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Ways to Stand Out In A Sea Of Applicants
Jaymie Pompeo, Career Coach Department of Career Services
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Ways to Stand Out In A Sea Of Applicants
• Personal Value Proposition (PVP) • Focused, Accomplishment-Centered Resume • Personalized Linked In Profile • Confidence in Yourself
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Establish Your Personal Value Proposition
• Set a clear target • Identify your strengths
What is the connection between them?
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Think You Don’t Have Enough To Offer?
Reflect on what you DO have at this time:
• Education • Leadership Activities • Internships / Study Abroad • Community Involvement / Volunteer Experiences • Presentations • Publications
What transferrable skills do you have to offer?
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Too Much To Say, Not Enough Space?
Be strategic with the information you DO share: • Relevancy is key • Focus on the past 10-15 years of experience • Verbalize accomplishments - not job duties • Provide evidence through your successes
What specific credentials make you best qualified?
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Apply Your Personal Value to Get Noticed
Your essential marketing tools:
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Let’s Talk Resumes
The purpose of your resume is to market your most
relevant skills and experiences.
NOTE: It is NOT a chronicle of your professional history
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Get Organized with a Master Resume
A Master Resume serves as a reference point on your professional career.
• List ALL professional experiences and credentials • Be detailed on duties and accomplishments • Create clearly defined categories • Use a flexible format to aid future customization
Master Resume = Major Time Saver
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Get Noticed with a Tailored Resume
Yes, you MUST tailor your resume for each opportunity:
• Analyze the job description
• Identify key words/skills/qualifications
• Align content with relevant experiences and accomplishments
• Use the best resume format for your desired opportunity
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Private Sector Resume
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Federal Resume
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Are You LinkedIn…..Or Out?
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Personalizing Your LinkedIn Profile
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Personalizing Your LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn to add the major resume LinkedIn Summary Section Educational Endorsements
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Personalizing Your LinkedIn Profile
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Personalizing Your LinkedIn Profile
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Personalizing Your LinkedIn Profile
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Personalizing Your LinkedIn Profile
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What is the most important aspect of searching for a new opportunity?
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What is the most important aspect of searching for a new opportunity?
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