Resume Building- revised for High School 6/15/2018 Resume Building- revised for High School Keith Jackman Schlumberger Recruiter Revised by Mrs. Johnson The presenter should start by saying that what will be presented is what “we” feel makes a good resume and that of course there are many ways to impress a potential employer…merely that this is what we’d like to see.

Why should it be good? Your goal is to get an interview 6/15/2018 Why should it be good? Your goal is to get an interview A resume is a window It’s a brochure about you The 8 second test Brevity and readability Ultimately, the resume writer should project the best possible image in order to get an interview. Encourage the audience to think of the resume as a window or brochure not an exhaustive catalogue. Statistically a recruiter spends 8 seconds each when faced with a pile of resumes. That’s why readability and brevity are important.

The Resume Objective Heading Education References Activities 6/15/2018 The Resume Objective Heading Education References Ask Audience what catgories they think should be included in a resume. This slide could be titled “The life cycle of a resume.” Activities Related Skills Experience

The Heading Preferably at the top in the center or right side 6/15/2018 The Heading Preferably at the top in the center or right side Name, address and phone number Email That is checked often. Use professional language NOT: Hotgirl2011@hotmail.com The heading is the place where contact info is kept encourage students to keep it neat and inviting. The heading is either at center or right so when someone flips through a stack they can see who it is. The note about e-mail is important, explain that sometimes resumes are kept after they’ve graduated. Also having a “joke” e-mail address is funny among friends and even to us but it’s not professional and that’s who we’re looking for. NOT: Slacker_35@sbcglobal.com NOT: needz_da_muney@gmail.com

DO DON’T Heading Examples 6/15/2018 The first is good as it keeps it clean and provides the permanent and school info. Not overwhelming or intrusive The second is not as it gives way to many e-mails (3) and divulges too much information. It’s untidy and screams desperation.

Objective Always include an objective 6/15/2018 Objective Always include an objective If possible, apply to a specific position Stay off the soap box Be concise If you don’t have an objective as to what type of job your applying for employers have to think about where you fit. If you can, apply for a specific position. Research the company and find out what positions they’re hiring for—it make their job a bit easier trying to figure out what position to interview you for. If you’re not sure what position you’re applying for or are going for multiple positions, then just put a general objective, but be concise.

Don’t write a novel I smell Fear! Closer…too brief 6/15/2018 Objective examples Don’t write a novel I smell Fear! The first is way too wordy and fluffy (and fails the 8 second test) The second sounds too nervous (wants to be shrouded in security) The third is too brief Closer…too brief

To obtain an entry level position in retail sales. 6/15/2018 Objective To obtain an entry level position in retail sales. Perfect: To the point, specific and even a little flattering.

Education Include the following: • Name of school • Course of study 6/15/2018 Education Include the following: • Name of school • Course of study * (honors, tech prep, AP) • Grade level completed Do I have to include my GPA? • If absent, employers will assume GPA < 2.8 The Education section should have minimal information, what you can bring to the company which will be conveyed in your work experience and related skills. Where you went to school or currently studying, the degree you’re pursuing and major. If you have any honors, you can list them here too. Here’s a big question: Do you have to include your GPA on your resume? Companies will want to see it. If you don’t present it, we assume it’s less than a 2.8. If you do present the GPA, designate a scale to it i.e. 3.2/4.0. Encourage the audience not to use GPA in major alone as it’s misleading and begs the question “How bad is the overall?”

Experience List all work experience…within reason 6/15/2018 Experience List all work experience…within reason Include accomplishments not just responsibilities Have you been in the working world? Hands up if you’ve professional experience This section is very important as it’s where we’ll look to try and correlate past experience with what we’re looking for. If we have to reach too much we won’t bite. Company’s look for leaders, team players, challenge seekers, enthusiasts and self starters. Assure us that you can work with others. Ask those with professional experience to raise their hands (5% might). Stress that as a fresh out we know you don’t have experience but we’re interested in your past as indicators for the future.

Related Skills Maximize this field!!! Include relevant courses 6/15/2018 Related Skills Maximize this field!!! Include relevant courses List computer skills here Students must be careful here as they may end up showing that they don’t know what position they’re going for here. Encourage them to keep the skills general unless “Autocad” was part of the job description, for example.

Activities List them all and have a balance Student groups/clubs 6/15/2018 Activities List them all and have a balance Student groups/clubs Athletic groups Hobbies An excellent place for the student to personalize their resume and let us know how interesting and diverse they are. They can show us that they’re well rounded and have interests outside of School.

References Keep it to three Don’t use a family member 6/15/2018 References Keep it to three Don’t use a family member Be sure information is correct and current Will they provide a positive reference? Advise that it’s acceptable to say “Referances available upon request” but if they include them then they must be sure to keep the number down and that there is diversity. IT’s important that the reference is still available. Moreover the candidate should be sure of a positive reference as well as the reference being able to convey the right message.

Style Free of Grammatical and Spelling Errors Easy to read font 12. 6/15/2018 Style Free of Grammatical and Spelling Errors Easy to read font 12. Categorize information Read down One page only Self explanatory.

Ready? Research the company and yourself 6/15/2018 Ready? Research the company and yourself Be ready to respond to anything on the resume Make it perfect!!!!! Encourage research and for the audience to be honest with themselves when applying to positions. The FE lifestyle isn’t for everyone but neither is a design job. Put in a plug for the career center, they deserve it.