How to create an effective resume!

Date: Apr 02nd 2015Presenter: Alison AinsworthPowered by: Global USS

RESUME WORKSHOPpresents

Agenda

Purpose of a Resume

Parts of a resume Overall

Content

Style

Format and Layout

Digital and Social media

Types of Resume

Cover Letters

Reference List

Presentation by Monali Supramanyam

An Effective Resume Is...

Your foot in the door...

A powerful way of making the first impression

Highlight of your professional journey

Showcase for your achievements

A subtle way to influence the tone and direction of the interview!!


Before Starting the Resume

Know what you want...Define the target job and write a resume that will

address the key requirements of that job

Research the job – especially if you are looking to transition into a different field.Find out the experience, skill-sets and the knowledge

required to do the target jobHighlight your strengths and abilities that make you a

good fit Isolate the job-activities that specifically match the

requirements of the new jobList your training and education related to the new

job


Parts Of A Resume: Summary Statement

Strongest argument to hire you

Market your personal brand

Value you bring to your new company

Entice reader to read on


Parts Of A Resume: Accomplishments

Utilizing PAR statement is the most effective way to showcase your achievements and contributions

Exercise


Parts Of A Resume: Cont.

Employment HistoryCompany names, years employed and job titles

Responsibilities StatementDo not create a laundry list of all your day-to-day

activitiesSummarize relevant information from your job

description

Education, Professional Development & TrainingReverse chronological order Include date only if graduated in last 5 years


Overall

Tailor your resume to the job you are applying forHighlight relevant skills and job-activity

Keep your target market in mind If I am the interviewer, would I hire this person?

Proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, grammarHave someone else proofread

Start with a first draftExpect to make several revisions

Content: The Dos and Don’tsThe DOs The DON’Ts

Describe specific responsibilities

Highlight accomplishments

Use positive language to show results

Support all activities and accomplishments with specific results and benefits

Focus on past 10 years for relevant experience

• Do not list references

• Do not leave gaps

• Do not include personal information

• Do not include a photo

• Do not exaggerate or misrepresent


Incorporating Digital & Social Media

Include LinkedIn personalized link on the Heading along with name, Telephone number and email address.

Include your twitter handles, website address and blog-spot

Link your accomplishments to online presentations

Use slide-share of personal presentation and proprietary work

Use website or cloud-share links for work/presentation you created as your corporate or organizational responsibility


Style

Avoid using “I”Use present tense for current job, past tense for

previous positionsWrite out all numbers up to including nineUse a direct, active writing style

Use short phrases rather than complete sentences

If you can say something in three words, do not use 10

Keep paragraphs under six lines

Do not use abbreviationsCapital letters, dashes, underlines or bold

Use judiciously or they lose their effect


Format and Layout

Keep resume to no more than 2 pagesInclude name and page number on second pageMake resume visually appealing, easy to read

and scanMake sure key selling points appear on first pageSelect phrases that support your main messageEnsure that a sentence on first page does not

run on to secondDevote more space to recent jobsReverse chronological order – most recent

position first

Types of Resume

Chronological Functional

Designed to show the qualifications of the job seeker, with less emphasis on specific employers and dates

Helpful when you want to emphasize transferable skills/abilities

When entering job market after absence

Frequent change of employers

Most frequently used – and accepted – resume format

Lists work experience with date in reverse chronological order

Helpful when your objective is very similar to your experience

Used when the work history is progressive with accountable timelines


Cover Letters

Explain why you are writing in a way that can get their attention. Display your knowledge of the company.

Grab Their Interest

Sell Yourself

Answer the question: Why you should be hired? Highlight your qualifications & accomplishments

relevant to the job. Close The Deal

Take the initiative, request action, ask for an interview, suggest a time to meet and/or when you will call to follow

up.Keep It Brief & Concise


Reference List

Same format as resume; same heading Name, title, phone number and

email

People whom you have worked for, colleagues with whom you have worked

People who you have worked with (or who have worked for you)

Your relationship to your references

Ask references’ permission to use their names

Send copy of resume, and advise when a company will be calling and the nature of the role


About The Presenter – Alison Ainsworth

Alison started in Human Resources with KPMG Consulting (later becoming BearingPoint) During her 17 years with the company her versatility proved to be a great asset as she excelled in a broad spectrum of positions. Building on her experience in outsourcing HR services, Alison then took on subsequent roles with KPMG and TELUS in managing internal HR Service Delivery teams providing in-house HR support, and providing outsourced HR services to multi-union health care clients.

Alison’s 20+ year career as an accomplished senior human resources leader has included a full range of functional and operational experience. Her experience in managing people, processes and projects within a professional service firm, included U.S. and global assignments. This broad based background offered a natural transferable skill set that led Alison into a career as a Transition Consultant. Her passion and experience in coaching, mentoring and assisting others to identify and reach their true potential is now shifting to the assistance in finding a fit towards the right career transition choice.

Alison’s strengths lie in building effective positive relationships, both across the organization and within her team, in coaching on employment direction, facilitating, training and management. With her many years of diverse experiences and having been through Career Transition herself, Alison can provide both insight and empathy to those who may need her.


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