What do you want to be when you grow up?

What is a resume? Why use one? Do you have too use one? What goes into it?

• At the end of this ppt. You should have enough notes that you could write an effective resume. Don’t rely on asking me what goes into a resume later.

Want a Job?!

Resume Development

What is a Resume?

Why is good resume development important?Understanding the reviewing process

HR deals with 10s of applications per vacancy Intense time pressures and deadlines HR makes its first decision on your app by scan reading

your resume Initially we are searching for a few KEY words in your

resume Time is precious and if they have trouble navigating

your resume it will be discarded HR will not give you the benefit of doubt – Why? HR doesn’t know YOU so your resume presentation will

reflect on you and the work they can expect from you – So What should you not have on a resume?

Processing resumes is tedious, so if you make their life easier they will instantly take a positive attitude towards you.

Poor Presentation can….

Hide your most important information from HR Stop your resume from being read fully. Build a negative impression of you. Display a belief that your work will be of poor quality. STOP your application from moving forward.

Good Presentation can….Good Presentation can….

Pull the HR’s attention to your resume.Pull the HR’s attention to your resume. Conveys you possess more skills than Conveys you possess more skills than

what is listed.what is listed. Creates transitions to guide HR to Creates transitions to guide HR to

relevant areas of history in your relevant areas of history in your resume.resume.

Instantly gives positive feedback.Instantly gives positive feedback. Gets YOU an interview!Gets YOU an interview!

TipsTips

► Well spaced and visually attractiveWell spaced and visually attractive► Be conciseBe concise

Use bulletsUse bullets Only 1 sentence on the entire thingOnly 1 sentence on the entire thing

► Use POWER wordsUse POWER words► Check and re-check for errorsCheck and re-check for errors► Have someone else critique your resumeHave someone else critique your resume► Select quality bond paper (light color)Select quality bond paper (light color)

Very importantVery important Go to kinko’s or somewhere to get copies.Go to kinko’s or somewhere to get copies.

► Use letter quality or laser printerUse letter quality or laser printer► Mail in a 9” X 12” envelopeMail in a 9” X 12” envelope

Don’t fold it!!!!!!!Don’t fold it!!!!!!!

POWER WORDSPOWER WORDS

Accomplished Improved

Achieved Increased

Advised Installed

Communicated Interviewed

Conducted Led

Designed Managed

Developed Persuaded

Directed Planned

Doubled Recommended

Edited Supervised

Evaluated Taught

Hired Wrote

Don’t………Don’t……… Type resume above your nameType resume above your name State your reasons for leaving a jobState your reasons for leaving a job Use abbreviationsUse abbreviations Write lengthy explanationsWrite lengthy explanations Use multiple fontsUse multiple fonts

TNRTNR ArialArial

Include a photographInclude a photograph Mention personal data (height, weight, age, dob, marital Mention personal data (height, weight, age, dob, marital

status, religion, race, sex)status, religion, race, sex)

What goes into an EFFECTIVE Resume?

The basics (at the top) Name, address, city, state, ZIP code, telephone

number with area code, cell number and e-mail address.

The Layout – Write this downThe Layout – Write this down

• Objective• Education• Employment History

• Licenses and certificates (if it applies)

• Honors and Awards• Skills• References

When writing education and/or When writing education and/or training put:training put:

Degree’s receivedDegree’s received Name of institution, city and stateName of institution, city and state Major, minor area of concentrationMajor, minor area of concentration Graduation date (month and year)Graduation date (month and year) Previous employment (most recent Previous employment (most recent

first) with beginning and end dates of first) with beginning and end dates of employment employment

Alternative Layouts

Objective, License/certification, Education, Employment History – should be in each resume

Alternatives Other Work Experiences Volunteer Experience Memberships and Activities College courses or training relevant to the position Languages Technology Other interests

ReferencesReferences

• Employers EXPECT themEmployers EXPECT them• Key part of the processKey part of the process• Who do you chooseWho do you choose

– Whoever can best describe your skills for the Whoever can best describe your skills for the job you are applying forjob you are applying for

– Always ask permission firstAlways ask permission first– Send each of your references a copy Send each of your references a copy – Keep them informed of your progress Keep them informed of your progress – Send thank you notesSend thank you notes

Cover Letters

Each original letter must accompany the resume.

Your present informationPerson’s name and titleDear….3 paragraphs

The reason for writing, position you are applying for, source you learned of opening, (or interest in that field)

Cover Letters continued……..• 2nd Paragraph

• Why you are interested in the position or organization and its products or services.

• Relate your background or preparation.• Point out accomplishments, work

experience and qualifications for the job• Mention information other than what is in

the resume

Concluding Paragraph

Refer reader to your enclosed resume and point out that it will summarize your qualifications, training and experience

Ask for a personal interview Restate your interest and indicate

an eagerness to meet personally and include your phone number