Career Center Hours. One-Stop Center. Building A-200. Hours: Monday 8:00am - 6:00pm. Tuesday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm

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2 Career Center Hours One-Stop Center Building A-200 Hours: Monday 8:00am - 6:00pm Tuesday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm Phone: (619)

3 Your Professional Database The First Step to Creating a Resume is to know your Strengths and Skills. Take a few minutes to brainstorm. Write down ALL previous work and volunteer experiences. Dates of Employment Title Name of Employer Responsibilities Skills Acquired

4 Types of Resumes Choosing the right format of Resume is the first step to a Resume that will get you noticed. Your Resume needs to highlight YOUR Skills and Strengths. Chronological Resume Best Fit for Applicants with a lot of Work Experience. Begins with Most Recent Work Experience in reverse order. Fill In any gaps in employment with related volunteer or Internship experience. Highlights Dates of Employment and lists Career Specific Skills for each Work Experience Functional Resume Best Fit for Applicants without related Work Experience or Recent College Graduates Includes a separate Skills Section to highlight Work Related Skills Includes College or Technical Courses which are related to position. Combination Resume May not follow chronological order due to gaps in employment or unrelated Work Experience Best fit for re-entry professionals Combines characteristics of both Chronological and Functional by listing related Work Experience AND list of related Skills and/or College Courses.

5 Career/Job Objective Personalizing your Resume will set your resume apart from others. Creating a Career Objective is your opportunity to introduce to your future employer how your skills and strengths relate to the position you are applying to. A Strong Career Objective should include: 1. The position you are applying for as state in the job announcement 2. Your professional Skills and strengths as they relate to the position 3. Be personalized for every position 4. Be concise (no longer than 2 sentences) Sample Career Objective: Experienced Barista with strong customer service skills and ability to work in fast paced work environment applying for Part-time Barista/Sales Associate Position. Time to Practice:.

6 Online Resume Resources collegecentral.com/cuyamaca/ Online Job Board which also provides assistance in Creating Resumes. Provides Resume building, referral, and forwarding services for local and statewide employment. cacareercafe.com Online free Step by Step Resume Guide and Job Search Resources. bls.gov/oco Access to the Occupational Outlook Handbook which provides job descriptions for over 100 occupations. Great Resource for completing Career Objective. Indeed.com Most up to date online resource for local jobs and great resource for completing Career Objective. Microsoft Office Word Free templates available on PC or Mac Computers. When Creating a new Word Document, 1. Click on template 2. Choose a format 3. Download onto computer to personalize.

7 Education This part of your Resume includes all Academic Degrees, Certifications, and Relevant Coursework. NOTE: High School Diplomas only need to be included on your Resume if asked for on the Job Posting. Example Formatting: EDUCATION Associate in Arts Degree in Social Work Cuyamaca College June 2015 Courses Completed: Intro to Public Health Social Work Fields of Services Intro to Social Work Record Below: Dates School Name City Degree Earned Relevant Courses

8 Skills The Job Posting tells you exactly what skills are required for the Position. The Skills section can highlight those Career Specific terms that set you apart from other applicants. If using a Functional Resume, these skills are not highlighted by your previous Work Experience. A Skills Section on your Resume highlights your skills and strengths for the employer. Example: SKILLS Bilingual in Spanish/English/Chaldean Team Player Strong Customer Service Skills Proficiency in Computers Previous Supervisory Experience Excellent Communication Skills Record Your Job/Career Related Skills and Strengths: Skills Strengths

9 Sample: Chronological Resume Carla Mondura 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway El Cajon, CA First.last.gcccd.edu OBJECTIVE Bilingual Preschool Teacher with over 10 years teaching experience applying for Head Teacher Position at Cuyamaca College Child Development Center. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Teacher, Bonita Elementary School Bonita, CA Present - Organized and prepared core curriculum for first and second grade students. - Provided leadership and enrichment activities for small groups of children - Maintained a professional relationship with parents through parent/ teacher consultations Instructor Assistant, Chaffey Middle School San Diego, CA. - Worked one-on-one with elementary school students with reading and homework assignment - Assisted teachers in implementing curriculum and outside activities - Mentored disabled students in classroom setting - Administered first aid treatment and other procedures and monitored student s condition Teacher s Aid, Freese Elementary School Chula Vista, CA. - Assisted first and second grade students in developing reading comprehension skills - Supervised and observed children participating in outside activities and designated field trips - Maintained a cooperative and productive working relationship with children, staff, and parents EDUCATION Associates in Arts: Child Development: Infants and Toddlers Cuyamaca College, El Cajon, CA. American Red Cross : CPR and First Aid Certifications June 2015

