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Resumés and InterviewingNeumann University
Center for Leadership
Job and Career Workshop Series – 2017
Speakers
Agenda
Speakers� Daniele McNichol, Director of the Center for Leadership, General
Counsel, Neumann University� Nancy Caramanico, Instructional Technology Specialist
Agenda� Explore the components of a resume� Discuss resumé essentials� Access the web resources and logins� Explore the types of resumes in use – functional vs. chronological –
digital � Learn how to create resume using a template� Create resumé by entering data� Review resumé information via checklist. Save to flash drive. � Explore cover letter templates and job reference criteria � Explore effective interviewing methods� Generate sample interview questions� Practice and refine skills for interviewing
What does your resumé say about you?
ProgramResources
� Microsoft Word� Online login.live.com� Onedrive.live.com� Office.live.com
� Resources on Web� http://neumannpublicsafety.com/career-development/resumes-and-
job-interviews/
Resume Terms and Commonly Used Words
Resume Terms� Chronological: of, relating to, or arranged in or according to the order of time
� Chronological resume: the most common type of resume that highlights information in reverse chronology, from most recent to oldest
� Cover letter: a letter used to make inquiries about a job or employment
� Digital portfolio: technology or digital resource. An infographic, video, link or other digital representation
� Functional: performing or able to perform a regular function
� Functional resume: highlights information in categories based on commonly grouped skills. This type of resume is useful for those with a wide variety of work history or for gaps in experience. Functional resumes are also useful for those seeking to change career fields.
� Interviewee one who is interviewed
� Interviewer: one who conducts a formal consultation usually to evaluate qualifications (typically of a prospective student or employee)
� Objective statement: a clear and concise statement focusing on the job you are seeking
� References: a person to whom questions about an applicants character or ability can be made
� Resume: a written set of accomplishments
� Skills: a learned ability to do something in a competent fashion: a developed aptitude or ability
Types of Resumes
The value of a clear and concise format –What resume reviewers look at
Resumétemplates are easy to find and to work with in creating a professional looking resumé
Checking your resumé
Interviewing
� Interview methods
� Sample questions
� Practice and refine
Mock Interviews
� Arrive for your interview on time and be dressed in professional attire
� Tell the interviewer about your experience and skills
� Share your interests in the work you are applying for
� Share information about your other interests such as volunteer work or hobbies
� Communicate your work ethic and preferred work environment. Tell how you work best.