Resume Writing Seminar

Resume Writing SeminarJune 9th

Rasmussen College Online

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Agenda

• Introductions• Benefits Career Services Provides• Resume Tips – Basic and Advanced• Sample Resume 1• Sample Resume 2• Best Practices• Time to Apply• Questions from the Audience

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Resume Fun

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Introductions

• Elizabeth Lintelman – Career Services Advisor• Allied Health Students• Elizabeth.lintelman@rasmussen.edu

• Kelly Wittrock – Career Services Advisor• Early Childhood Education, Tech & Design, Business,

Justice Studies• Kelly.wittrock@rasmussen.edu

• Combined recruiting experience exceeds 12 years!

How we help

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• Benefits to Rasmussen Students and Alumni:– Resume, cover letter, thank you note

assistance– Job search assistance– Career counseling– Career portfolio guidance– Interview coaching– Individually focused– Graduation

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Resume Tips

Use a Summary Instead of Objective

Highly motivated, creative and versatile Sales Executive professional, with seven years of experience in developing

national sales territories, resulting in increased productivity by 125%. Especially skilled at building effective, solid, working relationships with clients and staff. Excellent management, negotiation and public relations skills. Seeking a challenging Sales Management position in the healthcare industry that

offers extensive contact with the public.

Advanced Tips:

Highlight your successes!

Have several versions of your resume

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Resume Tips

Be Honest!

Advanced Tips:

List “Relevant” Experience

Focus on employer’s needs, not yours

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Resume Tip

Use Numbers!

Advanced Tips:

Tell them how you affected ROI

Think in terms of ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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Resume Tip

List Most Recent Experience First

Advanced Tip:

Functional Resume

http://www.distinctiveweb.com/samples/sample7/index.html

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Resume Tip

Edit, Edit, Edit

Advanced Tips:

Avoid using personal pronouns

Use a resume writing service

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Resume Tip

Keep it Short and Simple

Advanced Tip:

Emphasize skills & activities you WANT to use

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Resume Tip

Keywords

Advanced Tips:

Use words from job posting

Use action verbs

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Resume Tips

Keep it PROFESSIONAL

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Sample Resumes

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Best Practices

*Resumes need to reflect you

*Keywords

*Research companies

*Identify your Accomplishments

*Job searching is a full time job

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Time to Apply

• Allied Health– www.allhealthcarejobs.com– www.alliedhealthcareers.com– www.healthport.com– www.hospitaljobsonline.com– www.healthjobsite.com

• Business – Accounting

www.accounting.com

www.ihireaccounting.com

www.roberthalffinance.com

• Business – General– www.aftercollege.com– www.jobs.net– www.juju.com– www.careerjet.com

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Time to APPLY!

• Justice Studies– US Dept of Homeland Security

• http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/career

• Federal Bureau of Prisons• http://www.bop.gov/

• US Dept of Immigration• http://www.Immigration.gov/

– US Customs & Border Protection

• http://www.Cbp.gov/

– www.criminaljusticejobs.com– www.Federaljobsearch.com– www.Govtjob.net– www.Lawenforcementjob.com

• Technology & Design

– www.Siggraph.org/jobs– www.Dice.com– www.Computerjobs.com/homep

age.aspx– www.Developers.net/tech-jobs– www.Tech-centric.net– www.Aigadesignjobs.org/public/

default.asp

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Time to APPLY!

• School of Education– US Dept Health & Human

Service• www.Acf.hhs.gov/programs/ccb

– Zero to Three• www.Zerotothree.org

– Child Welfare• www.Childwelfare.gov/index.cfm

• The Family Place• www.Stdavids.net/social/familyplace.html

– Alliance for Children and Families

• www.Alliance1.org

• General Websites– www.Indeed.com– www.Simplyhired.com– www.Careerbuilder.com– www.Hotjobs.com– www.Monster.com– www.Craigslist.com– www.LinkedIn.com

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Questions from the audience

How do I write a “cold call” letter to companies that are not hiring?

• Email format• Research – Top 10

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Writing a ‘Cold Call’ Letter

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Questions from the audience

How do I determine an appropriate salary range for my field?

• Salary.com• Dol.gov

• Ask people in the field

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Questions from the audience

What are the benefits of using a resume writing service?

• Second set of eyes• Cost to you

• Work with your CSA

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Questions from the audience

What do I do if I don’t have a lot of working experience?

• List course work (projects, accomplishments, etc)• Transferable skills

• Volunteering, student organizations, Internships/Externships

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Questions?

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Thank You!

• If you have any questions, please reach out to your Career Services Advisor!

Rasmussen Online• Elizabeth Lintelman – Career Services Advisor• Allied Health Students• Elizabeth.lintelman@rasmussen.edu

• Kelly Wittrock – Career Services Advisor• Early Childhood Education, Tech & Design, Business, Justice

Studies• Kelly.wittrock@rasmussen.edu

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Minnesota

• Brooklyn Park– Amy Rice

• Amy.rice@rasmussen.edu

– Amanda Noreen• Amanda.noreen@rasmusse

n.edu

• Eagan– Tina Thompson

• Tina.thompson@rasmussen.edu

• Eden Prairie– Kelsey Kennedy

• Kelsey.kennedy@rasmussen.edu

• Lake Elmo/Woodbury– Christina Forsythe

• Christina.forsythe@rasmussen.edu

• Mankato– Amy Ites

• Amy.ites@rasmussen.edu

– Katie Mons• Katie.mons@rasmussen.ed

u

• St. Cloud– Summer Hagy

• Summer.elgin@rasmussen.edu

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Illinois

• Aurora– Ed Miranda

• Ed.miranda@rasmussen.edu

• Rockford– Jamie Hintz

• Jamie.hintz@rasmussen.edu

• Romeoville/Joliet– Amy King – Campus Director

• Amy.king@rasmussen.edu

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North Dakota

• Fargo / Moorhead– Brian Olson

• Brian.Olson@rasmussen.edu

• Bismarck– Greta Nelson

• Greta.nelson@rasmussen.edu

– Rachelle Johnson• Rachelle.johnson@rasmussen.edu

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Wisconsin

• Green Bay– Cary Clayton

• Caroline.clayton@rasmussen.edu

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Florida

• Fort Myers– Eric Whitehouse – Campus Director

• Eric.whitehouse@rasmussen.edu

• Pasco County– Sheila Stiles

• sstiles@rasmussen.edu

• Ocala– Vicki Sawyer-Lindo

• Vicki.sawyerlindo@rasmussen.edu