1 February 29, DallasHR Workforce Readiness Committee National Guard and Reserve Job Fair Presented by: DallasHR Workforce Readiness Committee

“Key Words for Electronic Resume/Application Submission” 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR2

Key Words for Electronic Resume/Application Submission Define Primary Skills….Your Essence Determine What You Are Looking For Make Sure Resume Contains Primary Skill Keywords Focus Your Search on Those Specific Keywords Stay On Point – be Willing to Adapt and be Flexible 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR3

Create Your Resume & Use Keywords That Describe Your Skills and Goals START: Enter the section titles of your resume Step 1: Employment - dates & job titles in sequential order Step 2: Military experience - list all military titles, dates, locations, TRANSLATE MILITARY SKILLS TO CIVILIAN SKILLS Step 3: Education - schools attended, degree, course focus Step 4: Skills – list all software, computer, technical, mechanical, etc. Step 5: Objective - what kind of opportunity are you looking for? NOW: Enter the details under each section title (i.e. job responsibilities, etc.) 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR4

5 Format your resume with Keywords Arial or Times New Roman Black text Easy on the eyes Font size between Edit your resume Insert action verbs and take out “responsible for….” Tool: s.com/articles/art110.php s.com/articles/art110.php Finally… Spell check Have 2 friends review your resume for mistakes Save As, “Your Name – Resume”

The Search 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR6 Monster.com Careerbuilder.com Workintexas.com Jobbingtree.com Job Boards All request keywords Insert keywords to find candidates that match the job description Recruiters KEYWORDS Language (Bilingual/Spanish) Software Work environment Certificates If you do not have keywords in your resume then your resume will NOT show up in searches…. You can find common keywords that match YOUR job objective by researching job descriptions

Nuts & Bolts of Electronic Submissions 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR7 All job boards use Keyword’s to match resumes and job searches. Employers posting jobs on their website use Keyword Scanning to prioritize resumes to the skills they are seeking. When employers post jobs on job boards, the job boards rank the percentage that resumes match their job opportunity using Keywords. If your resume does not include Keywords that materially match the job opening you are submitting to then your resume will not be a priority. The more Keywords in your resume that match the Keywords in the job posting will determine your resume priority – but don’t go overboard…stay Honest!

A Recruiter’s/Employer’s View on Job Boards 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR8 All searches start with Keywords

Commonly Used Social Media Channels for Employment 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR9 LinkedIn – LinkedIn draws from Keywords that pull from your profile. You can optimize how often your profile shows up in searches by having a complete profile containing Keywords matching your skills. Maximize your visibility.  Be assertive and link in with professionals who share your similar skills, companies that interest you, and management personnel.  Follow companies that interest you.  Remain professional when inviting people to link in Face Book - Remove all non-professional photo’s or simply shut your account down while searching.  Receive notifications – a fast response is critical!

Applying for Job Opportunities Read the job description Determine if you qualify Tailor your resume with Keywords that match your skills Your experience = experience needed Highlight your skills & responsibilities that match Submit your updated resume Be accessible via phone, & TEXT- fast response gets jobs Professional: Voic , address, and social media profiles Google Yourself – Potential Employers Will….. Always have your professional guard up 1 st impression starts with the first contact made 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR10

Submit Your Resume Post your resume CareerBuilder, Monster, Jobbingtree.com, workintexas.com, LinkedIn, etc. Google industry specific sites to post your resume on Find Job Openings Indeed.com, Craig’s list, LinkedIn, Twitter Staffing/Recruiting firms: Find firms that fit your experience and goals 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR11

Preparing for your Interview Study Resume Job description The company (Google & the company website) Reflect on strengths/weaknesses Practice Common interview questions Mock interview with a friend Determine your attire for interview 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR12

The Interview Greeting Enthusiastic, smile, confident and friendly to everyone Strong handshake, eye contact and good posture Interview Do not get too personal instead stick to the facts Listen to the question Avoid… “ums, uh, sighing, etc.” Listen when told about the job Tell them why you would be a fit Ask questions: About company, opportunity, the interviewer, etc Last question Exit: Show gratitude Business card 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR13

After the Interview: Write & Mail Thank You Note Reflect Strengths Improvements Questions to follow-up on Follow-up Stick to the timeframe hiring manager gave you 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR14

Questions??? 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR15