The Albers Placement Center Job Searching Tools

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2 The Albers Placement Center Job Searching Tools BCOM 2800 Presentation WINTER Quarter 2017 Presented By: Megan Spaulding Manager, Experiential Programs Iram Shaikh Grad Assistant Jessica Mayuga Grad Assistant

3 Goals for Today Learn about the Albers Placement Center Learn about possible content for your resume Learn to write effective bullet points on your resume Hear a quick overview on cover letters

4 Your own resume Materials Takes notes on your resume as we go along Resume Packet Includes examples and tips to refer to later Cover Letter Packet Includes examples and tips to refer to later

5 The Albers Placement Center Pigott Room Staff: Mary Lou Moffat, Director Megan Spaulding, Manager, Experiential Programs Dana Altenhofen, Career Advisor & Recruitment Coordinator Justin Dolce, Grad Student Career Advisor Iram Shaikh, Grad Assistant Jessica Mayuga, Grad Assistant

6 Albers Placement Center Services Personal Career Advisors Resume/Cover Letter Review Interview Prep Develop a job or internship search strategy Create a LinkedIn Brand Career Fairs & Events Business & Engineering Career Fair (Fall Quarter) Internship Fair (Winter Quarter) Spring Job and Internship Fair Albers Career Night Tools & Guides Redhawk Network (job and/or internship search system) Career Guides (Resume, Cover Letter, Interview, Networking) CareerLeader Career Development Workshops & Industry Forums Careers in Management Top Tier Resumes Networking for Introverts Careers in Consulting Employer Relations Employer Info Sessions Resume Reviews and Mock Interviews with Employers On-Campus Recruitment Mentor Program Year-long program that kicks off in October for Seniors

7 The Resume

8 What Is A Resume? The resume is a combination of pedigree, dossier, press release, and promotional device. It is your advertisement, your marketing tool. Marchi R. Fox, Ph.D. & Pat Morton, Job Search 101 Describes what work you will do that will benefit the employer. Joyce Lain Kennedy, Resumes for Dummies

9 What Employers Are Looking For Attributes Percentage of Respondents Ability to work in a team 78.0% Problem-solving skills 77.3% Communication skills (written) 75.0% Strong work ethic 72.0% Communicationskills (verbal) 70.5% Leadership 68.9% Initiative 65.9% Analytical/quantitative skills 64.4% Flexibility/adaptability 63.6% Detail-oriented 62.1% Interpersonal skills (relates well to others) 58.3% Technical skills 56.8% Computer skills 49.2% Organizational ability 47.7% Strategic planning skills 37.9% Friendly/outgoing personality 25.8% Tactfulness 25.8% Creativity 21.2% Entrepreneurial skills 19.7% (Job Outlook 2017, National Association of Colleges and Employers)

10 Typical Resume Content Header (Name and Contact Info) Skills & Attributes Education Experience Honors, Skills, Activities, Volunteering, Leadership Skills and Attributes

11 Skills and Attributes -Your best qualities -3-4 bullet points -Be specific where did you use the skill? Alternative Section Headers: Professional Summary Professional Profile Summary of Qualifications

12 Education Necessary Info Degree Institution(s) Location Anticipated Date of Graduation GPA Optional Info Academic Achievements Class Projects Relevant Coursework

13 Experience Always include: üposition ücompany ülocation (City and State) üdate range (Month and Year) Bullet points for each position Jobs, internships, significant volunteer roles

14 Additional Info Volunteer Experience One-time or regular? Explain the organization and your role Specific accomplishments Honors Scholarships Dean s List Skills Computer skills Language skills Technical skills Extra-Curricular Activities Clubs/Organizations On or Off Campus Sports Leadership Positions or Roles Serving on a committee Helping to plan an event

15 Formatting Tips Standard heading for all documents (resume, cover letter, reference page) 1 page Reasonable font and margins Bold, underline, italics help to highlight significant information Reverse chronological

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18 Bullet Points

19 Let s Compare Took customers orders Provided efficient customer service by taking accurate orders

20 Task Value Result

21 Example 1 What did you do? à Organized files What did you accomplish? à Saved time for program staff Bullet Point: Increased efficiency for staff by improving company s filing system

22 Task Value Skill

23 Example 2 What did you do? à Organized files What skill did you develop? à Organization Bullet Point: Strengthened organizational skills through re-developing company s filing system

24 Other Tips Demonstrated teamwork through working with other employees. Quantify Ex. Demonstrated teamwork through working with 8 other employees.

25 Bullet Point Formulas Verb + Accomplishment + Method Verb + Skill + Method Verb + Competency + Method

26 Always ask yourself Why should an employer care? Why did you include this? Why does this matter?

27 Get into groups of 3 Exchange resumes It s Your Turn! Name one positive and one area of improvement for your own resume Name one positive and one area of improvement for each of your groupmates resumes

28 The Cover Letter

29 Body Structure 1 ST Paragraph: Introduction 2 nd Paragraph: Qualifications 3 rd Paragraph: Why you want to work for them 4 th Paragraph: Next Steps

30 First Paragraph Who are you? Introduce yourself What role are you applying for? Where did you hear about the opportunity? Why will you be a good fit? Or What will you contribute?

31 Second Paragraph Why are you qualified? What the employer needs How you meet or exceed those needs Use specific examples from past roles, but do not repeat your resume!

32 Third Paragraph Why do you want to work for this company? Consider the following: Personal connection to company Company s mission or services Networking Current events SHARE YOUR UNIQUE STORY!

33 Fourth Paragraph Tie it all together Summarize: Why do you want to work for this company? Summarize: How will you add value to the company? How can you be contacted? What do you hope the next step will be?

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36 1-on-1 Resume Reviews Sign up to see an APC staff person to get your resume & cover letter reviewed Bring printed copies of your first draft to the appointment Turn in revised version to your professor by March 4 You will receive an reminder about your appointment a couple days before please back to confirm If you need to reschedule, please CONTACT US: apc@seattleu.edu