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Ready, Set… WORK!
Resume Development Workshop
Choctaw Nation Career Development
Resume
The Resume is a marketing document that appropriately positions a person for the job he/she is seeking.
The resume highlights and summarizes the skills, achievements, education, training, experiences, etc. that qualify a person for a particular job.
The resume contains key words that are directly related to the requirements of the desired job.
The Resume
Professional format◦ Organized and focused on target job◦ Neat and easy to read/skim◦ Correct grammar, punctuation, & capitalization
Relevance◦ Skills, qualifications, and accomplishments that match
target job◦ Key words (terminology) that tie individual to target job or
profession◦ Accomplishments and performance from past jobs or
projects◦ Education, certifications, & training◦ Professional experience
Resume Essentials
Job description or list of requirements for career field
Description of education, training, & certifications/licenses earned with dates & locations
Work experience (not more than 10 years) with titles, dates, accomplishments/responsibilities, & locations◦ May be paid or volunteer experience
Tools for Effective Resume Development
List of skills related to the target job—◦ Soft Skills: dependability, professionalism,
organization, time management, flexibility, initiative, leadership, etc.
◦ Transferrable Skills: skills that you have used/learned in other jobs that may “transfer” to this position – customer service, computer skills, management skills, sales, etc.
◦ Technical Skills: computer programs used, certifications, industry language, etc.
Tools for Effective Resume Development
Contact Information◦ Professional email addresses (
◦ Cell phone service with fully paid account
◦ Professional voice mail greeting(Hello this is John Smith. I am sorry that I can’t take your call at this time. Please leave your name and number and a brief message and I will return your call as soon as possible.)
Tools for Effective Resume Development
A resume MAY include the following if it is relevant to the target job and adds value to the resume.◦ Educational courses◦ GPA (if 3.6 or above)◦ Equipment operated◦ Memberships in professional or community
organizations◦ Military service◦ Extra-curricular school activities (leadership, event
organization)◦ Personal – foreign languages, special talents
Other Items
Include a Qualifications Summary section Objectives – not recommended Dates – use the year only in the employment
history and education sections Length – generally 1 page, more pages may be
used if you have extensive relevant experience Font – use fonts that commonly available on
most computers and that have high readability (Arial, Lucida, Verdana, Times New Roman, Tahoma, Garamond)
References – separate reference page; 3-5 professional references, accurate contact information
Always get a person’s approval before using as a reference
Effective Resume Formatting
Job Description:
◦ Sales Representatives sought to join Specialty Healthcare Inc.'s successful sales team.
Currently we are seeking a professional and dedicated Sales Representative with a background in respiratory services, durable medical equipment sales, home medical equipment, or pharmaceutical sales to help us grow our $600 million business.
As part of our team you will be joining a group of dedicated professionals and the national leader in Respiratory Care and in-home patient care.
As a Specialty sales professional, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with doctors, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, local professionals and other referral sources in the medical community. In addition you will be expected to meet or exceed your monthly sales quota, continually educate clients, and market our services, respiratory equipment, and medications to new prospects.
Job Requirements :
◦ 2 year college degree plus a minimum of two years related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
◦ Applicant must possess a valid driver license issued by the state in which they are employed
◦ Motivated and self driven, with a proven history of success in sales ◦ Strong team player ◦ Relationship building people skills ◦ Highly organized, strong presentation skills ◦ Desire to work in an environment that rewards for top performance
Using Key Words
STEPHEN D. JAMES1547 Circle Dr. 580-999-2222 CellHugo, OK 77745 [email protected] 580-222-9999 Home
Medical Sales | Respiratory Care Professional Professional Qualifications Successful sales/customer relations experience with Dallas-based multi-state company. Effective relationship-builder who is personable, dedicated; aggressive in pursuit of new
accounts. Outgoing personality with strong presentation skills and commitment to developing and
maintaining solid customer base. Extensive experience-based knowledge of newest respiratory care equipment and
related services. Goal-oriented team player who is motivated, organized, and takes pride in a job well
done. Well-liked by others and known as a fast learner who works hard, is efficient, and
believes in providing extraordinary customer service; competitive by nature.
