240 Battle of the

• Critical thinker– Took many electives

• Effective Writer– Took college writing

• Able to learn and apply knowledge– Took major requirements/

wrote papers• Able to analyze data to

create knowledge– Give me a chance and I

will learn

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresumes/a/sampleresume2.htm

Resume’s

• Critical thinker– Completed

Interdisciplinary core• Effective Writer

– Took college writing+• Able to learn and apply

knowledge– Took major

requirements/ wrote papers

• Able to analyze data to create knowledge– Have done that and feel

confident doing it

341 Battle of the

• Critical thinker– Took many electives

• Effective Writer– Took college writing

• Able to learn and apply knowledge– Took major requirements/

wrote papers• Able to analyze data to

create knowledge– Give me a chance and I

will learn

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresumes/a/sampleresume2.htm

Resume’s

• Critical thinker– Completed

Interdisciplinary core• Effective Writer

– Took college writing+• Able to learn and apply

knowledge– Took major

requirements/ wrote papers

• Able to analyze data to create knowledge– Have done that and feel

confident doing it

Let’s Look at a real job example

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/303353600

Below from a real Federal Job Application 402, 341, 240

• From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that best describes your experience. Select only one letter.

• A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.D- I have performed this task as a regular part of my job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

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12. I have managed a project or program with clear goals for results and been accountable for achieving those results.13. I have developed detailed metrics that measure performance and progress towards the achievement of goals and/or have developed tools for capturing metrics to produce accountability reports and improve program operations.14. I have experience utilizing quantitative data to analyze program potential, evaluate program effectiveness and/or identify trends in programs and then making recommendations to improve effectiveness of a program.15. I have participated in the process of assessing and selecting grant recipients in a competitive awards process.16. I have experience writing, managing, consulting on or monitoring grants or investments to nonprofit organizations from either the grantee or grantor perspective.17. I have experience dealing with federal grant programs and the systems and regulations used to implement, manage and monitor them.

• 18. I have worked closely with or as part of a growing nonprofit organization and am knowledgeable about what makes organizations effective operationally and how to build them.

• 19. I have worked collaboratively with co-workers on team projects over which I did not have total control.

• 20. I have established sound, peer relationships with counterparts in the non-profit arena.

• 21. I have established and maintained productive working relationships with individual grantees, clients, or other external parties whose support was important to my success.

• 22. I have conducted analysis of collected data and summarized findings for written reports.

• 23. I have designed and produced clear, compelling presentations that communicate important concepts or information.

• 24. I have presented oral arguments in a group setting intended to convince others to adopt a common position.

• 25. I have written reports, briefings, and/or speeches for use by management officials or others in my organization.

• 26. I have written articles or blogs that have been published on authoritative websites or in established journals.