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Tips and tools for empowering yourself during your job search RESUME AND INTERVIEW READINESS Presented by M.L. Cannon for LAULYP 11/11/11

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Job Hunters - Recent College Graduates and Entry Level Job Seekers. Being well prepared is key to a successful job search!

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  • 1. RESUME AND INTERVIEW READINESSPresented by M.L. Cannon Tips and tools for empowering yourself during your job searchfor LAULYP 11/11/11

2. Resume BasicsA resume is a snapshot of yourwork experience, skills, andaccomplishments Should highlight your skills Should be visually appealing Should be detailed 3. What a good rsum can do Piquean employersinterest Get you a phonescreening/interview Work asadvertisement ofyou as an employee 4. 5 Key Elements of a Good RsumREMEMBER TO Clean & crisp layout*make sure your Brief (ideally 1 page) contact info is accurate! Factual and accurate *utilize online resources to Tailored to the positionhelp build yourresume Error-free 5. SNAPSHOT A SNAPSHOT BJane Doe Jane Doe(323) 999-9876 (323)999-9876 |[email protected]@yahoo.com XYZ CompanyXYZ CompanyReceptionist 8/10-PresentReceptionist8/10-Present -Greet callers, answer general questions, and-answer phones handle high volume calls for fast paced-file paperworkshipping office-open and sort mail-Maintain accuracy and organization of in- house filing system -Receive, prioritize, and deliver mail daily to 100 employeesSNAPSHOTS - RECEPTIONISTWhich snapshot stands out more to you? 6. What About a Cover Letter?If the job posting requests acover letter, you shouldsend one. Step by Step GuideImportant: In addition tospell checking your cover http://bit.ly/coverletterbasicsletter, print it and ask afriend or two to read it to Opportunity to addensure it is error free.information not on resume Know your value! Presentyourself in a positive light. 7. Before the InterviewThe Phone Call/Screening Be Alert Get a name Important: Keep a JOB NOTEBOOK (or spreadsheet) Be Attentive tracking where youve Dont take a call in the drive applied, who youve spokenthru of McDonaldswith and when. Use Voice Mail (returncalls/e-mails within 24 hours) Keep a pen and paper Be Interestedhandy (at home or in the car) for taking notes. Your smile can be heardthrough the phone End call with a thank you 8. PHONE SCREENING SNAPSHOT Snapshot 1 Snapshot 2Which candidate are you more interested in meeting? 9. Interview Readiness: 5 Key Elements Approach Eye contact, firm handshake, bright smile Know your Goal To determine if job is a good fit for you Know your Skills Inventory your strengths and weaknesses and be able to articulate them Listen actively and respond honestly Take cues from interviewer Have questions for the interviewer When do you expect to have a decision? 10. When Youre Applying to Jobs Be mindful of the Dont invest yourlogistics of the job time applying to/interviewing for ayou are applying job you have noforintention of taking Location Utilize your personal Salary network & online Hoursresources 11. WHERE TO LOOK FOR WORKGeneral Non-ProfitsIndeed.comOpportunityKnocks.orgSimplyHired.com Idealist.orgLinkedIn.comUSAJobs.gov SpecialtySnagAJob.com HourlyYour personal network TheLadders.com Industry Specific SitesExecutivesAlumni Career Center HCareers.comWork Source Centers EdJoin.orgShowbizjobs.com