Employ Florida Marketplace Lesson Three: Résumé Development

Objectives You will learn ◦The importance of the résumé in the job search process ◦How to use EFM to create a professional résumé

Purpose of a Résumé in EFM Reasons job seekers should have one or more résumés in EFM ◦Details from the résumé are used to match job seekers with employers  Job referrals can be made if the job seekers’ skills, education and work experience match what the employer wants

Purpose of a Résumé in EFM What is a job referral? ◦An opportunity to connect a job seeker to an employer based on qualifications the employer has established ◦In EFM, information about the employer is maintained  If the job seeker meets the minimum qualifications, the RWB staff ◦ May complete any required pre-screening ◦ May tell the customer how to apply for the job

Purpose of a Résumé in EFM Additionally, ◦Employers use EFM as a tool to search for potential candidates

Purpose of a Résumé in EFM Finally, ◦EFM provides a written form of communication for job seekers  Skills  Experience  Abilities

Getting Started

Résumé Builder

Location

Occupation

Occupation

Desired Salary

Employment Details

Driver’s License Information

Résumé Layout

The Background Wizard The final step to building a résumé ◦The job seeker should enter his/her background information via the “Background Wizard”  Employment history  Education levels

Building the résumé