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Resume Writing and Posting. Introduction to the Virtual Career Manager And other tips. Outline. Quick Start to the Virtual Career Manager Other Resume Tips Helpful Links. Virtual Career Manager (VCM). See handouts in your packet Tutorial guide Brochure with contact information
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Resume Writing and Posting Introduction to the Virtual Career Manager And other tips Interview Preparation Seminar (September 10, 2006)
Outline • Quick Start to the Virtual Career Manager • Other Resume Tips • Helpful Links Interview Preparation Seminar (September 10, 2006)
Virtual Career Manager (VCM) • See handouts in your packet • Tutorial guide • Brochure with contact information • Tech support questions? • Carolyn Supthin 831-6528 • VCM Online at RU • http://vcm.radford.edu Interview Preparation Seminar (September 10, 2006)
Resume Tips • Making yourself “Standout” from the crowd • Take a look at this link, developing the “rough”... • Cover letter (Follow through). • Job Announcement and Company research. • Portfolio. • Prepare and practice for the interview. • Post interview actions. • Salary negotiation is key. • Some Specifics • Print on nice quality paper, organized, header. • No spelling or grammar errors. • Customize to the job announcement. • Be concise yet descriptive; action words. Interview Preparation Seminar (September 10, 2006)
Helpful Links • RU CELCD • Resumes and Cover Letters • Interviewing Guides • Other Helpful Links • Salary Information • http://www.careerjournal.com/salaryhiring/ • http://www.collegegrad.com/careers/index.shtml • http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/Careers/01/26/cb.top.jobs.pay/index.html • http://content.salary.monster.com/?WT_srch=1&WT.mc_n=01;CRC;GOO • http://www.payscale.com/?src=G39 Interview Preparation Seminar (September 10, 2006)
Other Helpful Links • Job Search • http://www.careerbuilder.com/ • http://www.monster.com/ • http://www.fedworld.gov/jobs/jobsearch.html • http://ga.jobssearch.org/ • http://seeker.dice.com/jobsearch/gentwo/index.jsp Interview Preparation Seminar (September 10, 2006)
Summary • Quick Start to the Virtual Career Manager • Other Resume Tips • Helpful Links Questions? ejderrick@radford.edu Office Phone: 831-5368 Davis 211 Interview Preparation Seminar (September 10, 2006)