Resumes. May 11, 2018

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1 Resumes May 11, 2018

2 Introduction Many of you might already have a resume, but the main point with resumes is that they are constantly required to be updated. Even though you might already have a resume maybe you will learn something new, and you are required to create one for this course.

3 What is a Resume? o Resumes are job search tools that show potential employers who are you. o They summarize your knowledge, skills and abilities. o The goal of your resume is to lead you to a job interview and hopefully hired for the job.

4 Why Write a Resume? o Most employers require applicants to submit a resume. o Without one you may not get considered. o The average amount of time an employer spends skimming a resume is 20 seconds. o Make sure you design a resume that looks great and grabs your reader s attention.

5 Creating a winning resume can make the difference between ending up in an employer s to be interviewed pile or the not interested pile!

6 Resume Types o Four different types of resume styles. o You will be creating a combination style (which combines chronological and functional). o You will highlight and sort all of your work experience, education, and skills in chronological order with the most recent first. o You will also incorporate unpaid experience, such as volunteer work.

7 Resume Headings o You will use headings to organize your resume. o It helps organize your work and easily allows the reader to follow along. o Headings should reflect the information that the reader will find in that section.

8 Resume Components (What to include on your resume)

9 Contact Information Although Contact Information isn t included as an actual heading, this still must be included on your resume.

10 Contact Information o Includes your name, address, phone number(s) and . o Could be formatted creatively as a personal letterhead. ** Remember: Always be professional. Do not include inappropriate addresses. If your current isn t professional, create a new one.

11 Examples

12 Job Objective

13 Job Objective o This is a short statement about your career goal or employment objective. o It can help focus readers by letting them know what kind of work you are looking for. o Try to avoid wordy job objectives, stick to the position you are applying for.

14 Examples

15 Skills & Qualifications

16 Skills o You need to make your skills stand out if you want to catch the employer s attention. o The most effective resumes contain skill headings with three to five bullets that provide solid examples of your accomplishments. o To add strength to your skills, begin the sentence with an action verb. (See action verb hand-out sheet).

17 Skills o Some sample skill headings are as follows: o Communication Skills o Customer Service Skills o Administrative Skills o Construction Skills o Health and Safety Skills

18 Example

19 Qualifications o Should provide an employer with a picture of your most important and relevant qualifications. o You want to highlight key qualifications that make you a good candidate for the position. o Usually includes three-to-five key points you want an employer to know.

20 Qualifications o Do you have any experience operating certain machinery or using certain computer software? This would fall under your qualifications. o It is very similar to skills, which is why they are combined together.

21 Example

22 Education

23 Education o List your education, including formal schooling (high school) and informal education (workshops, seminars). o You do not need to include your elementary or junior high schools. o List in date order, with the most recent first. o List any special courses that might relate to the job. o Avoid listing grades on your resume.

24 Examples

25 Work & Volunteer Experience Work Experience and Volunteer Experience should be separate, but both are formatted in the same way.

26 Work Experience o Summarizes all of your work experience with the most recent position first. o Make sure the formatting is consistent. o Work Experience should include information such as: o Job title o Company Name o Company location (city, province) o Dates of employment o Duties/description of what you did o Major accomplishments

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28 Remember o Give yourself a job title whenever possible. o Include any equipment operated or software you used. o Think about transferrable skills which can be applied. For example, if you coached a soccer team, you likely have good communication and leadership skills. o Record your accomplishments. For example, if you received positive feedback, praise, or were recognized with a formal award for your work.

29 Volunteer Experience o Under your volunteer heading, you will outline the volunteer experiences you have participated in. o Try to keep it organized based on the most recent date.

30 Example

31 Extracurricular Activities

32 Extracurricular Activities o This is whatever hobby or club you have participated in outside of the classroom. o Play sports? List the teams you play for. In the school play? List the production information. Sing in the choir? List the concerts you performed at. o Try to include the dates of when you participated.

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34 Certificates & Awards

35 Certificates & Awards Under this section, you will include any special certificates, achievements or awards you have received.

36 Hobbies & Interests

37 Hobbies & Interests o When listing interests, you should make sure that they relate to the job you are applying for. o If you are applying for a job as a mechanic s helper and you enjoy working on cars then that would be an appropriate interest to list.

38 Example

39 References

40 References o Your references always appear last on your resume. o You can either include them at the very end, or you can create a separate sheet just for your references. o You should have three (3) references.

41 References o Remember: o You cannot use family members or friends. o You must ask your references for permission before using them. o Choose good references. Make sure the people you choose are going to say good things about you.

42 References o Information to Include: o Full name o Job title or relationship to you o Company they work for o Address of company o Home number o Work number is possible

43 Example

44 Proofread! Use clear fonts with font size between points. Resume Tips Use white space. Be clear and concise. Keep your resume up to date. Keep your resume brief enough to fit on one-two pages.

45 Include experience from too far back. Make your margins and font size too small. DO NOT Use font styles that are too difficult to read. Include personal pronouns (e.g. I, me, we) Include personal information, physical characteristics, or photographs on your resume.

46 Final Words Most employers require applicants to submit a resume. Without one you may not get considered. Not every resume is going to look the same. Choose a style and format that suites you but is still clean and professional. It is important to remember to continuously update your resume every few months. A good resume will make the difference on whether or not you get a call to be interviewed.