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Resume Rescue Revisited

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Tanya White-EarnestManager

Trident University International Career Advising and Development

Resume Rescue Revisited

Changing the Fate of Your ResumePresented by Tanya White-Earnest

Contact Info

For Resume Assistance: [email protected]

Or Call me at 714-816-0366 ext. 2525

For Issues Related to the Webinar:[email protected]

Agenda

• Submitted Resumes Undergo Rescue!

In today’s Resume Rescue

Webinar We’ll:

TMI

For positions above GS-5, applicants must have demonstrated one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. . .

Specialized experience is regulatory food inspection work which involved either ante- and post-mortem inspection of red meat animals, poultry, fish, or seafood; or inspection of production of processed products involving red meat, poultry, fish, seafood, or egg products.

This experience must have demonstrated:knowledge of general sanitation practices, laws, and regulations governing the food industry; knowledge of Federal laws and regulations pertaining to fitness of red meat animals, poultry, fish, or seafood for human consumption; or knowledge of Federal laws and regulations applicable to the processing of red meat, poultry, fish, seafood, or egg products; and ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and workers in the food industry.

The resume you provide must demonstrate the required experience as referenced in the announcement and the OPM Qualification Standards (Food Inspection Series, 1863), or you will be rated as ineligible for the GS-7.

Use the Job Description

Applicant Tracking System

Does not include any special characters or accented words

Includes no punctuation in your name, such as ( ) , / -

Is in a single column format (no tables, multiple columns, or text boxes)

Uses simply formatted text of a reasonable size (11 point font or above)

Contains only your name on the top line, with no degrees or certifications after it

Includes standard fonts (Arial, Georgia, Tahoma, Calibri, and Verdana are safe choices)

Includes months when listing dates (e.g., 06/2010 – 08/2012). Dates should be on the right

Does not contain complex formatting (condensed or expanded text) -- that is, don't use extra spaces between letters, because the ATS can't "read" it

Contains proper capitalization and punctuation. Both of these can affect how information is parsed and assigned within the ATS database

Uses the full, spelled-out version terms in addition to abbreviations and acronyms [i.e., Certified Public Accountant (CPA)]

Make Sure Your Resume:

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Awards

References Available

Layout & White Space

Lack of Focus

Contact Info

For Resume Assistance: [email protected]

Or Call me at 714-816-0366 ext. 2525

For Issues Related to the Webinar:[email protected]

Handouts

You will receive:• ATS Document• Resume Rubric• Do’s and Don’ts Sheet• Link for SlideShare and Recording of Program• Invitation to participate in Resume Workshop

Thank You For Attending