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Resumes

Resumes. Why do I need a Resume?. Goals of Your Resume. Win an Interview Advertise Knock Their Socks Off. Remember. Create interest Not a Job History Show potential employer that you are #1 10-20 sec. glance Adapt resume to each job you apply for.

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Resumes

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  1. Resumes

  2. Why do I need a Resume?

  3. Goals of Your Resume Win an Interview Advertise Knock Their Socks Off

  4. Remember Create interest Not a Job History Show potential employer that you are #1 10-20 sec. glance Adapt resume to each job you apply for

  5. “What would make the perfect candidate?” Skill or Quality Wanted by Employer Brainstorm Have Job Ad Highlight key words Sheets of Paper Top: what skills are they looking for Below: list what you have done to match that quality How am I a Perfect Fit? What have I done that matches the skills required?

  6. Start Writing 1st Section The Eye Catcher Objective Summary Skills and Accomplishments

  7. Objective First sentence Sell yourself as the superior candidate Include: name of position you are applying for; your most compelling qualities; what is most important to employer OBJECTIVE: a software sales position in an organization seeking an extraordinary record of generating new accounts, exceeding sales targets and enthusiastic customer relations

  8. Summary Clear, Concise statements Focus reader’s attention on you! • Short phrase describing you profession • Statement of broad or specialized expertise • Two or three additional statements related to: • Breadth or depth of skills • Unique mix of skills • Range of environments in which you have experience • A special or well-documented accomplishment • History of awards, promotions, or superior performance commendation • One or more professional or appropriate personal characteristics • A sentence describing professional objective or interest

  9. Exemplum Gratia… Health Care Professional experienced in management, program development and policy making in the United States as well as in several developing countries. Expertise in emergency medical services. A talent for analyzing problems, developing and simplifying procedures, and finding innovative solutions. Proven ability to motivate and work effectively with persons from other cultures and all walks of life. Skilled in working within a foreign environment with limited resources.

  10. Skills and Accomplishments List of Accomplishments and skills that you are the most proud of AND That are most beneficial to the employer

  11. Experience List job descriptions (include job title, name of firm, city, state and years) Place in Reverse Chronological Order Focus on most recent/relevant jobs Include military service, internships, major volunteer roles

  12. Education List in reverse Chronological Order Degrees and Licenses first Certificates and advanced training next

  13. Other Professional Affiliations Include only those that are current, relevant and impressive Community/Civic Leadership References: Write “References available upon request”

  14. The Details Must be visually appealing Uniformity and consistency with Italics, CAPS, Bullets, Bold and Underlining No errors Header with name, address, email, phone number Use Power Words Writing is concise and to the point Vary long sentences Make it look great Shorter is better Watch verb tense Break it up

  15. DO NOT: LIE! Be Modest Put anything controversial or political Put the word “Resume” Add fluff Include Salary Information Include Full Addresses of past employers Include reasons for leaving job Include a personal section Put names of supervisors Include references

  16. Top Ten Classic (and/or Shocking) Resume Screw Ups 10. Listing your hobbies, especially if they include “an active social life.” 9. Describing yourself as “towering” over your non-Mensa co-workers. 8. Condemning the managers who failed to see the “beauty” of your creative designs. 7. Referring to yourself as a “nameless plebe”. 6. Emphasizing failed test scores and incomplete projects.

  17. 5. Listing the address of every place you’ve lived since birth. 4. Listing dead references (or listing your mother as a reference). 3. Describing a previous work experience as “orgasmic.” 2. Professing love of Jesus Christ or an other religious figure. 1. Bad-mouthing former employers (e.g. “these people are scum.”)

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