Resume buildingfor professionals in the

Interpreting field

Create a resume that captures who you are to impress potential employers and other

professionals

An Essential Resource for today’s Interpreting Professionals in Health Care!

Introductions

• Name

• Language(s)

• Are you a staff or an independent interpreter?

• Share one (1) thing you hope to gain from this

workshop?

• Housekeeping

• Agreements/participation boundaries

• Ask…

Housekeeping, Agreements and an Ask

TODAY’S OBJECTIVES:

• Understand the importance and purpose of a resume

• Learn the types of resumes and the parts of a resume

• Develop skills to create a resume

At the conclusion of this workshop participants will be able to identify:

• Why to have a resume• When to use a resume• The do’s and don'ts when creating a

professional resume

RESUMEWhat is the purpose of a resume?

Can your resume pass the initial scan?

7-10 seconds is all the time an

employer needs to decide whether

to keep it or pass on it!

• Convince the reader or employer that you are worth the investment or interview

• Gets your foot in the door

Less is More….• Keep as brief as possible

without sacrificing essential qualifications

Resume Principles

RESUME PRINCIPLES

• Keep it simple, concise and easy to read

• Focus on strengths and accomplishments

Never lie or exaggerate … The truth eventually comes out

RESUME PRINCIPLES• H a v e a m a s t e r r e s u m e

w i t h a l l y o u r i n f o r m a t i o n o n i t

• M a k e s m a l l c h a n g e s t o t h e m a s t e r r e s u m e t o c a t e r i t f o r a s p e c i f i c p o s i t i o n

RESUME PRINCIPLES

• A g o o d r e s u m e h a s b a l a n c e b e t w e e n i n f o r m a t i o n a n d p r e s e n t a t i o n

• Yo u a c h i e v e t h e g r e a t e s t e f f e c t w h e n y o u s h a r e t h e r i g h t i n f o r m a t i o n i n a p r o f e s s i o n a l l o o k i n g , e a s y t o r e a d f o r m a t

Do you know?

Resume Types

RESUME TYPES

Chronological

RESUME TYPES

Functional

Resume Types

Combination

PARTS OF THE RESUME

RESUME CONTACT INFORMATION

Interpreter Translator411-111-1111

Interpreter@email.com123 Interpreter Heavenly Lane

Language World, LW 45678

Resume Summary

Responsible and dependable customer

service professional with experience

in office support duties and solving

customer complaints

RESUME

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• MS Office• Time Management• Adaptability• Organizational• Problem Solving

RESUME

RELEVANT

EXPERIENCE

RESUME EDUCATION

Vocational school, College and University degrees

Specialized certificates and certifications received

Associate of Science, Business.“University of University”

Medical Interpreter Certificate“name of organization”

RESUME AWARDS/RECOGNITION

RESUME VOLUNTEERISM

Community service and volunteer work

RESUME DO’S

• Target qualifications for a

specific job

• Highlight your language(s)

• Distinguish between

Interpreting and Translating

or both

• Keep it 2 pages or less (may be

exceptions)

• Label the second page with your

name and page number

• Use correct spelling and grammar

Have a pleasing layout!

RESUME DON’TSDon’t forget to:• Highlight your language(s)

• Distinguish between Interpreting and Translating or both

• Include references

• Remove irrelevant personal information (hobbies, marital status, age, etc.)

• Fold or staple the resume

• Proofread your resume

Don’t:• Use pronouns such as “I”, “me”,

“my”, “our”

• Use a handwritten resume

• Use fancy fonts, borders or layouts

• Send your resume in a google doc

• Send your resume as an email

Be sure to have a pleasing layout!

BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER: WRONG WAY

BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER RIGHT WAY

RESUME ACTION VERBS

• S u p e r v i s e d• M a n a g e d• L e a d• C o o r d i n a t e d• C o a c h e d• P r o d u c e d• O r g a n i z e d • Established

• Directed• Created• Designed• Administered• Developed• Trained

RESUME

POWER

STATEMENTS

LET’S TALK ABOUT THAT!

RESUME POWER STATEMENTS• D e s c r i b e s t h e v a l u e

y o u c a n b r i n g t o t h e c o m p a n y

• H i g h l i g h t y o u r s t r e n g t h s o r s k i l l s

RESUME ATSSo what exactly does ATS stand for?????

ApplicantTrackingSystem

These systems are used by companies and recruiters to track key words and phrases in submitted resumes.

COVER LETTER

Use the cover letter to provide extra details that aren’t on your resume: willing to relocate, have transportation, explaining gaps in employment, etc.

A few tips about the cover letter…

Can your resume pass the initial scan?

Next Steps!

FUTURE GOALSPLANNING FOR

Resume & Cover Letter Help

Use samples and make the language your own

Categories• Resume Writing Tips• Resume Samples• Cover Letter Tips• Cover Letter Samples

Are we all set in the parking lot?

Please complete your end of workshop evaluation!

Thank You!