Resume

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Resume Cover LetterDevelopmentFrom a Life
Calling Perspective
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Job Search Essentials(Your Personal Action Plan)

• Know where to go for job search assistance
• Research your career field of choice
• Learn about relevant trends in the labor market
• Identify employers and positions of interest
• Consider your network of connections
• Identify your net worth (www.salary.com)
• Take advantage of on-campus recruitment
  activities
• Taylor your resume cover letter to specific
  jobs
• Learn how to market yourself interview
  effectively
• Apply for positions -AND- Secure interviews
• Send thank you notes after each interview

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Job Search Statistics

• One of every five Americans will be unemployed
  sometime this year
• The average person will switch jobs 5 to 8 times
  in their life
• 80 - 85 of people do not know how to do a job
  search

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What is a Resume?

• Essential job search tool
• Often an employers first impression of you
• Your personal commercial
• Typically one to two pages
• Highlights your knowledge (what you know), skills
  (what you can do), experience (what you have
  done) and career goals
• Invites employers to learn more about you
• Should get you an interview!

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When Do You Use a Resume?

• Throughout your Career Development
• Part-time Work / Full-time Employment
• Internships / Practicums / Assistantships
• Graduate school applications
• Board Nominations / Committee Appointments
• Anytime someone asks for your background
  information
• Not just for upcoming graduates!

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How Do You Make A Resume?Overview

• Gather your information Get it down on paper
• Create a draft resume
• WinWay Resume Writing Software Program
• Create your own in Microsoft Word
• Resume resources in the Centers Library
• Get feedback from others
• The Centers Career Development staff
• Professors in your major
• Professionals in career field of interest
• Revise and finalize resume

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How Do You Make a Resume? Gathering Your
Information

• The Obvious
• Contact Information
• Objective / Profile
• Education / Training
• Honors / Scholarships
• Relevant Coursework
• Experience / Activities
• Memberships / Affiliations
• References

• Behind the Scenes
• Responsibilities
• Transferable Skills / Abilities
• Specialized Knowledge
• Accomplishments
• Position Requirements
• Unique Features

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How Do You Make a Resume?Creating the Draft
Contact Info

• Full name (no nicknames)
• Present address, telephone number email
• Permanent address, telephone email (if moving)

Fredrick T. Graduate fred.graduate_at_student.indwes.
edu Present Address 5050 West Road Lane Kansas
City, Kansas 50550 [phone]
Permanent Address Harmony Street
Avenue Marion, Indiana 46952 [phone]
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How Do You Make a Resume?Creating the Draft
The Objective

• Could include combination of the following
• Desired position, career field or occupation
• Type of organization, department or industry
• Type of people, population or area of interest
• Specific skills or abilities to be used
• Short-range or long-range career goals
• Years of experience in area of interest

Example Efficient, goal-oriented team player
devoted to social action. Competent in organizing
and facilitating community events, especially
those requiring motivating others toward action.
Seeking position in broadcast media.
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How Do You Make a Resume?Creating the Draft
Education

• Full name of college or university
• City and state where institution is located
• Degree you are pursuing or have obtained
• Title of majors, minors and/or concentrations
• Month and year of graduation
• Grade Point Average (GPA) or Major GPA
• Honors and Scholarships (can be separate
  category)
• Relevant Coursework (can be separate category)
• Most recent degree shown first (i.e., Masters
  degree followed by Bachelors degree entry)

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How Do You Make a Resume?Creating the Draft
Experience

• Sections may include
• Work Experience (Full-time and Part-time)
• Internships / Practicums / Assistantships
• Volunteer Work
• Leadership Positions
• Activities (can be separate category)
• Information included
• Name of organization
• City and state where organization is located
• Beginning month and year of service
• Ending month and year of service (or to present)
• Job title and specific department (if applicable)
• Statements describing Behind the Scenes

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How Do You Make a Résumé?Creating the Draft
Statements

• Basic Writing Tips
• Begin with action verbs
• Dont use full sentences
• Watch use of present / past tense
• No personal pronouns (i.e., I, me)
• Qualify or quantify (i.e., numbers)
• Avoid abbreviations slang
• Limit font selection

• Behind the Scenes
• Responsibilities
• Transferable Skills / Abilities
• Specialized Knowledge
• Accomplishments
• Position Requirements
• Unique Features

Examples Spearheaded campaign to redesign
marketing endeavors for local nonprofit
organization. Presented proposal to board of
directors. Implementation was credited with
increasing clientele by 35.
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How Do You Make a Résumé?Presentation Standards

