Resume and Cover Letters with Impact

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1 Resume and Cover Letters with Impact

2 Resume Building Purpose Get an Interview Resume Format (Cafeteria Style Bullets) Key Words Scanability(position description) Position Description Match Resume Tailored to the College s Needs Cover Memo 2

3 Develop Accomplishment Statements Identify From Your Work History P A R A Problem, Task, or Challenge (P) The Action Taken (A) Quantify the Results (R) Start with an Action Verb Include Resources Used Knowledge Skills Traits Action Verbs Exceeded Achieved Increased Enhances Resolved Saved Implemented Developed Accomplished Implemented a New Student Welcome Day which grew from 500 students the fist year to over a 1000 in the following year. 3

4 Problem Action Results (PAR) Implemented On Course strategies in teaching Applied Psychology which raised course retention rates 10%. Completed eight hours of online training to better advise students on how to improve their success in online classes. Developed a probation student handbook to clearly articulate policies and increase student self sufficiency. 4

5 Resume Formats What Works Best for Me? Chronological Advantages Widely used Logical flow Shows growth Shows promotions Shows loyalty Disadvantages Emphasizes Gaps Highlights job changes Doesn t emphasize Skills Points out career set backs Best used by Steady work history Functional Advantages Emphasizes skills Organizes experiences Disguises gaps Disadvantages Viewed with suspicion De emphasizes growth Best used by No previous work experience Gaps in employment Frequent job changers Skills from volunteering, etc 5

6 Resume Formats What About a Hybrid? Advantages Highlights most relevant De emphasizes less relevant Combines skills Minimizes gaps Disadvantages Can be confusing Requires more effort Best used when Changing or in transition Returning after absence Emphasizing skill growth Pursing past type work Targeted (any resume format) Advantages Personalized to college Shows research More impressive Written to specific need Disadvantages Time consuming to prepare Must be well organized Should be revised for each job Best used by Everyone 6

7 RESUME Do s No More Than Two (2) Pages Put Name on both pages, page number: (pg 1 of 2); (pg 2 of 2) 12 Pitch Font Size (10 is too small) Use Bullets Not Paragraphs Keep it pretty (pdf to stay pretty) Use Summary Statement: Two years experience. 7

8 RESUME Do s Emphasize What is Important for This Position Career counseling, teaching, articulation, EOPS, DSPS Begin with Action Verbs Use the Problem Action Results (PAR) as Much as Possible List Highest Education First Only Relevant Professional Organizations, etc Spell / Punctuation Check and Get Others to Review it

9 RESUME Do Not s Do Not Include an Objective Statement (old school) Do not Include phrase, References Upon Request Do Not Include Salary Requirements Do Not Include Political or Religious Affiliations Do Not Include Personal Information (law suits) Employers can not ask questions regarding: age, date of birth, gender, race, religion, national origin, disabilities, sexual orientation Do Not Misrepresent Yourself or Omit Blatant Facts 9

10 Cover Memo (Always) Resume is Naked Without One Three types: In Response to a Job Posting Cold Call Referral Networking or Informational Interview Function: To Substantiate Resume and Personalize One Two Pages Only First Paragraph Has to be Compelling Use Action Verbs 10

11 Cover Memo (Always) Resume is Naked Without One Don t Rehash Your Resume Be Specific Toward the Job or the Information Requested Where Appropriate Include Follow Up Action, I Will Contact You Next Week 40 Free Cover Letter Samples at Quintessential Careers:

12 BUILD Your Resume Volunteer to Broaden Your Experience Identify, Problems and Recommend Solutions to Build PARs Help your boss succeed Keep Records for those P A R Statements Employer s Evaluation Annual Reviews Org Achievements Inspections, audit results, etc Awards and Recognitions (Ask for feedback, don t be shy) 12

13 BUILD Your Resume Professional References (Not Included on the Resume) Develop Three; 1) level up; 2) peer; and 3) level down Include Diversity (Gender, Name) Where Possible Get Permission From Reference Before Using and Keep Contact Info Current

14 Resume Summary Purpose of Resume is to: Get You an Interview Build a Resume Action Bullets Tailor a Specific Resume for Each Job Opportunity First get past HR recruiter scannable, match job requisition e.g. education, years experience, etc. Enough info for committee to want to speak with you Save the details for the interview keep it interesting Get Many Reviewers, Iron Sharpens Iron. Keep your resume updated Resume Interview with First Level Committee 14