The Resume September 18, 2013 Brooke Glover

The ResumeSeptember 18, 2013

Brooke Glover www.powerjobcenter.com

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NameAddressPhone Number(s)Fax Number E-mail AddressPersonal Website (only if relevant to job

you are seeking) LinkedIn Profile Link

Good Headings Bad Headings

Jane Vicovic977 Wandara RoadRocklin, CA 95677

Residence: (916) 456-9138 Cell: (916) 889-8787

[email protected]/pub/jane-vicovic/0/312/914/

Jane Vicovic977 Wandara Road Rocklin, CA 95677

Residence: (916) 456-9138 Cell: (916) 889-8787 [email protected]

www.linkedin.com/pub/jane-vicovic/0/312/914/

Jane Vicovic977 Wandara RoadRocklin, CA 95677

Residence: (916) 456-9138 Cell: (916) 889-8787 voicemail/text

[email protected]/pub/jane-vicovic/

0/312/914/

JANE VICOVIC977 WANDARA ROADROCKLIN, CA 95677

RESIDENCE: (916) 456-9138 CELL: (916) 889-8787

[email protected]/pub/jane-vicovic/0/312/914/

JANE VICOVIC977 Wandara RoadRocklin, CA 95677

Residence: (916) 456-9138 Cell: (916) 889-8787

[email protected] www.linkedin.com/pub/jane-vicovic/0/312/914/

J. P. “Kitty” Vicovic977 Wandara Road~Rocklin, CA ~(916) 456-9138

[email protected] ~www.linkedin.com/pub/jane-vicovic/0/312/914/


mailto:[email protected]

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jane-vicovic/0/312/914/

mailto:[email protected]

Heading – Do’s


Use your legal name.Include all phone numbers that you can

be contacted.Indicate voicemail and text capability.Use a professional e-mail address.Include personal website. Use easy-to-read fonts such as Times

New Roman and Arial.

Heading – Don’ts


Do not put your nickname on resume.Do not omit your city, state, and zip

code.Do not list a non-professional e-mail

address. Do not include photos or symbols

(unless you are in a creative field).Do not use script fonts. Do not use a font smaller than 10.

Career Objective


Should be listed after the header of your resume.

Tells the recruiter/hiring manger what you are looking for.

Sets the tone for your resume.

Good Objectives Bad Objectives

To obtain a position as a software program designer in a challenging environment that utilizes my teamwork skills for researching, learning and developing new high-tech products.

Seeking an electrical engineering position that will

allow me to work closely with the engineering support teams in order to meet the objectives of internal and external projects as well as to enhance all business initiatives.

To work as an entry-level business analyst at ABC

company.

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To work for a company with a warm environment and great pay.

Highly motivated professional seeking a position in healthcare, child care, human resources, or professional development.

A position allowing me to fully utilize my business acumen while providing professional advancement opportunities.


Career Objective – Do’s


Be specific:◦If applying to a specific job, then tailor your

objective to the specific job (i.e. list the job title and company)

◦ If not applying to a specific job, then list type of work and skills needed

Mention relevant skills that are related to the job.

Include how you can help the bottom line.◦….help facilitate the team to achieve department

goals.”

Career Objective – Don’ts


Do not state your wants (i.e. great pay).Do not make your career objective

longer than one sentence.Do not use vague language such as

advancement opportunities.

Profile


Can name this section: ◦Executive Profile◦Profile Summary◦Career Highlights

Suggested for professionals with 5+ years of experience or in career transition

Skills


Computer Skills – MS Office (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Access), Adobe

Technical Skills – Computer Programming Languages (C, C++, Java), Internet Technologies (CSS, HTML), Operating Systems (Windows 95/98/2000, UNIX), Database Applications

Communication Skills – Foreign Languages Personal Skills – Time Management,

Teamwork, Problem Solving, Self-Starter, Motivating Others

Good Skills Section Bad Skills Section

Skills: • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook,

Powerpoint, Excel, Access)• Basic JAVA programming• Knowledge of Windows 95/98/2000• Ability to research information and generate reports

in a timely manner • Fluent in Russian • Ability to work well within a team as well as

independently to meet deadlines

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Skills: • Self starter• Team player• Computer skills• Verbal and written skills


Skills – Do’s


Should be specific and testable.Include the proficiency level for

computer skills and technical skills. ◦Intermediate, Fluent, Extremely Proficient

Skills – Don’ts


Do not list vague phrases such as computer skills, time management, written and verbal communication.

