The Jobseeker s Manual Workbook By Lisa Martino

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1 By Lisa Martino

2 Contents Qualifications Worksheet 3 Reference Worksheet 7 Career-Specific Worksheet 9 Company Research Worksheet 10 Resume Tips 11 Functional Resume Example 12 Chronological Resume Example 13 Scannable Resume Example 14 Cover Letter Tips 15 Thank You Letter Example 16 Social Media Marketing Plan Worksheet 17 Monthly Budget Example 18 Lisa Martino

3 Qualifications Worksheet Instructions: The information on this form should be thorough and complete. Save it as a lasting resource; update it as the years pass. Use the information as a menu from which to create a unique resume for each job you seek. 1. Put this worksheet onto a computer file and keep it for future use. 2. Consider the sample resume formats and start to build your resume 3. Update the information annually. Go through the past year and consider your experiences and accomplishments, recording them while they are fresh in your mind. Date updated: I. Personal Information Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Home Phone/Cell Phone: Permanent Address (if different) [If you anticipate ever requesting a security clearance, you will need to record every place you have ever resided (sometimes as far back as 10 years). List them here: Lisa Martino

4 II. Education Technical school, college or university: Address: Degree: Major(s)/Minor(s): Major GPA: Overall GPA: Training or certifications received, licenses obtained (any courses taken but no degrees received should also be listed): III. Experience Information (consider all experience paid, unpaid, volunteer, etc.) Position title: Organization name: Address, City, State, Zip: Dates employed (months & years only) From: To: Name of supervisor(s): Duties and responsibilities: Quality attributes you found important and used successfully in this position. Specific performance accomplishments or contributions you made to this job: Combine the duties, qualities and accomplishments together and write a strong job description: Lisa Martino

5 III. Experience Information (consider all experience paid, unpaid, volunteer, etc.) Position title: Organization name: Address, City, State, Zip: Dates employed (months & years only) From: To: Name of supervisor(s): Duties and responsibilities: Quality attributes you found important and used successfully in this position. Specific performance accomplishments or contributions you made to this job: Combine the duties, qualities and accomplishments together and write a strong job description: III. Experience Information (consider all experience paid, unpaid, volunteer, etc.) Position title: Organization name: Address, City, State, Zip: Dates employed (months & years only) From: To: Name of supervisor(s): Duties and responsibilities: Lisa Martino

6 Quality attributes you found important and used successfully in this position. Specific performance accomplishments or contributions you made to this job: Combine the duties, qualities and accomplishments together and write a strong job description: IV. Special Competencies Write your special talents, skills, training, languages (artistic, computer skills, special licenses, significant achievements): V. Activities Memberships in professional associations, clubs or community groups, volunteer & religious organizations. Include name of the association, offices held and the dates. Add any significant activities attributed to your leadership: Awards and Honors (academic, athletic, social, civic. Any scholarship not based on financial need): Creative professional activities (articles written, inventions, projects presented or displayed): Lisa Martino

7 Reference Worksheet Completing a job reference worksheet is an important part of preparing for new employment. Ideally, you should prepare your list of references prior to sending out a job application to potential employers. Doing so gives you a chance to contact people you know and verify you have permission to use them as a reference. People who may be good references include teachers, clergy, business associates, mentors, long-time family friends, and previous supervisors. Remember, your contacts should be people who know you well, have an understanding of what your skills and expertise are, and know how you would be of benefit to a potential employer. Different companies may require different types of references. Some companies will want only personal or professional, and others will want a combination of both. Your best bet is to gather information for three personal references and three professional references on a master reference list. If you do not have that many references, three is acceptable. You can use the worksheet below to gather information on each contact. 1. Name Address Telephone Position/Title How Many Years Known Personal or Professional 2. Name Address Telephone Position/Title How Many Years Known Personal or Professional 3. Name Address Telephone Position/Title How Many Years Known Lisa Martino

8 Personal or Professional 4. Name Address Telephone Position/Title How Many Years Known Personal or Professional 5. Name Address Telephone Position/Title How Many Years Known Personal or Professional 6. Name Address Telephone Position/Title How Many Years Known Personal or Professional Lisa Martino

9 Career-Specific Worksheet Type or write a Career Specific Form (see workbook for sample). List all the career information you gathered from your research. Include experience and education requirements, physical requirements (i.e., able to lift 20 lbs.), work environment (office or field), license requirements (driver s license or CDL), etc. Don t forget to list pay scale and job outlook (faster than average). List the possibilities for advancement. A lot of this information is found in the specific job listing under the Education section of the Occupational Outlook Handbook website. Job Title: Experience Requirements (entry level or years of experience): Education Requirements (High school diploma, certificate, or degree): Physical Requirements (lift 20 pounds, standing, sitting, language requirements): Work Environment (office or outdoors): License Requirements (state license): Pay Scale (average salary): Job Outlook (faster or slower than average): Advancement Opportunities (title of promotional position, if available): Lisa Martino

