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Résumés – Which One is Best for Me?

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Meet our Presenters

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Leanne Hoagland-Smith, CRO & HeuristADVANCED SYSTEMSThe Next Generation of Talent Management

Leanne is an author, speaker, executive coach, consultant and resident contrarian. For the last 15 years she’s looked to discover new ways to guide and support rapidly growing small to mid size businesses or individuals who wish to leave the current status quo. Her ACE approach, Assess + Clarify + Execute works with those in career transition to mid-size enterprises. Leanne brings common sense solutions that may run contrary to the other business and career experts. She believes everyone should Be the Red Jacket in a Sea of Gray Suits. Contact Leanne at 219-759-5601 CST.

Christy Seawall, M.S.

Dynamic Certified Career Coach, Interview Coach and Resume Writer, Christy blends her passion with knowledge of the corporate world to help clients catapult their careers into high gear. She works with clients to identify their dream job, build an effective resume, create a marketing plan, enhance their networking and interviewing skills, and build their confidence to negotiate the offer. With a keen ability to grasp the big picture and create workable action plans, Christy helps clients put their careers into motion! A Master’s degree in Industrial Relations from the University of Wisconsin paved the way for her entry into the corporate world of Human Resources, Training and Development. Christy has worked for Fortune 100 companies, smaller organizations and non-profits. In 2002, Christy launched her private career coaching practice.

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Meet our Presenters


Dee Reinhardt – PresidentTime2Mrkt

A social media strategist, Dee helps solopreneurs and small business optimize their digital presence.

Dee began her marketing and social media journey with a local workforce agency. In 2011, she began her consulting business, and has been teaching, coaching, implementing and maintaining ever since.

Always looking for new ways to advance an organizations marketing efforts, when social media came into the arena, Dee jumped on the challenge of learning all of the aspects and became certified in 2010.

Her business, Time2Mrkt, Inc. helps guide businesses through the sometimes treacherous waters of social media to help them make the best use of their time and resources.www.time2mrkt.com

Craig Frank

Craig Frank is President and General Manager of Frank’s Employment, Inc., a full service staffing firm operating for 56 years in the Chicagoland area. Frank’s handles Temp, Temp-to-Hire and Direct-Hire positions for office, customer service, accounting, engineering, technical, sales and skilled manufacturing and management professionals. Craig has a BS in Business Administration from Valparaiso University and worked in industry prior to joining the family business. During that 10 years he experienced 4 corporate mergers, takeovers or plant closings; 2 of which he survived and 2 he didn’t. Craig learned first-hand how to prepare for a job hunt and successfully land a new job and uses that knowledge to help other job hunters find employment.

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Why do we need a resume?

• Resumes are still an essential marketing tool in today’s job market.• Resumes present your skills, experience, accomplishments, and

education for most positions. • When networking or looking for a job, a resume is often the first thing

people ask you to present.• For compliance, a resume is still a necessity. • From marketing yourself, resumes tell your story so your potential

employer will be attracted to you.


How does a resume differ for a mature worker vs. someone just starting out?

• Share relevant information with potential employers in a concise format that’s easy to read and capture’s the reader’s attention.

• More seasoned candidate - 2 pages (exception would be Director or above; IT; academia).

• Job seekers identify credentials for the recruiter & hiring manager. • Customize your resume for each position. • Mid-career professional: pull out the most relevant and convincing details from the

last 10-15 years of your career to “de-age” your resume.• Starting out - a 1 page resume is typical. Include your schooling, part-time jobs,

internships, volunteer work, extra-curricular activities, and any honors/awards you have received. If you don’t have any work experience, list relevant coursework and school projects.

• What differs beyond the obvious of experience and skills is your story. Someone starting out may offer a fresh perspective based upon research. A mature worker’s story may emphasize how maturity may expedite innovation or business growth.


What are the key elements of any resume?

• Professional Summary• Objective – it’s not the “What’s In It For Me” objective statement of

the past. Career transitioners - keep it simple, i.e. the title of the position.

• Summary of Qualifications - top 3-5 things you believe the employer is looking for and specifically identify how you align with that. “What’s In It for Them”, i.e. what value-add you offer.

• Experience• Education


What are the biggest mistakes people make?

• Telling the same story that everyone else writes. • Failing to research and link talents to the growth of the potential

employer.• Lacking technological skills.• Treating a resume as a historical document rather than a forward-looking

document. – Marketing tool to help you achieve your career goals. – Future-focused. – Customized - analyze what the hiring manager is looking for to align experience with his or

her needs.

• Listing job responsibilities rather than duties & read more like a job description instead of a marketing piece.

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How to avoid mistakes on resumes.

• Focus on contributions & success on completing your job responsibilities.

• STAR stories as a way to frame your accomplishments. • Congruency between your resume and what is on social media sites

such as LinkedIn. • Review monthly. Edit immediately with significant awards or

accomplishments. By being proactive you can be ahead of those who are reactive.– Here is a recent article posted in Inc. -

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What are some alternatives to a traditional resume?

• Portfolio - Depending upon the position, having a professionally printed portfolio or samples of your work.

• Written letters of recommendation may be beneficial.• Bio can be helpful as a marketing piece that is a more creative,

conversational piece where information can be presented in an even, more engaging way.

• LinkedIn – a complete profile is critical. It is the number one place recruiters go as well as those just met contacts. – Personalized URL added to the contact information on the resume.


What are the best on-line option(s) for job seekers?

• Resume embedded in your LinkedIn Profile is a necessity. • A short 1 to 2 minute bio about yourself on YouTube. • Social media posts/sites are professional. • Post for specific positions rather than leaving your resume “at-large”.• Post to industry specific niche job. • LinkedIn – watch our webinar on using LinkedIn for your job search.

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Next up: Chronological Resumes

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CHRONOLOGICAL RESUMES


Chronological Resumes

• Who should use a Chronological resume?– Most people should use a chronological resume. – It is preferred by most recruiters and hiring managers. – It should definitely be used by anyone with a consistent work

history who is planning to continue in the same line of work.




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Next up: Functional Resumes



FUNCTIONAL RESUMES


Functional Resumes

• Who should use a Functional resume?– Functional resumes should be used rarely. – Someone showcasing transferable skills trying to make a career

transition into a new field. – Someone trying to de-emphasize gaps in their work history. – Research has shown that recruiters and hiring managers prefer a

chronological resume.





Resources for Functional resumes may be found on Illinois workNet at:

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Next up: Combination Resumes

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COMBINATION RESUMES


Combination Resumes

• What are the benefits of a combination format? – A combination resume allows you to present your work

experience in the most widely acceptable way, i.e. chronologically, while drawing attention to your transferable skills.

– a combination resume, i.e. a chronological resume with skill headings drawing attention to transferable skills, rather than a completely functional resume. For someone who has been out of work for a long time, I try to fill in the gaps with volunteer work, school, or some explanation of how the time was spent.





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