Resume Writing for Recent College Graduates

Resume Writing for Recent College Graduates

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Amanda Augustine, CPCC & CPRWCareer Advice Expert

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1 2 3PREP SEARCH CLOSE

• Job Goals & Job Fit

• Resume & Cover Letter

• Personal Branding

• References

• Applications & Follow-up

• Utilizing Recruiters

• Networking

• Interviews & Follow-up

• Negotiation

• Onboarding

Breaking down the job-search process:

*This process was developed while I was working at Ladders

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1 2 3PREP SEARCH CLOSE

• Job Goals & Job Fit

• Resume & Cover Letter

• Personal Branding

• References

• Applications & Follow-up

• Utilizing Recruiters

• Networking

• Interviews & Follow-up

• Negotiation

• Onboarding

Breaking down the job-search process:

*This process was developed while I was working at Ladders

JOBAPPLICATIONS

ONLINEPRESENCE

ELEVATORPITCH

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Your personal brand

#MyFirstResume

Run a searchfor jobs that

both interest

you and you’re qualified for.

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• Know your resources

- TheJobNetwork: jobs.thejobnetwork.com

- CareerRookie • CollegeRecruiter.com • AfterCollege • TheMuse

- Google*

• Test out different search terms

• Know your parameters- Location • Industry • Company Size …

Search for the right opportunities

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• Ask yourself the following questions before you apply:

- Am I within commutable distance of this job?

- Do I have all the required skills and education they are looking for?*

- If the job requires industry-specific experience, do I have it?*

- If the job requires function-specific experience, do I have it?*

- Do I know someone who works or has worked for this company?

• If you said yes to less than 3 of these questions, it’s not worth your time.

Is the job right for you?

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Top 10 Job Titles Posted on TJN (College Required)

2016 YTD

1. Graphic Design2. Medical Assistant3. Web Design and Development4. Information Systems Management5. Marketing6. Accounting7. HealthCare Administration8. Engineering9. Paralegal10. Electronic & Computer Technology

SOURCE: THEJOBNETWORK.COM

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Top 10 Jobs for Employers Targeting Recent Grads

Most “Boosted” in 2016 YTD

1. Sales Representative2. Nursing/Nursing-related3. Teachers4. Accountants5. Data Analysts6. Digital Marketing7. Software Developer8. Event Planner9. Engineer – Mechanical10. Engineer – Electrical

SOURCE: THEJOBNETWORK.COM

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Top 10 Majors – Class of 2016Very Little Change Over the Last Few Years

1. Business Administration & Management2. Psychology3. Nursing4. Teaching/Education 5. Accounting6. Criminal Justice And Corrections7. Accounting8. Liberal Arts/General Studies 9. English Language/Literature10.History

SOURCE: THEJOBNETWORK.COM

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Top 5 Content Topics Buzzing on TheJobNetwork.com

What are Recent Grads Looking For?

7 Interview Questions You’re Not Expectingthejobnetwork.com/7-interview-questions-youre-not-expecting

The 6 Hardest Interview Questions of 2016thejobnetwork.com/the-6-hardest-interview-questions-of-2016

The 15 Worst Mistakes You Can Make in Your 20sthejobnetwork.com/the-15-worst-mistakes-you-can-make-in-your-20s

3 Things to Research Before Any Job Interviewthejobnetwork.com/3-things-to-research-before-any-job-interview

10 Biggest Job Search Mistakes of New College Gradsthejobnetwork.com/10-biggest-job-search-mistakes-of-new-college-grads

SOURCE: THEJOBNETWORK.COM

Your Brand: On PaperResume Best Practices

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only six seconds to makethe right impression

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*Data from an eye-tracking study conducted by Ladders

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Focus on:• Job Requirements

• Qualifications

• Contributions & Results

Optimize resume keywords

against job descriptions:

• www.JobScan.co

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SampleEntry Level

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SampleEntry Level

• Don’t use header/footer

• Include customized LinkedIn URL

• No fluffy/vague objective

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SampleEntry Level

• GPA is listed

• No high school mentions

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SampleNicholas

• Describe employers

• Action verbs for bullets

• Sell what you’ve got

• Include tech skills

• No references

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SampleShane

• Describe employers

• Action verbs for bullets

• Sell what you’ve got

• Include tech skills

• No references

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• Use common and clean looking fonts:• Arial, Calibri, Cambria, Tahoma, Book Antiqua & Franklin Gothic

• Only include one of these:• Email address, phone number & LinkedIn URL

• There’s no “I” in resume

• Remember size matters

• Reverse the chronological order

• Make sure you are consistent:• Dates, companies, titles, symbols & bullets

Things to consider or include:

SampleEntry LevelAvailable at:

• TopResume.com

• TheJobNetwork.com

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Managing your online footprint

PERSONAL PROFESSIONALOR

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More resources:

• 11 Steps to Writing the Perfect Resume: click here

• How to Create a Custom LinkedIn URL in 3 Easy Steps: click here

• Videos: Click on images below to view videos

Amanda Augustine, CPCC & CPRWCareer Advice Expert Follow us: @TopResume

Follow me: @JobSearchAmanda

Career Advice: www.TopResume.com/career-advice

Thank you

Questions?

Jonathan BulkeleyChief Executive Officer

@TheJobNetwork

Free resume critique: bit.ly/MyFirstResume

Amanda Augustine, CPCC & CPRWCareer Advice Expert

@JobSearchAmanda, @TopResume

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