Jennifer GrassanoCareer Services Coordinator

Fine Arts 142580-327-8606

jcgrassano@nwosu.edu

• Resume Workshop and tips

• Overview of Cover Letters

• What does Career Services offer NWOSU students?

• Networking and Professionalism

TOPICS

RESUME WORKSHOP

A resume is a summary of your background, skills and qualifications, which is for employers to reviewBut more importantly, a resume is YOU. It's the only thing (besides a cover letter) that the employer will see about you, so make a good first impression!

• market yourself

• gain the employer's attention

• get that interview!

WHAT IS A RESUME?

• Promote your strengths; create strong positive images

• Target your employer's needs/tailor to career position

• Focus on what you can offer

• Be authentic and provide specific, relevant examples

• Employ action verbs; omit pronouns

Administered, Developed, Organized, Evaluated, etc.

RESUME BASICS

• BRIEF is best!• Use bullets to highlight

achievements• Include only relevant and HONEST

information• Proof for typos, spelling,

consistency and grammar

BASICS CONTINUED

RESUME TIPS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYaXN8j7rL8

• Colored paper/ink

• Fun Fonts/Designs

• Tight Quarters

• Autobiographies

• Not including a Cover Letter

• Achievements that are not achievements

RESUME NO-NO’S

It's important to keep your resume up-to-date as you continue gaining skills.

• Jobs• Achievements and Projects• Volunteer Work• New degrees, certifications, workshops,

seminars, awards, publications etc.

STAY CURRENT

What is it?A document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience.

• A cover letter is a first impression...make it a good one!

• Provides more detailed info about why you are qualified for the job

• Do your homework! Research the company

• Talk about your most relevant skills/experience

• Request an interview/meeting

COVER LETTERS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Drg4x9dsFU

Cover Letter vs. CV (curriculum vitae)

*www.diffen.com

5 Steps to an Amazing Cover Letter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxOli8laZos

OTHER SERVICES

Okay, so you look good on paper, but what about the actual interview?

Career Services offers Mock InterviewsAnswer interview questionsDress professionally Sell yourself!

*Schedule a mock interview by calling or emailing Career Services

MOCK INTERVIEWS

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI6K4_wS_t-pU-qq23QSnAj4tOJixGcVD

FREE services for NWOSU STUDENTS

Select the right college major and plan your career based on your personal interests, values, skills,

personality, and aspirations.

CAREER

FAIRSUPCOMING EVENTS:

• Spring TEACHER Fair- March 26th, 10:00 AM –

12:00 PM

• Spring CAREER & INTERNSHIP Fair- March

31st, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

NETWORKING &

PROFESSIONALISM

Why Network?Learn about a field/company/organization.

A majority of job vacancies are never advertised!

Consider people you already know:

NETWORKING

• Neighbors • Friend’s parents• Co-workers• Professors• Supervisors

• Friends• Relatives• Classmates • Speakers• Academic advisor

Tell them:• You are graduating/soon graduating/class year• You are looking for opportunities to gain experience in

____, and would also be open to_____

When used appropriately, these can be a wonderful networking tool

Warning: Be sure your posts are appropriate!

SOCIAL MEDIA

A business-oriented social networking site that is used for professional networking

Discover who you know at particular organizations

Follow industry experts and employees of selected companies

Stay current on news and events in desired field

Join groups having to do with networking or professional fields

Prove your interest through your posts!

• What it means: Maturity, class, responsibility, know-how, confidence

• How to practice professionalism:

Be task oriented No gossiping

Respect others Appropriate language

Efficient use of time Arrive early, leave late

PROFESSIONALISM

• Well-groomed

• Neat• Organized• Proper

attire• Simple• Avoid

heavy perfumes/ colognes

APPEARANCE

Jennifer GrassanoCareer Services

CoordinatorFine Arts 142580-327-8606

jcgrassano@nwosu.edu

career@nwosu.edu