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Writing A Resume That Tells A Story
Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill, Resume and Coaching Services Manager, Ivy Exec
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About Nii Ato
• Manager of Resume and Coaching Services at Ivy Exec
• Master of Arts & Master of Education degrees in Psychological Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University
• Career Coach at CareerfolkExecutive Search Associate at Isaacson, MillerHR Analyst at Merrill Lynch
• Specialties:• Career Coaching• Career Development• Career Assessment
(MBTI, Strong, Values, Accomplishments)
• Job Search (via social media)
• Personal Branding• Resume Writing
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Poll Question
Importance of “Telling Your Story”
Why it matters
When to do it
Areas on your resume to focus on
Examples of good “story telling” / Before and Afters
Q & A
Outline
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Poll Question:
What is John’s target position?
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What is your story?
Beginning, development, pinnacle, which is your most recent
job
Progressive development of experiences
What’s In A Story?
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People remember stories not just descriptions of your job duties
Show the reader you’re a compelling candidate
The seamless story of your accomplishments, so they don’t have to fill in blanks themselves
Give the reader an understanding your personal brand and unique value
“If it’s not on paper, the reader doesn’t know it”
Telling Your Story: Why It Matters
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Always important, but especially in these situations:
You have a diverse background
You are transitioning function or industries
You took a sabbatical
You are seeking a promotion/more senior role
Telling Your Story: When to do it
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Executive Summary/Top 3rd
Avoid clichéd language. EX: “results driven”, “proven track record”, “successful”
If doing a headline, use the title of the job you’re applying for. It doesn’t matter if that’s not what your current position is.
Focus on results. EX: Present at a high-level one of your achievements.
Keep it to 3-5 lines, otherwise the reader won’t finish it.
Bullet Points
Streamline towards your goal position/brand
Should celebrate your acheivements
Areas of Your Resume to Focus On
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Sample Summary/Profile
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Use strong/positive words
Revamped
Championed
Led/Managed
Developed
Implemented
Turned around
Avoid
Helped
Coordinated
Assisted
Proven track record
Writing Strong Bullet Points
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What Do Accomplishment Stories Look Like?
Projects you led: discuss scope, scale, time-frame, budget, obstacles – successful outcome
Improvements over time: process improvements; annual % increases/decreases; efficiency, etc.
Results/benefits speaking to KPIs or the company bottom line (did you mamke or save money?) (Quantify where possible)
“Selected to”
“First-ever”/ “Created new…”
Grew revenues x% OR from $X to $Y (if figures can be disclosed)
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“John Mertz”: John wanted to go from being viewed as a mid-level manager to someone capable of taking on VP or Sr. Director roles in strategic capacities.”
Bad “Story Telling”
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Good “Story Telling”
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The Ivy Exec Senior Resume Writers
Staci Collinsspecializes in making visible the invisible accomplishments of especially technical career changers. She has over 15 years of partnering with 1100 executives, directors and senior managers to achieve their career goals. She has consulted in change and coached 60+ senior managers at Accenture and Ernst & Young, many now partners. She earned her MBA at University of California - Haas and BA at Harvard.
Laura Hillis an expert in designing career strategies and job search campaigns. Her industry experience includes 10 years as a career/outplacement coach and recruiter, as well as 10 years in banking with JPM Chase. She has been published in The New York Times, The WSJ, and Forbes, and has been a featured expert on CNBC's The Wall Street Journal Report.
Liz Colodny has held leadership roles in talent acquisition/staffing across many industries, ranging from consumer products (PepsiCo) to professional services (Towers Perrin) and financial services (Citigroup). She received her BA from the University of Chicago and MBA from Northwestern - Kellogg.
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The Ivy Exec Elite Resume Package
The Elite Package is a comprehensive evaluation of your career and accomplishments which includes a career diagnostic, a fully rewritten resume and a coaching session focused on overcoming any professional roadblocks.
In-depth intake session with your certified senior resume writerGain valuable insight on how to articulate your skills and accomplishments when interviewingA finalized and re-written resumeAn enhanced Ivy Exec profile & 3 months of All Access membershipA full hour of Career Coaching (which can be used for a cover letter)
To set up a 15 minute appointment to inquire about next steps, please email resumes@ivyexec.com or go to http://bit.ly/16x59UH
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Thank you!
To book a 15 minute appointment with me to go over
your resume, please go to http://bit.ly/16x59UH or email us at
Resumes@ivyexec.com
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