Revamping Your Resume...So Employers Take Notice!

Amanda LongAssociate Director, Outreach & Engagement

Introductions

SESSION GOALS• Examine what employers want

• Discuss 6 strategies for improving your resume

• Review do's and don'ts

Activity: Resume Review

What Are Employers Looking For?

Attributes on the Resume

Ability to Work on a Team 78%Problem Solving Skills 77%Communication Skills (Written) 75%Strong Work Ethic 72%Communication Skills (Verbal) 70%Leadership 68%

*NACE Job Outlook 2017, Nov. 2016, http://www.naceweb.org/job-outlook/index.aspx {percentages rounded down]

What Employers Are Looking For

MAJOR LEADERSHIP

EXTRACURRICULARS WORK

*NACE Job Outlook 2017, Nov. 2016, http://www.naceweb.org/job-outlook/index.aspx

6 Strategies for Improving Your Resume

"Detail-oriented, quick learner, ability to multi-task, and adapt to fast paced work environment."

"Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate, network, collaborate and accomplish goals through others in a diverse employee population."

"Team oriented... Able to take direction from multiple sources... Desire for continuous development and learning opportunities."

"Responds to change as a positive challenge. Significant level of multi-tasking required. Commitment to providing customer service and leadership."

"Self-starter... Problem analysis/problem solving... Planning & organization... Teamwork & collaboration."

Read the Job Description Carefully

Read the Job Description Carefully

Examples from: http://stylecaster.com/how-to-refresh-resume/

Clean Up Your Format

Turn Bullet Points into Accomplishments

WORK EXPERIENCEABC Corporation 03/2012 - PresentMarketing Manager• Responsible for developing 15-30 print and online marketing materials per client, with

a client load ranging from 10-15.• Supervise marketing team of 6 staff members: 2 coordinators and 4 associates.• Work directly with VP of Marketing on 4-5 key projects per quarter.• Exceed marketing sales quota by 20% annually.

Emphasize Transferable Skills

Showcase Your Strengths

• Consider all the skills you have that might be related to the industry.• Put your most important and relevant information first.• Don't sell yourself short!

A loan and credit underwriter, experienced at analyzing loan applications and working with customers in commercial and

retail loan transactions.

Accomplished loan and credit underwriter with nine years' experience in commercial and retail banking and a proven record of profitable lending transactions. Adept at combining in-depth knowledge of

industry practices and legal requirements with analytical expertise, strategic negotiation, and skillful relationship building to secure new and repeat business. Earned top underwriter or runner-up status in

Northeast region for past four years.

Examples from: http://stylecaster.com/how-to-refresh-resume/

Personalize It

Do's & Don'ts

• Keep it concise; include only relevant information• Design for skimmers' eyes• CODE it: Clear, Organized, Dynamic, Error-free• Keep reader in mind• Use action verbs and industry buzz words• Address all of the qualifications specified in the job

description• Include name and page number on second page• Tailor your resume. Every. Single. Time.

Resume Do's

Resume Don'ts

• Write before doing a self-assessment• Refer to self as "I"• Include personal information• Use colored or flimsy paper• Include references• Use templates or tables• Use colloquial language• Include a photo

Amanda LongAssociate Director of Outreach and EngagementDepartment of Career Planning & Development

along54@kennesaw.educareers.kennesaw.edu