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Adding Meaning and Value to your Written Documents
RESUME 101
Welcome and Logistics
Presenter – Jennifer Thibeaux, PhD (abd), SPHR
also known as “Dr. J”
President and founder of Primary Consulting LLC
Focus on Professional and Personal Development
Expected Outcomes
Understand the basics of resumes
Review sample resumes and understand the applications of each
Know how to leverage technology with your resume
Know the latest trends that experts see in resumes
Resume BasicsHow to Tell Your Story Effectively
It's importance cannot be overstated
NO TYPOS! NO GRAMMATICAL ERRORS!
Your resume should
Help you to pass the employer's minimum requirements on paper
Show that you are worth a closer look
Have a PERFECT Resume
TIP Revisited
Why Do You Need A Well Written Resume?
A well written resume is one of the keys to get obtain an interview
It is a way to sell yourself on paper
It is a summarization of your education and work experience
It can demonstrate your unique skill set compared to other candidates
It is your first (and possibly only) time to make a positive impression.
Chronological Resume
A chronological resume is a resume that lists your work experience in order starting with your most current position.
A chronological resume is used when you have a strong steady work history.
A chronological resume is the most preferred by employers.
Your NameAddress
Phone NumberYour E-mail Address
EMPLOYMENT09/2008 to Current ONE SOURCE, Dallas, TX. - Training Generalist: Various consulting assignments . Recruiter, developed policies & procedures, training & development and headcount reporting,
9/1999 – 1/2008CORPORATE OFFICES, AMERICAS BEST, IRVING, TEXASDevelopment Training SpecialistResponsible for training, created and communicated offerings via intranet web site for employees nationwide. Worked on special projects.
EDUCATIONUNT, Denton, Texas, Liberal Arts Degree 2008Major: English Minor: History
TECHNOLOGYComputer literate to include Microsoft Office suite, and Web Based program development. Type 65 wpm
References available upon request
Sample Chronological Resume
Functional Resume
A functional resume focuses on your skills and experience instead of your chronological work history.
A functional resume is typically used when
you want to change careers.
there are gaps in employment.
Sample Functional Resume
Jose A. Adelo1525 Jackson Street, City, NY 11111555-555-555email: [email protected]
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position where I can maximize my multilayer of management skills, quality assurance, program development, training experience, customer service and a successful track record in the Blood Banking care environment.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Results-oriented, high-energy, hands-on professional, with a successful record of accomplishments in the blood banking, training and communication transmission industries. Experience in phlebotomy, blood banking industry, training, quality assurance and customer service with focus on providing the recipient with the highest quality blood product, fully compliant with FDA cGMP, Code of Federal Regulations, AABB accreditation and California state laws. Major strengths include strong leadership, excellent communication skills, competent, strong team player, attention to detail, dutiful respect for compliance in all regulated environment and supervisory skills including hiring, termination, scheduling, training, payroll and other administrative tasks.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Program/Project Manager:Facilitated educational projects successfully over the past two years for Northern California blood centers, a FDA regulated manufacturing environment, as pertaining to cGMP, CFR’s, CA state and American Association of Blood Bank (AABB) regulations and assure compliance with 22 organization quality systems.
Combination Resume
A combination resume lists your skills and experience first.
Your work history is listed next.
A combination resume can highlight the skills that you have that are relevant to the job you are applying.
Resume “Do’s”
Do triple check your resume for typos and grammatical errors. Have a second party review your resume if possible
Do include relevant classes you have taken
Do use a professional email address ([email protected] or [email protected] are not professional)
Do consider adding community service events and activities
Do consider adding awards, honors, and certifications
Resume “Don’ts”
Do not fabricate or make up the information on your resume.
If you have a Myspace or Facebook page, do not post photos of yourself drinking, posing seductively or any other forms of you participating in questionable activities. If you feel you must display these type of photos, make your page private!
Do not create a “one for all resume”. Tailor your resume, including your objective and summary statement, to the position in which you are applying
Do not put a photo of yourself on your resume
Avoid statements such as “married with a wife and two children” or “single and willing to travel”
Cover Letters
When creating a cover letter, reference the position in which you are applying
In a summary of 1-2 paragraphs, talk about your education and relevant work experience
Do not be too wordy
Review the job description and create your cover letter based on the responsibilities and requirements of the job
When emailing your resume, your well written cover letter should be in the body of the email.
Use standard business letter format
Triple check for typos and grammatical errors
Technology and ResumesThe two things that you can’t live without
Microsoft Word
Excellent tool to craft your resume
It is not a typewriter!
Learn the features of the tool so that you can prepare a professional resume
Resume templates are available with Microsoft Word
Additional templates can be accessed online at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/default.aspx
Posting Your Resume in Job Sites
Text version of resume is important to maintain the formatting that gets you noticed (i.e. .txt file using Notepad)
If you are job hunting while employed, understand that your employer may stumble across your posting You can make your resume private
Some recruiters make their careers on finding candidates online They are tech-savvy
They “Google” your name to research you beyond your resume
When Changes Happen – Update Everywhere
Keeping a list of all your sites is essential
Make consistent changes
Job hunting is a full-time job
Treat it seriously
If you don’t know technology well, take a class, or partner with someone to maintain your web presence
Expert Advice
When posting your resume on a public website remember to remove identifying information that can be used for identity theft
Dates of education completion offer opportunities for people to “guess” your age (which may work against you)
Try to provide resume in an un-editable format such as in Adobe PDF
Always keep a clean copy of your resume with you when you are job hunting
WEBSITES TO ACCESS FOR EMPLOYMENT:
USE GOOGLE OR YAHOO SEARCH ENGINES TO LEARN ABOUT CURRENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.
Here are a few sites to assist you with your job search:
www.careerbuilder.com
www.yahoohotjobs.com
www.monster.com
www.jobfox.com
www.snagajob.com
TIP: A career could be more long term than a “Job”. Most obtain special education or are trained in a particular skill to work in a “Career”.
Website Resources
TIP
Summary & Questions
Your resume is your first introduction to a potential employer
Make sure the resume matches you
Spend time to make the resume work for you so that it compliments your story
Technology is necessary – take a class if you need to improve your skills
Adding Meaning and Value to your Written Documents
RESUME 101
END OF SESSION
