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Targetingyourresume
Targetingyourresumemeanschangingitsothatitmatchesthejobyouare
applyingfor.Eachtimeyouneedtouseyourresume,youshouldmakeacopy
ofyourbasicandthenchangeitsothatithighlightstherequirementsofthe
jobadvertisement.
Whenapplyingforajob,youneedtodothefollowing:
Readthejobadvertisementcarefully
Identifythekeyskillsandeducationthattheemployerneeds
Compareyourskillsandeducationtowhattheemployerneeds
IncludetheseskillsunderaheadingsuchasHighlightsofQualifications
Lookthroughyourresumeandmakesureyourresumefocusesonthe
informationofinteresttoyourpotentialemployer
Alert:Donotsendthesameresumetoeveryemployer!
Employerswillusuallylookthrougharesumefor30secondstoseeifthejob
applicanthastheskillsandrequirementstheyarelookingfor.Itisvery
importanttoincludeasmuchinformationlistedinthejobadvertisementas
possible.
Ifyouseemusthaveorrequiredinajobadvertisement,thentheseskills
orrequirementsmustbeinyourresume.Makesuretoputtheseskillsand
requirementsatthetopofyourresumeintheHighlightssectionorthe
Skillssection.
Besuretoincludeallotherrequirements,assetsorskillsthatarelistedinthe
jobadvertisement.Thiswillhelpyougetscreenedinforaninterview.
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Activity1:Readthroughthefollowingjobadvertisementandcircleallofthe
criteriayoushouldincludeinyourresumetotargetitforthisjob.
SalesAssociate
Yourqualities:
Youhavesuperiorpersonalsellingandcustomerserviceskillsandapassion
forelectronicsandtechnology.Youareanenergeticandenthusiasticindividualwholovesworkingwithpeopleandhasclearandeffectiveverbal
communicationskills.Younotonlyworkwell,youthrive,aspartofateam.
Youhaveaminimumofsixmonthstooneyearofpreviousexperienceina
retailenvironment.
Positionresponsibilities:
ASalesAssociateisresponsibletotheStoreManagerforprovidingexemplary
customerserviceandpersonalsalesattheretaillevel.Otherdutiesnecessary
fortheefficientoperationofthestorewillbeassignedbytheManagerand
otherseniorstafffromtimetotime.
ASalesAssociateisexpectedtomaximizetheirpersonalsales,achievingor
exceedingassignedquotas.Theyalsoensurethatalltransactionsarecarried
outinaprofessionalmannerandcomplywithpublishedcompanypolicies.
Theseassociatesassistinunloading,unpackingandpricingofincoming
shipmentsandreportanydiscrepanciestotheStoreManager.Theymust
attendalltrainingandattainthelevelofknowledgeandexpertiseexpectedof
allourSalesAssociates.
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FunctionalResumes
Afunctionalresumeisalsocalledaskillsbasedresume.Thisisbecauseit
focusesontheskillsthatyouhavedevelopedfromyouremployment,
education,volunteerworkandhobbies,insteadoffocusingonthejobsyou
havedone.
Youshouldconsiderusingafunctionalresumeif:
Youareenteringtheworkforceforthesametime.o
Example:Studentswhohavejustgraduated
Youarechangingcareersorapplyingforajobwithnoformaltraining.
o Example:Ahairstylistwhoisapplyingforanadministrativejob
Youhavegapsinyouremployment.o
Example:Amotherreturningtoworkfrommaternityleave
Youhaveskillsrelatedtothejobthatarenotfromyouremployment.o
Example:Youorganizedafundraiseratyourschoolandareapplying
forajobasacashier.
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Afunctionalresumewillusuallyincludethefollowinginformation:
NameHeaderincludesyourname,address,phonenumberandemail.
JobObjectiveliststhejobthatyouareapplyingfor.Theobjectiveisgoodtoincludeincasetheemployerishiringformorethanoneposition.
HighlightsofQualificationssometimescalledSummaryofQualifications.Thissectionisasummaryofmostimportantskills,
qualificationsandachievementsyouhaverelatedtothejobyouare
applyingfor.
RelevantSkillsisusuallydividedinto34subcategories.Thissectionwilllistalloftheskills
youhavedevelopedrelatedtothejobthatyouare
applyingfor.
EmploymentHistorywilllistyourjobtitle,employer,andyears(20092010).Itwillnotincludeadescriptionofthejobyoudid.
Educationwilllistyourschool,program,datecompleted.Youcanalsolistothercoursesandlearningprogramsthatyouparticipatedinthis
section.
OtherOptionalHeadingcanincludeVolunteerWork,CommunityInvolvement,ProfessionalDevelopment,Achievement,Rewards,Hobbies
.
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FunctionalResume-Example
CHRISBERES275BloorStreet,Charlottetown,PEI,M6S306
Tel:(902)762-6145Email:[email protected]
JOBOBJECTIVE:AdministrativeClerkatXYZCompany
HIGHLIGHTSOFQUALIFICATIONS
2yearsexperienceworkinginanadministrativeposition
Excellentcustomerserviceandcommunicationskills
Experienceoperatingwidevarietyofofficeequipment
Dependable,Organized,teamplayer
RELEVANTSKILLS
CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE
Preparedcustomerstatementsandothercorrespondenceformailing.
