Mini-Resumes

1. Mini-Resumes MRC (Mini Resume Card) and the Pocket Resume

3. Why They Work� DIFFERENT than a resume QUICK presentation of information an employer wants to know EASY to display TOOL to give people in your network BEGINNING of a resume HARD to file but short and clear

4. A Mini-Resume Card is�. White or light-color 3� x 5� index card A list of all the essentials employers want to know A 30-second presentation of your strengths A quick way to create a positive impression An effective job search tool

5. Using the MRC� Attach to applications Give to friends, relatives and references Send to employers before interviews Enclose with thank-you notes Give to people who are willing to give them to others

6. Using the MRC� Use it as a script for phone contacts Use it as a business card in an interview Give cards to employers who are not interviewing now Attach to your resume

7. What a MRC does� Creates a positive first impression Provides specific details related to what a job seeker can do Presents performance-related information in a memorable way Provides information that can be presented or read in under 30 seconds

8. Anatomy of a MRC Name Contact information Phone (include area code) Cell phone or email address Job objective Clear Not too narrow Avoid job titles Not too general

9. Experience, education, training Length of total experiences Total time of paid work Total time of volunteer work Informal work Education or special training, certifications

10. Job-related skills, performance Job specific words Quantify numbers Ex: fast food restaurant �Handled over 50,000 customer contacts with total sales over $250,000, quickly and accurately.� (These figures are based on a five-day week, 200 customers a day for one year, and an average sale of $5) �Well-organized and efficient. Have reduced expenses by 20% while entries increased by 55%.

11. Responsible for programming events with over $250,000 in sales per year. Reduced staff turnover by 50% by introducing employee training and retention programs. Planned, trained, and supervised a staff of six on a special project. Exceeded income projections by 40%.

12. Good worker traits and adaptive skills Include any characteristics you have that an employer might want

13. Keys to a Good MRC� Make every word count Use short phrases Add more information is card to too short Remove anything that is not positive Read it out loud Ask someone to review it

14. MRC Examples Example 1