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Title: Resume Writing


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Resume Writing
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Objective
To capture your skills and accomplishments for
the creation of a high quality resume and cover
letter.
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What is a resume?
  • A resume is a summary of your employment history,
    skills and accomplishments.
  • A resume is your marketing piece.
  • A resume is usually the first impression you will
    make, so make it a good one!

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Identification of Strengths
Professional Personal Community Hobbies
Accomplishments Competencies /Skills Interests
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Self Assessment
  • Ask yourself
  • What do I like to do?
  • What motivates me?
  • What are my interests?
  • What skills and abilities do I already possess?
  • What skills and abilities do I want to develop?
  • What are my key accomplishments?

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The 5 Ps of Resume Writing
  • Packaging
  • Positioning
  • Personality
  • Punch or Power
  • Professionalism

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The 5 Ps of Resume Writing
  • Packaging
  • Its in the details!
  • Paper
  • Font
  • Graphic
  • Layout
  • Stand out by making a great first impression!

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The 5 Ps of Resume Writing
  • Positioning of information
  • Organize content to make key information
    available.
  • Make it easy for the reader to grasp the most
    significant information about you.

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The 5 Ps of Resume Writing
  • Personality
  • Your resume is an extension of your personality.
  • Choose words that express the best you!
  • Accentuate your accomplishments.
  • Capture their attention impress them with your
    skills!

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The 5 Ps of Resume Writing
  • Punch or Power information
  • PUNCH is what your prospective employer will want
    to know about.
  • POWER INFORMATION matches your skills, abilities
    and qualifications to the prospective employers
    needs.
  • Demonstrate that you meet the hiring criteria.

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The 5 Ps of Resume Writing
  • Professionalism
  • Will you represent the hiring company in a
    professional manner?
  • Make your resume cover letter positive and
    professional.
  • Leave a positive and lasting impression!

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Components of a Resume
Introduction
  • Name, Address, contact telephone numbers
  • Objective /summary (optional)

Employment
  • Name of organization
  • City, State
  • Dates of employment
  • Titles/positions held

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Components of a Resume
Education College Names
  • Type Degree's
  • GPA (optional)
  • Internships / Research Projects
  • Relevant Coursework
  • Career-related Jobs / Activities

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Components of a Resume
Miscellaneous
  • Accomplishments
  • Military Service
  • Community Service, Special Project, Volunteer
    Work
  • Professional Affiliations
  • Awards, Honors
  • Licenses, Accreditations, Certifications
  • Languages

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Uploading Resume to Web
  • Use a Word or a PDF format.
  • Optimal font size is 9 to 12 points.
  • Use simple fonts. Some examples are
  • Times New Roman Arial
  • Book Antiqua Verdana
  • Tahoma Courier

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Areas to Avoid
Job History 10 years Personal
Information Misleading Information Unrelated
Information
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Components of a Cover Letter
  • Date/Heading
  • Individuals Name/Title
  • Company/Address
  • Salutation
  • 1st Paragraph Power Opening
  • 2nd Paragraph Purpose of Letter
  • 3rd Paragraph Your Potential Contribution
  • 4th Paragraph Wrap-up
  • Closing

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Final Review of Resume Cover Letter
  • Style
  • Grammar
  • Spelling

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Networking
Networking is getting out and meeting and talking
with people for a purpose. Competency-based
networking, either by telephone or in person,
helps you find out information about the position
you are interested in and the competencies
required to be successful on the job. 1. Network
with a purpose/position in mind 2. Be persistent
but dont be too aggressive 3. Remember that
your network of people is
much larger than you think. 4. Dont
hesitate to discuss your job search
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