Fileddepositslipsandcheques.
Sortedmailandotherdeliveriesforabusyhospitalmailroom.
Arrangedcourierdeliveriesandpickups.
FINANCIAL
Processedcashdepositsandwithdrawals,cheques,transfers,moneyordersandotherrelatedbankingtransactions.
Balanceddailytransactionsusingcomputers,calculatorsandaddingmachines.
Collectedcashandcreditcardpaymentsforfoodandbeverageorders.
CUSTOMERSERVICE
Addressedallquestionsregardingmailandspecialdeliveriespromptly.
Answeredenquiriesandsolvedproblemsconcerningcustomeraccounts.
Advisedcustomersonmenuitemsanddailyspecials.
Ensuredcustomersreceivedcourteousserviceresultinginrepeatbusiness.
WORKHISTORY
MAILROOMCLERK LeamingtonHospital (20082010)
FOODANDBEVERAGESERVER LavinaRestaurant (20072008)
EDUCATIONANDTRAINING
BankTellerTraineeCertificateYorkCollegiateCoopProgram (1994)
HighSchoolDiploma SawinkaHighSchool (1991)
ReferencesAvailableUponRequest
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EssentialSkills
AccordingtoHumanResourcesandSkillsDevelopmentCanada(HRSDC),
EssentialSkillsaretheskillsneededforwork,learningandlife.Theyprovide
thefoundationforlearningallotherskillsandenablepeopletoevolvewith
theirjobsandadapttoworkplacechange.
BelowyouwillfindinformationabouteachofthenineEssentialSkillsand
someexamplesofhowyoucouldusethoseskillsatworkandinyour
everydaylife.
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Creatingafunctionalresume
Identifyingyourskills
Thefirststeptocreatingafunctionalresumeistoidentifyalltheskillsyou
havedevelopedinyourlife.Ifyouhavealistofyourskillscreatedmostof
theworkwillalreadybedonewhenyoutargetyourresumetoapplyforajob.
Everyday,weuseEssentialSkillsinmanydifferentwaystodotasksinour
dailylivesatwork,atschool,athomeandinthecommunity.Wehave
developedskillsfromplayingsports,participatinginactivitiesandfromthe
hobbiesweenjoy.Sometimesweusetheseskillseverydayandothertimes
wehavenotusedtheseskillsforsometime.
Weusetheseskillssooftenthatitcansometimesbedifficulttorecognize
themasskills.Thatiswhyitisimportanttoidentifyallofthedifferentparts
ofyourlifewhereyouusedifferentskills.Thiswillhelpyouwhenitistimeto
writedownallofyourskills.
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Activity2IdentifyingtheActivitieswhereyouuseEssentialSkills
BelowisalistoftheplacesoractivitieswherewemayuseourEssential
Skills.Readthroughthelistandwritedownwhatyoudidandwhereyoudid
it.Anexampleisprovidedforyou.
WhatIdid WhereIdidit
Employment Cashier
TomsGarage
Education Grade12
MontagueHighSchool
Volunteering DoortoDoorfundraiser
HeartandStrokeFoundation
Sports Soccer
CharlottetownRecLeague
ParticipatinginPrograms
EmploymentProgram
TIAPEI
Hobbies Gardening
Home
HouseholdDuties Paythebills
Home
Accomplishments TopFundraiser
HeartandStrokeFoundation
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Activity3Identifyyouressentialskills
Usingactivity2asaguide,identifyallofyourEssentialSkills.
Reading
OtherSkillsHeadingsProofreading,Administration,Interpreting,Evaluation
Example:Readincidentreportswhileworkingasasecurityguardat123Security.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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DocumentUse
OtherSkillHeadingsPlanning,Administration,Reporting,RecordKeepingExample:Helpedcustomersfilloutwhileworkingasanadministrativeassistant.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Numeracy
OtherSkillsHeadingsBookkeeping,AccountManagement,Budgeting,CashierExample:KepttrackofdonationsvolunteeringwiththeHeartandStrokeFoundation.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Writing
OtherSkillHeadingsResearch,Reporting,Marketing,RecordKeeping
Example:Wrotethankyouletterstothedonorsforaschoolfundraiser.
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OralCommunication
OtherSkillHeadingsPublicSpeaking,CustomerService,Presentations,Sales
Example:HandledcustomercomplaintswhenworkingatTomsGarage.
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Thinking
OtherSkillHeadingsProblemSolving,Analysis,Planning,Design
Example:MadetheschedulefortheCharlottetownRecSoccerTournament.
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ComputerUse
OtherSkillHeadingsDataProcessing,WordProcessing,Troubleshooting
Example:Completedcourseinhighschoolonwordprocessingandinternetuse.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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ContinuousLearning
OtherSkillHeadingsProfessionalDevelopment,Training
Example:CompletedmyfirstaidandCPRaspartofmyemploymentprogram.
