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Writing Effective Resumes – Secrets Exposed
Writing Effective Resumes
Writing Effective Resumes
Writing Effective Resumes
Writing Effective Resumes
Writing Effective Resumes
Writing An Effective Resume
What information should be in a resume?
Characteristics of a successful resume.
Functional or Chronological.
Scannable resume.
What Information Should Be In A Resume?
Identify Yourself Education Continuing Education Work or Professional
Experience Volunteer Experience Activities Computer Skills Professional Associations
Optional Sections Objective Special Skills and Abilities Reference Statement
Characteristics Of A Successful Resume
Focuses on skills. Uses action words to define the responsibilities of your job-related experience.
Easy to read and understand.
Visually powerful and free of gimmicks.
One page, or at most 2 pages long.
Characteristics Of ASuccessful Resume
Language is grammatically correct.
Spelling has been checked.
Formal Style
Resume Faux Pax
Typos and Grammar Slips
“Great attention to detail.”
“Proven ability to track down and correct erors.”
“Am a perfectionist and rarely if ever forget etails.”
Accomplishments: Completed 11 years of high school.”
Don’t use “I” or “me”
Characteristics Of A Successful Resume Must always be 100% truthful.
Contains no inappropriate personal information.
Produced on a computer.
Data presented in chronological order (unless functional).
Functional Resumes Doesn’t go in chronological order. Based upon competencies or skills. Used for career changers or those with
unconventional work histories (or executives). Might say “Sales Experience” then list it. Typically brief with a simple list of positions
held, etc. De-emphasizes importance of specific jobs.
Drawbacks to this system (not as popular).
Scannable Resume
Watch bullet points (don’t always scan).How about a dash - ?Use labels or keywords.Less is more.Keep the design simple.Minimize use of abbreviations.
Basic Checklist
No spelling or grammar errors.
Neat, clean, and professional looking.
Length should be 1-2 pages.
Margins at sides and bottom.
Layout makes reading easy. Use of white space is effective.
Basic Checklist
Important titles should be emphasized. Experiment
with fonts & styles; bold, italic, and underlines. No
more than 2 or 3 different sizes.
Information is logically recorded.
Use Action Verbs for accomplishments & results.
Basic Checklist
Bullet points when possible for accomplishments.
Quantify your results whenever you can.
Format - chronological
Writing An Effective Cover Letter
How to write a cover letter.RulesContents
How To Write A CoverLetter - Rules
Give enough information to interest the reader, don’t
overwhelm.
Research the company. Address the letter to a
specific person.
Answer an ad if you have 50% of the skills or background that the ad requires.
Mention the person who referred you if appropriate.
How To Write A CoverLetter - Contents
Your address, city, state, Pin code, and telephone or mobile number.
Date
Name, title, company, address, city, state of
person you’re writing to.
Greeting, followed by a colon.
How To Write A CoverLetter - Contents
Paragraph 1: What you want. How you know about the organization. Mention enclosure of your resume.
Paragraph 2: Concise overview of work history and skills
that will help you perform the job. Paragraph 3:
State confidence in your ability. Give information on how you can be contacted.
How To Write A CoverLetter - Contents
Paragraph 4: Express appreciation
Closing, signature, and typed name
Successful Interviewing Skills
Surviving and Excelling in a Behavioral Based Interview
First Impressions Count …
Do You Make The Best Impression You Can?On-TimeDressPhysical ContactEye ContactSmileFidgeting
Characteristics of Successful Interview
Preparation
Presentation
Content
PreparationResearch the Job and companyReview the Job RequirementsKnow your ResumeKnow Where You Are GoingBe Prepared to Give Behavioral Based
ExamplesAnticipate QuestionsBe Prepared to Sell Yourself!
