iabc webinar: how to create an a+ resume

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How to Create an A+ Resume Presented by Heather Huhman 18 January 2012

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How to Create an A+ Resume

Heather R. Huhman Come Recommended, LLC

All About Heather

University of Missouri Former intern PR pro Career expert Entrepreneur Author

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What We’ll Discuss Today

Resume layout and formatting

Writing to get noticed Resume strategies

that (actually) work

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Resumes 101

First step – Standard in hiring

Paired with a cover letter Digital & print

– Social media – Personal website

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Resume Layout & Formatting

Resume Layout

Cover letter Headline Professional profile Experience Education Skills, affiliations, & awards

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Cover Letter

First read Introduction

– Advertises resume

Email body

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Headline

Basics – Name – Contact information

• Social media

– Sub-headline • Your “role”

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Professional Profile

Not objective statement

Short description Who are you and

what can you offer the organization?

Examples

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Experience

“Meat” of resume Chronological order Experience vs. other

experience Bullet points Accomplishments >

responsibilities

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Education

Higher education – No high school

Basic info Extra room?

– Classes & projects • Accomplishments

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Skills, Affiliations, & Awards

Unique Current The “best” Keywords Highlight executive

positions

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Resume Formatting

Rule: 1 page – Approx. 600 words

Font – Serif v. sans serif – Font size > 10 pt.

.PDF or .DOC

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Writing to Get Noticed

Resume Writing

Tone – Professional – Avoid jargon – Active vs. passive

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Resume Writing

Style – Spelling – Grammar – Phrases vs. sentences

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Resume Writing

Content – Numbers – Keywords

• Job description • Google • RezScore Skills Explorer

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Resume Strategies That (actually) Work

Resume Strategies

Customization – Research

SEO – Keywords – Hyperlinks

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Resume Strategies

Social media – LinkedIn – Facebook – Twitter “Twesume”

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Thank you!

Questions? Comments?

Contact me:

@HeatherHuhman

heather@comerecommended.com

www.heatherhuhman.com