1. WESTLAKE VILLAGE - ENCINO - PASADENA - WEST LOS ANGELES - IRVINE INSPIRATION for change Resume Writing Workshop Yas Djadali GSEP Career Services

2. Today’s Topics Creating/Polishing your resume Customizing your cover letters Utlizing Career Services Resources And MY main goal…

3. Decrease the fear… Strengthen your brand… Be that top 5%…

4. RESUME: What’s the purpose? Marketing tool to get you the interview Overview of your education, experiences, and skills Used to demonstrate a match between you and the job description/employer Script for your job interview

5. Types of Resumes Chronological ◦ List your former positions in descending chronological order ◦ Start with most recent job and work back to your earliest Functional ◦ Focuses on your skills and experience, rather than chronological work history ◦ Used most often by people who are changing careers or who have gaps in employment history Combination ◦ Lists your skills and experience first, then lists employment history ◦ Highlights the skills that are relevant to the job, and provides the chronological work history that employers prefer

6. Conta ct Objective Experience (Related/ Professional/ Additional) Skills/ Areas of Knowledge/ Languages Professional Affiliations, Leadership, Honors and Awards Community Service Education/ Credential/ Certifications

7. Contact Information: Bold name, larger font Appropriate email Seeking the _______ position at ________, where I can apply my _________ skills and my experience/background/interest in _________. Objective:

8. Education Spell out University and degree List in reverse chronological order Include graduation date (versus dates attended)

9. Experience Include position title, name of organization, city/state, dates Use consistent formatting throughout resume Begin bullet points with action verbs Avoid “I” statements Quantify & qualify (#, %) when possible

10. Bullet Points Use Action + Results format Highlight tasks performed, accomplishments achieved, skills used, knowledge gained Practice: Consider your current/previous experience Circle all the skills you have used/gain Create 2 bullet points

11. Other Categories Languages: fluent, conversational, sign language Professional Affiliations: Relevant to position Officer position Board / committee member References: separate page, same heading as resume

12. COVER LETTER: What’s the purpose? A one-page letter of introduction (3-4 paragraphs) An opportunity to state your relevant interests and qualifications Specifically demonstrates that your background matches their job description/organization Reflects your written communication skills (handout)

13. Cover Letter Content Use same heading as resume First Paragraph:  For what position are you applying at which organization?  How did you learn about this position? Second Paragraph:  What are your relevant qualifications  Why are you interested in this particular position at this particular organization? Third Paragraph:  Refer to resume, request interview, thank employer for their consideration

14. GSEP Career Services Clarifying your Career Objective(s) Career Assessments Resume & Cover Letter Critiques Interview Preparation Job Search & Networking Strategies Career Panels & Fairs

15. Did it work…

16. Decreased fear? Strengthened brand? Being that top 5%?

17. Resume/Cover Letter Feedback PepPro: first document uploaded Drop-In Advising: Mon – Thurs, 12 – 3 pm Email gsep.careerservices@pepperdine.edu Individual Career Counseling Appointment: ◦ Education: Yas Djadali, yas.djadali@pepperdine.edu ◦ Psychology: Sadaf Mayet, sadaf.mayet@pepperdine.edu

18. WESTLAKE VILLAGE - ENCINO - PASADENA - WEST LOS ANGELES - IRVINE INSPIRATION for change Need additional assistance? Visit Career Services! GSEP Career Services: WLA, 5 th floor Appointments & Drop-In