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Writing a Great Resume

Learn how to showcase your functional skills and personal qualities effectively in your resume. Discover sample skills and qualities to include and practical tips on building your resume. Take the first step towards landing your dream job today!

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Writing a Great Resume

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  1. Writing a Great Resume Created for the students of OCVTS Presented by: Mrs. Gilmore, Mrs. Infranco, & Mrs. Hough Applied Academics English

  2. Prep Step 1: Know what you have to offer • Think functional skills & personal qualities SAMPLE FUNCTIONAL SKILLS Advising people Handling complaints Planning agendas Analyzing data Interpreting languages Programming computers Auditing financial records Interviewing people Promoting events Budgeting expenses Investigating problems Recruiting people Compiling statistics Listening to others Reviewing programs Coordinating events Managing projects Running meetings Corresponding with others Mediating between people Selling products & services Creating new ideas Motivating others Speaking in public Delegating responsibility Negotiating contracts Supervising others Designing data systems Organizing people & tasks Teaching classes Editing publications Persuading others Writing for publication Try it now! List three of your functional skills.

  3. Prep Step 1: Know what you have to offer • Think functional skills & personal qualities SAMPLE PERSONAL QUALITIES Assertive Expressive Persistent Attention to detail Firm Perform well under stress Authentic Flexible Poised Candid Generous Resourceful Committed to growth Hard working Respectful Cooperative Honest Sense of Humor Curious Loyal Sincere Dynamic Open-minded Spontaneous Empathic Optimistic Tolerant Enthusiastic Patient Versatile Try it now! List three of your personal qualities.

  4. Prep Step 1: Know what you have to offer • Think functional skills & personal qualities • Build your list of… • work experience • academics • volunteer work • classes • course projects • activities • clubs • languages • technical skills • and so on… Try it now! List at least five activities / experiences.

  5. Prep Step 2:Know your audience • Learn as much as you can about the position, field & employer • Career Library • Professional Associations • Employer Websites • Career Network

  6. With a Little Prep… • Your resume can then: • Focus on skills & qualities you want to use most • Present your strengths based on the employers needs

  7. What should I put on my resume? • Follow the three tenets of resume writing: • Every resume has a purpose • Everything on your resume supports that purpose • The items that best support your purpose come first

  8. Resume Categories – Identification • Name – Biggest thing on the resume • Full Address – May need current & permanent • Phone number with area code • Email – (Make it professional!) • Website – If you have a personal one to share

  9. The Objective: • What does an objective do? • Clarifies the purpose of your resume • Presents a clear statement of your goals

  10. The Objective…continued • When should I use an objective? • Always have one in mind! – What is your purpose? • Include it on the resume when it is very targeted • specific type of position • specific skills you offer

  11. Be sure to include: Names of Schools Degrees Earned Major / Minor Date Attended or Graduation Date Could also include GPA (general rule, include if 3.0 or above) Honors / Awards Selected Courses Resume Categories – Education

  12. Resume Categories – Experience • Remember – Experience can be: • Paid part-time/full-time positions • Internships • Volunteer work • Club/campus group involvement • Significant course projects

  13. Qualifications Highlights Summary Relevant Courses Course Projects Honors & Awards Resume Categories - Other • Work Experience • Management Experience • Research Experience • Leadership Experience • Other Experience • Computer Skills • Professional Associations / Memberships • Languages • Community Service

  14. Putting It All Together… Things to Avoid • Avoid stating salary requirements • Avoid providing reasons for leaving past employers • Avoid limiting geographical considerations (unless necessary) • Avoid expounding on philosophy or values • Avoid offering any negative information

  15. Putting It All Together… Formatting • Attract & hold your reader’s attention • Combinations of capital lettering, underlining, bold face type, and indentations can jazz up your paper (yet, watch for employers who scan resumes) • Well placed white space can help the reader’s eye move across the paper • Whatever format you choose, be sure to be consistent

  16. Putting It All Together… Final Details • Check for grammatical, spelling & typing errors • Critique! Critique! Critique! • Laser print on resume paper

  17. Remember A resume does not get you a job… A resume does get you an interview. And, putting time and consideration into your resume is one of the best ways to prepare for your interviews!

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