1. Job Acquisition Module
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2. Resumes
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3. Overview Gather information for a resume
Create a resume demonstrating the skills required for a job
Identify information for a cover letter
Prepare a cover letter for a job
Identify examples of well-written resumes
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4. Types of Resumes
Chronological
Functional
Combination
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5. Chronological Resume
Job history, job titles and employers are emphasized.
Most recent job is listed first
Easy to read
Highlights career growth
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6. Chronological Resume Good to use when… Bad to use when...
Recent employers are impressive
Job history shows progress
Staying in same career field
Bad to use when...
Changed employers frequently
Have gaps in work history
Changing career field
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7. Functional Resume Skills and accomplishments are highlighted
Skills developed in other areas can be focused on
Lack of experience or gaps in work history de-emphasized
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8. Functional Resume Good to use when… Bad to use when…
Focus is on skills, not work experience
There is a variety of unrelated experience
Re-entering the work force
Bad to use when…
Emphasizing promotions and growth
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9. Combination Resume Combines elements of both types
Presents patterns of accomplishments and skills in categorical sections
Includes a brief work history and education summary
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10. Combination Resume Good to use when… Bad to use when…
Desire to change to a job in a related career field
Desire to promote the most marketable skills
Desire to acknowledge skills that are complimentary but not necessarily required (i.e. leadership coursework through military, etc.)
Bad to use when…
Trying to circumvent specific job requirements as outlined on job advertisements (i.e. requirement for unbroken work history, etc.)
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11. Self Assessment
Wants
Interests
Skills
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12. Resume Content Areas
Contact Information
Objective
Education
Work Experience
Additional Information
References
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13. Contact Information
What should you include in this section?
Name
Address
Phone Numbers
Address
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14. Objective Include in this section
Type of position wanted
Level of responsibility desired
Should be specific and employer centered
Should include how you can “add value” in the company
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15. Education What should be included in this section? Degrees and GPA
Name of institutions attended
Dates attended/graduated
Special workshops/seminars attended
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16. Work Experience What should be emphasized in this section?
Responsibilities
Achievements
Name of organization
Title
Dates
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17. Additional Information
What things could be listed here?
Interests
Computer skills
Recent civic activities
Hobbies
Awards/Honors (most global listed first)
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18. References What must you do before listing a reference?
Ask the person’s permission
Get their contact information
Where can you find references?
Friends/Family
Neighbors
Teachers
Professional contacts
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19. Resume Guidelines
What would you look for in a resume if you were an employer?
Professional appearance
Easy to read
Uses action verbs
No errors in spelling
Proper grammar
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20. Do’s and Don’ts of Resumes
Let’s brainstorm things to do and not to do when writing a resume.
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21. Writing Tips
What do you think are the most important writing rules for writing resumes?
Spelling
Grammar
Punctuation
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22. Cover Letters
Cover letters introduce your resume and should always be used.
Three main topics:
Why you are interested in the company
Why the employer should be interested in you
The possibility of meeting to discuss
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23. Resume Writing Exercise
First draft
Second draft
Final copy
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24. Cover Letter Writing Exercise
First Draft
Second Draft
Final Draft

25. Summary Do not be bashful or embarrassed about selling yourself.
Prepare specific resumes, each focused on a specific job or field.
Remember that employers use resumes to screen applicants, make yours the best!
Cover letters are essential components that grab the attention of the resume rater.
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