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Facilitator Check List
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CHECK IN
Introductions of group members
Individual and group goals for the
workshop
Ice Breaker
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Training Games
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To provide the skills and tools for creating
and preparing your own resume
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What is a resume?
What types of resumes are there?
What should you include on a resume?
What are your skills and attributes?
Who are your references?
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How long do you think an
employer looks at each
resume?
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The average employer looks at a resume
between 10-15 seconds. This is the time
they decide to either KEEP IT or TOSS IT.

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DOES YOUR RESUME PASS THE TEST?
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WHAT IS A RESUME?
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Advertisement
selling a
product.YOU!
Specifically your
skills, experiences,
and attributes.
First meeting
between you and
the employer

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Overall its your FIRST STEP
towards employment.
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TYPES OF RESUMES
THE KEY IS BALANCE
Chronological
Presents your education
followed by our work experience
Ideal for people with extensive
experience and no gaps in work
history
Shows a steady job progression
Works well for those obtaining a
similar position doing similar
work
Includes dates
Functional
Highlights relevant skills and
accomplishments
Used when you have
a variety of work experience
Includes skills and no dates

Combo/Hybrid
A balance between the functional
and chronological resume styles
It highlights your skills, followed
by a list of relevant experience
and education
Works well for those with little
formal experience
The most commonly used resume
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Card Game
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SECTIONS OF A RESUME
1. Header
2. Objective / Personal Profile
3. Summary of Qualifications
4. Skills and Attributes
5. Employment and Volunteer Experience
6. Education and/or Certification
7. References
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HEADER OF A RESUME
Name
Address
Telephone/Cell phone Number
E-mail address

www.gmail.com www.hotmail.com www.yahoo.ca

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Barbara Barista
123 Whatever St
Anywhere, B.C. A1A 1A1
Home: 604-555-2222 Cell: 778-888-8888
bbarista@anymail.com
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OBJECTIVE / PERSONAL
PROFILE
Introduces you to the employer
Provides focus by telling the employer
what you want
States clearly to employer what you have
to offer

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OBJECTIVE:
Customer Service position with Crazy Bean coffee
Company.

PROFILE:
A personable individual with strong communication
skills, who is committed to complete customer service
and satisfaction. Recognized as friendly, motivated and
always welcomes a challenge. Capable, trustworthy,
and dependable.
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Job Posting Activities
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SUMMARY OF
QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you the best person for the
job?
List the top four or five skills &
qualifications here.
Include skills mentioned in the job posting
if applicable.
NOC Codes
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QUALIFICATIONS
Professional customer service provider
Proficient in handling cash, taking payments and
making change
Passion for fashion and clothing

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SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Hard Skills: can be taught or certified in.
E.g. Typing, handling cash, first aid,
SuperHost
Soft Skills: personal attributes
E.g. Punctual, energetic, flexible, team-player
Include an accomplishment statement to
support your attributes
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Attribute Rummy Personal Attributes Skills
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Written proof of what you have
accomplished (use numbers if applicable)
A success story from your past work
experience
Shows how you are unique or what value
you can bring
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HARD ACCOMPLISHMENT
STATEMENT
Uses numbers, percentages and facts
E.g. Managed a team of six sales associates
and increased store sales by 25% for the
month of December

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Uses words and descriptions

E.g. Implemented new employee training
program that dramatically increased
productivity and morale.
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Best

Increased reported
customer satisfaction
rate by 20% by
providing effective
training for more than
15 new employees in a
six month period.
ACOMPLISHMENT
STATEMENTS:
Better

Trained more than 15
new employees over a
six month period
resulting in increased
customer
satisfaction.
Good

Trained new
employees resulting in
increased customer
satisfaction.
OK
Trained new
employees.
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Job title
Name of the company
Dates of employment (years only)
Location of the company (optional)

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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Cashier GAP 2003-2006
Pizza Driver Pizza Hut 2006-2008

Cashier 2003-2006
GAP, Langley, B.C.
Pizza Driver 2006-2008
Pizza Hut, Langley, B.C.

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Non-paid work experiences
E.g. Candy Striper at hospital, dog walker
for BCSPCA, Big Brother/Sister,
Scouts/Guides

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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Candy Striper L.M.H. 2003-2006
Dog Walker SPCA Surrey 2003-present

Candy Striper
L.M.H. Langley, B.C. 2003-2006
Dog Walker
SPCA Surrey, B.C. 2003-present
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High School
Post-secondary school or training
Certificates e.g. Forklift operator, first-aid,
Serving It Right, SuperHost, Food Safe,
WHIMIS
Professional Development e.g. Workshops
with no certification

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Certification or degree
Name of institution/program
Dates
Location

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EDUCATION and TRAINING

Grade 12 diploma Surrey Central High School 2007
First Aid Level 1 St Johns Ambulance 2006
Youth Connect Conference Youth Works Society 2008

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REFERENCES
Provides employer with background
information
Should be on separate sheet of matching
paper
3-4 references are enough
Given upon request usually at interview
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Work most recent job (supervisor or
manager)
Academic professor or teacher who
knows if you are capable
Personal/Character adult who is able to
vouch for your good character and
desirable personality traits

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REFERENCES
Bob Manager
Pizza Hut, Night Manager
604-555-1234
bman@pizzahut.ca

Rev. Sally Minister
Surrey Central United Church
604-333-1122

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Closing Activity
Feedback Forms
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!
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