1. Translating Your Experiences to a Resume April Robles, Senior Assistant Director roblesa1@xavier.edu Andrea Mersmann, Career Coach mersmanna@xavier.edu

2. www.xavier.edu/career Session Overview Career Development Office Resources What employers are looking for in their candidates How to demonstrate these skills in your resume, other application materials and the interview process

3. Conaton Learning Commons Room 530 www.xavier.edu/career

4. Teamwork Leadership Communication skills Problem solving/decision making Strong work ethic Analytical skills Imitative skills Organizational skills Computer skills Technical knowledge of the job NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) Job Outlook, 2013 Skills that employers look for in their candidates….

5. www.xavier.edu/career Inform members of deadlines and pertinent information concerning academic matters and upcoming campus activities Promote, support and actively participate in faculty interaction Plan & execute activities that will assist members in interacting with one another, developing new skills or knowledge, and/or familiarize members with university programs, activities, and services Encourage members to become active in campus and community activities

6. www.xavier.edu/career Every aspect of being a part of a student organization is instrumental in developing skills and experiences that are invaluable to an employer Let’s practice!

7. www.xavier.edu/career

8. This Internship will work with the Digital Marketing team to support the execution of the Business Unit’s Social Media Strategy. The associate will assist with all aspects of strategy implementation for an emerging social presence. The associate will be focused on developing pages for specific field locations as well as working with agents to build their social presence. The responsibilities will also include recommendation around Social Media training activities, and how to provide guidance to Senior Management.

9. Resume Development Resources www.xavier.edu/career

10. Cover Letters Your cover letter is not a regurgitation of your resume Tell a story Demonstrate passion and excitement Show action, importance, and results Show your research and knowledge Describe how you are the right fit for them and they are the right organization for you “For example….” www.xavier.edu/career

11. Please consider my enclosed résumé for the CIGNA Leadership Development Program. Currently, I am a senior majoring in history with a business minor at Xavier University. The qualities I have to offer CIGNA in this program include: Outstanding interpersonal skills and work ethic: While working as an intern at XYZ Company, I was selected for the marketing strategy team that partnered to increase revenue by 41% and customer base by 20%. Prior to attending Xavier, I volunteered for a local non-profit organization where I worked with clients from different cultures. Based on my contributions and commitment to the organization, I earned recognition as “Volunteer of the Month.” Demonstrated leadership and teamwork: I co-founded a student organization aimed at increasing community service involvement campus-wide. Over the past three years, we generated a 32% increase in student participation and have made valuable contributions within the community. I also served as a Resident Assistant in one of the University’s largest residence halls while achieving a 3.59/4.0 GPA in my classes. Excellent analytical and quantitative abilities: In a team-based business simulation, I continuously analyzed the market and our competition for a financial services firm throughout the semester. The professor acknowledged our final project as being “an outstanding example for future classes.” Last summer as an intern, I participated in a cross-functional team to assess a proposed business venture expanding customer product offerings. CIGNA’s mission to help people lead healthier, more secure lives aligns with my own personal values and interests, as demonstrated through my community service efforts. I hope to add continued value and contribute to CIGNA’s current global expansion.

13. Cover Letter Pitfalls A weak opening Poor grammar, spelling, and sentence construction Discussing why you need the job Telling instead of showing The generic cover letter Failure to explain resume red flags Not following directions Rehashing your resume Too self-focused www.xavier.edu/career http://robbieandbobby.com/reject-pile/

14. Interview Have stories and examples in your back pocket Practice popular interview questions Be specific and relevant www.xavier.edu/career

15. STAR Situation Task Action Result Please share an example of a time when you have gone above and beyond. What are your greatest strengths? What is your greatest weakness? Why are you the best candidate for this position? www.xavier.edu/career

16. Networking What is “networking”? Why is it important? How can you network within your student organization? o Speakers o Associations o Fellow students o Alumni www.xavier.edu/career

17. Tips for Networking Your pitch/elevator speech Show interest! Follow up Informational Interviews LinkedIn “Five Minute Favor” (Adam Rifkin) www.xavier.edu/career

18. Conaton Learning Commons Room 530 Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm Walk-In Hours Monday & Tuesday 1:30pm – 3:30pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00am – 1:00pm www.xavier.edu/careerwww.xavier.edu/career cdo@xavier.edu(513) 745-3141cdo@xavier.edu