Key Words in a Resume
1. Writing your resume to sound like a series of job descriptions.
2. Writing in the first person.3. Including unrelated and personal
information.4. Using passive language or no action
words.5. Repetitiveness.
Typical Resume Mistakes
6. Poor formatting or formatting that is too flashy.
7. Sending a resume without a cover letter.8. Sending an unfocused or generic resume.9. Typos and other spelling or grammatical
errors.10. Sending your resume to a nameless,
faceless person.
Typical Resume Mistakes
Online Applications and Resume Uploads (.txt files)
1. Create a new file using Word’s “Save As” feature. Under “format” select “text only.”
2. Close the new file.3. Reopen the file, and you’ll find that Word has automatically reformatted the
resume into Courier font, removed all formatting, and left-justified the text.4. Review the resume and fix any “glitches” such as odd characters that may
have been inserted to take the place of “curly” quotes, dashes, accents, or other nonstandard symbols.
5. Remove any tabs and adjust spacing as necessary. You might add a few extra blank spaces or move text down to the next line.
6. If necessary, add extra blank lines to improve readability.7. Consider adding horizontal dividers to break the resume into sections for
improved skimmability. You can use any standard typewriter symbols such as *, -, (, ), =, +, ^, or #.
8. Don't worry about the length of the resume. When you save it as a text file, it will generally increase the length. Then, if you add in a few more blank lines, it will be even longer and that's fine. Don't be concerned.
Use this method for copying/pasting resumes into on-line systems.
Up-loadable or On-line Resumes
OKCIS – OK Career Information System◦ www.okcis.intocareers.org
Click Individual School-Agency Login UN: choctawcdPW: okcis699
Click Create “My Portfolio” Set up your portfolio by entering your personal
information (use correct capitalization & punctuation) Click My Portfolio at top right corner of page Click My Education and Work History (ResumeTool) Enter your resume information and follow instructions for
organizing & printing the resume
You may contact an Employment Specialist with the Choctaw Career Development program for assistance.
Resume Builders
Career Ready 101/KeyTrain◦ www.choctawcareers.com
Use the same username & password used for your pretests (see a Choctaw Career Development Counselor if you are now a client of the program)
Click on My Resume Follow the steps to build, save, and print your resume
You may contact an Employment Specialist with the Choctaw Career Development program for assistance.
Resume Builders
About.com – Microsoft Word Template◦ http://video.about.com/consulting/Make-a-Resume
-in-Word.htm◦ Free on-line source for resume development with
tutorials and templates.◦ Resume Styles – Functional, Chronological,
Combination Templates are a guide, and can be re-arranged or
changed to meet your needs and your style.
Resume Builders
Proofreading◦ Have your resume proofread by at least 3
individuals Save the resume
◦ Save your resume with a file name that identifies the job the resume applies to and the date.
◦ You may have a number of similar resumes that you have created for particular jobs, and you may need to be able to access them specifically by job in the future.
Finalizing the Resume
Printing◦ Always print the resume on high quality bond
paper Professional colors: off-white or gray
Presentation of the Resume◦ Mailing – mail the resume in a matching, correctly
addressed envelope◦ Personal delivery – present the resume inside a
neat, professional presentation-type folder, possibly with a clear front cover
◦ Resumes are usually submitted with a corresponding cover letter
Submitting the Resume
Never “drop off” your resume or job application while wearing casual clothing
Save your resume on a jump drive so that you can access it from anywhere
Learn about the company before applying for employment
Be aware of personal information and photos placed on the internet
Google your name
Misc. Tools
Rhonda MizeAcademic & Employment Services CoordinatorChoctaw Nation Career [email protected] cell866-933-2260 office580-920-1514 fax
www.choctawcareers.com
Questions