RESUMES Sell Yourself to an Employer

Who you are What you have achieved What skills and attitudes you have What skills and attitudes you have What qualifications do you have What qualifications do you have

Match resume to job Know what skills/ attitudes a boss is looking for Know what skills/ attitudes a boss is looking for Include the skills/attitudes you have to match Include the skills/attitudes you have to match Ask for a job description and selection criteria ( explain ) Ask for a job description and selection criteria ( explain )

Tips for a good resume 1) Keep it brief 1) Keep it brief 2) Don’t let it be cluttered 2) Don’t let it be cluttered 3) Make the headings clear 3) Make the headings clear

Tips for a good resume 4) Focus on the skills and abilities you have 4) Focus on the skills and abilities you have 5) Talk about what you can do now 5) Talk about what you can do now 6) Talk about what you want to do in the future 6) Talk about what you want to do in the future

Tips for a good resume 7) Get another person to check your resume 7) Get another person to check your resume 8) Don’t handwrite a resume 8) Don’t handwrite a resume 9) Use positive words 9) Use positive words

Writing your resume Title of page- ie John’s Resume Title of page- ie John’s Resume Contact Details- Full name/ address/ phone Contact Details- Full name/ address/ phone Date of Birth Date of Birth Career Objective Career Objective Your Skills Your Skills

Your skills - examples Good Communication ( talking to people ) Good Communication ( talking to people ) Computer Skills Computer Skills Team work Skills Team work Skills Good with your hands/building things Good with your hands/building things Following instructions Following instructions List experience in an industry or job ( eg working with horses, mechanics ) List experience in an industry or job ( eg working with horses, mechanics )

Writing your resume Education – qualifications/ awards/ certificates/ licenses Education – qualifications/ awards/ certificates/ licenses Work History- Dates, Employer, Position, Duties Work History- Dates, Employer, Position, Duties Interests/ Hobbies Interests/ Hobbies Referees Referees

Referees Someone who will speak about you in a good way Someone who will speak about you in a good way Be sure to ask them first Be sure to ask them first A Reference is a written statement by a referee A Reference is a written statement by a referee EKJP will provide you with a reference EKJP will provide you with a reference