©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators Writing a Professional Resume

©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators How to Write a Professional Resume 2 A resume is a brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience prepared by an applicant for a job. We will review the parts of a professional resume. Work objective Educational background Current and previous work experience List of skills List of awards, certifications, etc.

©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators Preparing a Resume 3 What is a resume? –A resume is used by businesses to screen prospective employees. –An employer looks at a resume and determines if they want to interview a job seeker. –Resumes are snapshots of a job seeker’s values to potential employers. Values include education, work experience, attitude, and skills. –Since potential employers often read many resumes, the objective is to describe your values in a clear, effective, and concise manner. –A resume is an advertisement of the job seeker!

©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators The Purpose of a Resume 4 interview. The real purpose of a resume is to get an interview. An employer typically receives dozens or even hundreds of responses to an employment advertisement, and can’t interview everyone. Reading the cover letters and resumes permits the employer to prescreen applicants for basic qualifications and communication skills.

©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators Types of Resumes 5 The three main types of resumes explored most frequently are the chronological, functional (or skills), and the combination resume. It is suggested that you need no fewer than three versions of your resume: –one hard copy resume printed on good stationery to hand- deliver or mail, –a second for computer scanners (preferably in a sans serif font such as Arial), –and a third for the use on the Internet (ASCII format for s and websites). –All resumes should be easy to read, concise and to the point.

©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators Chronological Resume 6 A chronological resume: Is based on work experience and has a simple format in which the most recent experience is listed first, followed by each previous job. While chronological resumes are the most commonly used format, they should only be used when the job seeker has a consistent work history in several similar jobs.

©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators Functional Resume 7 A functional resume: Is better known as a Skills resume, and is centered on experience and key skills instead of work experience. This resume is good for individuals: 1)looking to enter a new industry or vocational field; 2)re-entering an industry where previously worked; or 3)for individuals with gaps in their work history that cannot be easily explained.

©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators The Combination Resume 8 The combination resume includes elements of both the chronological and functional (skills) format. This resume is good use if you have a good work history and want the advantages that a functional (skills) resume offers. You can emphasize certain skills or include other life experiences besides work to support your skills.

©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators Before You Begin to Write a Resume 9 Before you can write a resume, it is essential that you have a detailed summary of your education and work experience. You should be aware of your aptitudes, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, and have a general idea of your objectives. Then, you must prepare an inventory sheet detailing everything that you know about your work experience, educational background, personal experiences and achievements, volunteer experience, and organizations or affiliations.

©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators The Process of Writing a Professional Resume 10 You will use the Steps of the Writing Process to plan, draft, revise, edit and publish your professional resume.

©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators 11 Students can log onto the CareerOneStop website to take (a) the Skills Profiler which reveals the skills required for specific career choices, and (b) the Self Assessment ts/self-assessments.aspx which highlights different types of careers that identify different careers of interest to the student ts/self-assessments.aspx Students then can analyze the results and list the skills revealed in the survey and checklist. This can assist students as they prepare to write the skills section of their professional resume. Identifying and Analyzing Basic and Transferable Skills

©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators 12 Students can also use the document List of a Variety of Work Skills to assist them. Students can reflect by responding to the following question: Which skills do I possess that I can include in my professional resume? Identifying and Analyzing Basic and Transferable Skills

©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators 13 Personal Information Name – use complete name (no nick names) Address – use complete address no abbreviations Phone Number – one where you can be reached or a leave a message Address – a professional or conservative address Objective Short, direct and to the point statement. It should target the position desired and include your qualifying skills for the position. Students can use the Samples of Resume Objectives document to assist them in writing their objective. Parts of a Resume

©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators 14 Education and/or Training Certificate High school College or University Vocational education and or certification programs Skills and/or Experience Work history Internship or apprenticeships References Available Upon Request Parts of a Resume (cont.)

©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators 15 For students who have not had any work experience they can review the Sample Resume Template – No Work Experience. Students can use this template to begin to draft or plan their resume. Sample Resume – No Work Experience

©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators 16 For students who have had some work experience they can review the Sample Resume – Entry Level Template. Students can use this template to begin to draft or plan their resume. Sample Resume – Entry Level

©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators 17 Students can utilize a Planning Sheet to assist them in drafting their resume. Students will use the planning sheet to help them gather and organize the information necessary to compose their resume. Once students complete the planning sheet they can begin to type their draft or plan their resume. Use of a Planning Sheet

©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators 18 Students can use a free resume builder, such as Get Noticed First or Microsoft Word or use the following link that has a resume writing tutorial After you have written a draft of your resume check the spelling, capitalization and punctuation. Students can use the Peer Editing Checklist or the Resume Rubric to assist them in ensuring their resume is ready for publishing. Draft, Edit, and Revise a Professional Resume

©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators 19 Once students finalize drafting, revising, and editing the professional resumes they have developed, they will: a)publish and possibly print the document(s) b)download to their USB, or upload it onto a platform e.g., Edmodo c)share their resumes with a partner or classmate. Publish a Professional Resume

©2015 IPDAE. All rights reserved. All content in this presentation is the proprietary property of The Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators 20 Students will discuss and respond to the following question: What information is important to have available when creating a professional resume? Exit Slip