An Introduction

•Charles Hagan, Human Resources Manager, Morphotek, a subsidiary of Eisai, Inc.

•Matthew Levy, Senior Global HR Lead Generalist/Business Partner, Janssen R&D, Johnson & Johnson

•Sally Smith, Sales Manager, Joule Clinical and Scientific Staffing, a System One division

•Jordan Warshafsky, Partner, Ashton Tweed, LTD

Do I Need an Extraordinary Resume?The Gold Watch is no more…

10.8* The # of job changes by 44 year-olds

* Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Job Search vs. Career ManagementJob Search Unprepared, heads down

Unaware

Not networked

Not volunteering

Short-term focus

Start/stop mentality

Out of sync

Career Management Leadership roles outside of work

Actively networking

Write articles/presentations

Continue education

Understand the competition

Career documents up to date

Investigate other opportunities

Overarching Resume Writing Strategies

Tell the reader what you can deliver rather than what you want

Tell the reader how you can help their company make money or save money, attract customers, keep customers, innovate

Use industry-related key words and action words that grab the reader’s attentionDevised, instructed, spearheaded, streamlined, motivated, generated,

etc.

Specify accomplishmentsUse the “STAR” method – situation/task, action, result

More than one page is preferred over an unreadable resume

One resume is never, ever enough!

Everyone has resume advice…You need to be comfortable with it

Overarching Resume Writing Strategies

The Foundation of a Resume

No typographical errors

Proper grammar

Nicely formatted

Good readability (white space, use of bolding and bullets)

Standard, white paper, no silly designs

Stick with chronological resume

Sections of a Resume – Contact Info/Profile

Start with your contact information, including your LinkedIn URL No picture No crazy email addresses such as (winekook@yahoo.com anyone?

Objective OUT, Career Profile IN Tell the reader what you can deliver – rather than what you want

Sections of a Resume - Education

During college, OK to have Education up front

Out of college for more than a couple of years, Education drops towards the end

Keep Education simple but list GPA if over 3.0, include Dean’s List and other academic accomplishments here

Special projects Particularly relevant coursework

No need to list High School

Sections of a Resume – Work Experience Company, Location, Timing

If company is not well known, include specifics on company industry, size, market

Provide overall responsibilities

Be quantitative – show what you accomplished and how you contributed to the bottom line

Use bullets to articulate accomplishments

Sections of a Resume – Professional Organizations, Honors and Awards

List volunteer postsInvolvement in professional

organizationsHonors

AwardsPublicationsConsider hyperlinking

Alternatives to Common Phrases Avoid overused and clichéd phrases. Whenever possible include specific, measurable

achievements and concrete numbers that are result-oriented. Here are some commonly overused phrases and samples of better alternatives:

Alternatives to Common Phrases Avoid overused and clichéd phrases. Whenever possible include specific, measurable

achievements and concrete numbers that are result-oriented. Here are some commonly overused phrases and samples of better alternatives:

Resume Don’ts No photographs

No personal references section

Avoid odd paper, coloring and fonts

Leave off salary history

Leave off reasons for leaving prior job

No personal hobbies, marital status, race or gender

List basic computer software

Remove non-applicable jobs early in your career

Remember, a great resume doesn’t guarantee long term career success…success…

Questions?