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PREPARING YOUR RESUME. Presented by: Bev Henningsen Suzanne Papa. WHAT IS A RESUME?. Your self-marketing tool A snapshot of what you have to offer; not your whole life history Focuses on your FUTURE, not your past - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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PREPARING YOUR RESUME
Presented by:Bev HenningsenSuzanne Papa
WHAT IS A RESUME?
Your self-marketing tool A snapshot of what you have to offer; not
your whole life history Focuses on your FUTURE, not your past A concise 1-2 page outline of your skills that
relate to the job you are seeking
Purpose of a Resume
YOU: To get an interview Self-awareness & interview preparationEMPLOYER: Do you have the skills we need? Are you going to “fit” in? How soon before you can be productive? How motivated are you to do the job well?
Where to Start
Determine what skills, knowledge and experience are needed– Where to obtain this information?
Job description Informational interviews/research Career software – DISCOVER, EUREKA, or
cacareerzone.orgIdentify the top 3-4 skills needed for the jobFocus on employer’s need, not your “objective”
What to Include
Work experience Related volunteer experience Internships Education Other facts relevant to the job you seek
What to Emphasize
Ask:What makes me different from other candidates
with a similar background?What are my accomplishments?
(Your job duties are not accomplishments)What are my personal traits?What are my transferable skills?
Evaluate Yourself
Energy, drive, initiative Problem solving Personal growth Leadership – motivating or leading others Commitment Setting and achieving goals Academic excellence
RESUME STYLES – How to Choose
ChronologicalEmphasizes career
progressionStrong work historyStrong ed. historyMoving up career ladder
Skills are listed chronologically under each job title
Functional CombinationEmphasizes skills &
accomplishmentsChanging careersLittle or no work historyAccomplishments in
school or volunteerSkills are listed functionally,
in skill groups that relate to the objective.
Format Tips
Use common business fonts: Arial, Times Roman, Tahoma
Use a font size between 10 and 12 and slightly larger for the headings
Use bullets and write in phrases, not sentences
YOU ARE READY TO BEGIN!Heading
This is your “branding.” Use it on your cover letter, reference page, thank you note, etc.
Make it distinctive but professional and business-like
Include name, address, phone (home and/ cell), and e-mail address
Objective
Shows what you can do for the employer, it is NOT about your personal goals
Your resume is built around your objective Use the specific title, if known
Summary of Qualifications
4-6 bulleted points – be brief!Includes:
– Number of years of related experience– Personal traits, characteristics & skills– Education, training or certification in field– Key accomplishment(s)– Employment-related honors and awards– Specific skills related to job, i.e. computer skills,
foreign language, areas of expertise
Education
In reverse chronological order (most recent first) Names & locations of institutions Show degree, license or certifications Show date degree or certificated awarded or
anticipated date of completion GPA if 3.5 or above Course titles (if applicable) Honors and awards
Experience
In reverse chronological order (most recent first) Includes paid and unpaid volunteer work and
internships – most recent first Company name, job title, dates employed,
brief description of job duties Be consistent
– Dates, titles, format
Key Words
Degrees (Nursing, BA in Marketing Industry certifications (CPA, CCNA) Job Titles (IT Manager, Receptionist) Computer applications (Word, Excel) Employer or school names Hard skills (desktop publishing, HAZMAT) Soft skills (teambuilding, customer service)
Activity…get started!
• State your job objective• Identify 1-3 skills, knowledge or abilities that
qualify you for this job
Example:Objective: Accounting ClerkQualifications: Spreadsheet development using Excel;
accounts payable/receivable experience; attention to detail and accuracy
Share Your “Qualifications”
Your objective?
Your knowledge, skills & abilities
Resume Samples
Please go to your Work Experience Handbook on pgs. 26 – 29 to see samples
What not to include…
References Personal info/photo Reasons for leaving
previous jobs Salary history Dates of resume prep Pronouns (I, my, myself) Artwork & borders
Lies Too many details Ethnic, religious or
political affiliations Long paragraphs Negative information Obscure abbreviations or
jargon Hobbies
Appearance/Packaging
Keep your resume up-to-date Balance proportion Length Typeface-pitch, font Use of bullets, bold type Type of paper No typos or spelling errors How to send your resume
Remember to…
Accentuate the + and minimize the - Be consistent Avoid jargon & unfamiliar acronyms Allow enough time Brainstorm with others Review samples/books Have several people review/give feedback
The Complete Package
Cover letter Typed, consistent with resume and paper Application