LIKE FALLING IN LOVE:RESUME PREPARATION

EMPLOYMENT = FORMING A RELATIONSHIP

Relationships are formed through self disclosure.

Self disclosure involves meeting some expectations.

Self disclosure always involves risk.

RESUMES ARE A FORM OF FLIRTING

Self disclose the right information and you’ll gain their interest.

Self-disclose the wrong information and you don’t stand a chance.

Self disclosure is not just what you say but HOW YOU SAY IT.

LIKE SPINACH IN THE TEETH:UNSUCCESSFUL FLIRTING

Disclosing that you have a college degree and then having spelling and grammatical errors.

Disclosing that you are organized, but your resume has no logical flow.

Not disclosing a specific resume objective that relates to the organization.

Not using appropriate words or phrases that are associated with the position.

Not using an professional email address.

IT’S LOVE! SUCCESSFUL RESUME FLIRTING

Before you write, PREPARE yourselfDo a personal inventory of your strengths

and weaknesses What sets you apart?Assets and talentsExperienceBackgroundInterests

What could disqualify you?

IT’S LOVE! SUCCESSFUL RESUME FLIRTING

Before you write, PREPARE for the position.What exactly are they looking for?

Training Experience Personal skills

What vocabulary is related to the field? Buzz-words Persons Theories

IT’S LOVE! SUCCESSFUL RESUME FLIRTING

Objective:Make it specificMake it impressive Make it clear Be career and not job

oriented

IT’S LOVE! SUCCESSFUL RESUME FLIRTING Your educational record is most

important for your first position. Reverse chronological orderBegin with your college degree, not

high school Only include GPA if it is impressiveIf you are short on work experience,

include titles of courses that relate to the position.

IT’S LOVE! SUCCESSFUL RESUME FLIRTING Work experiences

Make them relevant to the position.Make them unique so they can set you

apart from the crowd.Leadership

Professional Organizations Community Service

Slide 10

Studies of factors that create favorable impressions Job-related work experiences 88% Leadership roles in student organizations 86% Paid , job related experiences 79% Member of pre-professional organizations 73%

IT’S LOVE:SUCCESSFUL RESUME

FLIRTING

IT’S LOVE! SUCCESSFUL RESUME FLIRTING

Mechanics of Resumes Make your resume easy to review.

White space Different fonts ONE PAGE (unless you have extensive

experience in the field.) Use many eyes to review Terms and labels are critical in scannable

resumes. There is no simple formula for creating

resumes.

IT’S LOVE! SUCCESSFUL RESUME FLIRTING The Cover Letter

Design and target letters to specific positions and organizations To a specific person Brief (Letter will become talking points for

the interview.) Explain WHY you are interested. Avoid beginning the first paragraph with “I” Do not repeat your resume. Communicate enthusiasm NO ERRORS!!!

FAILED FLIRTING? KEEP WORKING!

Revise your resume for every job you apply for.

Collect insider information if possible.

Always follow up with a thank you note that is hand written.