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RESUMES

RESUMES. Sell Yourself to an Employer. Who you are What you have achieved. What skills and attitudes you have What qualifications do you have. Match resume to job. Know what skills/ attitudes a boss is looking for Include the skills/attitudes you have to match

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RESUMES

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  1. RESUMES Sell Yourself to an Employer

  2. Who you are What you have achieved • What skills and attitudes you have • What qualifications do you have

  3. Match resume to job • Know what skills/ attitudes a boss is looking for • Include the skills/attitudes you have to match • Ask for a job description and selection criteria ( explain )

  4. Tips for a good resume • 1) Keep it brief • 2) Don’t let it be cluttered • 3) Make the headings clear

  5. Tips for a good resume • 4) Focus on the skills and abilities you have • 5) Talk about what you can do now • 6) Talk about what you want to do in the future

  6. Tips for a good resume • 7) Get another person to check your resume • 8) Don’t handwrite a resume • 9) Use positive words

  7. Writing your resume • Title of page- ie John’s Resume • Contact Details- Full name/ address/ phone • Date of Birth • Career Objective • Your Skills

  8. Your skills - examples • Good Communication ( talking to people ) • Computer Skills • Team work Skills • Good with your hands/building things • Following instructions • List experience in an industry or job ( eg working with horses, mechanics )

  9. Writing your resume • Education – qualifications/ awards/ certificates/ licenses • Work History- Dates, Employer, Position, Duties • Interests/ Hobbies • Referees

  10. Referees • Someone who will speak about you in a good way • Be sure to ask them first • A Reference is a written statement by a referee • EKJP will provide you with a reference

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