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Eaglevision Ministries, Inc.
Pat Cross
• Education History•High School/GED•Post High School Education•Special Training/Certifications
• Employment History•Dates of Employment•Address/Phone•Job Title•Job Responsibilities•Phone Numbers•Supervisor Names
• Your Special Accomplishments
Organize!
1. Most recent first
2. Oldest - Last
3. Write it out so you can read it before you type it
Separate employment information by date
Write it out Write it out first -- to see first -- to see
what you what you havehave
1 or 2 sentences Be short and to the point Avoid wordiness Avoid job titles.
• It is best to use broad categories of jobs rather than specific titles.
The job objective provides a focus for your resume.
Clearly state what sort of a job you want
Job objectives should be stated as verb phrases Job objectives should be stated as verb phrases rather than sentences.rather than sentences.
Carefully selected verbs will make you sound confident
Omit "I-centered" or obvious statementsOmit "I-centered" or obvious statements..
Such as "where I can learn" or "which willenable me to advance".
1. What kind of position do you seek? 2. What kind of company do you want to work for?
If you have several job objectives, you may have a resume for each specific
objective
Sample Job Objectives
• A responsible position in retail sales.
• Position as a Word Processing Secretary that will utilize my computer knowledge, strong people skills, organizational abilities, and business experience.
• To obtain a position in the construction industry utilizing my 5 years experience in carpentry and commercial construction.
WHAT DID I DO?
List what SPECIFIC tasks you did in a day or a week
Think hard and remember to include everything
Write these on your resume under Job Duties or Responsibilities
Most important first
Avoid long narratives
Be specific
• Responsible for fry cook station, customer service, cashier and kitchen maintenance. Assisted manager in scheduling and inventory.
• Responsible for general written correspondence, multi-line telephone, and customer service. Created marketing plan which increased sales 5% over 4 months.
JOHN DOE1200 Elm St Lansing, MI 48910
517-555-1212jdoe@yahoo.com
Objective: To obtain a clerical position in the health care field
Education Waverly High School LCC Health Unit Coordinator Certificate
6/2005 – 8/2006 Dr. James Johnson M.D. Lansing, MI Receptionist Scheduling patient appointments, patient charting, cash
reconciliation4/2003 – 4/2005 Dimondale Center Dimondale, MI
Health Unit Clerk Patient charting, Order Inventory
REVIEW and CORRECT• Spelling• Dates
– Accurate– Missing– Addresses
• Yours as well as employers• Action Verbs• Descriptive adverbs
GAPS – Missing Dates
• Gaps in your employment history raise red flags to the person reviewing your resume.
• Whenever possible fill in large date gaps with real information
»Caring for a spouse or parent»Stay at home parent with young
children»Retraining or educational time»Looking for employment
Use ACTION Verbs
Accomplished
Developed Managed
Built Supervised
Created
Organized
• Excellent• Proficient• Extensive• Advanced• Successful - Successfully
Use
Descriptive Adverbs
• Always include a cover letter whether
» Faxed» Mailed - or» By internet
• Print resume on quality paper
COVER LETTERFirst View of YOU to your potential
employer
Written to a specific person or “Human Resource Manager”
States where you saw the job posted (advertised)
Contains several sentences specific to your skills and abilities that qualify you for this job.
Invites personal contact back to you
Pumping It Up!
Action Verbs
Descriptive Adverbs
This is ALL about Why you are the BEST Person for the job!
• I have extensive customer service experience.
• Successfully carried our branch to the next level in sales.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in all types of warehouse equipment, with a certification in forklift.
For Example ………
“Buzz” Words
Multi-task
Detail Oriented
Team Member
Problem Solving
Dependable
Assisted
Demonstrated Ability
Facilitate
Organizational skills
Congratulations! You Did It!
You now have a resume powered up and ready to
go to work for you!
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