1. Nick Alvarado – TSTC West Texas
JOB Search essentials
Nick Alvarado – TSTC West Texas

2. Your Resume
Clearly states the type of job you are looking for and your qualifications
Is your marketing brochure
Cannot get you the job, but you cannot get the job without it
No “right” way, but many wrong ways

4. What Makes Up a Resume
Contact Information
Summary
Skills
Education
Work Experience
Awards/Honors/Activities

5. Resume Basics 8 ½ X 11 sheet of paper (quality bond or resume)
10 to 12 pitch Serif font
Times New Roman
Georgia
Use template or create your own layout
Templates force style
Different file extensions

6. Contact Information
First, (middle) and last name
Top of page
Larger font
Address
Phone Number(s)
address
Incorporate your name
Use free services if necessary (yahoo, gmail, hotmail, etc.)

7. Contact Information Example
Nick Alvarado
300 Homer K. Taylor Dr. (325)
Sweetwater, TX

8. What are your first impressions?

9. What are your first impressions?

10. What are your first impressions?

11. Your Summary Three to five statements/highlights in paragraph form
Your personal PSA or mini commercial
Draws reader into the resume

12. Your Summary Crucial in “high speed resume review”
Include the type of position you’re seeking or industry
If applying for a job, use the position title
Support with qualifications from your resume

13. Which Summary Is Better?
Looking for a position in the automotive industry. I am hard working, dedicated, and can get the job done. I like to work with my hands. I am able to relocate with the right company.
- OR -
Soon to be graduate of TSTC with a degree in Automotive Technology, seeking a position as an Automotive Technician. Currently ASE certified with previous experience in the industry. Able to troubleshoot problems in a timely matter with an emphasis on safety, precision, and efficiency.

14. Summary Tips Focus on what is important to the employer
Use the job description
Think about industry standards/expectations
Use facts, not subjective terms
Show employers you’re “hard-working” instead of just telling them
Use examples from work or education
Brief statements are okay

15. Skills Section List notable skills
Include names of software or equipment used
Don’t list general education
If too many, list those you were strongest in and/or relevant to the job applying for

16. Examples of Skills Coding and Billing Ambulatory Coding
Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement
Quantim Encoder
Computer Applications
Medical Terminology
3M Encoder
Health Data Content & Structure
Anatomy & Physiology
Coding & Reimbursement Methodologies
Health Care Statistics
Human Disease/Pathophysiology
Health Information Systems
Legal & Ethical Aspects of Health Information
Health Care Delivery Systems
Microsoft Office
Coding & Classification Systems

17. Education
List only schools/colleges where you received a degree/certification or are currently enrolled
Include:
Degree/certification earned
Name of school/college
Year of graduation
Overall GPA and/or in you major only if 3.0 or higher

18. Example of Education
AAS, Computer Network Systems 2013 Texas State Technical College – Sweetwater TX Overall GPA: 3.2, Major GPA: 4.0 Certification, Auto Collision Repair 2013 Major GPA: 3.7

19. Work Experience Most critical section to develop Can include Full time
Part time
Internships
Temporary/seasonal

20. Work Experience Basics
Focus on last 3 – 5 years (no more than 10)
Avoid gaps in employment
Always list position held
Highlight accomplishments & activities

21. Work Experience Format
List
Position held
Company
City, State
Years of employment
3 -5 accomplishments & activities

22. Developing Your Work Experience
Step outside yourself and think about what you really did/accomplished
Stay away from one-word descriptions
Be specific and detailed; highlight skills related to job
Don’t assume employer knows; create a snapshot
Make it sound important

23. Developing Your Work Experience
Use examples that made you stand out as an employee
List duties that are quantifiable or measurable
Highlight “transferable skills”
Start with gerunds (-ing words)

24. Work Experience Formula
Start with the question:
What did you do?
Follow up with one of these questions:
How did you do it?
Why did you do it?
Who did you do it for?
Why was it important?
Where was it done?
When did you do it?

