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Develop a Winning Resume

NY AMA Young Professionals SIGThursday, June 2, 2011

Presented by Roger Jimenez

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Agenda

• Introduction • The overall job search process• Why is the resume so important?• Review of top resume-related concerns• Sample resume format• Participant resume sharing and feedback • Resume tips, strategies, tools and references• Q&A

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Career HistoryTalent Solution Partners (2009 – Present)• Co-founding Partner

L’Oreal (2004 – 2008)• VP HR, Spec Brands Group - Luxury Products Division• AVP HR, L’Oreal Paris - Consumer Products Division

Unilever (1992 – 2004)• Sr HR Manager, Unilever Cosmetics Int’l• Head of HR for UK and Ireland, Unilever Cosmetics Int’l• HR Manager, Unilever Corporate• HR Manager, Global IT • HR Supervisor, Information Technology• Sr HR Generalist, International Export• HR Generalist, Supply Chain• Benefits Representative

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Our Target Client Profile by Industry and Function

Industry Focus• Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)• Medical Devices• Related Industries

Primary Functional Hiring Focus• Sales• Marketing

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Our Target Search Assignment by Experience Level & Functional Focus

Functions / Exp Levels Sales Marketing HR Finance IT Supply

Chain R&D

C-Suite X X

GM / VP X X

Director X X

Manager X X

Associate

Admin / Support

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The Job Search Process

1) Determine Career Focus & Objective & Prepare Resume

2) Prepare Job Search Strategy & Conduct Research & Informational Interviews

3) Locate Specific Opportunities & Implement Job Search Strategy

4) Send Resumes & Apply to Targeted Positions

5) Obtain Initial Interviews & Follow-Up

6) Obtain Next Interviews & Follow-up

7) Evaluate & Select Best Job Offer Received

New Job!

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Why is the resume so important?

Because you can’t compel the reader to action until you get them past the

headline

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Clarity +

Differentiation +

Relevance=

Winning Resume

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Roundtable Participant Question

What are your top 3 resume related concerns?

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Roundtable Participant Concerns

OVERALL

•How do I decide who’s and what resume feedback to take into account?•How do I best appeal to hiring managers and really stand out?•What are the top resume mistakes?

FORMAT •What is the appropriate resume length?•What are best margins, format, look, font, templates to use?•How do I best list multiple positions at the same company?

HEADINGS•What does an employer look at first?•Should I use a Career Objective or Career Summary?•Should I tailor a Career Objective or not?

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Roundtable Participant Concerns

INFORMATION TO INCLUDE

•What is most important information to include?•What skills or competencies should I include?•What other information should I include?•How do I be clear, concise and relevant in my wording?•How to state relevant experience?•What terminology do I use?•How do I compensate for a lack of Marketing experience?•How much information should I include (jobs > 10 years back, internships, college extracurricular activities, etc.)? Should I take anything off completely?•Should I include more job description information or metrics?•How do I demonstrate value-creation in my resume?•What kind of “other experience” should I include?

CAREER CHANGE •How do I make a career change (cross-industry or cross-function in same industry)?

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Recruiters and HR Professionals Look For…

• Clear, complete resumes and applications from qualified candidates

• Candidates who demonstrate a clear match of their backgrounds against the required qualifications of the position

• Candidates who follow instructions on the application process

• Preparedness in the interview, good questions and genuine interest in the opportunity

• Professional follow-up and communication

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Resume Sharing

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Additional Resume & Career ResourcesGood for Now Next Steps

Strategies •Fine tune your resume & prepare targeted cover letters•Professional e-mail address & voice mail greetings•Clean Facebook profile and complementary LinkedIn profile

•Prepare a verbal elevator pitch•Develop Career Marketing Plan•Prepare Career Portfolio•Prepare answers to anticipated interview questions

Resources Resume Templateshttp://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT101043371033.aspxHow to Write an Impactful Career Summaryhttp://www.resumepower.com/career-summary-resume.htmlList of Effective Resume Key Words and Action Verbshttp://www.resume-help.org/resume_action_words.htmResume Writing Guidehttp://www.rockportinstitute.com/resumes.html13 Ways Your Resume Can Say ’I’m Unprofessional’ http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/13-ways-your-resume-can-say-im-unprofessionalLinkedIn Tutorial http://learn.linkedin.com/

Writing an Elevator Pitchhttp://www.businessknowhow.com/money/elevator.htmSample Personal Marketing Planhttp://www.winnperformance.com/documents/SamplePersonalMarketingPlan.pdfInterview Questionshttp://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewquest.htmCandidate Questionshttp://www.workforce.com/section/06/article/23/24/30.html

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Questions?