Creating a Resume
Feb 08, 2016
Creating a Resume
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CompetenciesO Participants will gain knowledge and
skills on how to effectively assist job seekers in obtaining and retaining a meaningful job.
O Participants will have knowledge of basic job search skills.
O Participants will have knowledge and skills of how to do research using automation
ObjectivesOPractice Critiquing Resumes
OExplain Resume Writing Guidelines and Styles
ResumesOFormatOGuidelinesOContent
OChronological
OFunctionalOCombination
Resume Formats
Always Targeted
ChronologicalOWidely UsedOLogical Flow / Easy to ReadOShows Skill, Responsibility,
& GrowthOShows Promotion & TitlesODemonstrates Company
Loyalty
ADVANTAGES
Chronological
OPoints Out Employment Gaps
OHighlights Frequent Job Changes
OEmphasizes Lack of Related Experience
OShows Demotions / Career Set Backs
DISADVANTAGES
Functional
OEmphasizes Skills Over Employment
OOrganizes a Variety of Experience
ODisquises Gaps in Work Record or Series of Short Term Jobs
ADVANTAGES
Functional
OViewed With Suspicion By Employers
ODe-emphasizes Growth / Job Titles
DISADVANTAGES
Combination
OCombines SkillsOHighlights Most Relevant
SkillsODe-emphasizes Less
Relevant JobsOMinimizes Gaps & Unrelated
Experience
ADVANTAGES
Combination
OConfusing if Not Well Organized
ORequires More Effort & Creativity to Prepare
DISADVANTAGES
Targeted Resumes
Advantages DisadvantagesO Personalized to
CompanyO Shows ResearchO More ImpressiveO Addresses
Employer Needs
O Time Consuming to Prepare
O Confusing if Not Well Organized
O Should Revise For Each Employer
Resume ComponentsOObjectiveOSummaryOKey Skills / Areas of ExpertiseOExperience / Employment OEducation / TrainingOVolunteer Experience
ObjectiveAn objective statement (in a targeted resume) is a sentence that details the job you are applying for and a company name.For Example:
Seeking a position as an Assistant Chef with Riverfront Restaurant.
Summary
A summary statement provides the business with a snapshot of your qualifications and what makes you the best candidate for the position.
SummaryFor Example:
A resourceful, results-driven professional with over 7+ years of experience including: project management, sales, marketing support, customer service, and administration. A strong communicator who understands business core values and is adept at building client relationships and providing excellent customer experiences. A life-long learner who has a passion for exploring new aspects of business.
Key Skills / Areas of Expertise
Also known as Summary of Qualifications, this section emphasizes the main points of a person’s expertise. It is a condensed glance of skills and accomplishments that directly relate to the position.
Key Skills / Areas of Expertise
For Example:
O 7+ years successful sales experienceO Well organized and thorough in
completing project in a timely mannerO Establishes excellent relations with
customer, building loyal repeat business
Key Skills / Areas of Expertise
For Example:
• Receiving • Customer Service
• Management
• Purchasing
• Delivery • Stock Control
• Inventory • Document Control
• Warehousing
Experience / Employment
This section focuses on accomplishments and skills related to the position and company. They should begin with action verbs and can be bullet statements for readability.
S •Situation
A •Action
R •Result
Experience / EmploymentSAR Method
Implied
Experience / EmploymentSAR Method
For Example:
Created a team of 10 people to review insurance transactions which improved the accuracy of claims by 55%.
The situation implied is insurance claims were not processed accurately.
O Produced over 15 fashion shows to showcase merchandise. Arranged for photography and design of all advertising images, boosting sales to $600,000.
O Developed on-line newsletter with staff of three. Newsletters delivered through 3rd party email software, resulting in 400% increase in client interaction.
Experience / Employment SAR Examples
OInclude relevant training and classes
OList degrees/certificatesOUse simple descriptions and bullets
Education / Training
For Example:
OB.S. Engineering, Utah StateOElectro Magnetics, U.S. Navy
Education / Training
Volunteer ExperienceOOnly include extracurricular activities that relate to the position
OShows community involvement and locational stability
Cover Letters“Resumes should show you can do the work required, while cover letters should show you want to do the work required”
Cover Letter TipsOTargetedOStandard Business Format
ODon’t Repeat ResumeOProofreadOExamples
OAsk permission to use someone OInform them of the position you
are seekingOMake sure they all have
professional contact informationOGive them a copy of your resumeODo not include on resume unless
requested by company
References
OHave several names readyOWant to rotate names OUse both professional and
personalOCo-workers, supervisors,
vendors or customers, professors, clergy, etc.
References
Questions?