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Leveraging Your Resume and Enhancing Your Interview Skills

Leveraging Your Resume and Enhancing Your Interview Skills. Best Practices for a Job Search. Know what your willing to negotiate Do your homework Identify skill sets and potential industries Network Utilize appropriate resources. Networking Trends. Social Media & Industry Associations

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Leveraging Your Resume and Enhancing Your Interview Skills

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  1. Leveraging Your Resume and Enhancing Your Interview Skills

  2. Best Practices for a Job Search • Know what your willing to negotiate • Do your homework • Identify skill sets and potential industries • Network • Utilize appropriate resources

  3. Networking Trends Social Media & Industry Associations • LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter • Events, Tradeshows & Job Fairs • Discussion Boards

  4. Cover Letter Why am I writing this? • Address the letter to a specific person • Highlight why you are interested in the position Why are you reading this? • Highlight your past accomplishments • Include two or three points from your resume that align with the responsibilities of the position Now what? • Express your willingness to provide more information if desired • Provide contact information • Include a follow up date • Thank the individual for his/her time and consideration

  5. Resume Rules • Prove to the employer you are worthy of an interview • Focus on your strengths and accomplishments • Target qualifications to each job you are applying • Keep content concise & easy to read • Arrange experience in chronological order • Keep to one page; only expand to a second page if absolutely necessary

  6. Sections to Include • Identification • Career Objective(s) • Work Experience • Advanced Skills • What if I am entry level? • Education • Internship Experience • Relevant Skills

  7. Functional vs. Chronological Functional Resume • Highlights skill sets and achievements • Lists work history separately • Used mostly by entry-level or career changing candidates Chronological Resume • Follows your work history in reverse chronological order with most recent position listed first • Lists companies, dates of employment and responsibilities • Used mot by candidates with a strong, solid work history

  8. Tips for a Successful Interview • Research the company • Be prepared • Dress appropriately • Arrive early • End on a good note • Follow up with thank you notes

  9. Salary Negotiation • Do your homework • Know your needs and wants • Look at the total package, not just the dollar amount- company, commute, position responsibilities/job fit, growth potential, pay, benefits • Don’t bring up salary too early in the interview process

  10. QUESTIONS

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