PREPARING FOR YOUR CAREER Lesson 1: Introduction to Resumes Writing a Resume Lesson 1: Introduction to Resumes Instructor PowerPoint Copyright © 2009, Thinking Media, a division of SAI Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. The Career Ready 101 logo is a registered trademark and Career Ready 101 is a trademark of SAI Interactive, Inc.

The Importance of a Resume Need well organized resume. Easy to read and to the point. Employers generally spend 10 to 15 seconds scanning a single resume. 2

Importance of a Resume Cont. Tell how you fit the position and how you are the best candidate for the job. A clearly written resume is KEY to getting an interview and landing your dream job! 3

The Purpose of a Resume Communicate career interests, skills, knowledge and accomplishments to an employer. Sell yourself to the employer in the hopes they will offer you the job you want! 4

The Purpose of a Resume A resume is the bait that gets you in the door for an interview. A bad resume can prevent you from getting the interview. If there is no interview, there's no chance of getting the job! 5

Customize Resume The most effective resumes are customized to a specific job title. Research position and company to determine essential skills and knowledge required to do the job. Focus on employer's stated job requirements. Customize resume around these requirements. Do not exaggerate or lie on a resume, the employer will expect you to be able to do everything you say you can do! 6

Resume First Impression Resume is more than a list of jobs. It is the first contact with the employer. Resume tells employer what type of employee you are and the work you will produce. 7

Resume First Impression Critical to describe qualifications in a clearly written, attractive format that sells you to the employer. Need to impress employer enough to want to meet you in person. Remember, “You only get one opportunity to make a good first impression!” 8

Resume Writing Purpose: Learn how to write a resume. This lesson will cover: Resume Formats, Resume Design & Layout, Parts of a Resume and Create a Resume. The first step to finding a job is to have a clearly written resume. Let’s get started! 9

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