stand out among the crowd: resumes that open doors
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Tips & techniques for an effective resume that will get you noticed in a modern world.TRANSCRIPT
Stand Out Among the Crowd:Resumes That Open Doors
Resumes That Open Doors
• Why Spend Time• Attractive Formats• Do’s & Don’ts• Online Self-Marketing
Why Spend Time?
Your Resume = You
14 Seconds
Your Top Left Box
Your Top Strengths
What Are They?
What Is Your Purpose?
You on YouYour Strengths
You on Them
Them on You Them on Them
The Right Format
• Contact Information• Summary of Special
Skills/Talents• Work Experience
(Paid & Unpaid)• Education• Honors & Achievements
Your Time to Shine
Why start your resume with Special Skills & Qualifications?
Do’s
• One Page, PDF• Nice Paper, Wrinkle &
Stain Free• Readable Fonts• Action-Packed• Balanced
Do’s
• Goals• Potential• Specific Accomplishments
Don’ts
• Much Ado About Nothing
• Disorganization• “Atention to Detail”• Get Personal• “Responsible for”• Resume Templates
Don’t
Get Fancy
Does your resume pass the test?
• Can a hiring manager see your main credentials within 10-15 seconds?
• Does critical info jump off the page?
• Do you effectively sell yourself on the top quarter of the page?
Your Resume, Online
Google Yourself
Facebook, Myspace Rule of Thumb
