CROSS EXAMINING RESUMES & LINKED IN Lani Caffey Griffin Associates.

CROSS EXAMINING RESUMES & LINKED

INLani CaffeyGriffin Associates

WHAT IS IT YOU DO AGAIN?

Can you get me a job?

What do you bring to the table, lady?

Cover Letters

Types of Resumes

Resume Suggestions

Linked In

Q & A

COVER LETTERS ARE OLD SCHOOL

Tips

Find hiring manager’s name or title

Concise (1-2 paragraphs)

Highlight experience or skills that align with company culture

Ex. Servant Leadership

Not too formal, but not too folksy

Exceptions

Employer asks for one

Explain gaps, what you did during that time

SKILLS BASED RESUME

When to use: New to the job market

Short-term positions, internships, or temporary positions rather than long-term experience

Changing career fields

Work experience is all very similar and seems redundant Ex. Jessica

Significant work gaps – a year or more

SKILLS BASED RESUMEWhat to Include:Pick 3-4 Skills (Project Management, Communication, Leadership)

Create bullets explaining accomplishments for each skill

Brief work history

Extras Education Certifications Professional affiliations Project list Relevant Community Involvement

CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME

Most commonly used

Go with summary instead of objective

Start with current or most recent experience

Include months and years

RESUME SUGGESTIONS Each resume submitted should be tailored to each position and company - buzzwords

Concise - No more than 2 pages

FormattingEasy on the eyes30 second scan

FontsHelvetica, Arial, Calibri - Clean linesGaramond to maximize spaceTimes New Roman = SweatpantsNo more than two

FAUX PAS

Spelling or grammar errors

Getting too personal

Inconsistencies

Speaking ill of previous employers or co-workers

Inappropriate social media

LINKED IN

Familiar with Linked In?

Great for networking

Recruiters can find you

Follow interesting companies & job postings

Keep consistent with resume

QUESTIONS?