10 Sample: Functional Resume John Doe 123 Jamacha Blvd. El Cajon, CA (619) Career Objective Current College Student with a passion for music and strong customer service and retail skills applying for Sales Associate position. Skills Bilingual in Chaldean and English Team Player Supervisory Experience Strong Customer Service Skills Previous Cash Handling in Fast Paced Environment Previous Debate Team Member Education Cuyamaca College El Cajon, CA August 2014-Present Major: Business Administration Course Completed: Business Communication Principles of Information Systems Business Law Mount Miguel High School El Cajon, CA June 2013 High School Diploma Work Experience McDonalds El Cajon, CA June 2013-Present Responsible for providing excellent customer service in fast-paced environment Cash handling including closing out drawer at end of shift Training new employees on customer service, cash handling, and cook Cleaning and up keep of customer tables and common areas Familiarity of menu items and specials

11 The Cover Letter The Cover Letter is you first contact with a future employer. In order to make the best first impression a Cover Letter needs to; 1. Look Professional 2. Highlight your skills and strengths as they relate to the position Company Name Employer Street Address City, State, Zip code Cover Letter Format Dear Mr. Smith: 1st Paragraph: Introduce yourself, state the position you are applying for, and where you found the position. 2nd paragraph: Discus two or three qualifications which make you the best applicant for the position. Explain how these skills and strengths relate to the position and why you are interested in the company. Reminder: Use the job announcement as your guide to identifying your skills and strengths! 3rd paragraph: Close with a positive statement. Example: I look forward to meeting you or Please let me know if any additional information is needed. Sincerely, (Handwritten signature) Type Your Name Address Phone Number

12 1. Get permission before including any names on your reference sheet. When notifying references, make sure to discuss what types of jobs you are applying for and your strengths and skills for the position. Don t forget to provide your updated Resume and Cover to your references! 2. Choose professional references. Your references need to be able to discuss your professional skills and strengths. Family members and friends are not suggested unless you have interacted with them on a professional level. 3. Have back up references. Sometimes a reference cannot be contacted immediately. Have 1-2 professionals who you can call upon as a professional reference if needed. 4. Keep contact information of references up to date. Stay in touch with your references! This can be done through Holiday cards, coffee dates, or phone calls. 5. Employers can interview individuals not on your list. Make sure to establish professional contacts with every community service, volunteer, and employment experience. Sample: Reference Sheet John Doe 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway sample@gcccd.edu References Name, Title Business Address Phone # Name, Title Business Address Phone #

13 TEN STEPS To A Damn Good Resume By Yana Parker 1. Choose a Job Target: A Career/Job Objective highlights your strengths in 2 sentences or less and includes the Job Title. 2. Find Out what skills, knowledge, and experience are needed: The Job Description tells you everything you need to know! 3. Make a list of your 3 or 4 strongest skills or abilities or knowledge that make you a good candidate for the job. 4. For each key Skill, think of several accomplishments from your past work experiences that illustrate that skill. 5. Describe each accomplishment in simple, powerful, action statements that emphasize the results that benefited your employer. 6. Make a list of the primary jobs you ve held, in chronological order. Include any unpaid/volunteer work that fills a gap or shows skills for the job. 7. Make a list of your training and education that are related to the job you want. 8. Choose a resume format that fits the situation. Chronological resumes work best if you have related work experience without any gaps in employment. Functional Resumes work best if you are changing careers, have limited related work experience or new education. Can t decide? You can always combine the 2 formats. 9. Arrange your action statements according to the format of your choice. 10. Summarize your key point at or near the top of your resume. Personal Trait Words Adaptable Innovative Resourceful Conscientious Motivated Self Motivated Creative Organized Self Starter Dedicated Outgoing Task Oriented Detail Oriented Personable Team Player Diplomatic Productive Trustworthy Efficient Reliable Versatile