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Participant will learn how to assist veteran clients to effectively communicate their abilities in the job search process.
Competencies
• Job postings/openings• Application procedures• Resumes• Interviewing
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Indiv
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Job D
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ent The ClientThe Client
Industry and Occupation
Industry and Occupation
Business and Hiring
Authority
Business and Hiring
Authority
Types of ResumesChronologi
cal
Functional
Combination
All formats should be Targeted
Contact informationEmails
Cell phone
Social media
Address
ResumeObjective Statement
An objective statement(in a targeted resume) is a sentence
that details the job you are applying for and company name.
ResumeExperience Section
Accomplishments and skills related to the position and company. They should begin with action verbs and can be bullet statements for readability.
S A R METHOD
S•Situation
A•Action
R•Result
Implied
ResumeExperience Section
Created a team of 10 people to review insurance transactions which improved the
accuracy of claims by 55 percent.
The situation that is implied is that the insurance claims were not processed accurately
Educa
tion
and T
rain
ing Formal Education
Related CertificationsRelated Training
Cover Letter
Cover Letter Tips
“Resumes should show you can do the work required, while cover letters should show you want to do the work required”
Refe
rence
s Ask permission
Ask how they will respond
Give them a reference point – resume/picture
Online Resumes
Online Resume Guidelines
Use Short, Effective Targeted Objective or Job Description
Watch Spelling
No sBullets, Underline, Crazy fonts
Attachments?
Email with Cover Letter message and Targeted Subject Line
No Risky email Addresses ([email protected])
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