introducing yourself to a potential employer the do’s and don’ts in resumes and interviews terra...
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Introducing Yourself To A Introducing Yourself To A Potential EmployerPotential EmployerThe Do’s And Don’ts In Resumes And Interviews
Terra Tadlock-Smith, LPCC Director of Programs and Services
Resume And InterviewsResume And InterviewsWhat are some of your concerns?
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Resume For The EmployerResume For The EmployerScreening toolA summary of candidate’s
experience
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Resume For The Job Resume For The Job SeekerSeekerIntroduction to potential
employersSummary of your relevant skills
and experienceFirst step in job application
processTool for networking “Calling-card” for potential
contacts/jobs
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Do’sDo’sMake it concise (1-2 pages)Be honestUse direct, concrete languageQuantify results whenever
possibleTarget it to the job you wantPROOFREAD
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Don’tsDon’tsInclude salary informationInclude referencesInclude personal informationInclude irrelevant informationAbbreviate, use slang, or
contractions
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ChronologicalChronologicalOrganized by job title or companyMost recent job to least recent jobStaying within the same career
field and/or with sufficient experience in their chosen field
No gaps in their work historyMost commonly used and accepted
resume format
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FunctionalFunctionalOrganized by skill areasMost relevant skill areas
pertaining to the desired jobCareer changers, recent
graduates, or anyone who lacks sufficient paid work experience in their chosen field
Gaps in their work historyRely heavily on one’s cover letter
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Accomplishment Accomplishment StatementsStatementsMore than listing job dutiesContribution to previous
employers◦Action Word and Object and
How/Why◦Features vs. Benefits
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ExamplesExamplesACTION + OBJECT Answered inbound calls Resolved application issues ACTION + OBJECT + HOW/WHY Answered inbound calls in support of
customer needs.Conveyed in a reassuring manner
step by step instructions to resolve application issues
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Key WordsKey WordsResume scanning software will
catch themPeople will notice what they’re
looking forDemonstrate your knowledge of
the positionHiring managers understand your
qualifications
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The Interview The Interview Do Your HomeworkDo Your HomeworkThe Company
◦What do you know about the employer?
Yourself◦Why do you want the job?◦What skills do you bring to the job?
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In The InterviewIn The InterviewThe STAR Method
◦Situation◦Task◦Action◦Results
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SalarySalaryEmployer should talk firstAsk what the employer what they
will payHave a number in mind Be flexibleDo your homeworkKeep in mind the economy
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Wrap UpWrap UpQuestionsNew Directions – Next Steps
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