Warm-Up: Behavior Inventory

Complete the inventory on understanding your behavior.

Tally up your scores at the end. Complete the reflection.

Part One

1)What is your dream job?2) Why? 3) List skills you would need in order to have that job.

What job actually is good for you?

What was your highest multiple intelligence?

Refer to the chart in your notebook – what are some careers recommended for your multiple intelligence?

What job actually is good for you?

Pick the most interesting choice from that list and fill out your handout – Why is it interesting? What are some needed skills? Who are some potential employers?

Job Skills Inventory

Complete the job skills inventory by circling those skills you believe you have.

Fill out the corresponding sections on the handout. You will need to: Narrow it down to your top 10 skillsThink of specific examples for your top 3

What is a Resume?

A resume is a personal summary of your professional history and qualifications for a certain job.

It includes information about: Your career goals Education Work experience Activities Honors Any special skills you might have.

Key Components

Heading Objective Education Skills Experience References- in resume or as an addendum

Objective

What is an objective?A one sentence summary of position desired.

ShortSpecificTailored to the position

What does an objective do?Clarifies the purpose of your resumePresents a clear statement of your goals

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Sample Objectives• Part-time position at spa or

salon

• Receptionist at a veterinarian’s office

• Customer service representative at a call center

• Hostess at a upscale

restaurant

• A part-time job or summer internship at a communications firm

• Part-time retail sales position in a clothing store

Experience (Education and Work)

Reverse chronological order (most recent goes at the top)

This is your chance to show specific skills related to each experience you have had. This is where you sell yourself!

Experience

Remember – Experience can be:Paid part-time/full-time positionsInternshipsVolunteer work/ Community ServiceClub/campus group involvementSummer Jobs

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Personal Skills and Assets

Statements that describe your achievements, show your skills, and give an employers/admissions board reasons to want you. • This is a useful section, especially if you do not have much work

experience.• Think of the skills you use in school that employers want!

▫ Punctuality, Time Management, Teamwork• Quantifiable data makes these stronger (i.e. Increased sales by

25% as sales leader; Earned $5000 in revenue in my first year)

Hard WorkingResponsibleDependableGoal OrientedSelf-StarterMotivatedWilling to LearnQuick Learner

Reliable

Team PlayerWorks well with peopleEnthusiasticPunctualFriendlyFlexible

OutgoingArticulate

Effective at time managementAble to multitaskConfidentHonest

Sample Personal Skills and Assets

Try it now! List three of your personal qualities.

Finish your packet

Finish up the last couple of questions on your handout.

Use the resume template to work on layout and practice making a resume.

Housekeeping

Turn in Today: Warm-Up (Behavior Inventory) Packet (completed)

You keep the resume information.

Education

• Name and location of the school• Major, minor and area of concentration• Graduation or anticipated graduation

date• GPA – if 3.2 or higher• Relevant Coursework- See next slide for

more information

Education- Relevant Courses

List relevant courses that:Help you stand out from the crowdHave provided you with specific skills or knowledge Do not include courses that are part of a required curriculum-

Ex. EnglishInclude courses that are at an advanced level if they are

relevant to the position- eg. Biology, Calculus

Specialized Skills

• Include skills that make you unique, such as computer skills, foreign language skills, or military service.

• Be specific in describing your special skills; name computer programs you know, how long you studied a foreign language, or your dates of military service.

Common Errors to AVOID

Using “I” or “me” in your resume Making your name at the top too small. Use at least 14 pt font but no larger than 36

pt font Being consistent in format (if you use periods in a description, use them throughout

the entire resume). Including personal info (such as social security number, marital status, date of birth

or ethnicity) Being inconsistent in your action verbs Repeating information in multiple areas of your resume Just typing in what your responsibilities were Using acronyms

Formatting & Appearance

Make your name stand out with a bold, larger font size Use standard fonts such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier Type Size: 10 - 12 Point White, beige, or light gray quality bond paper Use a quality printer for best finish Limit entry level resume to one typed page

Assignment

Write the resume for the career that you WANT. (This means you have to put yourself somewhere in the future and imagine that you have taken some steps to achieve this goal, but you have not yet worked in this field.)