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Michigan Works!
Workshop
Purpose
To provide to you background information on the basic mechanics, purpose and design of your personal marketing/job search tools.
To help you prepare to create your resume.
Learning Objectives
To help you understand the purpose and value of a resume
To help you discover the different types of resumes
To learn the “do’s and don’ts” of a resume
To share tools so you can create a high quality resume
What is a resume? What should your resume “scream out”?
A resume is a portrait of your: EducationWork ExperienceSkillsAccomplishments
This is why you should hire me
Look what at I can do for you Ms./Mr. Employer
This is how I am going to make you $$$
Purpose of a Resume Sales brochure Marketing tool Fluid document Relevancy- Shows
how your skills match job openings
Brief summary
Before you begin…..
Gather all your information (i.e. dates of employment, awards)
Read the job description so you fully understand which skills to highlight
Check out onetonline.org Set aside 1 hour of time to work on draft Understand this is a work in progress Know you need a 2nd and 3rd eye to review
Resume Reminder
A good resume brings together your work experience, skills, education, and personality traits so they employer gets an overall picture of you.
The employer makes a decision to interview based upon what you share in your resume.
Resume “Rules”There are no hard rules about
formatting, BUT… Consistent formatting, logical, easy to read NO photos or clip art! NO templates!!! Error free, accurate, up-to-date info Tailored to position---RELEVANT!!! 1-2 pages maximum, must fill entire page Save your resume so you can access it multiple places
Three Types of Resume Formats
CHRONOLOGICAL CHRONOLOGICAL RESUMERESUME
A sequence of A sequence of events in timeevents in time
Primary FeaturePrimary Feature
Listing jobs held Listing jobs held from the most from the most
recent backwardsrecent backwards
FUNCTIONAL FUNCTIONAL RESUMERESUME
Focus is on skillsFocus is on skills
Primary FeaturePrimary Feature
Clusters Clusters experiences experiences under skills-under skills-
based headingsbased headings
COMBINATION COMBINATION RESUMERESUME
A creative use of A creative use of organizationorganization
Primary FeaturePrimary Feature
Highlights both Highlights both relevant skills relevant skills
and work and work experience experience
7 Steps to Building a Resume
1. Contact Information2. Job Objective3. Highlights of Skills4. Experience-relevant, Relevant, RELEVANT!
5. Education6. References7. Proof, proof and proof again
Contact Information:
Contact information should include: name, address, city, state (2 capitalized letters) and zip code. (No smaller than 12 pt. font)
Include phone number that is reliable with voicemail set up (appropriate message too).
If you list an email address, it needs to be appropriate and checked daily.
Job Objective:
Your job objective lets the employer know your career goals and gives direction to your resume
Short and sweet…to the point!
The BEST objective is specific. Objective: To obtain a Laborer position
with Johnson Construction.
Highlight these……Top 10 Qualities Employers Look For:
1. Ability to work in a team 2. Leadership 3. Communication skills (verbal and written) 4. Problem-solving skill 5. Strong work ethic and initiative6. Flexibility/adaptability 8. Computer skills 9. Interpersonal skills 10. Organizational skills
Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) 2012 Job Outlook Survey
Highlights of Skills:
Years of experience in related area of expertise.
Communication skills especially in the area of listening.
Leadership skills. Maintain a positive and productive
workplace. Mastery of basic skills (especially
reading, writing and math). Ability to make professional
decisions and solve problems.
This is the best of the best of you (related to the job)!
Chronological Experience
A reversed sequenced order of employment history with job descriptions.
Functional Experience Relevant Skills: A list of job duties by relevant
topics Work History: Sequenced order of employment
history (without job descriptions)
Work Experience:
Experience comes in many formsPaid jobsBabysitting, lawn care, paper route Volunteer (not court-ordered)ChoresService learning projects
Experience Descriptions
List employment most recent to oldest Provide your title, employer, dates
(MM/YYYY), city/state Emphasize skills and achievements No paragraphs, no I’s 3-5 bullets max Use Actions verbs in past tense Don’t forget to use ONETONLINE.org for
example descriptions
Education: Usually listed at bottom for
HS/early college students List relevant educational
experience. Include the name of the
school, Degree/Diploma, anticipated grad date, city and state.
Add achievements (e.g. GPA over 3.0, awards, perfect attendance, etc.)
Additional Headings???
Odd Jobs
Computer Skills
Classes
Extracurriculars
Leadership
Related Experience
References:
Someone (not related) who will vouch for your for your good work.
Ask permission before you use someone as a referenceGive them a heads up when you are applying for jobs/have an interviewReferences get there own pageProvide 3-5 individuals Target to job, if possible Suggested references: co-workers, supervisors, teachers, coaches…Make sure your reference is someone well-respected
Final Check—Make it PERFECT!A bad resume is worse than no resume at all.
Take the time to do it right!Run a spell check prior to asking for a reviewHave a parent/guardian/teacher look at itHave another person review it (hint, hint: Michigan Works!)
Ask yourself:oIs it 1 full page?
o Is it neat, clean and easy to read?o Is it tailored to the job you are applying? o Can you see how you are qualified? o Would you hire/interview you based on this document?
ANY QUESTIONS?!Thank you!
Sarah JohnsonJAG Specialist
Marquette Michigan Works!
1-800-285-WORKS!(9675) · www.jobforce.orgEqual Opportunity Employer Michigan Relay Center (1-800-659-3777) Auxiliary Aids & Services Available to
Individuals with Disabilities Affiliated with the Workforce Development Agency, State of Michigan© Michigan Works! JFB 2013
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