Dynamic Resume Writing Workshop

DYNAMIC RESUME WRITING “OUR DOCUMENTED ADVERTISEMENTS”

RESUMES

• List our accomplishments

• Serve as a virtual introduction

• Are 1-2 pages in length (max)

• Show our worthiness to provide a service

• Are a professional snapshot of who we are

• Operate as living documents (ever-changing)

RESUMES (CONT’D)

• Are free of spelling errors

• Must be grammatically sound

• Can include volunteer experiences

• Account for self-employment ventures

• Should show 10 years worth of information

• Does not have any gaps that exceed 3 months

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TYPES OF RESUMES

• Chronological – Starting with our most recent employer, list all professional accomplishments dating back 10 years.

• Preferred by most recruiters & hiring managers because they can “measure” our abilities

• Functional – “Skills” based resumes that omit dates and timelines. The focus is more so on recent accomplishments (i.e. recent graduate, etc.).

• Most effective with students & older workers

• Combination – Making the best of both resume styles to make one “holistic” resume. The focus here is to keep it symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing.

• This type of resume gives job seekers and resume writers the most flexibility

SHOULD I HAVE A DIFFERENT RESUME FOR EVERY JOB?Technically – yes you should.

What we say should be contingent on whom we are talking to. It is not effective to say the same things to everybody.

That being said – the average job seeker applies for 3-5 jobs per week. It becomes unrealistic to write an average of 12 different resumes per month.

Best Practice: Identify the 3 main industries you usually work in and create “industry-specific” resumes”.

INDUSTRY TITLES

• Accounting / Finance Jobs Advertising / Public Relations Jobs Anthropology / Archeology Jobs Architect Jobs Arts and EntertainmentAviation JobsBroadcast JobsBusiness JobsCall Center JobsCollege Grad JobsCommunications / MediaComputer JobsConstruction JobsDance Jobs

• Education JobsEntry-Level JobsEnvironmental Jobs Equine JobsExecutive JobsFashion Jobs Film, Television, TheaterFreelance JobsFuneral / Forensic JobsGovernment Jobs – USGreen JobsGraphic Design JobsHealth Care Jobs Hospitality Jobs

INDUSTRY TITLES (CONT’D)

• Human Resources Jobs Insurance Jobs Internet Jobs Internships International JobsJanitorial Jobs

• Law / Legal JobsLibrary Jobs Military Jobs Museum Jobs Mystery Shopper JobsMusic Jobs Nanny Jobs

• Non Profit Jobs Nursing JobsOutdoor Jobs Part-Time / Hourly JobsReality TV Casting CallsPhysician JobsReal Estate JobsReligious / Ministry Jobs Retail Jobs Retirement JobsSales / Marketing Jobs

• Science JobsSki and Snow JobsSkilled Trades

INDUSTRY TITLES (CONT’D)

• Sports Jobs Summer JobsSummer Camp Jobs

• Teen / Student JobsTemp JobsTravel / Tourism Jobs Trucking JobsUnion Jobs Volunteer OpportunitiesWeb Design Jobs Winery JobsWork from Home JobsZoo Jobs

The Goal is To Find Someone That is

Interested In What We Have To Say…

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS…

WHAT IS IT?

DEFINITION:

• Transferable skills are skills that crossover into multiple industries. Some examples include but are not limited to: Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Listening & Organizational Skills.

WHY DO I NEED TO KNOW THIS?

• Most of us have worked in multiple industries (i.e. retail, manufacturing, etc.). In listing our work histories on our resumes, we want to speak the language of the person whom we are talking to.

AFTER YOU HAVE CREATED AN EFFECTIVE RESUME – INTERNALIZE YOUR RESUME“BE THAT PERSON ON PAPER”

AS JOB SEEKERS, WE ARE ALL SALESPEOPLE & THE PRODUCT IS US. THE GOAL NOW BECOMES, HOW TO SELL THE EMPLOYER – YOU…

Reflect back on when a Salesperson was successful in selling you something…

Now reflect back on when a Salesperson convinced you to take your $$$ elsewhere…

COMPLETING THE PACKAGEPOLISHING YOUR MARKETING TOOL

WHAT IS TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE FOR A DYNAMIC RESUME?

TOO MUCH

• If after reviewing your resume, your immediate instinct is that it is too much – you’re probably right. Test this theory by having a “credible” friend review it.

TOO LITTLE

• If your resume does not separate you from other job seekers (identify your competition) – ask yourself, what is it about me that will make them want to call me?

WHEN IN DOUBT?

• Illinois Job Link

• Illinois Work Net

• IDES - Office Locator

• Chicago Public Library

• Family Works Agencies

• Community Service Centers

Seek help from Professional & Governmental Resources. These are trained professionals whom you have already paid to receive services from.

Meaning: Public Servants (City, State, County and other Government employees) – salaries come from tax payer dollars.

As a law abiding, tax paying constituent – you are entitled to receive services from the following offices:

THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO SERVICE YOUR JOB READINESS NEEDS…

If you found this presentation to be helpful, when the opportunity presents itself – please share your experience with others.

Sincerely, Willie Gregory – Founder

J.O.B.S. – Journey of Believing Souls