THE RESUME

create your rESUME (please use the resume outline with this presentation) Elms College Career CenterPresented by: Nancy DavisDirector of Career Development

1PURPOSE: To get the interview!!Pleasing to the eyeStimulate interest to meet youInspire employers to call you for the interview

2A WINNING RESUME:Accomplishments and Qualifications Meets employers needsProfessional image Quality example of written communication skillsSomeone who is likable and works well with others

YOUR RESUME SHOULD BE ADJUSTED, MODIFIED AND CHANGED EACH TIME IT IS USED TO MEET THE CRITERIA OF THE POSITION

Will show that you have the qualifications necessary for the job

It demonstrates that you can meet the employers needs

Presents a professional image

Strong writing skills

Likable and works well with others3Before You Start Writing:Self reflectionResearch find a company or job opening you are interested in use job search sites to get started Necessary to help you determine the content and format of your resume

Do an inventory of your education, transferable competencies and skills

4RESUME SETTUP: (DO NOT USE RESUME TEMPLATE)BLANK WORD DOCUMENTFONT NO SMALLER THAN 11MARGINS ARE SET AT 1IN, 1IN, 1IN, 1IN THE SMALLEST MARGINS WOULD BE;TOP .7IN, BOTTOM .5IN, SIDES .7IN

A ONE PAGE RESUME IS PREFERRED. DEPENDING ON YOUR LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD YOU MAY FIND IT NECESSARY TO HAVE A TWO PAGE RESUME

RESUME SECTIONS: (Do not use a resume template)

Contact Information:name address phone number email example:Susan Davis123 Briar LaneChicopee, MA 23453413 777-2222blondielocks@gmail.com

email problem - PLEASE USE A PROFESSIONAL EMAIL ADDRESS

Do not use a template do your own formatting this will make it easier to change later

Onto your contact informationName, address (school year and summer)

Phone number voice mail (whatever phone number you put on resume make sure vmail is simple no music also state your name Email address appropriate

STOP please turn to the resume outline in your packet and fill in the contact information section

6RESUME SECTIONS:PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: (http://www.livecareer.com/career-tips/resumes/no-experience-resume#.U_3cwsWwLpg)Recent graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Excellent research, time management and problem solving skills. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.

Which Skills to Include in Your Summary: From the example above, you might notice that there are several skills listed. Which skills should you include? Look at the job description or ad. In the qualifications section of the job description or ad, you'll find a list of skills that the employer is seeking.If you're not responding to a specific ad or don't quite know exactly what job you want, then take a few minutes to search job boards online. Look at 2-3 job ads for some jobs in industries you are considering and make a list of the common skills that appear in these ads.

Make sure that your summary includes the skills that they have listed. If you don't have all the skills, then only include the ones you do have.

Having the skills an employer is looking for displayed at the top of your resume, will give you the best chance of getting noticed by the recruiter.

7Resume Sections: (continued)Qualifications (Skills Summary Coursework - Career Related Skills Core Competencies)

Coursework: courses that will be important and useful for the positionCore competencies: are there requirements that are mandatory for the position that you should list

A list of skills that highlights why you are the ideal candidate for the job

A recent trend in business and marketing careers is to call the qualifications section core competencies

This section should clearly describe your skills and show an employer why you are capable of doing the job the qualifications can be changed and moved around in order of importance based on the job you are applying for

STOP Please write two qualifications you have8Resume Sections: (continued)Work Experience (Experience, Internship) list of the positions you have held with results-oriented descriptionscompany name, city, state, dates of employment, job title XYZ Company, Agawam, MAApril 2009 to June 2011Technical Recruiter Average $150,000 annual billing in job placement fees and exceed standards in generating new client fee agreements Example: (value added)Instead of service customer accountsUse service up to 100 accounts each month

In your qualifications you stated skills in this section you can give a specific example of your accomplishments on the job such as increased sales, decreased costs, reduced errors if possible quantify your information with percentages, numbers, dollar figure, responsibility gained in a position or being chosen to lead a team

Set it up like this (see above) An example of a small change that will make a solid difference is (see above)

When you are writing descriptions for different positions do not repeat the same information twice if you answered the phones at one place you do not need to write that your answered them at 3 other places

If you have only a little work experience list your part-time, summer, internship, school projects, volunteer work and community work emphasize the skills you developed through these experiences even if they do not directly relate to your target jobThis demonstrates a positive working ability, initiative and potential for learning

STOP: does anyone have any questions

Ok please fill out the employer info with one company or internship and give one results oriented description9Resume Sections: (continue)Related experience:membership, leadership (offices held), awards

What do your related experiences say about you? How do they help you get the position? It does not have to be something from the exact field. Maybe it shows off your ability to plan an event, be part of a team or complete tasks.

(Alternate headings: volunteer work, community service, certificates earned, activities, professional associations)

You can also have a related experience section which would include: Memberships, leadership (offices held), and awards

STOP: Write down an experience you have had related to your field or that shows your ability to work with others

10Resume Sections:(continued)OtherCertificationsThesis papersWorkshopsCareer development enhancing activities

Did you do a course project or write a paper that represents you well?

Ex: Developed and presented a market analysis of a Fortune 500 company using corporate documents, current events, stock market and global competitors

You can include an other section you can title this section based on what you are using it for

STOP Please write down one other for your resume

11Resume Sections:(continued) EducationStart with most recent School, degree, dates of attendanceGPA 3.0 or better can go on your resume

(High School) not needed on resume

This section could also include licenses and certifications

Education I recommend that your education goes on your resume near the top as a college student or new graduate

If you are going to include special things you did in High School anywhere on your resume then include your HS education if you have been out of HS for 10 years or more it should be off

STOP:

Fill in the education section on your outline

12REFERENCESREFERENCES:

Done on a separate page that has the same heading as your resumeName, title, company, address, phone number and email

Stay in contact with your references. If you have not been in touch for a few months or longer, connect with them before you use them as a reference.

A quick note on references:Your references should not be included on your resume they should be on a separate sheet with the same heading as your resume For your references you should have name, title, company, address, phone number, emailMake sure to get the ok from the reference to use them as a referenceIf you have not spoken to your reference for 2 years definitely reconnect an easily avoided mistake is a non-working number on a reference list and you would be surprised how often it happens

13REVIEW:CONTACT INFORMATIONSUMMARYEDUCATIONQUALIFICATIONS Core Competencies, CourseworkWORK EXPERIENCE RELATED EXPERIENCEOTHER As you form your resume, make sure the important information shows up first! EX: If you want a job milking cows and you have experience volunteering on a farm, move related experience to a higher spot on your resume.

In review: Your resume should contain

With the information I have given you, you should now be able to write a strong resume that will help you to get the interviews you want

Help does not stop here please come by and meet with me for more individual help or to review the resume you put together.

Just a couple more things for your information14ELMS COLLEGE CAREER CENTERNancy Davis, Director of Career Development

1st Floor of the Dooley College Center

413 265-2272

davisn@elms.edu

Thank you all have a great afternoon 15