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4. Transition According to recent data collected from military veterans*, 5 of the most important elements of the military-to-civilian transition process are: Networking  - 68%  Being patient - 66%   Start preparing early - 65%   Have a transition plan - 59%   Translate military skills - 59% * information collected on-line in 2016 by Military-Transition.org with data indicating the percentage of veterans that claimed this element to be “extremely important” in the transition process. 

5. What Do Resumes Do? Identify your value to the employer • Highlight work accomplishments, experience, and education • Emphasize skills that matchjob requirements • Resume purpose: to make you appear to be the ideal candidate for your dream job…it is a marketing tool!

6. Parts of the Resume • Contact Information • Career Summary • Professional Experience • Education, Credentials, Certifications • “Extras” (Optional)

7. 1. Contact Information PURPOSE: Help the employer easily contact you. Rose M. Hill 618-256-8668 * rose.hill@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/rosehill (Ms.) Quinn Hill  Ndege “Nick” Vernon  sexypants@email.com

8. 2. Career Summary PURPOSE: Catch the reader’s attention. Entice them to continue reading. Various Titles (Title is Optional.) Career Summary Management Profile Professional Qualifications Professional Summary Executive Profile

9. Career Summary Formats Headline: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL Telecommunications Products, Solutions & technologies Program Manager – PMP Certification Top Secret Security Clearance Paragraph: CAREER SUMMARY TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL with proven expertise in the design and implementation of cost-effective staff training, e-learning, customer service, sales, management, and marketing programs. Recognized for innovation and creativity in designing real-world training programs that focus on development of core skills and competencies.

10. 3. Professional Experience Various Titles: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE SUMMARY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY RELEVANT EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE

11. Professional Experience Musts Problem Action Result (PAR) format STRONG verbs Industry Keywords Management Keywords • Program Management • Project Coordination • Budgets • Communication • Professional Relations • Employee Supervision • Training and Development • Personnel Management • Process Improvement • Quality Assurance • Information Technology • Operational Oversight • Policies and Procedures Responsible for

12. Problem-Action-Results Format Problem: An old tool, used for bug-reporting and fixing, was being used for years. It was an integral part of the software process. But it had become unmanageable, as a result of numerous additions, updates and fixes. It also took a very long time to function. Action: With appropriate data re-engineering tools, analyzed and restructured the entire system within six months. Result: Smooth and fast operation of the tool. Resulted in reduction of 20 percent of time spent on it. Increased productivity by 35 percent.

13. Problem-Action-Results Format PAR statement: Restructured an old and unwieldy bug-fixing tool, critical to the software process, within six months, hence reducing the time spent working with the tool by 20 %, and increasing productivity by 35 %. Restructured an outdated bug-fixing tool, critical to the software process, within six months. Reduced time working with tool by 20 %, and increased productivity 35 %. Restructured an outdated bug-fixing tool, critical to the software process, within six months. Reduced time working with tool by 20 %, and increased productivity 35 %. Always Write Tight (remove ‘the’ or ‘and’)

14. De-Militarization NCOIC Executive Officer EPR/OER TDY Commanded Combat/War Subordinates Regulations Theater NCO Academy MOS/AFSC Mission First Sergeant War College Squadron Wing

15. Experience: Paragraph NCOIC, Client Support Administrator 2007 to 2010 20th Maintenance Group Shaw AFB, SC Supervises three NCO’s and four Airmen while managing a helpdesk that supports over 1,700 mx personnel. Performs, supervises, and manages software/hardware tasks and functions for over 1,065 information systems. Ensures compliance with directives governing information systems, physical/operational security requirements. Provides assistance and training for members utilizing the Defense Travel System (DTS) to accomplish orders. • Advantages: Requires least amount of space. Brief, succinct, and to the point. • Disadvantages: Achievement lost in text – does not draw reader’s attention.

16. Experience: Bulleted NCOIC, Client Support Administrator 2007 to 2010 20th Maintenance Group Shaw AFB, SC • Supervises three NCO’s and four Airmen while managing a helpdesk that supports over 1,700 mx personnel. • Performs, supervises, and manages software/hardware tasks and functions for over 1,065 information systems. • Ensures compliance with directives governing information systems, physical/operational security requirements. • Provides assistance and training for members utilizing the Defense Travel System (DTS) to accomplish orders. • Advantages: Quick & easy to peruse. • Disadvantages: Everything has equal value. Achievements not immediately recognizable.

17. Experience: Combination NCOIC, Client Support Administrator 2007 to 2010 20th Maintenance Group Shaw AFB, SC Supervises three NCO’s and four Airmen while managing a helpdesk that supports over 1,700 mx personnel. Performs, supervises, and manages software/hardware tasks and functions for over 1,065 information systems. • Ensures compliance with directives governing information systems, physical/operational security requirements. • Provides assistance and training for members utilizing the Defense Travel System (DTS) to accomplish orders. • Advantages: Responsibilities clearly presented. Accentuates achievements. • Disadvantages: Shines glaring light on positions without accomplishments.

18. Accomplishment Statements • Ensured systems description and operation interactively mirrored each other. Reduced on-aircraft training time 10% and reduced requirement for an actual aircraft to perform training on. • Implemented new C-17A integrated drive generator (IDG) oil/filter change interval; reduced change interval from 240 to 120 days. Revised Technical Order procedures; reduced IDG failures by 15%. • Led alteration of Technical Order inspection criteria for replacing KC-135 air conditioning turbine; eliminated unnecessary condemnation of critical assets; saved 600 man-hours and $200K annually. • Advantages: Sets yourself apart from the competition.

