wordcamp mke 2016, 2 things you never heard about getting ahead
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F R O S T I N G ! ! !
• What’s your frosting?
• Accomplishments & Character
• Differentiate yourself authentically, TELL YOUR STORY.
• What do you ASPIRE to?
E X E R C I S E S 1 , 2 & 3
A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S , C H A R A C T E R A N D S K I L L S
• P e r s o n a l • E x t r a c u r r i c u l a r • P r o f e s s i o n a l • E d u c a t i o n a l
L E T ’ S P U T T H E F U N I N F U N C T I O N A L
R E S U M E S C O M E I N M A N Y F L AV O R S : C H R O N O L O G I C A L F U N C T I O N A L S P E C I A L I Z E D
W H AT W O R K S B E S T F O R Y O U ?
D E V I AT I N G F R O M T H E C O D E O F C O N D U C T…
Y O U R R E S U M E S H O U L D H AV E C L E AVA G E !
R E S U M E A E S T H E T I C S
• Work well with designers? Prove it. Have one design your resume. Be able to discuss the process.
• Clean code? Clean hierarchy of information on your resume.
• Make subtle references to hobbies or interests…
• Above ALL else, be sure it’s well executed
L E T O T H E R S T O O T Y O U R H O R N
• Everyone says it better than you. Use testimonials from former employers, clients and colleagues.
• Use LinkedIn testimonials, MeetUp comments & solicit letters of recommendation.
M I N I M U M E X P E C TAT I O N S V S . A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S
• K N O W Y O U R A U D I E N C E • F O C U S O N A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S • Q U A N T I F Y • S T O R Y T E L L
I T ’ S Y O U R J O B T O L O S E
• Be unapologetically yourself.
• Figure out your ROI to the organization, ARTICULATE IT.
• Ask questions, throughout entire interview. Tough ones, real ones. Need help? Google it.
R O C K Y O U R Q U E S T F O R A G R E AT G I G
• Career resources abound
• Solicit the help of your network
• KNOW YOUR STORY, TELL IT!