accomplishments – 1 page for less than 5 years• Use a standard structure – chronological
order• Remember presentation is important –
typed, heavy bond paper, no borders or pictures – Keep it professional.
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Format
• One page for recent graduates• Header – Name, Address, Phone Number, E-mail address• Objective – Statement that expresses your career path
and interests• Education – listed before work experience, will change
with more than 5 years experience.• Employment History – if unknown company, one line to
describe entity– Unpaid employment may also be listed – Volunteer
History!• Additional Skills• References – do not list, rather list “References available
upon request:• Do not list salary history and requirements
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Tips and Tricks
• Get involved – school activities, volunteer activities• Gain Employment• Form relationships with teachers to create
references• Read business based books to speak about in an
interview• Read industry based magazines• Do your research about the company before the
interview• You are displaying yourself – don’t be shy!
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Write a Cover Letter
• Cover letters are critically important – Note the order of importance of job requirements that reflect your
skills– Draw attention to your experience, education– Add relevant information
• Never do the following– Use a form letter– Change the resume to suit the job – change action verbs– Never send a resume, application or cover letter without checking
spelling, grammar or appearance– Never include the following information: age, ethnicity, political
affiliation, birthplaces, photos, height, weight or health
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Do’s and Don’ts of Interviewing
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Interviewing Do’s
• Research the Company that you’re applying to• Bring a professional, not handwritten
resume`• Dress professionally, remove any facial
piercing• Bring a paper and pen• Have a stern handshake
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Interviewing Don’ts
• Do not chew gum, candy or tobacco• Do not wear blue jeans, shorts, flip flops or
anything offensive• Do not over-do perfume or cologne• Do not come unprepared• Don’t slouch• Don’t use poor grammar, slang or swear words
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Don’ts
• Don’t say anything negative about the company you’re applying to• Don’t make any reference to sexual
preference, race, religion, or National origin• Don’t get too personal
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Do’s
• Use Eye contact• Have good posture• Smile• Speak proper English, no slang• Ask two questions, not wage related, such
as working hours or immediate supervisor• End with a sincere Thank you and a firm
handshake
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Role Play/Skits
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Questions?