make your resume work
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MAKE YOUR RESUME WORK
Why do we need resumes?TO PRESENT OURSELVES TO POTENTIAL
EMPLOYER - EASY
Why do employers need resumes?
TO LEARN ABOUT PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES - DIFFICULT
Start with setting your personal goal/s
WHAT ARE YOUR PERSONAL NEEDS AND INTERESTS?
WHY DO YOU NEED A JOB?
WHICH TYPE OF JOB IS THE RIGHT ONE FOR YOU? (ORG CULTURE, VALUES, EMPLOYEE POPULATION,…)
No job is what it appears to be on the advertisement
FLEXIBILITY IS THE KEY
“Looking for a job must be a full time job”
Build your skillset
network
Use social networks
Apply for jobs
Apply for jobs
CUSTOMIZE YOUR RESUME
THINK ABOUT YOUR AUDIENCE AND MAKE YOUR RESUME:
READABLE
NOT FANCY
PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENT
ACCURATE
WELL STRUCTURED
RESUME BLOCKSContact details Objective Education Experienc
e Skills
Don’t be shy Mimic the advertisement
ShortMissionPosition title
Dates of study DegreesCourses taken
ChronologicalRecent firstCareful with dates Avoid gapsList specific achievementsQuantify
Name E-mail TelephoneAddressSM profile link
RESUME STRUCTURES:
Chronological ObjectiveWork HistorySkills and Qualifications Education
FunctionalObjectiveSummary of QualificationsProfessional AccomplishmentsEducation
CombinationObjectiveSummary of QualificationsProfessional AccomplishmentsWork HistoryEducation
TO PHOTO or NOT TO PHOTO?
CLOSING REMARKS:• BE FLEXIBLE• KEEP IT SIMPLE / STANDARD• CUSTOMIZE THE RESUME EVERY TIME• MIMIC THE VACANCY• REVIEW, REVIEW, AND REVIEW• NOTIFY YOUR REFERENCES• CHECK SECURITY SETTINGS IN SM• BE NICE TO RECRUITERS
THANK YOU AND
GOOD LUCK!