1. Résumé Writing June 2, 2011

2. Vocabulary Words 1. Résumé 2. Chronological Résumé 3. Functional Résumé 4. Job Fair 5. Mass Mailing 6. Cover Letter

3. Vocabulary Words: Résumé A brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, as that prepared by an applicant for a job.

4. Definition of Chronological Résumé: Chronological résumés highlight your work experience and are useful if: you want a job in a field in which you have experience you want to draw attention to your work history you want to draw attention to the promotions you have had

5. Definition of a Functional Résumé: Functional résumés highlight your skills and are useful if: you have little paid work experience you are a recent graduate with little work experience in your field you are making a significant career change you are re-entering the workforce your work history is complicated

6. Pre-Quiz 1. Which of the following could happen when a résumé is emailed to an employer? (Circle all that apply) a. it goes straight into a database, unread b. it is read, then goes into a database c. it goes straight to a manager d. it might go into a database, and then be pulled out by different managers for a variety of different jobs

7. Answer: a. It goes straight into a database, unread b. It is read, then goes into a database c. It goes straight to a manager d. It might go into a database, and then be pulled out by different managers for a variety of different jobs

8. 2. The most successful résumé strategy is to write a general version of your résumé and send it to as many people as possible. True or False

9. Answer: False

10. 3. Calling an employer before sending the résumé is rarely a good strategy. True or False

11. Answer: False

12. 4. When emailing a résumé, it is a good idea to paste it into the body of the email as well as attach it. True or False

13. Answer: True

14. 5. When reading a résumé, an employer initially spends ____ of his/her time to decide if it is good. a. 20 seconds b. 1 minute c. 5 minutes d. 10 minutes e. 2 hours

15. Answer: a. 20 seconds

16. Quote of the Day: “Once you say you’re going to settle for second, that’s what happens to you in life.” - John F. Kennedy

17. “The 1-1-1 Philosophy of Résumé Writing.” 1 résumé submitted, 1 interview aced, and 1 job offer accepted.

18. Résumés need to be: –accurate, –well written, –concise, and clean, –they need to contain a strong career objective, –skills that match the job description, –extra curricular service outside of work, –skills that can be utilized at any time (e.g., computer skills, language skills, presentation skills).

19. Do’s for Resume Writing: Mail your resume in 9 x 12 envelope – Do NOT fold! Use action words like developed, organized, designed, etc. Send with cover letter Check your spelling Use short paragraphs or phrases Use 11 or 12pt fonts Present your self in a postive manner

20. Do’s for Resume Writing: Use bold/caps to make all section headings stand out Revise your resume for the postion that you are applying for Make your resume easy to read Stress your past accomplishments and skills Type your resume (WORD!) Use a 2 page resume if appropriate Avoid the word ‘work’ Do proofread your resume – ‘Have a friend proofread your resume!’

21. Don’ts for Resume Writing: Don’t use the word ‘Resume’ or ‘I’ Don’t include previous/current salary Don’t add photographs Do not include age/birthdate Do not use colorful paper Don’t use too many different fonts Do not make your resume more than 2 pages Don’t make things up or lie! Don’t use jargons or buzz words Do not include your desired salary Don’t list a quirky e-mail address

22. Don’t for Resume Writing: Don’t list high school if you are college graduate Don’t include your weight No hobbies Don’t list references right on your resume Don’t staple your resume Don’t repeat same action words throughout the resume Don’t leave out dates Don’t include salary or reasons for leaving previous jobs.

23. Correcting a Poorly Written Résumé

25. To create your Résumé: 1. Create your Résumé on: What’s Next Illinois http://whatsnextillinois.org 2.Print out a copy of your resume and turn in for credit.