10 Company Research Worksheet Internet Company Research Information: Go to the internet and search for jobs you want. Once you find at least two jobs, research the companies offering the job by filling out the fields below. Name of Company #1: Industry/Type: Website Address: Physical Address: Contact Information: Job Advertised (include description of job, where you found it, name of contact person, how do you send in resume: fax/ ): Better Business Bureau Information (year began, how many employees, size of company, any complaints, is it a corporation or sole proprietorship, or any other information you find important): Additional information gathered from website, such as services and/or products offered, events planned: Name of Company #2: Industry/Type: Website Address: Physical Address: Contact Information: Job Advertised (include description of job, where you found it, name of contact person, how do you send in resume: fax/ ) Better Business Bureau Information (year began, how many employees, size of company, any complaints, is it a corporation or sole proprietorship, or any other information you find important) Additional information gathered from website, such as services and/or products offered, events planned. Lisa Martino

11 Resume Tips Your Contact Information Use your complete name and place at the top and centered. Beneath your name, list your mailing address, home and cell phone numbers, address. Add any professional links like LinkedIn.com. Where to Put Your Education List your education after your career history (chronological resume). For new graduates or students about to graduate who don t have a substantial amount of work experience, listing your education before your career history is acceptable (functional resume). Avoid 3rd Person References Do not write yourself as a third person in a resume or cover letter. One Page or Two Anything beyond two pages may overwhelm or even bore the reader (unless it is a curriculum vitae). Your accomplishments, skills, and two most recent positions should be enough to pique their interest. Use Your Resume to Get Interviews Don't go into detail about every item on your resume. The purpose of your resume is to generate enough interest to get a callback for an interview. The 2-minute Rule An average reader reads a 2-page resume in about 2-3 minutes. Your resume has to grab their attention in the first seconds. Use a Font that is Easy to Read A point font in Arial or Times New Roman are the best choices for your resume and cover letter. Use Bullet Points In experience section, use bullets with short sentences rather than lengthy paragraphs. Use Power or Action Words Use descriptive verbs in your resume as the first word in your bullet points. Words to consider using are: Supervised, Led, Developed, Mastered, Coordinated, and Managed. Stick To The Positive Points Leave negative and unnecessary items off of your resume. Add Numbers to Your Accomplishments Employers look for people with measurable accomplishments. Numbers, dollars, and percentages stand out and grab the reader's attention. Examples are: school attendance at 100% or Overall GPA 3.75 Proofread Your Resume Your spell checker is a great tool, but you can t always rely on it to catch every error. Post Your Resume Online Once your resume has been approved and finalized, be sure to post it on several online resume databases as well as your LinkedIn page and post the URL. This will allow you to advertise your skills and accomplishments to employers hiring in your industry and location. Lisa Martino

12 Functional Resume Example Name Address, City, ST ZIP Code - Telephone - Objective Add you career goals and five-year plan. Should be two to three sentences. Note: This section may be not be necessary. Some recent resume trends are omitting this section. You choose. Education Degree - Date Earned - School Major: Minor: Related coursework: Skills & Abilities (Always in present tense) Management: Include your team (how many?) Capable of managing a team of 10 people Sales: Include sales record and awards Communication: Strong writing skills, experience with virtual meeting software (list software) Leadership: List examples, like project manager of Experience Job Title Company Dates From - To Responsibilities: Should be in past tense if no longer working there. Complied monthly sales report Delegated workload and weekly work schedules Job Title Company Dates From - To Responsibilities: Should be in past tense if no longer working there. Lisa Martino

13 Chronological Resume Example Name Address, City, ST ZIP Code - Telephone - Objective Add you career goals and five-year plan. Should be two to three sentences. Note: This section may be not be necessary. Some recent resume trends are omitting this section. You choose. Experience (Note: This section should be more descriptive than the functional resume) Job Title Company Dates From - To (Most recent first) Responsibilities: Should be in past tense if no longer working there. Complied monthly sales report Delegated workload and weekly work schedules to team of twenty Job Title Company Dates From - To Responsibilities: Should be in past tense if no longer working there. Education Degree - Date Earned - School Major: Minor: Related coursework: Lisa Martino