• Font (Arial, Times New Roman, Tahoma)
• Type size (10-12 point)
• Margins not less than ½ inch
• Type enhancements (Bold, Italics, Underline, CAP)
• Resume is snapshot of experience (1 or 2 full
  pages)
• Vitae is more extensive professional history
• Paper color and type (white, ivory, light gray)
• White space (plenty of it)
• Accuracy and perfection Proofreading
• Xerox your resume/vitae to see how it photocopies

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How Do You Make a Résumé Creating the Draft
Format

• Chronological
• Contact Information
• Objective / Profile
• Education / Training
• Honors / Scholarships
• Relevant Coursework
• Experience / Activities
• Memberships / Affiliations
• References

• Functional
• Contact Information
• Objective / Profile
• Education
• Skill Categories
• Work History
• References

Or A Combination of Both
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How Do You Make a Résumé?Creating the Draft
References

• Add References Available Upon Request to resume
• Create separate page for References
• Always ask references for permission to use them!
• Provide reference with your resume
• Dont ask friends or relatives
• Pick people who represent you well

REFERENCES Professor Margaret Beeman Indiana
Wesleyan University 4201 South Washington
Street Marion, Indiana 46953 765-555-5555
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How Do You Make a Resume?Other Tips

• Check job vacancy ads to ensure that your resume
  highlights desired skills, knowledge and
  experience
• Tailor your resume and cover letter to the
  position and organization to which you are
  applying

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Life Calling More than a Career
Focus on the Dream Not the Challenges.
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TOTAL
Skills
Gifts
Knowledge
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The capacity of your life that gives your body
distinct features and enables you to perform
actions with your body.
 
Physical
Body
Emotional
Heart
Intellectual
Mind
Psychological
Soul
Spiritual
Spirit
PHYSICAL STRENGTHS
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PHYSICAL STRENGTHS
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The capacity of your life to identify, access,
generate, understand, regulate, and use feelings
and sensibility
EMOTIONAL STRENGTHS
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EMOTIONAL STRENGTHS
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The capacity of your life that enables you to
acquire and process knowledge.
INTELLECTUAL STRENGTHS
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INTELLECTUAL STRENGTHS
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INTELLECTUAL STRENGTHS
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The capacity of your life that enables you to
exercise your will in deciding upon courses of
action.
PSYCHOLOGICAL STRENGTHS
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PSYCHOLOGICAL STRENGTHS
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The capacity of your life that enables you to
discern and respond to the supernatural inner
leading of God.
SPIRITUAL STRENGTHS
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SPIRITUAL STRENGTHS
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Weaknesses
Strengths
FAILURE
SUCCESS
Nonfailure
Nonsuccess
All you can get from correcting weaknesses good,
but not great
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Weaknesses
Strengths
FAILURE
SUCCESS
Nonfailure
Nonsuccess
Success comes when we move beyond mediocrity and
maximize our strengths
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Sample Strengths Matrix
Endurance High Energy
Information on Nutrition
Self-Motivation Identifying Emotions in Others
Psychology Course Community Service
Courage Humility
Hands-On Learner
Teachableness Integrity
Learned to move up deadlines
ESFP
Function best in structured environment
Helping Comforting Giving
Understands who to turn to for support
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Marketing Yourself EffectivelyRevisit Your
Resume Statements

• Basic Writing Tips
• Begin with action verbs
• Dont use full sentences
• Watch use of present / past tense
• No personal pronouns (i.e., I, me)
• Qualify or quantify (i.e., numbers)
• Avoid abbreviations slang
• Limit font selection

• Behind the Scenes
• Responsibilities
• Transferable Skills / Abilities
• Specialized Knowledge
• Accomplishments
• Position Requirements
• Unique Features

Examples Spearheaded campaign to redesign
marketing endeavors for local nonprofit
organization. Presented proposal to board of
directors. Implementation was credited with
increasing clientele by 35.
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Portfolio Development

• What is a portfolio?
• Collection of work samples that demonstrate your
  knowledge, skills and experience in your field of
  study.
• Showcases achievements mentioned on your resume.
• Vary depending on your field of study.

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Portfolio Development

• Tips to creating a portfolio
• Identify achievements mentioned on your resume
  and consider how to showcase them visually.
• Think about the responsibilities associated with
  the position or career field of interest to you,
  and then identify work samples that might
  demonstrate your ability to perform those
  responsibilities.