PreparationVisualize Yourself In the InterviewKnow this:
There is no question you cannot answerYou are well suited to the positionYou will be an asset to the department
Bring:Extra copies of resumePaper and penA list of potential questionsBreath mints
Interview Presentation Be Prepared and Responsive For
QuestionsTake Time to Organize Your ThoughtsMake Effective Eye Contact and SmileExpress Confidence in Your AbilitiesConsider Each Interview An Adventure!Be Attentive to Body Language
No gumWatch those pens
Leave The Baggage At The Door
Shut the Door to Personal Trouble
Don’t Slam Organization
Interview ContentListen Carefully to the QuestionUnderstand Behavioral Based InterviewingRehearse Your AnswersSell Yourself!Silence is Golden, Know When to Stop
AnsweringTie Your Background to the PositionFocus on Your AccomplishmentsTurn Weaknesses Into Strengths
Behavioral Based InterviewingPrepare your STAR’S
Situation or TaskAction TakenResult of Your Action
Behavioral Based QuestionsCan You Tell Me About A Time…Think SpecificDon’t Say “Usually, Always, Or Never”Say “I”Be Prepared to Answer the Negative
QuestionWas The Result Positive? Measurable?Don’t Forget To SmileBe Concise
Sample Questions
Tell Me About A Time…You Persuaded Someone To Do SomethingYou Solved a Small Problem Before It Turned Into
Something LargeYou Interacted With Someone And Wished You’d
Interacted DifferentlyYou Worked Well in a TeamYou Worked in a Team Where Not Everyone Was
Putting Forth The Same Amount Of Effort
Technical Skills Are Important
Attention To Detail
Computer Skills
Analytical Skills
Technical Skills Specific to Your Degree
Soft Skills Are JustAs Important
AdaptabilityTeamworkInitiative InnovationIntegrity
Interview Follow-Up
Common Interview MistakesComing UnpreparedNot Smiling or Showing EnthusiasmNegativity
The Thank You NoteReferences
Opening New Doors
Customize and focus the resume for the job
Different resumes for different types of jobs
USAJobs.com allows for 5 separate resumes
Tailor a resume to match the job
Resume Writing - Competencies
Describe and illustrate core competencies
Know the agency’s list of competencies
Use titles or headings that match the job
Highlight all transferrable skill sets
Side by Side Comparison
Read the “Entire” “Entire” job notice
Review questionnaires or screening surveys
Recognize “KEY”“KEY” words and competencies
Identify the job qualifications
Consider any “Implied” “Implied” characteristics
Cross reference your skills
Consider other experiences ……outside of workoutside of work
List major accomplishments ……not just job dutiesnot just job duties
““Tailor”Tailor” your resume to match
““Quantify”Quantify” results and use numbers often
Job Announcement Your Resume
The next 30 Seconds
If you met the boss in the elevator… what will they remember about you in
3030 seconds seconds?
Brevity should be the focus… be concise and succinctbe concise and succinct
Pay attention to “KEY” “KEY” words and filter your resume like a book editor
The next job depends on 30 30 secondsseconds …make a good first impression!…make a good first impression!
Your Work Experience – Draft 1
Experience is your “MAIN INGREDIENT” “MAIN INGREDIENT” …make it appetizing
A first draft should be a “LIFE STORY”“LIFE STORY”
Write it out first, REFLECT ON IT LATERREFLECT ON IT LATER
Organize your thoughts… a “UNIQUE” “UNIQUE” picture of capabilities
Plan on multiple drafts… PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!
Quantify results as often as possible (How MANYHow MANY, , How BIG How BIG or or How MUCHHow MUCH)
Writing Accomplishments
Specific, measureable, and realistic…
S.S.M.M.A.A.R.R.T.T. Goal Principle
Accomplishments accentuate job skills and demonstrate qualifications
Set yourself apart from the others… describe job challenges and show describe job challenges and show your successesyour successes
Use numbers to highlight actions
Think in terms of “Saving time”… “Saving Money”… “Making Money”… or “Meeting Goals”
Ten Ingredients to a Better Resume
1) Follow the “Resume Recipe” Rule
2) Use a bulleted style to make your resume “reader-friendly”
3) Match your resume to the job opportunity
4) Use strong, action verbs to describe your experiences
5) List most recent/relevant experience first, in order of priority
6) Make sure there are NONO spelling or grammar errors
7) Know the mission of the organization(s) for which you apply
8) Revise it regularly … you are acquiring new skills everyday
9) Be neat, concise, and remember to check verb tenses
10) Let someone else read it…get constructive feedback
Resources and References
Resume tips: http://www.jobstar.org USAJobs: http://www.usajobs.com Resume Tutor: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/ecep/resume Resume writing for Federal employment:
http://www.resume-place.com Office of Personnel Management: http://www.opm.gov Occupational Outlook Handbook:
http://stats.bls.gov/opub/ooq/ooqhome.htm America’s InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org/acinet e-Resume Writing: http://www.ersumewriting.com Master Resume Writer’s Secrets Revealed:
http://www.liglobal.com/b_c/career/res.shtml Quintessential Careers:
http://www.quintcareers.com/printable/improving_resume.html