Lesson 13 - Tips and Process of Making A Resume.pptx

Lesson 13 - Tips and Process of Making A Resume.pptx

1. RESUME WRITING

2. RESUME WRITING

3. T H E J O B S E A R C H P R O C E S S STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 4 STEP 3 STEP 5 STEP 6 COMPLETE A DEGREE AND ATTEND SEMINARS, TRAININGS, CONFERENCES, & WORKSHOPS CREATE YOUR RESUME FOLLOWING THE PRESCRIBED FORMAT WAIT TO BE CALLED FOR AN INTERVIEW PRACTICE ANSWERING MOST COMMONLY ASKED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS ACE THE INTERVIEW CHECK FOR UPDATES AND DECIDE IF YOU WANT TO ACCEPT THE JOB OFFER BUILD TOWARD CAREER PREPARE YOUR RESUMÉ UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS PREPARE FOR THE INTERVIEW COMPLETE THE INTERVIEW FOLLOW UP AND ACCEPT THE JOB TRIVIA: A job often attracts 100 to 1000 resumes. 200 resumes will be granted an interview. 10 to 20 seconds is all the time you have to persuade a prospective employer to read further .

4. PREPARING YOUR RESUME GATHER INFORMATION EMPLOYMENT HISTORY EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND PERSONAL EXPERIENCES ORGANIZE THE RESUME RESULTS ORIENTED CAREER PROGRESS FLEXIBILITY WELL ROUNDED HIGH STANDARDS COMMUNICATION COMPOSE THE RESUME CONTACT INFORMATION INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND EMPLOYMENT HISTORY ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS RELEVANT PERSONAL DATA

5. Common resume issues Avoid suggesting in your resumes that you always move from one place to another FREQUENT JOB CHANGES Avoid implying you have been idle for months/years GAPS IN WORK HISTORY You can’t be too inexperienced and overqualified. LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE If there is not much employment history, itemize positions held to show progress LONG-TERM W/ ONE FIRM If a victim of retrenchment, clear your name in the interview FOR-CAUSE TERMINATION If cleared of previous charges, no need to disclose. Or be honest and clear your name. CRIMINAL RECORD

6. TYPES OF RESUMES REMEMBER: ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL CHOOSE A RESUME STYLE CHRONOLOGICAL FUNCTIONAL COMBINATION Focuses on job history with most recent positions listed first Focuses on skills & experiences includes the best of the chronological and functional styles

7. Tips in writing a chronological resume Include only the most important information about each position. If you choose to write a chronological resume, it is best to follow these tips: Be specific rather than general in your descriptions, using concise and vivid language. Quantify the impact of your actions in your previous positions by including facts, figures, and numbers. For example: How many accounts did you work on? How many employees did you supervise? Be sure to include a list of key contributions you presented or achievements you made to your past positions. Find key words and terminology in the job posting and use them in your resume.   Don't use unnecessary text. Have someone read your resume and help you to cut out extra unnecessary words.

8. Functional resumes Focuses on one’s skills and experience Does not include chronological time and is most often used by people with work gaps How much do you want? How much have you got?

9. Combination resumes A combination resumé includes the best of the chronological and functional approaches. Nevertheless, it is not commonly used for two reasons: it tends to be longer, and it can be repetitive.

10. PREPARING YOUR RESUME GATHER INFORMATION EMPLOYMENT HISTORY EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND PERSONAL EXPERIENCES ORGANIZE THE RESUME RESULTS ORIENTED CAREER PROGRESS FLEXIBILITY WELL ROUNDED HIGH STANDARDS COMMUNICATION COMPOSE THE RESUME CONTACT INFORMATION INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND EMPLOYMENT HISTORY ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS RELEVANT PERSONAL DATA

11. TYPICAL RESUME PROBLEMS TOO WORDY DIFFICULT TO READ POORLY PRODUCED BOASTFUL TONE SHORT & SKETCHY AMATEURISH WRITING PROBLEMS GIMMICKY DESIGN

12. PRODUCING YOUR RESUME

13. ARRANGING THE PARTS OF YOUR RESUME MAIN HEADING CAREER OBJECTIVE SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE SPECIAL SKILLS ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS, & ACTIVITIES