job search 101: resume-writing
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Job Search 101: RésuméHow to look good
in print
Margot Carmichael Lester
Objectives•Understand the key elements
of a successful résumé
•Learn a strategy for planning and drafting your résumé
Résumé-writing is hard...•Objective or no objective?
•One page or two?
•Work experience?
But we can make it easier.
Gold Standards forRésumés• Uses a simple format
& standard fonts
• Flows logically
• Outlines work history
• Highlights results
• Showcases relevant experience
• Uses appropriate jargon & key words
• Includes correct contact information
Use the required format•Contact information
•Objective
•Education
•Work history
•Other experience
•Extra-curricular activities
•Accolades
The Transition-Action-DetailsTM
Strategy
Transition Action Details
1. Put position
titles & dates in this column
2. Put overviews of your duties in this column
3. Put evidence,explanations &
examplesin this column
Download the packet: http://bit.ly/JobSearch101NCCU
•Microsoft Certified Professional
•Johnston Scholar
•Valedictorian, East Bladen High
Evidence
•Certified ScrumMaster: Coach and process owner of 8-person software development team
•Proficient in QuickBooks, the bookkeeping and tax preparation software
Explanations
•Started recycling program that reduced waste stream by 34%
•Recovered $850 in past-due bills
•Built database to capture sales activity
Examples
How to put it all together•Work left to right across the rows,
making each row a section
•Use a narrative style (sentences & paragraphs) or bullet points
•Expand on the information in the organizer as needed
Transition Action Details1.
Assistant Manager, H&M,
2012
2. Helped with
training, scheduling and sales at 2nd-
highest grossing store in NC
3. 15 employees
$200 performance
bonus
Download the packet: http://bit.ly/JobSearch101NCCU
Now you try it!
Questions?
Margot Carmichael Lester