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Writing The Effective Resume: The First Step Toward Landing Your Next Job
Writing The Effective Resume: The First Step Toward Landing Your Next Job
Effective Resume
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Writing An Effective Resume
What information should be in a resume?
Functional or Chronological.
Scannable resume.
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What Information Should
Be In A Resume?
Identify Yourself
Optional Sections
Education
Objective
Continuing Education
Special Skills and Abilities
Work or Professional
Experience Reference Statement
Volunteer Experience
Activities
Computer Skills
Professional Associations
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Characteristics Of A
Successful Resume
Focuses on skills. Uses action words to define the
responsibilities of your job-related experience.
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Characteristics Of A
Successful Resume
Formal Style
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Resume Faux Pax
Typos and Grammar Slips
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Characteristics Of A
Successful Resume
Must always be 100% truthful.
Produced on a computer.
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Scan able Resume
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Basic Checklist
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Basic Checklist
Format - chronological
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Writing An Effective
Cover Letter
How to write a cover letter.
• Rules
• Contents
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How To Write A Cover
Letter - Rules
Date
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How To Write A Cover
Letter - Contents
Paragraph 1:
• What you want.
• How you knew about the organization.
• Mention enclosure of your resume.
Paragraph 2:
• Concise overview of work history and skills
that will help you perform the job.
Paragraph 3:
• State confidence in your ability.
• Give information on how you can be contacted.
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How To Write A Cover
Letter - Contents
Paragraph 4:
• Express appreciation
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Successful
Interviewing
Skills
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First Impressions Count …
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Characteristics of a
Successful Interview
• Preparation
• Presentation
• Content
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Preparation
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Preparation
• Visualize Yourself In the Interview
• Know this:
– There is no question you cannot answer
– You are well suited to the position
– You will be an asset to the department
• Bring:
– Extra copies of resume
– Paper and pen
– A list of potential questions
– Breath mints
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Interview Presentation
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Leave The Baggage At
The Door
• Shut the Door to Personal Trouble
• Don’t Slam Organization
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Interview Content
• Listen Carefully to the Question
• Understand Behavioral Based Interviewing
• Rehearse Your Answers
• Sell Yourself!
• Silence is Golden, Know When to Stop
Answering
• Tie Your Background to the Position
• Focus on Your Accomplishments
• Turn Weaknesses Into Strengths
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Behavioral Based
Interviewing
• Prepare your STAR’S
• Situation or Task
• Action Taken
• Result of Your Action
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Behavioral Based Questions
• Can You Tell Me About A Time…
• Think Specific
• Don’t Say “Usually, Always, Or Never”
• Say “I”
• Be Prepared to Answer the Negative Question
• Was The Result Positive? Measurable?
• Don’t Forget To Smile
• Be Concise
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Sample Questions
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Technical Skills Are
Important
• Attention To Detail
• Computer Skills
• Analytical Skills
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Soft Skills Are Just
As Important
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Innovation
• Integrity
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Interview Follow-Up
• Common Interview Mistakes
–Coming Unprepared
–Not Smiling or Showing Enthusiasm
–Negativity
• The Thank You Note
• References
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