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Resume and Application Development
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Objectives
• Start the Journey– “What is my career plan?”– “Where am I now?”– “What do I have to do?”
• Roles of written marketing tools in the career development process:– Purpose of a resume, cover letters, applications, and letter of
references– Types of resumes and how to use them effectively – Objectives, career summaries, career profiles and highlighting
qualifications/achievements
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Objectives
• Key word challenges while preparing an effective resume – Identifying key industry skills listed in the vacancy
announcement or functional areas of the career field
• STAR techniques
– Identify your skills and quantify/qualify your accomplishments
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Career Development Process
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Self marketing tool and a personal advertisement
A tool to get an interview
A way to provide related skills, accomplishments, and experiences
Used as a screening tool
A quick way to make an impression – either good or bad
What is a resume?
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Types of Resumes
Chronological
Skills or Functional
Combination
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Chronological Example
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Skills/Funcational Example
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Combination Example
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Resume Writing Tips
Write it yourself
Make it error free
Be brief and relevant
Use action verbs
Avoid anything negative
Be honest
Make it eye appealing
Use resume quality paper in neutral colors
Do not include personal information
Include references on a separate sheet
Edit and edit again
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Required• Contact Information• Education• Work History• Skills/Expertise
Optional• Objective• Summary Statement• Special Skills• Training• Professional Affiliations• Honors and Awards
Headings of a Resume
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Two great resources to assist you in these areas are:
Occupational Information Network (O*Net) Web site:http://www.onetonline.org/
U.S. Dept of Labor, Bureau of Labor (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook(OOH) Web site: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm
TWO GREAT RESOURCES
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Work• Paid and unpaid• “Informal” work (family farming, babysitting, lawn-mowing…• Volunteer activities and job-related hobbies
School / Extra-Curricular• Vocational training programs• Other related courses• Clubs and sport and other activities
Hobbies / Non-work• Volunteer work, special interest activities, etc…
Work History/Skills/Expertise
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STARS = Situation
T = Tasks
A = Action you took
R = Result you achieved
Facilitated 50 professional development classes for 4,000 medical personnel and attained accreditation
Managed $450k annual budget and implemented new cost cutting measures that saved $50k annually
Trained and motivated a team of 15 production specialists that led to increased quality assurance and improved operating efficiency
Developed a new marketing strategy that increased market share by 10%
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Practical Exercise
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Incorporating Volunteer Experience
Integrate volunteer experience with paid experience
Always use a job title
Identify the functions you performed and use them in describing your volunteer and community service work
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Be Specific…
How did you improve things?
How did you save time or money? How much? What was the time frame?
How did you make things more effective or efficient? How was in measured?
How did you increase profits or sales? How much?
Focus on your Achievements
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Picking Good References
Select people who…
Will say good things about you
Can be contacted by phone during the day
Get permission
Select responsible people with good job titles
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Cover Letter
• Your opportunity to express in a narrative form why you are qualified for a specific vacancy
• Allows you to explain your passion for the job and what motivates you to do it
• Note: Your resume deals strictly with quantifiable information
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Applications
• Bring your resume, social security card, and driver’s license
• Bring complete addresses and phone numbers of former employers
• Know the starting and ending dates and salaries of previous work experiences
• Bring transcripts
• Read and follow the instructions carefully
• Complete the applications as neatly as possible
• Don’t leave any blanks. Use N/A (not applicable) when needed
• Do not write ‘see resume’
• Always answer questions truthfully
• Keep your applications consistent with your resume
• Proofread your application before submitting it
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What we covered…
• Start the Journey– “What is my career plan?”– “Where am I now?”– “What do I have to do?”
• Roles of written marketing tools in the career development process:– Purpose of a resume, cover letters, applications, and letter of
references– Types of resumes and how to use them effectively – Objectives, career summaries, career profiles and highlighting
qualifications/achievements
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What we covered
• Key word challenges while preparing an effective resume – Identifying key industry skills listed in the vacancy
announcement or functional areas of the career field
• STAR techniques
– Identify your skills and quantify/qualify your accomplishments
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Questions???
Need More Help?Contact:
Christopher GegenheimerArmy Community Service (ACS) Employment & Financial Readiness ProgramsBuilding 110, First Floor, SE CornerRock Island Arsenal, IL 61299-5000☎ 309.782.0815 DSN 793☎ Fax:[email protected]
