Resume Workshop Copyright 2008 – Pacific Community Resources Resume Workshop Facilitator Check List

Resume WorkshopResume Workshop

Copyright 2008 – Pacific Community Resources

Resume Workshop

Facilitator Check List



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• Introductions of group members

• Individual and group goals for the workshop

• Ice Breaker



ICE BREAKER!!!


Bingo Resume Information Training Games



OBJECTIVE

• To provide the skills and tools for creating and preparing your own resume



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• What is a resume?

• What types of resumes are there?

• What should you include on a resume?

• What are your skills and attributes?

• Who are your references?

AGENDA



How long do you think an employer looks at each

resume?




The average employer looks at a resume

between 10-15 seconds. This is the time

they decide to either KEEP IT or TOSS IT.




DOES YOUR RESUME PASS THE TEST?




WHAT IS A RESUME?




• Advertisement selling a product….YOU!

• Specifically your skills, experiences, and attributes.

• First meeting between you and the employer



Overall it’s your FIRST STEP towards employment.



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TYPES OF RESUMES THE KEY IS BALANCE

Chronological Presents your education

followed by our work experience

Ideal for people with extensive experience and no gaps in work history

Shows a steady job progression

Works well for those obtaining a similar position doing similar work

Includes dates

Functional Highlights relevant skills and

accomplishments

Used when you have

a variety of work experience

Includes skills and no dates

Combo/Hybrid A balance between the functional

and chronological resume styles

It highlights your skills, followed by a list of relevant experience and education

Works well for those with little formal experience

The most commonly used resume



ACTIVITY BREAK


Card Game



SECTIONS OF A RESUME


1. Header

2. Objective / Personal Profile

3. Summary of Qualifications

4. Skills and Attributes

5. Employment and Volunteer Experience

6. Education and/or Certification

7. References



HEADER OF A RESUME


• Name• Address• Telephone/Cell phone Number• E-mail address

www.gmail.com www.hotmail.com www.yahoo.ca



Barbara Barista123 Whatever St

Anywhere, B.C. A1A 1A1Home: 604-555-2222 Cell: 778-888-

8888

[email protected]

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OBJECTIVE / PERSONAL PROFILE

• Introduces you to the employer• Provides focus by telling the employer what you

want• States clearly to employer what you have to offer




OBJECTIVE:Customer Service position with Crazy Bean coffee Company.

PROFILE:A personable individual with strong communication skills, who is committed to complete customer service and satisfaction. Recognized as friendly, motivated and always welcomes a challenge. Capable, trustworthy, and dependable.

Resume



ACTIVITY BREAK


Job Posting Activities



SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• What makes you the best person for the job?

• List the top four or five skills & qualifications here.

• Include skills mentioned in the job posting if applicable.

NOC Codes



QUALIFICATIONS• Professional customer service provider• Proficient in handling cash, taking payments and

making change• Passion for fashion and clothing

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SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Hard Skills: can be taught or certified in.– E.g. Typing, handling cash, first aid,

SuperHost

• Soft Skills: personal attributes– E.g. Punctual, energetic, flexible, team-player

• Include an accomplishment statement to support your attributes



ACTIVITY BREAK


Attribute Rummy Personal Attributes Skills



ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS

• Written proof of what you have accomplished (use numbers if applicable)

• A success story from your past work experience

• Shows how you are unique or what value you can bring




HARD ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENT

• Uses numbers, percentages and facts

E.g. Managed a team of six sales associates

and increased store sales by 25% for the

month of December




SOFT ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS

• Uses words and descriptions

E.g. Implemented new employee training

program that dramatically increased

productivity and morale.




Best“Increased reported

customer satisfaction rate by 20% by

providing effective training for more than 15 new employees in a

six month period.”

ACOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS:

Better

“Trained more than 15 new employees over a

six month period resulting in increased

customer satisfaction.”

Good

“Trained new employees resulting in

increased customer satisfaction.

OK “Trained new

employees.”



EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

• Job title

• Name of the company

• Dates of employment (years only)

• Location of the company (optional)



EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Cashier GAP 2003-2006Pizza Driver Pizza Hut 2006-2008

Cashier 2003-2006GAP, Langley, B.C.Pizza Driver 2006-2008Pizza Hut, Langley, B.C.

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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

• Non-paid work experiences

• E.g. Candy Striper at hospital, dog walker for BCSPCA, Big Brother/Sister, Scouts/Guides



VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Candy Striper L.M.H. 2003-2006

Dog Walker SPCA Surrey 2003-present

Candy Striper

L.M.H. Langley, B.C. 2003-2006

Dog Walker

SPCA Surrey, B.C. 2003-present

Resume



EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• High School

• Post-secondary school or training

• Certificates e.g. Forklift operator, first-aid, Serving It Right, SuperHost, Food Safe, WHIMIS

• Professional Development e.g. Workshops with no certification



EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Certification or degree

• Name of institution/program

• Dates

• Location




EDUCATION and TRAINING

Grade 12 diploma Surrey Central High School 2007

First Aid Level 1 St Johns Ambulance 2006

Youth Connect Conference Youth Works Society 2008

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REFERENCES

• Provides employer with background information

• Should be on separate sheet of matching paper

• 3-4 references are enough

• Given upon request – usually at interview




TYPES OF REFERENCES

• Work – most recent job (supervisor or manager)

• Academic – professor or teacher who knows if you are capable

• Personal/Character – adult who is able to vouch for your good character and desirable personality traits




REFERENCES

Bob Manager

Pizza Hut, Night Manager

604-555-1234

[email protected]

Rev. Sally Minister

Surrey Central United Church

604-333-1122


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Any Questions???




CHECK OUT

• Closing Activity

• Feedback Forms

• Resource Packages

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!


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Resume Workshop Copyright 2008 – Pacific Community Resources Resume Workshop Facilitator Check List