25. Work Expereince Formula In Practice
Fast Food Cook
What did you do?
Cooked food orders
How did you do it?
Used company’s recipe standards to ensure all menu items are the same and of the highest quality

26. Work Experience Formula In Practice
Fast Food Cook
Cooking food orders using company’s recipe standards to ensure all menu items are the same and of the highest quality

27. Work History Challenge
How would you list your experience in the following positions?

28. Work History Challenge
Stocker
Inventory Personnel
Receiving and organizing inventory valued at $100,000 in a 1000 sq. ft. stockroom
Distributing new and existing merchandise to five allocated departments throughout the store
Reporting any discrepancies in inventory, specifically shortages and damages

29. Work History Challenge
Waiter
Dining Room Server
Providing hospitable service to an average of 30 guests a day at the restaurant voted two years as “Best in Sweetwater”
Working with the general manager to develop a strategy to expedite orders for customer satisfaction
Helping coordinate the annual Christmas party as head of the decorations committee

30. Awards/Honors/Activities
Use only if room permits; if not:
Filter into Summary and/or Work History
Also use in Education if related
Include volunteer and extra- curricular activities
List activity/organization and positions held if any

31. Examples of Awards/Honors/Activities
Phi Theta Kappa Secretary
Chancellor’s Award Recipient
Intramural Baseball Captain
S.N.A.P. Volunteer

32. References No longer a part of the actual resume Separate sheet
Formatted at the top like your resume

33. More Resume Tips Keep to one page
Use quality bond paper; light colors okay
Read out loud
Let a professional read it
Proofread
Proofread!
Proofread!!

34. Interviews
Objective: To take yourself one step further toward generating the job offer
Treat interview as if it is the only one you will ever get with the company
Preparation is key
Know yourself

35. Which do you think is the most important aspect of interviewing?
Education
Experience
Skills
Attitude
Connections/Network
Appearance

36. It’s All In Your Attitude
Everything else is what got you the interview
The right attitude:
Wanting to do your very best for the company
Being focused on the company’s needs
Putting yourself forth as the person who will be committed and dedicated to fulfilling their needs
Forget “superstar” quality
Provide “can do” attitude
Show, don’t tell

37. Before You Interview Practice! Mock interview Work out jitters
Professional feedback
Video
Read questions and answers out loud in front of someone
Never sounds the same
Vocalization

38. Preparing for the Interview
Confirm with a phone call the day before
Know where you’re going
Print several copies of your resume and references
Warm up your voice
Plan to arrive early
Review questions/answers
Relax

39. Answering Questions Speak clearly and be direct Stay confident
Don’t speak in generalities; give specifics
Turn negatives into positives
If not sure of question, rephrase as you understood it
Don’t share too much personal information
Be conversational, not chummy

40. The Truth About Interviews
Most initial interviews last five minutes
Critical factors noted in the first five minutes:
Appearance
Grooming
Handshake
Personal presence
Eye contact
Articulation
Personality

41. Watch Your Non-Verbals
Eye contact
Facial expressions
Posture
Gestures
Space

42. Be Informed Research the company Utilize resources
What have they done?
What are their current initiatives?
What are their plans for the future?
Utilize resources
Company website
Company brochure/literature
Insider information

43. Dress for Success Conservative
You should be doing the talking, not your clothes
Dress for where you want to be, not where you’re currently at
Quality over quantity
Get fit

44. Professional Men & Women
Conservative suit or jacket/blazer
Clean, polished conservative shoes
Well-groomed hairstyle
Clean, trimmed fingernails
Minimal cologne or perfume
Empty pockets—no key collections or jingling coins
No gum, candy or cigarettes
Light briefcase or portfolio
No visible body piercings or tattoos

45. The Right Looks

46. The Right Looks

47. Greeting the Interviewer
Match handshake
Make eye contact
Smile
Thank him/her for the opportunity
If other interviewers involved, remember their names

48. After the Interview Thank interviewer(s) again
Send a hand written thank you card
Follow up if instructed
Think about how you can improve next time
Don’t stop looking
You still have a choice

49. Careers
An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress
Research qualifications for the career you want
Job shadow
Seek career counseling

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51. Job Satisfaction

52. The one that doesn’t feel like work
Top Career for You…
The one that doesn’t feel like work