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Template. Visual Resume Template. Marc Gold & Associates. Advise for Creating a Visual R esume. Think carefully about your Wording and Pictures be sure to: Portray competence Use “employment language” “Works well with diverse populations vs. “Is friendly”

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  1. Template • Visual Resume Template Marc Gold & Associates

  2. Advise for Creating a Visual Resume • Think carefully about your Wording and Pictures be sure to: • Portray competence • Use “employment language” “Works well with diverse populations vs. “Is friendly” • Words should match the pictures, use quality photos • Ask yourself, “do you look competent? What does the picture portray? Is this the right background?” • Are you wearing the same clothes in multiple photos? • Before you use it with an employer, ask someone you know to critique it Marc Gold & Associates

  3. Marc Gold & Associates Using a visual resume • Focus on the highlights; don’t read the text • Use the pictures to show what you can bring to the employer • Stop during the presentation and ask if this makes sense? What are their questions?

  4. Your Name Photo - Usually a good headshot Marc Gold & Associates

  5. My Purpose • I am a long time resident of _______and would like to obtain employment in my community. • I would like to present the contributions I have to offer you and see if there is a match for my skills and your employment needs. Marc Gold & Associates

  6. Statement that reflects one of your strengths – Examples:I am Community Oriented, I am Creative, I am a Hard Worker Sample When I see a need, I create a solution: • Delivered newspapers at a nursing home so residents could stay informed • While still in high school, I set up a coffee delivery business • I am a go-getter • Energetic • Always interested in others Marc Gold & Associates

  7. Volunteer Experience Sample Eastside Fellowship, 2008 • Greeter – my task was to hand out bulletins and special notices Providence, 2002-2004 • Newspaper Delivery, Office Shredder • Responsible for delivering morning newspapers • Collected and processed items for shredding Retirement Community, 2003-2004 • Wrote articles for the resident newspaper • Wake up check – verify residents had hung bell on their door to confirm they were awake. Notify staff of missing bells. Marc Gold & Associates

  8. Picture (s) of you doing tasks you want the employer to hire you to do Marc Gold & Associates

  9. Unique contribution - drawing, graphic design, editing,being bi-lingual, etc.. • Include a picture of you using that skill or a sample Marc Gold & Associates

  10. Employment - if possible insert a picture of you working • Sam’s Eatery, 2006-2007 • Hostess • Providence, 2003-2006 • Office Support • Answered phones • Greeted customers • Light data entry • Filing Marc Gold & Associates

  11. Work Related Skills Sample ( be prepared to give examples) • Meets deadlines • Good attention to detail • Practical problem solving ability • Responsible • Excellent time management • Strong customer service ability Marc Gold & Associates

  12. I am looking for an employer who has needs in the following areas: Sample of tasks • Greeting • Deliveries • Data Entry • Sorting • Ordering supplies • Organizing supply room • Tracking inventory Marc Gold & Associates

  13. I am: (sample) • Easy going • Comfortable working with diverse groups • Productive • Able to see the humor in situations and resolve tension • Optimistic • A Self-Starter • Determined to do a quality job • Reliable Marc Gold & Associates

  14. Recap (sample) • I am looking for tasks that will increase your bottom line and match my contributions • Targeting your specific unmet needs with my contribution will be a win/win for both of us • My contact information is • Thank you for your time Marc Gold & Associates

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