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PREPARING YOUR RESUME Presented by: Bev Henningsen Suzanne Papa

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Page 1: PREPARING YOUR RESUME

PREPARING YOUR RESUME

Presented by:Bev HenningsenSuzanne Papa

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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

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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?

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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”

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What to Include

Work experience Related volunteer experience Internships Education Other facts relevant to the job you seek

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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?

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Evaluate Yourself

Energy, drive, initiative Problem solving Personal growth Leadership – motivating or leading others Commitment Setting and achieving goals Academic excellence

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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Share Your “Qualifications”

Your objective?

Your knowledge, skills & abilities

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Resume Samples

Please go to your Work Experience Handbook on pgs. 26 – 29 to see samples

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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

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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

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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

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The Complete Package

Cover letter Typed, consistent with resume and paper Application