14 Scannable Resume Example Note: Exactly like functional but with formatting cleared and everything aligned to the left margin. Name Address, City, ST ZIP Code - Telephone - Objective Add you career goals and five-year plan. Should be two to three sentences. Note: This section may be not be necessary. Some recent resume trends are omitting this section. You choose. Education Degree - Date Earned - School Major: Minor: Related coursework: Skills & Abilities (Always in present tense) Management: Include your team (how many?) Capable of managing a team of 10 people Sales: Include sales record and awards Communication: Strong writing skills, experience with virtual meeting software (list software) Leadership: List examples, like project manager of Experience Job Title Company Dates From - To Responsibilities: Should be in past tense if no longer working there. * Monthly sales report * Delegation of workload and weekly schedules Job Title Company Dates From - To Responsibilities: Should be in past tense if no longer working there. * Monthly sales report * Delegation of workload and weekly schedules Lisa Martino

15 Cover Letter Tips GOAL: Write a cover letter to accompany a resume for a specific job. This could be either a solicited cover letter or an unsolicited cover letter. DEFINITIONS: 1. A solicited job application is an application to a posted advertised job requested by a specific company. 2. An unsolicited job application is an application to a job not posted or requested by a company but is a request for a job from a company you are interested in working for. TIPS: 1. Use the Company Research Worksheet to customize your letter. a. If this is a solicited job, print out the job advertisement so you can tailor your cover letter and resume to their posted job. b. If this is an unsolicited job, review the information gathered on your Company Research Worksheet so you can tailor your cover letter and resume to the company. 2. Draft the letter using the above information. Search the internet for current trends in cover letter components so as to keep your work updated. 3. The letter must include the following basics: a. Address the letter as directed in the job ad. o If there is no name, call the company and request the person s name and physical address to whom the letter should be addressed, if possible. o If that does not work, use Dear Hiring Manager:. b. First paragraph: Introduce yourself, identify the position you are applying for, and how you found the job opening (newspaper, website, etc.). c. Body of letter: Sell yourself and your skills. Focus on the employer s needs and how you can meet those needs. Make them measurable. d. Closing paragraph: Request an interview and motivate the reader to contact you. Provide contact information. e. Signature line: Sincerely, Best regards, etc. Lisa Martino

16 Thank You Letter Example Note: If you met with more than one person, each person gets a separate thank you letter. Date Interviewer Name Interviewer Title Company Name Company Address City, State, Zip Dear Mr. / Ms. Contact: Thank you for taking the time to discuss the technician position at Bob s Repair Shop with me. After meeting with you and observing the company's operations, I am further convinced that my background and skills are a perfect match with your needs. I really appreciate that you took so much time to acquaint me with the company. I feel I could learn a great deal from you and would certainly enjoy working with you. In addition to my qualifications, I will bring excellent work habits to this position. I look forward to hearing from you regarding your hiring decision. Again, thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Your Name Your Contact Information Lisa Martino

17 Social Media Marketing Plan Worksheet Instructions: Create a document with these headers and include all the information below. Lisa Martino

18 Monthly Budget Example Type Projected Actual Difference Type Projected Actual Difference Cost Cost Cost Cost Mortgage or rent $1, $1, $0.00 Video/DVD $0.00 Phone $54.00 $ $46.00 CDs $0.00 Electricity $44.00 $ $12.00 Movies $0.00 Gas $22.00 $ $6.00 Concerts $0.00 Water and sewer $8.00 $8.00 $0.00 Sporting events $0.00 Cable $34.00 $34.00 $0.00 Live theater $0.00 Waste removal $10.00 $10.00 $0.00 Other $0.00 Maintenance/repairs $23.00 $0.00 $23.00 Other $0.00 Supplies $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Other $0.00 Other $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Personal Loan $0.00 Vehicle payment $0.00 Student Loan $0.00 Bus/taxi fare $0.00 Credit card $0.00 Car Insurance $0.00 Credit card $0.00 Licensing $0.00 Credit card $0.00 Fuel $0.00 Other $0.00 Car Maintenance $0.00 Other $0.00 Home Insurance $0.00 Other $0.00 Health Insurance $0.00 Other $0.00 Life Insurance $0.00 Other $0.00 Groceries $0.00 Other $0.00 Dining out $0.00 Charity $0.00 Food $0.00 Charity $0.00 Medical $0.00 Alimony $0.00 Pharmacy $0.00 Attorney $0.00 Other $0.00 Subtotal $0.00 Hair/nails $0.00 Clothing $0.00 TOTAL PROJECTED COST $1, Dry cleaning $0.00 Health club $0.00 TOTAL ACTUAL COST $1, Organization dues $0.00 Other $0.00 TOTAL DIFFERENCE ($41.00) Subtotal $0.00 Lisa Martino