Resume Writing & Professionalism 101

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Resume Writing & Professionalism 101 Skills to help you get that job, internship or volunteer experience

Today you will: Walk away with a rough draft of your resume Have an idea of how to apply or get an interview for a job/volunteer/internship position Learn tips on how to be “professional” and give yourself an advantage.

What is a Résumé? Resumés are like dating profiles….but for jobs. Your resume should highlight Skills Professional References Accomplishments Experience Personality Education Objective

The perfect résumé is… As brief as possible Impressive Unique Easy to follow/read Error free

Jared M. Skretvedt From Top To Bottom... Personal Details Personal details should include Name Phone Number Address Email If they want to offer you a position or interview you, make sure they have multiple ways to find you! Jared M. Skretvedt 7401 Linden Ave N #7 ∙ Seattle, WA 98103 ∙ (320) 248-9254 ∙ jared.skretvedt@gmail.com

From Top to Bottom… Objective Statement Your objective statement can be very specific or general (general) Objective: To work with children at a summer camp. (Specific) Objective: To teach clarinet to 12 year olds at your music store.

From Top to Bottom…. Work/Volunteer/Club experience These are times where you were expected to show up (on time) and be responsible to perform some kind of task or service. Things to include: Name of the organization How long you participated Describe the work you did

From Top to Bottom Soft Skills Hard Skills Skills & Qualifications Funny Calm under pressure Great customer service Courageous Organized Hard Skills Powerpoint Photoshop Photography Coding Qualifications CPR/First Aid

From Top to Bottom Education or Accomplishments Education Include year your graduated, GPA and any academic awards. Include your current GPA and any academic awards Any other accomplishments that show the result of your skills 1st place in skate competition Completed Seattle Marathon

References and Cover Letter Professional References Should not include family, friends or girlfriend/boyfriends. Include contact information Name Phone Number Email How long they have known you Cover Letter One paragraph including your objective and skills/education related to what you are applying for.

Last Thoughts… Your resume will always be changing and will need updating Always have someone else edit your resume No fancy fonts, colors, pictures, coffee stains, etc

Professionalism Doesn’t mean turning into this guy

Professionalism Appearance & Demeanor Take a shower Clean clothes Eye contact Smile! Nod

Professionalism Reliability and Work Ethic Show up on time (or early) Follow through on tasks/projects Do good work! Ask questions Volunteer

Professionalism Accountability Be honest Be confident Be proud High standards

Listen First Golden Rule Positive Responses Body Language Open ended question Reflections Summaries Affirmations Sharing Information Golden Rule Positive Responses Body Language