Articulating Your Skills to Employers: Resumes & LinkedIN Kacey Shriner ‘16 Employer Assistant Internship & Career Services

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Before you can articulate who you are to an employer, you have to know who you are!

What do I love to do?

What projects excite you at work? What do I love to do? What are your hobbies? What are your passions? What projects excite you at work?

What are my natural talents?

What are my natural talents? Where do I experience the most success? What do my friends and family tell me I’m good at?

What do I not like to do?

Where do I naturally struggle to succeed?

Where do I naturally struggle to succeed? What types of personalities do I struggle to work with? What type of management style hinders my work?

Where do I naturally struggle to succeed? What projects and tasks do I have a difficult time completing? What constructive criticism have you received from people you trust?

What are my career values?

What are my career values? How important is a high-paying job or industry? How important is work-life balance? Do you value stability in your job or are you okay with ambiguity? Do you want opportunities for growth?

Self-Reflection & Assessment Resources at ICS MBTI StrengthsQuest Strong Interest Inventory

Now that you’ve done some self-reflection, you’re ready to put yourself out there!

Prove your past successes and accomplishments Purpose of a Resume Prove your past successes and accomplishments Showcase your strengths Highlight your most relevant experiences Prove that you are a strong candidate

Before You Begin Writing Be familiar with the job description and what they are looking for in a candidate Brainstorm past experiences that prove you have the skills they need Tailoring your resume makes a BIG difference and helps set you apart from other candidates.

Parts of a Resume Summary, Education, Experience, Leadership & Community Service, Technical Skills, etc.

Tailor it to the type of position you are seeking Objective Statement PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Seeking a <type of position> in <type of organization/field> where I may utilize my proven <insert three of your skills/strengths that align with the position>. Optional Section Tailor it to the type of position you are seeking State what you can bring to the position, not what you can gain.

You may also include relevant courses and honors. Education EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Spanish December 2016 Butler University, Indianapolis, IN Secondary Major: Political Science Include all anticipated or earned degrees, include expected year of graduation. You may also include relevant courses and honors.

Certifications such as CPR, First Aid, etc. Skills Optional Section* Depends on the position you’re applying for Language Computer Programs Certifications such as CPR, First Aid, etc.

HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Employer Assistant September 2017- Present Butler University, Indianapolis, IN Accomplishment #1 Accomplishment #2 Accomplishment #3 You may include a heading specific to your field. You can have more than one section. Showcase your strongest accomplishments. Most important piece of information should be on the first line and bolded. Include all relevant experiences.

How do I market my skills on a resume? Utilize ICS’ “Guide to Professional Success” Use action verbs (pg. 37) Focus on accomplishments Match your skills Quantify when possible Include the “how”, “why”, or the result

The How, Why, and Result How: How did you do it? What skills did you use? Why: Why did you do it? What value did it add? Result: How did your work have an impact? Action Verb Quantified Why? Example: Conducted reading groups for 15 pre-teens to encourage an interested in literature and reading Provided individual guidance to three music students, helping them significantly advance their playing range Action Verb Quantified Why?

Leadership & Community Service COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Volunteer, Indy Reads Books May 2017-Present Advisory Board Member, Internship & Career Services, Butler University July 2017-Present Include community involvement Specifically note any leadership you’ve had in the organization Do you want to include bullet points?

Final Tips & Tricks Be truthful and accurate Times or Arial font 1 page for every 10 years of work experience 11-12 pt. font (16 pt. for your name) .75 or 1 inch margins Abbreviate states Spell out “one” through “nine” Be consistent Triple check for any errors

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