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Resume Writing Workshop

Resume Writing Workshop. Rule Number 1. A resume is NOT a life history!. I was born in a log cabin on a beautiful lake…. Resume. A sales and marketing tool for YOU! YOU are the product being sold and the recipient of the resume is the consumer. Resume.

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Resume Writing Workshop

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  1. Resume Writing Workshop

  2. Rule Number 1 • A resume is NOT a life history! I was born in a log cabin on a beautiful lake…..

  3. Resume • A sales and marketing tool for YOU! • YOU are the product being sold and the recipient of the resume is the consumer.

  4. Resume • Why should YOU be chosen to fill the position from the big stacks of resumes? • Why would the company benefit from selecting YOU over anyone else? • What do YOU bring to the table?

  5. Be Creative

  6. Resume • Needs to quickly demonstrate why YOUare the top candidate! • High school resume normally is one page.

  7. Wordsmith your resume

  8. Be Honest

  9. Ahhh….Facebook

  10. What Employers Want

  11. Background Checks

  12. Anatomy of a High School Resume • Contact Information • Objective/Personal Statement • Summary/Highlights of Qualifications • Education • Work Experience/Internships (Paid or Non-Paid) • Honors and Activities (If they relate to the job)

  13. Anatomy of a High School Resume

  14. What is an Objective Statement? • Immediately below the top section of a resume (containing your name, address, etc.), there is usually a short section with one of these headings: • Objective • Personal Statement • Professional Objective • Summary of Qualifications • Career Goals

  15. Summary of Qualifications

  16. Personal Statement

  17. Example • Highly motivated individual with a solid work ethic, takes initiative, bilingual in English and Spanish, works collaboratively, produces high quality work, meets deadlines, quick learner, highly adaptable and flexible.

  18. Objective Statement or Not? • If you know what job you're applying for, the career objective is better. However, if you're not sure what positions a company has to offer or what you're applying for, the qualifications summary is better. • Use Power Words when writing your objective statement

  19. Objective Statement? • Most often the objective statement includes 1-3 lines of text, summarizing the position(s) you are applying for and/or your main qualifications. • While some writers choose to use a sentence format, many objective statements are simply descriptive phrases with minimal punctuation.

  20. Why Write an Objective Statement? Objective statements improve your resume by helping you: • Emphasize your main qualifications and summarize them for readers • Inform your readers of the position(s) you are seeking and your career goals • Establish your professional identity

  21. Be Specific • The most common mistake made in writing objective statements is being too general and vague in describing either the position desired or your qualifications. For example, some objective statements read like this: An internship allowing me to utilize my knowledge and expertise in different areas.

  22. Questions to Ask • Before drafting or revising your personal statement, you will find it helpful to answer as many of the following questions as possible

  23. Questions To Ask

  24. Some Variations to Try • Integrate key words and phrases used in the job advertisement(s) • Play with word choices to fit your strengths and your readers' expectations. You might try: • Substituting for "use" words like: • develop • apply • employ • Replacing "allowing me" with: • requiring • giving me the opportunity • Changing "enter" to: • join • pursue • obtain • become a member • contribute

  25. Use “Action” Words • Remember to use action verbs to describe your skills and accomplishments when writing your resume and cover letters-- to increase the strength of your writing and make potential employers take notice! • http://www.quintcareers.com/action_skills.html

  26. Skills or Summary of Qualifications • What makes you special? • This should be written to fulfill the needs of the position, not just to blow your horn. • Find out what the hiring authority feels is important--carefully read the job description.

  27. Skills or Summary of Qualifications • Do some research about the desirable skills and attributes for the position • Monster.com • Occupational Handbook • Start reviewing the job ads that interest you, see what they have in common • Jot down your matching skills • Use your skill sheet from your R.O.P. class to list the skills that relate to the job you are applying for

  28. Education • Important section for high school students • Include • Name of your school (most recent first) • Dates attended • R.O.P. courses • AP/Honor courses/Partnership • Extracurricular activities • Honors • Awards • Leadership activities or roles

  29. Work Experience/Internships (Paid or Unpaid) • Work experience with most recent employment first • Date of employment • Name of employer • Title or position • Duties • Contributions • Company awards or commendations

  30. Miscellaneous Categories • Honors and Activities (If it relates to job) • Volunteer Experience • Include agency or service club and your involvement • Community Service • Computer/Technical Skills • Languages • Clubs/Organizations

  31. Resume Do's & Don'ts • DO proofread your resume. Check for spelling and grammatical errors. Read your resume backwards or have someone else proofread your resume. • DO limit your resume to 1-2 pages. • DO use 10-12 point font. • DO include CURRENT phone number and e-mail address • DO use quality resume paper • DO use action verbs when describing work experience • DO be honest--be prepared to back up everything on your resume. • DO use organized, easy-to-read format • DO send your resume with a cover letter

  32. Don'ts • DON'T use the pronoun "I" • DON'T rely on another person to write your resume. • DON'T use decorative fonts • DON'T leave big gaps in your employment history-explain why • DON'T include personal information, i.e., height, weight, marital status, etc.

  33. Questions to ask yourself before submitting your resume: • Does my resume show that I fulfill the employer's needs? • Are my strengths clear? • Did I include anything that does not add value to my application? (These items probably can be removed.) • Have I used acronyms/abbreviations that may not be understood by prospective employers?

  34. Seven Signs It’s Time to Toss Your Resume • No Personal Statement/Summary of Qualification • Lack of Keywords and Phrases • No Evidence of Your Experience • Use of Personal Pronouns and Articles • Irrelevant Information • Poor Formatting • Typos and Misspelled Words

  35. Good Luck!

  36. Resume Quiz

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