19. 4. Education, Credentials, and Certifications Formats EDUCATION M.S., Counseling Psychology, University of Akron, 2016 B.S., Psychology, University of Miami, 2013 A.S., Aircraft Maintenance, CCAF, 2001 Highlights of Continuing Professional Education: • Organizational Management & Leadership, Ohio Leadership Association, 2008 • Industrial Relations, Purdue University, 2007 Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of Ohio, 2001 to Present Licensed Recreational Therapist

20. 5. “Extras” Technology Skills Equipment Skills Honors and Awards Public Speaking Publications Committees and Task Forces Professional Affiliations Volunteerism

21. Resume Types Arrangement • Chronological • Functional • Combination Delivery Type • Scannable • Presentation (Electronic/Paper) • Portfolio • Video

22. Chronological • Overview: • Work history in reverse order • Most common • Advantages: • Easy to follow • Provides career progression • Preferred by employers • Disadvantages: • Doesn’t emphasize skills • Highlights gaps • Could be long • Use it when: • Solid Work History • Mid-level to Executive • Have high-level employers • Career Specialist

23. Functional Overview: Focuses on skills & experience Puts work history in background Advantages: Great for employment gaps Highlights transferrable skills Move relevant experience up Disadvantages: Perceived as hiding blind spots Doesn’t highlight progression Not very common • Use it when: • Limited work experience • Change of career • Change jobs frequently

24. Combination • Overview: • Blends elements of both types • Most uncommon • Advantages: • Showcase skills and employment • Emphasize transferrable skills • Strong career progression • Disadvantages: • Might be too long • Hard to understand • Unusual • Use it when: • Showcase specific skills • Change of career • Highlight older achievements

25. Presentation • Show your personality • Templates are OK? • Search Images of resumes • Use tables and borders • Color is fine if simple Written for HR, Recruiter, etc Appealing to the Eye Formatting Bold, Italics, etc Columns if desired

26. Length: • 2 pages • 10+ years experience • 1 page • Networking resume • Work History: • 10 – 15 years • Relevancy: • Security Clearance • Certifications • Education • Volunteerism Presentation

27. Serif – 11 or 12pt FONTS Sans Serif – 10 or 11pt

28. Scannable 85% of resumesareneverseen by a HUMAN! Most employers use software to help them to conduct an initial screening of resumes.   Almost all large/medium companies utilize ATS to screen candidates. Companies with less than 50 workers are much less likely to use such a system.  These Applicant Tracking Systems(ATS) screen out or reject an estimated 70%or more of the resumes submitted either because the documents don't reflect the desired qualifications or are formatted in a way that the system can't digest the information.

29. CONTACT INFORMATION Job Seeker Certified Public Accountant; CPA 123 Any Street, Any town, MO 63103 job.seeker@yadayada.com Linkedin.com/in/jobseeker SUMMARY Senior Project Manager (always list the name of the position your are applying in your summary) with an extensive back ground working with diverse populations. “US Military (Branch of Service) Veteran” SKILLS Project Management Project Scheduling Microsoft Office Suite EXPERIENCE Microsoft Corp. Senior Business Analyst 6/2005 – Present Make you experience paragraph style versus bullet points. Many ATS will parse this style easier than separate points. Consider removing the bullets and creating a paragraph of bulleted items. If you’ve held multiple positions at the same company, you need to repeat the company name again for each one. EDUCATION University of Missouri at St Louis B.S. Computer Science 4/2010 – 5/2014 Scannable • Written for the computer • Keyword heavy • Industry standard titles • Universal font • Round bullets/paragraphs • Save as Word Doc or Txt • No less than .7 around • Potentially longer than 2 pgs • No border/headers/underline • No columns or tabs

30. Word it out

31. Job Scan

32. How much time? You Have 6 Seconds – GO! Studies have shown that recruiters spend an average of 6 seconds on the initial YES/NO review.

33. RECAP: Resume Do’s • Make your resume format “Scan-able” • List Quantifiable Achievements • Use Keywords and Standard Headings • One - Two Pages (if 2: Number pages!) • Show Personality • Meet the job announcement requirements • PROOF-READ!

34. Beyond the Resume…(What else should I do?) Research Company Cover Letters Thank You Notes Marketing Yourself on LinkedIn

35. Company Research Need to know about the company: • Mission statement • Company culture • Industry events/forecast Where to find the info: • Company website • Glassdoor.com - Interview questions and employee feedback • LinkedIn • Social Media -- Facebook, Google+ and Twitter • Like or follow the company to get updates

36. Cover Letters • Highlight abilities • Display Company knowledge • Personalize every cover letter • Your sales pitch -- a MUST!!

37. Cover Letter Writing Tips Introduction: Keep it brief • If no name is available, avoid Body: Summarize qualifications • Include numbers and specific results • Use paragraphs and/or bullets – choose style that best showcases the information Closing: Establish expectations for next step • Be assertive yet polite • Indicate follow-up

38. Write a Winning Cover Letter Four approaches: • Traditional: Briefly state why you are writing • Interest-Piquing: Start off with impressive information to grab immediate attention • Drop Names: Let referral do the work. • Who You Are: Important to communicate in every letter.

39. Thank You Letter/Card Often overlooked! • Shows your genuine interest • Reminds the hiring manager to contact you • Send after every interview • Be brief • Send within 24 hours • Use e-mail as last resort

40. Social Recruiting If you have a good version of your resume, do hiring managers really care whether or not you have a LinkedIn profile? According to a new study, the answer is an overwhelming YES!!

41. Social Recruiting

42. Congratulations – You are on your way to creating outstanding resumes that will enhance your career brand. Now it is time to Network!! • Contact us for: • One-on-one resume reviews • Attend our other workshops • Go to Networking events and Job Fairs • Participate on LinkedIn • Pay it forward

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