60 Days to a New Job and Great Salary BeFunemployed’s 60 Days to a New Job and Great Salary Module Two: Building a Winning Resume

Today’s Game Plan Resume Elements Statistics, statistics, statistics Rookie Resume Mistakes Applicant Tracking System FREE Resume Review By the end of the this module, you’ll have the tools to create a winning resume.

Resume Types Three basic types of resumes: Chronological—Lists work experience in chronological order (most recent position first, least recent position at the bottom of the list). Functional—Listed by skills or functions (usually the company, dates and positions held aren’t listed). Combination—Includes both of the above

Elements of a Resume Contact Information Name  Address Telephone  Email Social Media Sites? Objective Education List year if less than five years ago Certifications, workshops, classes Previous Positions Most recent first Accomplishments Awards Successes

#1 Font for your Resume: Calibri

Your Customized Objective Match the Title in the Job Description Job Description: Seeking an Area Coordinator with 5+ years experience in Musical Theater, excellent communications and organizational skills and flexible schedule. Objective: Administrative professional with 6 years experience in Musical Theater. Hoping to bring my excellent communication and organizational skills to a company catering to children. Flexible schedule allows for maximum availability. Several Different Resumes = Flexibility

Such As: Experienced and accomplished political campaign manager with over ten years of experience looking to leverage extensive background in crisis management, departmental organization and mass communication into an entry-level HR assistant position with Pacific 2.1 Technologies. Dedicated medical assistant who graduated top of his class, pursuing hospice care position. To leverage my 5+ years of client-facing experience, public speaking skills, and expertise in the health care industry into a public relations role with Happy Tree Educational Animations. To obtain the position of ONLINE ESL INSTRUCTOR with BabelSpeak.com where I can apply my education, fifteen years of teaching experience and native linguistic skills and provide clients with a high quality language instruction experience.

Statistics Statistics aren’t scary when they’re about you. Instead of “Achieved revenue goals,” say, “Generated $10 million dollars revenue by…” Instead of “Safety is key,” say, “Went 125 days accident free.” Instead of “Met all sales goals,” say “Achieved personal sales goal 10 months in a row”

Applicant Tracking System Keywords specific to the position you want (the job description) The employee receives resumes that meet the keyword requests.

Top Tips to Beating the ATS Send your resume as Microsoft Word or something similar. Label things simply: “Work Experience,” not “Career Achievements” or “Jobs I’ve Rocked” Order: Company Name, Title, Dates Eli Lilly and Company, Quality Control Technician, January, 2012 – March, 2015 NOT Quality Control Technician, Eli Lilly and Company, January, 2012 – March, 2015

Top Tips to Beating the ATS Use both acronyms and spelled-out forms of titles/key names Pump your Objective full of the key words Watch Your Spelling

Resume Rookie Mistakes Having an unprofessional email address. DaddysCandy@aol.com (Same goes for your voice mail.) No more than two pages No need to put “References available upon request.” Obvious. Bullet points Spell check. You’re a professional blogger, not a professional booger. Don’t lie.

Resume “Bling” Choose a resume style based on: Your personality The position you desire Simplicity is key Do NOT choose the ones with logos, photos or shadings MANY sample resumes online (Google “best sample resumes)

Send your resume to me at: FREE Resume Review Send your resume to me at: Laura@BeFunemployed.org

Wrapping it Up Your resume is your key to getting in the door. Take your time and get it right. Proof it—email to five friends Key words are key Don’t forget: Email your resume to me. I’d love to see it and give you feedback.

In the Next Module Get it Out There! Online job sites LinkedIn Friends/Influencers Company Websites Networking