TIPS, TRICKS AND WAYS TO BUILD YOUR RESUME

Resume Workshop: The Basics

Agenda/Overview

What we doThe basics of a resume How to tailor your resume to a job postingFormatting/Grammar/WordingResume SamplesJob Ad Samples

What we do

For 30 years, Sheridan has been successfully uniting employers and employees - experience that makes CES at Sheridan the obvious choice.

Access to job postings is just the beginning when you connect with CES at Sheridan.

This FREE comprehensive service is easy to use and staffed by skilled professionals who are ready to lend assistance and happy to introduce you to motivated employers. Every step of the way CES can help you take stock, prepare, find opportunities and land the job that lets you truly shine.

Through Employment Ontario funding, we are committed to assisting and supporting individuals to get the training, skills and experience to achieve their goals.

Where are we located?

Serving: Brampton

Sheridan Community Employment Services71 West Drive, Unit 29Brampton OntarioPhone - 905-459-7533 ext. 5307Fax: 905-874-4380

http://Ces.sheridancollege.ca

Why the need for a resume?

to get an interview

to showcase your skills

to provide background information

to provide contact information

Categories of Resume Writing

Objective/ProfileKey Areas of Competencies/HighlightsEducationWork HistoryCommunity InvolvementTechnical/Relevant SkillsAchievements/AccomplishmentsAffiliations/AssociationsAnything else?

DO NOTInclude a photo of

yourself in your resume

Name and Contact Information

John Smith1234 Main Street W.,

Hamilton, ON L8S 1C2C: 905-525-9999

smith@whoknows.cahttps://ca.linkedin.com/in/johnsmith

FONT: Arial x 11 or Times New Roman x 12

DO NOT

Use Comic Sans or any other font that is not a traditional font style

Objective/Profile

Depends on where you are applying or what you are looking for in terms of work

Objectives usually just state the position and company

Customer Service Representative at Tim Horton’s

Profiles explain not only the position, but past experience about that candidate that relates to the position they are applying to

Example

Sample 1

Regional Sales Manager

Accomplished sales professional known for delivering strong revenue and profit gains in highly competitive markets. A solid 15 years of experience and select strengths that encompasses sales, territory management, and key account development. Equally effective at relationship building, program development, and team leadership.

Key Areas of Competency

• The employer will look at your resume for about 30 seconds, if they do not like what they see in your summary, they will not move forward

• List your soft skills (organization, communication, reliability, etc.)

• Previous experience that links to where you are applying

• Languages you speak if you speak more than English

• Technical skills, which can include computer related items, certifications like CPR, first aid, etc.

Tips

About 4-5 points in this section MAX

To get recognized by the employer, add some skills from the job ad into this section (*NOTE: This may also help for applying online)

Organize your points to your liking and to what you feel is stronger

Showcase yourself- there is no shame in it !

DO NOTHave more than 5

points or less than 4. Always aim for at least 4 or 5 points.

An example

Over 10 years’ experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments, picking orders and providing high quality of work

Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal formats Ability to take initiative, follow verbal and written instructions and a very

hard worker Excellent analytical and organizational skills with attention to details Demonstrated ability to work well independently with minimal supervision

and in a team Able to lift and carry 70 lbs+ with ease and work safely; bend, twist, stand

and walk Forklift (counterbalance) training and experience, WHMIS training

Education

If you have more work experience, use that before your education

Work History

Purpose: To show you have relevant experience and the accomplishments made at your former workplace

Work History Continued..

Volunteer Work/ Community Involvement

An optional section for people who have been volunteering

Shows that you are active in the communityMay show some skills relevant to the jobYou format this section as you would the work history

sectionExample:Kitchen Server 2015-PresentKnights TableThree duties minimum explaining what you didAccomplishments you made for the organizationAnd skills you developed through your time there

Skills

Sample 3________________________________________________________

Pre-Apprentice - Plumbing

Skills

Dependable

Cooperative

Experienced with Hand tools

Reliable

MS Office proficiency

Blue print reading

Attention to detail

Efficient

Problem Solver

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Accomplishments

Add accomplishments like certificates, qualifications, awards received that showcase your skills and give you an edge

An example:Accomplishments:Student Appreciation Award

2012Employee of the Year Award

2014

References Available Upon Request

It is an option. If you do not have a lot of content on your resume, references is something you may want to mention because employers may require it

It is not in trend right now to use in a resumeHowever, it may be necessary Just add it to the end of your resume

References Available Upon Request

DO NOTPut someone down

as your reference without asking them first.

Tailoring to a Job Ad

Look for keywords of appropriate industry language to use in your resume

All job ads explain what the employer is looking for, so use that and incorporate it in your resume

See job ad examples

Any Questions?

Thank you