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OtherSkillHeadings
UsetheseSkillHeadingstohelpyougroupyour
differentskillsonyourresume.
TeamWork
Leadership
Supervision
Management
Sales
CustomerService
ProblemSolving
Communication
Organization
Planning
EventPlanning
Fundraising
Analyzingbudgets
Office/Clerical
OfficeSupport
HumanResources
AccountManagement
CrossCulturalSkills
Hospitality
Repairingproducts
Mechanical
Carpentry
Electrical
Plumbing
Welding
Plastering
OperatingHeavyEquipment
OperatingLightEquipment
UsingTools
Bricklaying
Landscaping
Roofing
Siding
Barber
Hairstyling
Cleaning
FoodPreparation
Cooking
Administration
DataEntry
DataAnalysis
Accounting
Bookkeeping
Drafting
Inventory
ShippingandReceiving
Telemarketing
Instructing
Teaching
Coaching
ComputerProgramming
WebsiteDevelopment
GraphicDesign
Design
Marketing
Networking
QualityAssurance
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CreatingAccomplishmentsfromSkillsandTasks
Takingaskillorataskandturningitintoanaccomplishmentiseasytodo.Itisalsoaneffectivewaytoletemployersknowadditionalinformationabout
thecharacteristicsandskillsyouhavedevelopedthroughoutyourlife.
HowtomakeanAccomplishmentStatement
Step1
IdentifyajobDUTY
Example:Answeringphones
Step2
IdentifytheSKILLusedordeveloped
Example:Communicationskills
Step3
ChooseaDESCRIPTIVEWORDtodescribetheskilllevel
Example:Excellent
Step4
ChooseanACTIONWORDthatalsodescribestheskillsandopensupthe
statement
Example:Developed
Nowputallofyourresponsesfromeachofthesestepstogether,inreverse
order,tocreateyourskillstatements.
Examplefromabove.
Step4 Step3Step2Step1
Developedexcellentcommunicationskillsansweringphones
Youcangoonestepfurtherbydescribingtheworkenvironment.
Example:
Developedexcellentcommunicationskillsbyansweringphonesinabusystore.
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Activity4Makingyourownaccomplishmentstatements.
Step1:
Duty
Step2:
Skill
Step3:
Descriptive
Word
Step4:
ActionWord
Statement1
Statement1:_________________________________________________________________________
Step1:
Duty
Step2:
Skill
Step3:
Descriptive
Word
Step4:
Action
WordStatement2
Statement2:_________________________________________________________________________
Step1:Duty Step2:
Skill
Step3:
Descriptive
Word
Step4:
Action
Word
Statement3
Statement3:_________________________________________________________________________
Step1:
Duty
Step2:
Skill
Step3:
Descriptive
Word
Step4:
Action
WordStatement4
Statement4:_________________________________________________________________________
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ActionWords,DescriptiveWordsandSkills
UsethesewordstohelpyoumakestrongAccomplishmentStatements.
ActionWords
DescriptiveWords Skills
Developed
Excellent Communication
Demonstrated
Good Customerservice
Enhanced
Outstanding Problemsolving
Improved
Proficient Leadership
Produced
Keen Organization
Established
Strong Timemanagement
Presented
Confident Teamwork
Strengthened
Consistent Creativity
Displayed
Creative Multitasking
Fostered
Eager Energyandstamina
Illustrated
Diligent Flexibility
Increased
Firm Quicktolearnnewtasks
Maintained
Enthusiastic Criticalthinking
Upheld Adept
Patiencewithothersandtasks
Exhibited
Superb Abilitytoworkunderpressure
Showed
Terrific Dedicationtocontinuouslearning
Used Reliable Abilitytoadapttochanging
technology
Dependable Abilitytoworkwithminimal
supervision
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Puttingitalltogether-FunctionalResumeWorksheet
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FirstNameLastName
________________________________________________________________________________________
AddressCity Province PostalCode
________________________________________________________________________
(AreaCode)TelephoneNumber Email
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
JobObjective(optional)
HighlightsofQualifications
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RelevantSkillsandExperience
______________________________________________________SkillHeading
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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SkillHeading
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Page2YourName
____________________________________________________
SkillHeading
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________________________________________________SkillHeading
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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EmploymentHistory
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JobTitle Date
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CompanyName Location
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JobTitle Date
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CompanyName Location
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JobTitle
Date_________________________________________________________________________________________________
CompanyName Location
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EducationandTraining
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Degree/Certificate/Diploma Date
_________________________________________________________________________________________________NameofSchool
Location
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Degree/Certificate/Diploma Date
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NameofSchool Location
VolunteerWork/CommunityInvolvement
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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Accomplishment/Rewards
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HobbiesandInterests
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Referencesavailableuponrequest
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SampleResumes
Takenfrom:RonFry.101GreatResumes.2002.FranklinLakes,NJ:CareerPress.
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Takenfrom:YanaParker.TheResumeCatalogue.1998.Berkley,CA:TenSpeedPress.
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TakenFrom:SusanIreland.ThePerfectResume.2006.Toronto,Ont:Penguin.
