Job Search WorkshopKolby Goodman, Career Coach,
TheJobHuntr.com
Your Resume
Why Your Resume Matters
Foundations of a ResumeYour resume is a snapshot of your career.
A summary of your work experience, education, professional
highlights, specific skills and certifications, and personal
information. The purpose of your resume is to gain an interview.
Include key words and phrases that are desired qualifications and
skills stated by your future employer.
Keys to a Great ResumeMake it easy to readFirst pass: 7-10
secondsDeep read: 30 seconds
Keys to a Great ResumeMake it easy to read12 point font or
largerDifferentiate font size and style
Keys to a Great Resume
Keys to a Great ResumeStart with a Professional Summary3-5
Sentence Paragraph Summarized Professional HistoryIntro to Resume,
Convinces to Read MoreKeywords!
Keys to a Great ResumeGive Context to Your WorkWhat You
Did/Accomplished and How it Affected the
Company/Business/DepartmentNumbers, Numbers, Numbers$, %, #
Keys to a Great ResumeBe aware of easily fixable mistakes61
percent of recruiters will automatically dismiss a resume because
it contains typos. -CareerBuilderSpellingGrammarWord Tense: Present
vs. Past
Keys to a Great ResumeBonus TipsResume PaperPDF
Your Resume
Your Interview
3 Parts to Your
InterviewPre-InterviewInterviewPost-Interview
Pre-InterviewKnow the Drive TimeDont Always Trust GPSPre-drive
There, If Time
Pre-InterviewDo Your ResearchThe CompanyPeople You Might
Interview With
Pre-InterviewWhat to BringExtra ResumesResume Paper
Pre-InterviewWhat to BringNotepad and PenPrepared NotesQuestions
for Interviewer
InterviewShow Up EarlyBe Pleasant to Everyone You Meet
InterviewSmile!Nice Firm HandshakeBe Aware of Body Language
InterviewBe Aware of Body LanguageDont FidgetSit Up StraightEye
Contact
Interview
InterviewTake Notes During InterviewNames of PeopleStats and
NumbersAnything Else You Find Interesting
InterviewAsk Questions at End of InterviewWhen should I expect
to hear back?What might the next steps be?
Post-InterviewSend Thank You Email/CardNo More Than 24 Hours
AfterInclude Talking Point from Interview
3 Parts to Your
InterviewPre-InterviewInterviewPost-Interview
Your Interview
LinkedIn
Why You Need a LinkedIn Profile
Your ProfileProfile PictureHeadlineSummaryProfessional
ExperienceEducation
Profile Picture
Professional AttirePlain Background Focused Well LitMobile
Phone, OK!
Profile PictureTaken By Someone ElseDont Over Edit!SMILE!
HeadlinePositioned Under Name | Next To Picture | Appears in
Search
HeadlinePositioned Under Name | Next To Picture | Appears in
Search
HeadlineDesired Job Title | Keywords | Skills | No Fluff!
SummaryOpening of Your ProfileEntice Viewer to Keep ReadingShare
Your Story
Summary1-2 ParagraphsFirst Person PerspectiveI,
MyselfKeywordsYoure welcome to contact me at [email protected]
Professional ExperienceMost Like Your ResumeInclude All Past and
Present Professional ExperienceMore Dynamic Than a Resume
EducationSchool (Official Page) | Degree/Certification | Dates
Attended | GPA* | Classes
Your ProfileProfile PictureHeadlineSummaryProfessional
ExperienceEducation
LinkedIn ProfilePut LinkedIn URL on Resume
LinkedIn Connections1st Degree2nd Degree3rd DegreeOut of
Network
You1st Degree2nd Degree
3rd Degree 2nd Degree
Out Of Network
LinkedIn ConnectionsPast or Present JobsPast or Present
Schools/ClassesFamily and FriendsGo Through Your Facebook Friends,
Phone Contacts
Why YouR Network is ImportantU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
LinkedIn
Questions?
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Resume and Job Search WorkshopKolby Goodman, Career Coach
