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Creating Resumes That Work

Creating Resumes That Work. Why Write A Resume?. Self-Inventory Extended Calling Card Agenda for Interview Memory Jogger.

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Creating Resumes That Work

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  1. Creating Resumes That Work

  2. Why Write A Resume? • Self-Inventory • Extended Calling Card • Agenda for Interview • Memory Jogger

  3. There is no right way to write a resume. The ‘right way’ for you is whatever way most effectively presents your qualifications and skills relative to the job you are seeking.

  4. Types of Resume Formats • Chronological • Functional • Combination/Creative

  5. Focus Employment History Job responsibilities Accomplishments Related experience that supports career paths. Content Personal Information Career Objective Education Work Experience Other Chronological Resume

  6. Advantages Shows progressive employment history Most Common and Easiest to Read Disadvantages Can Stereotype Skills and talents may be overlooked ChronologicalResume

  7. Focus Qualifications Skills Accomplishments Content Personal Data Qualifications Summary Education Skills Functional Resume

  8. Functional Resume Advantages • Hides a void in previous employment • Emphasizes skills, potential Disadvantages • Could signal a ‘red flag’ that little previous experience

  9. Focus Combines chronological and functional resumes Skills and employment history Content Personal Data Qualifications Summary Accomplishments Experience Education Combination/Creative Resume

  10. Combination/Creative Resume Advantages • The most complete • Includes strengths and employment history Disadvantages • Some employers may want to read what you did on each job

  11. Before you write, take time to do a self-assessment on paper. Outline your skills and abilities as well as your work experience and extracurricular activities.

  12. Possible Items To Include In Resume • Personal Information • Career Objective or Qualification Summary • Skills, Qualifications and Accomplishments • Educational Credentials • Employment History • Others: Honors, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.

  13. Personal Information YES • Name • Address • Telephone Numbers • Email NO • Height, Weight, etc. • Religion • Salary Desired • Marital Status • Health

  14. Career Objective/Qualifications Summary Career Objective • Usually used in a Chronological Resume. • Use if you have narrowed your choice to a specific job or industry and feel certain of your decision. Qualifications Summary • Used mainly in a Functional Resume. • States the major skill areas in which you have the most accomplishments.

  15. Required: Name & Location of School Certificate or degree and major Date of graduation or expected date of graduation Optional: Overall GPA (if 3.0 or above) Major GPA Relevant Coursework Educational Credentials

  16. Educational Credentials Location depends largely on their importance and relevance to the position you are seeking and the strength of your credentials.

  17. Employment History Items to Include • Company name, city and state • Dates of employment • Job Title • Brief Description of responsibilities

  18. Employment History If employment history is progressive and shows depth, it should appear right after the qualification summary. If experience is limited, place toward the middle or end of resume.

  19. Skills • Personal Abilities • Transferable Skills • Job Related Skills

  20. Personal Abilities Personal abilities refer to the qualities and talents that are an innate part of you. Personality What do you enjoy? How do you relate to people? • Natural talents and abilities What is easy for you?

  21. Transferable Skills Transferable skills are the skills that have been developed though out your life in a variety of settings. Examples: Communication Skills Organizational Skills Problem Solving Skills

  22. Job Related Skills These would be skills that you may have developed through specific training. Major Coursework Computer Skills Technical Skills Nurses Training

  23. Other Items To Include • Professional Activities • Community Activities • Honors and Awards • Extracurricular Activities • Military Experience • References

  24. An employer will usually spend 15 to 20 seconds reviewing your resume Therefore, the content of your resume must be clear, concise, and targeted to the type of job for which you are applying.

  25. RESUME TIPS • Do not use full sentences • Use key action verbs • Single space with ample spacing for margins • Use a neat business format • Standard 8 ½” X 11” paper • White, ivory, gray or beige paper

  26. RESUME TIPS (Cont) • No typos, misspellings or grammatical errors Have someone proof read • Copies should be clean and easy to read • Use abbreviations sparingly • Resumes for entry level jobs should only be one page

  27. RESULTS Finding a job that you love!!!!!

  28. Cover Letters The cover letter is actually the first impression the employer has of you.

  29. Purposes Of A Cover Letter • Introduction • Indicate knowledge and interest in a particular employer • Explain what you have to offer • Request an interview

  30. Types of Cover Letters Specific Letter: In response to an advertised position Search-Firm Letter: Targeted to a number of selected firms, or headhunters Unsolicited Letters: Seeking employment with a company where a position has not been posted

  31. Contents First Paragraph: State your reason for writing. Second Paragraph: Briefly describe your experience. What can you do for the employer? Third Paragraph (optional): Show examples of how you have benefited your current or previous employer. Fourth Paragraph: Indicate your desire for a personal interview.

  32. Format • Use standard font • Margins should be at least 1” • Single space paragraphs • Use 8 ½ X 11” paper • Use same quality/color of paper as resume

  33. Style • Clear and concise • Use only information relevant to qualifications for the job • Polite, confident, professional style • Use Action words • Back up information with specific examples • Never misrepresent yourself.

  34. Guidelines A Cover Letter Should: • Always accompany a resume • Be addressed to a specific individual • Identify position for which you are applying • Explain how you learned about the position • Highlight your major qualifications • Request a reply and the opportunity for a personal interview • Be readable and error free • Be original

  35. Guidelines (Cont.) A Cover Letter Should Not: • Be too wordy • Be apologetic or negative • Have too many sentences that start with “I” • Have any misspelled words, grammatical errors, incomplete sentences or typos • Mention salary information unless specifically requested

  36. Other Job Search Correspondence • Networking Letters • Thank you letters • Acceptance Letters • Withdrawal Letters • Rejection Letters

  37. Remember, every person is unique. Keep your correspondence professional, but still allow your personality to shine.

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