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Purpose of Cover Letter

• Introduces your resume
• States desired position
• Summarizes your qualifications
• Provides additional clarification to your resume
• Requests an interview
• Provides contact information

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Writing the Cover LetterProfessional Format

• Concise One Page
• 3 - 4 paragraphs
• Professional

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Writing the Cover LetterAddress Information

• Your address
• Todays date
• Name, title, and address of person you are
  writing
• Personalized salutations best (i.e., Dear Dr. or
  Dear Ms.)

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Writing the Cover LetterSection One The Opening

• Purpose of your letter
• Position of interest
• How you heard of opening
• Statement expressing your knowledge or interest
  in organization

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Writing the Cover LetterSection Two The Body

• Explains why you believe you are a good match for
  position or organization
• Highlights your degree and relevant experience
• May be paragraph format or bulleted style

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Writing the Cover LetterSection Three The
Closing

• Refers to the next steps you would like to have
  happen
• Refers to your resume
• Indicated contact information

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How we can assist with this process

• Resume Cover Letter Development
• No resume created                WinWay Resume
  Writing software on all computers in lab
•                                              
  CareerGuide booklet other library resources
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  Resume Writing Workshops
• Drop off resume review Front Desk of
  Center for Life Calling Leadership
• Personal resume review        Walk-In Hours
  Wednesdays Thursdays 6pm 9pm
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  Appointments with Career Development staff
• Other Assistance                   LDR 310 Life
  Skills, Work Leadership Class
• The
  PREP Institute Major-Specific Job Search Series
•                                               Spec
  ific Senior Seminar Classes
•                                               Care
  er Development page on Center website

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How we can assist with this process

• College Central Network
• Online Job Board Resume Referral Database
• Over 1,200 employers registered with service
• Resume uploads for employer accessibility
• Resume forwarding to prospective employers
• Maintains your job search history
• Monitors employers review of your resume
• Logs your resume submissions to employers
• Includes job search starter kit
• http//collegecentral.com/iwu/

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How we can assist with this process

• The Centers Computer Lab Library
• Research your career field of choice
• Learn about relevant trends in the labor market
• Identify organizations and positions of interest
• Resources for resume cover letter development
• Resources for effective interviewing
• Grad School preparatory materials resources

Open daily 8am 5pm or select evening hours
(Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday from 6pm 9pm)
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How we can assist with this process

• Job Search Action Plan Interviewing Strategies
• Resources In Centers Computer Lab Library
• LDR 310 Life Skills, Career and Leadership
• The PREP Institute Major-Specific Job Search
  Series
• Appointment with Career Development Staff
• Graduate School Application Process
• GRE Computer-Based Preparatory Test
• Appointment with Career Development Staff

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How we can assist with this process

• LDR 310 Life Skills, Career Leadership
• Three-credit senior-level course (juniors
  welcome)
• A wish list for everything you want to
  accomplish before graduation and more!
• The PREP Institute Major-Specific Job Search
  Series
• Resume development cover letter development
  from a Life Calling perspective
• Interviewing techniques strategies focused on
  your Life Purpose and Life Direction
• Advice from alumni and employers in the field
• Diversity training for the workplace
• Three-course etiquette dinner

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How we can assist with this process

• On-Campus Recruitment Activities (Connecting w/
  Employers)
• College Central Network (CCN) Online Database
• IWU Career Internship Fairs (Fall Spring)
• Job Fair Road Trips (to IU IUPUI and Ball
  State)
• Employer Recruiting Tables in Student Center
  Mallway
• On-Campus Interviews / Employer Information
  Sessions
• The PREP Institute Major-Specific Job Search
  Series
• LDR 310 Life Skills, Career Leadership Course
• Researching Career Fields of Interest
• Resources In Centers Computer Lab Library
• Job Shadowing / Informational Interviews

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Life Calling More than a Career
Focus on the Dream Not the Challenges.
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How we can assist with this process

• Identifying Life Calling Life Purpose
• LDR 310 Life Skills, Career Leadership Course
• The PREP Institute Major-Specific Job Search
  Series
• Individual Life Coaching Appointments
• Specific Exploratory Resources
• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
• IMAGE Assessment Instrument
• Internship Program / Volunteer Opportunities
• Mentoring Relationships / Job Shadowing Options
• Experiential Learning Opportunities

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Nancy WetterauCenter for Life Calling
LeadershipStudent Center, Suite
290765-677-2520nancy.wetterau_at_indwes.edu