Building Better Resumes STEPHANIE GUTHRIE, TN STATE CPRS TRAINER PRESIDENT, TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF PEER SPECIALISTS (TAPS)
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Building Better ResumesSTEPHANIE GUTHRIE, TN STATE CPRS TRAINERPRESIDENT, TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF PEER SPECIALISTS (TAPS)
Find a Compelling Template
Things to Consider
How long/short is your resume?
Who are you trying to appeal to?
Do you want to include a picture?
How do you want to lay out your experience?
The Importance of a Font
Calibri Ink Free
Pay Attention to Details
General Layout
Telling Your Story
Cover Letters
Just do it!Do
Great place to touch on your recoveryShare
Build a template that can be personalized for every jobPersonalize
Mention any shared connectionsNetwork
Beating the System
If something is listed as a requirement, you must have that
Be honest
Parrot their language
NETWORK!
Final Touches
HAVE A FRIEND PROOFREAD, SAVE AS
DO NOT USE “REFERENCES
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”
MAKE SURE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA IS CLEAN AND/OR
HIDDEN
TELL PEOPLE YOU’RE LOOKING
ATTEND MEETINGS, TRAININGS, WEBINARS
UPDATE YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE AND
USE IT
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