The next level

THE NEXT LEVEL

Don ClarkNational Career Services DirectorIllinois/Ohio Center for BroadcastingColorado Media SchoolMiami Media School

Resume 101

There is more than one way to skin a banana!!!

If the first 2 statements are true

The third statement is the conclusion

If God is love

And love is blind

Then Ray Charles is God

If your resume is matched to the position…

If your resume is matched to the position

And your cover letter compliments your resume

You are on your way to becoming a brand.

You are on your way to becoming a brand.

But, they can’t hit a target that they can’t see!

Your resume is a marketing tool, plain and simple. It’s designed to get the attention of the hiring manager and compel them to call you.

Let’s face it…most resumes are plain, simple, and boring as hell.

Many Jobs…Many Resumes…Very Little Time

• You only have a small window of time to make that solid impression. So, it is extremely important to have a unique resume that shows off your individuality.

• Preparing is caring and you need to take the time to show more than just the basics. Show how and why you stand out from everyone else in that pile of resumes.

Success for overachievement? Let me be perfectly clear.

• There are more than 500 people standing outside the door waiting to work for this company…what will make you stand out?

• Clarity. Lack of clarity is probably more responsible for frustration and underachievement than any other single factor.

• A resume needs to be on point, and present only that information necessary to get you the phone call.

• Remember, the hiring manager is likely to make a decision in that 3 to 10 second window, so keep it short and highlight your best attributes to maximize your chances.

BE BRILLIANT WITH THE BASICS

New Environment=New Designs

New Environment=New Designs

WelcomeTo the new world of resumes.

• Do a comprehensive re-write1

• Know what to exclude2

• Show your individuality3

Today’s Overview

Brilliant with the BasicsBack in the day• Name• Address• Phone• Email

• MISSION STATEMENT• EDUCATION• WORK EXPERIENCE• REFERENCES

Brilliant with the basics today

• Career Driver• Profile• Special Skills• Achievements • Employment• Education• References

w/Phone Numbers

THE TOOLS YOU NEED ARE JUST A CLICK AWAY:

WWW.INTERACTIVERESUMEBUILDER.COM

WWW.GUERRILLARESUMES.COM

WWW.EDUCATIONCLOSET.COM

THE TOOLS YOU NEED ARE JUST A CLICK AWAY:WWW.INTERACTIVERESUMEBUILDER.COM

WWW.GUERRILLARESUMES.COM

WWW.EDUCATIONCLOSET.COM

Don’t trust everything I tell you. Do your own research for what works for you.

Make your resume tech-friendly.

• While you still need a paper version to bring to networking events and job interviews, in 2014 your resume mustt be designed to meet the needs of computers, smartphones, tablets and the human eye.

Snail mail your resume.• While that may sound old

school, it’s actually a clever form of reverse psychology. Mailing your resume will get a hiring manager’s attention exactly because most are sent electronically.

• REALLY want to make an impression? FedEx ! Track the package, know when they signed for it, give them some time to read it.

• Then send them an email.

Power up your LinkedIn Profile. It should be a personal and engaging complement to your resume, not a mirror image.LinkedIn offers the capability to link to files, videos and portfolios, so take advantage of those features. That way, you’ll paint a portrait that is more vibrant than your resume while impressing prospective employers with your technological savvy.

Time Spent

Proj

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Wor

ked

On

Re-work your

resume and make

various versions

Build your contact list and keep it

updated

Working Toward Mastery

Re-work your cover letter and tailor it to

each position

Summary

• Everyone is unique and your resume should reflect that thought– Tailor each resume to a specific position– Double and triple check for spelling!

• Set realistic expectation– Patience and persistence

• Keep your eye on the goal– Time to take your brand to the streets

QUESTIONS?CALL ME AT 312-884-8000 OR EMAIL ME AT DCLARK@BEONAIR.COM.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!