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Resume Writing
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The Resume - An important job search tool.
PURPOSE OF A RESUME
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The Objective of a Resume is to….
Get You An Interview!
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Let’s see what we know about resumes.
Resume Trivia
A resume is… The purpose of a resume is to… The length of a resume must be… The most important information on my resume is… It’s okay to exaggerate information on my resume when… When writing my resume, my main focus should be on… When submitting my resume to a job advertisement, I need to make certain that…
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Basic Resume Format
Do’s and Don’ts
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Targeted for the Job
One size does
not fit all.
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Why should I hire YOU?
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Picking the Best Resume Format
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What is Captured in the First 10-15 Lines of Your Resume?
Capture Their
Attention
The Fold
Highlight Your Strengt
hs
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ResumesAddresses Specific Needs Shows You’re a Good Fit
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Great for Entry Level AND
Senior Executives
The Combination Resume
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Combination Resume
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Chronological Resume
Most Important InfoBe SpecificUse Numbers,
Figures & Facts
Lists Employment Dates – Most Recent Position First
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ONE SIZE DOES
NOT FIT ALLRemember
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Common Resume Components
Section Headin
gs
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Section Headings
1 or 2 words that represent the category of content
1 or 2 Words•Additional information
relating to the section heading.
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Objective
Focus on how you would benefit the employer.
Be clear.Short and to the point.
Relates to a specific occupational title.
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WRITING A RESUME OBJECTIVE
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Professional Summary
SummaryCareer SummaryProfileProfessional ProfileProfessional Highlights
Can be rephrased a number of ways.
All of these are professional
summary headings - select the
words that best fit your resume.
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Work Experience
ExperienceRelated ExperienceProfessional ExperienceWork HistoryRelated Work HistoryProfessional Work History
List skills relevant to the targeted
position.
All of these are work
experience headings - select the
words that best fit your resume.
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Use Accomplishment Statements
The PAR and A+B=R Model can
help.
Two models you can use to help
craft your accomplishment
statements.
PARProblem, Action, Result
A+B=RAction + Benefit = Result
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Education
EducationRelated EducationRelated CourseworkTrainingRelated Certifications
List education & training.
All of these are education &
training headings - select the
words that best fit your resume.
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Skills Section
List skills relevant to the targeted
position.
Example of
Skills Section
Sub Headin
gs
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Tips
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Gaps in Your Resume
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Update your resume Often.
Reduce the time it takes to write a
resume next time..
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Master Resume
A good place to keep track of all of your new skills & accomplishments.
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Don’t forget about
Electronic Resumes.
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Meet with one of the counselors or career advisors for additional help.
Resume help is nearby….
Don’t be afraid to ask for help!
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