Do not include skills that are not related to the job that you are applying to or the industry that you are in.

Education


Name of SchoolDegree ReceivedMajorMinorYear Graduated

Good Education Section

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA B.A. in Humanities, May 2007• GPA: 3.7• Dean's List, Spring 2005 and Fall 2006• Member: Humanities Honors Society, Spring 2004-Spring 2007


Education


Certificates EarnedSpecial ProjectsSpecial TrainingWorkshopsSeminars

Experience


Use STRONG action verbs to describe your duties and responsibilities.

Focus on accomplishments.◦Accomplishment section ◦Accomplishment section for each position

Good Experience Section

PROJECT MANAGER / AMMUNITIONS SPECIALIST July 2007—November 2009 U.S. Army Camp Casey, South Korea

• Assisted in the receipt, storage, issue, maintenance, modification, destruction and demilitarization of explosive items.• Organized and supervised the destruction and demilitarization of munitions in preparation the conversion of US held military command conversion to KATUSA held military command. • Performed ammunition supply stock control and accounting duties using both automated and manual procedures.• Supervised lower grade soldiers and provided technical guidance to the soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties.• Planned and supervised transportation of ammunition, components, explosives and hazardous materials on long distance, extended term missions.

Key Results: • Accountable for planning and implementation of missions under direct authority of Battalion Lt Colonel. • Directly responsible for military equipment valued at over $20M with zero incidents. • Managed a team of 14 soldiers in regards to personal, professional and financial counseling. • Conducted training courses for licensing and certifications as well as handled all paperwork and initiated corrective actions within the unit.


Bad Experience Section

Experience:CNA INSURANCE COMPANY, July 2009 – July 2013Marketing Support Clerk Conducted telephone interviews. Collected research. Marketing materials.McDermott, Will & Emery Law Firm, Chicago, IL 2008 – 2009Receptionist Used switchboard. I greeted clients and instructed them to fill out appropriate paperwork. Organized a luncheon. Created filing system.


Experience – Do’s


Emphasize duties and responsibilities as they relate to your desired job or specific job

Add industry-specific keywords ◦IT resumes – specification documents ◦Engineering resumes – customized CAD

applications ◦Accounting resumes – accounts payable

Make wording clear and conciseReferences should be listed on a separate

page◦References Upon Request

Experience – Don’ts


Do not include pronouns.◦I, me, we, he, she

Do not include lengthy, clumsy statements.

Professional Affiliations


Membership in a professional organization◦National Society of Professional Engineers◦Business Professionals of America◦American Society of Women Accountants◦Society for Human Resource Management

Good Affiliation Section

Professional Organizations:• National Society of Professional Engineers, 2012-Present


Additional Tips


PROOFREAD please!Limit resume to two pagesHave many versionsFormat of resume should be

pleasing/attractive to the eye and easy to scanUse Bullet Points, Bold, Italics, Underline,

Font (10-12), Margins, Consistency Recruiters’ 6 second rule (The Ladders study)

Contact Information


www.powerjobcenter.combrookeglover@powerjobcenter.com773-454-1467Connect on LinkedIn

Questions?


LinkedIn: The Basics

September 18, 2013

Brooke Glover www.powerjobcenter.com

LinkedIn


Professional pictureSummary

◦Detailed, Creative, Same as Profile on resume

◦Extension of who you are ◦Don’t obsess◦Can always add more later

LinkedIn


Experience◦Spend time on this◦Detailed description of the jobs listed –

especially if looking for similar job◦Omit jobs not relevant, if you can◦Emphasize accomplishments◦Recommendations – recruiters love to see

LinkedIn


Skills & Expertise◦Recruiters look at this BUT not that

important◦Make sure you have some skills listed and

some endorsements◦Endorsements:

Endorse others and then they will endorse you Ask for endorsements – send e-mail

LinkedIn


Educationo Join alum group

Groupso Join as many relevant groups as can!!!!

LinkedIn Tips


Spend time every day on LinkedInBuild your “brand” o Starting your own groupo Adding comments to groups

Connections – Two trains of thoughto With only with people in your fieldo With almost everyone

Extension of you and tool to sell yourself as a professional

Contact Information


www.powerjobcenter.combrookeglover@powerjobcenter.com773-454-1467Connect on LinkedIn

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