Resume writing
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The document provides guidelines for writing an effective resume and cover letter, including essential information and formatting characteristics. It also covers successful interview strategies, including preparation, presentation, and content, with a focus on behavioral-based interviewing techniques. Key elements include maintaining professionalism, highlighting skills, and following up post-interview.
Resume writing
- 1. 020870A01_LT 1020870A01_LT 1 Writing The Effective Resume The First Step Toward Landing Your Next Job
- 2. 020870A01_LT 2 Writing An Effective Resume What information should be in a resume? Characteristics of a successful resume. Functional or Chronological. Scannable resume.
- 3. 020870A01_LT 3 What Information Should Be In A Resume? Identify Yourself Education Continuing Education Work or Professional Experience Volunteer Experience Activities Computer Skills Professional Associations Optional Sections Objective Special Skills and Abilities Reference Statement
- 4. 020870A01_LT 4 Characteristics Of A Successful Resume Focuses on skills. Uses action words to define the responsibilities of your job-related experience. Easy to read and understand. Visually powerful and free of gimmicks. One page, or at most 2 pages long.
- 5. 020870A01_LT 5 Characteristics Of A Successful Resume Language is grammatically correct. Spelling has been checked. Formal Style
- 6. 020870A01_LT 6 Resume Faux Pax Typos and Grammar Slips • “Great attention to detail.” • “Proven ability to track down and correct errors.” • “Am a perfectionist and rarely if ever forget details.” • Accomplishments: Completed 12+4 years of Education.” • Don’t use “I” or “me”
- 7. 020870A01_LT 7 Characteristics Of A Successful Resume Must always be 100% truthful. Contains no inappropriate personal information. Produced on a computer. Data presented in chronological order.
- 8. 020870A01_LT 8 Scan able Resume Watch bullet points (don’t always scan). How about a dash - ? Use labels or keywords. Less is more. Keep the design simple. Minimize use of abbreviations.
- 9. 020870A01_LT 9 Basic Checklist No spelling or grammar errors. Neat, clean, and professional looking. Length should be 2-3 pages. Margins at sides and bottom. Layout makes reading easy. Use of white space is effective.
- 10. 020870A01_LT 10 Basic Checklist Important titles should be emphasized. Experiment with fonts & styles; bold, italic, and underlines. No more than 2 or 3 different sizes. Information is logically recorded. Use Action Verbs for accomplishments & results.
- 11. 020870A01_LT 11 Basic Checklist Bullet points when possible for accomplishments. Quantify your results whenever you can. Format - chronological
- 12. 020870A01_LT 12 Writing An Effective Cover Letter How to write a cover letter. • Rules • Contents
- 13. 020870A01_LT 13 How To Write A Cover Letter - Rules Give enough information to interest the reader, don’t overwhelm. Research the company. Address the letter to a specific person. Answer an ad if you have 50% of the skills or background that the ad requires. Mention the person who referred you if appropriate.
- 14. 020870A01_LT 14 How To Write A Cover Letter - Contents Your address, city, state, pin, and telephone number. Date Name, title, company, address, city, state, and pin of person you’re writing to. Greeting, followed by a colon.
- 15. 020870A01_LT 15 How To Write A Cover Letter - Contents Paragraph 1: • What you want. • How you knew about the organization. • Mention enclosure of your resume. Paragraph 2: • Concise overview of work history and skills that will help you perform the job. Paragraph 3: • State confidence in your ability. • Give information on how you can be contacted.
- 16. 020870A01_LT 16 How To Write A Cover Letter - Contents Paragraph 4: • Express appreciation Closing, signature, and typed name
- 17. 020870A01_LT 17020870A01_LT 17 Successful Interviewing Skills Surviving and Excelling in a Behavioral Based Interview
- 18. 020870A01_LT 18 First Impressions Count … Do You Make The Best Impression You Can? • On-Time • Dress • Physical Contact • Eye Contact • Smile • Fidgeting
- 19. 020870A01_LT 19 Characteristics of a Successful Interview • Preparation • Presentation • Content
- 20. 020870A01_LT 20 Preparation • Research the Job and company • Review the Job Requirements • Know your Resume • Know Where You Are Going • Be Prepared to Give Behavioral Based Examples • Anticipate Questions • Be Prepared to Sell Yourself!
- 21. 020870A01_LT 21 Preparation • Visualize Yourself In the Interview • Know this: – There is no question you cannot answer – You are well suited to the position – You will be an asset to the department • Bring: – Extra copies of resume – Paper and pen – A list of potential questions – Breath mints
- 22. 020870A01_LT 22 Interview Presentation • Be Prepared and Responsive For Questions • Take Time to Organize Your Thoughts • Make Effective Eye Contact and Smile • Express Confidence in Your Abilities • Consider Each Interview An Adventure! • Be Attentive to Body Language –No gum –Watch those pens
- 23. 020870A01_LT 23 Leave The Baggage At The Door • Shut the Door to Personal Trouble • Don’t Slam Organization
- 24. 020870A01_LT 24 Interview Content • Listen Carefully to the Question • Understand Behavioral Based Interviewing • Rehearse Your Answers • Sell Yourself! • Silence is Golden, Know When to Stop Answering • Tie Your Background to the Position • Focus on Your Accomplishments • Turn Weaknesses Into Strengths
- 25. 020870A01_LT 25 Behavioral Based Interviewing • Prepare your STAR’S • Situation or Task • Action Taken • Result of Your Action
- 26. 020870A01_LT 26 Behavioral Based Questions • Can You Tell Me About A Time… • Think Specific • Don’t Say “Usually, Always, Or Never” • Say “I” • Be Prepared to Answer the Negative Question • Was The Result Positive? Measurable? • Don’t Forget To Smile • Be Concise
- 27. 020870A01_LT 27 Sample Questions • Tell Me About A Time… – You Persuaded Someone To Do Something – You Solved a Small Problem Before It Turned Into Something Large – You Interacted With Someone And Wished You’d Interacted Differently – You Worked Well in a Team – You Worked in a Team Where Not Everyone Was Putting Forth The Same Amount Of Effort
- 28. 020870A01_LT 28 Technical Skills Are Important • Attention To Detail • Computer Skills • Analytical Skills • Technical Skills Specific to Your Degree
- 29. 020870A01_LT 29 Soft Skills Are Just As Important • Adaptability • Teamwork • Initiative • Innovation • Integrity
- 30. 020870A01_LT 30 Interview Follow-Up • Common Interview Mistakes –Coming Unprepared –Not Smiling or Showing Enthusiasm –Negativity • The Thank You Note • References