woc 2016: want an upgrade? winning resumes and lasting impressions

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October 13-15, 2016Detroit Marriott

Renaissance Center Detroit, MI

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Want an upgrade? Winning Resumes and Lasting Impressions (WOC 1615)

TIPS AND TRICKS ON RESUME BUILDING AND A POLISHED APPROACH

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AGENDA• RESUME TIPS

• Formatting• Vocabulary• Content

• NETWORKING• Elevator Pitch• Company Interest• Maximize the Interaction

• INTERVIEWING• Dress for Success• Preparation• Tips and Tools

• QUESTIONS

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RESUME

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FORMATTINGGENERAL RULES• LAYOUT• CONSISTENCY• LENGTH

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VOCABULARYGENERAL RULES• TYPOS AND SPELLING

ERRORS• POWER WORDS• SENTENCE STRUCTURE

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CONTENTGENERAL RULES• OBJECTIVE STATEMENT• WHAT TO INCLUDE?• IMPORTANCE OF

ACCURACY

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NETWORKING

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ELEVATOR PITCH

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COMPANY INTEREST

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MAXIMIZE THE INTERACTION

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INTERVIEWING

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS

DO: DON’T:

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PREPARATIONCOMPANY RESEARCH SELF RESEARCH

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TIPS AND TOOLS• BAR METHOD• IDENTIFY

• Job Skills Required for Position• Questions for Employer• Potential Interview Questions• Location and arrival time

• PRACTICE• Non-Verbal’s • Power stories

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QUESTIONS?