WESTLAKE VILLAGE - ENCINO - PASADENA - WEST LOS ANGELES - IRVINE INSPIRATION for change Resume Writing Workshop Yas Djadali GSEP Career Services
Today’s Topics Creating/Polishing your resume Customizing your cover letters Utlizing Career Services Resources And MY main goal…
Decrease the fear… Strengthen your brand… Be that top 5%…
RESUME: What’s the purpose? Marketing tool to get you the interview Overview of your education, experiences, and skills Used to demonstrate a match between you and the job description/employer Script for your job interview
Types of Resumes Chronological ◦ List your former positions in descending chronological order ◦ Start with most recent job and work back to your earliest Functional ◦ Focuses on your skills and experience, rather than chronological work history ◦ Used most often by people who are changing careers or who have gaps in employment history Combination ◦ Lists your skills and experience first, then lists employment history ◦ Highlights the skills that are relevant to the job, and provides the chronological work history that employers prefer
Conta ct Objective Experience (Related/ Professional/ Additional) Skills/ Areas of Knowledge/ Languages Professional Affiliations, Leadership, Honors and Awards Community Service Education/ Credential/ Certifications
Contact Information: Bold name, larger font Appropriate Seeking the _______ position at ________, where I can apply my _________ skills and my experience/background/interest in _________. Objective:
Education Spell out University and degree List in reverse chronological order Include graduation date (versus dates attended)
Experience Include position title, name of organization, city/state, dates Use consistent formatting throughout resume Begin bullet points with action verbs Avoid “I” statements Quantify & qualify (#, %) when possible
Bullet Points Use Action + Results format Highlight tasks performed, accomplishments achieved, skills used, knowledge gained Practice: Consider your current/previous experience Circle all the skills you have used/gain Create 2 bullet points
Other Categories Languages: fluent, conversational, sign language Professional Affiliations: Relevant to position Officer position Board / committee member References: separate page, same heading as resume
COVER LETTER: What’s the purpose? A one-page letter of introduction (3-4 paragraphs) An opportunity to state your relevant interests and qualifications Specifically demonstrates that your background matches their job description/organization Reflects your written communication skills (handout)
Cover Letter Content Use same heading as resume First Paragraph: For what position are you applying at which organization? How did you learn about this position? Second Paragraph: What are your relevant qualifications Why are you interested in this particular position at this particular organization? Third Paragraph: Refer to resume, request interview, thank employer for their consideration
GSEP Career Services Clarifying your Career Objective(s) Career Assessments Resume & Cover Letter Critiques Interview Preparation Job Search & Networking Strategies Career Panels & Fairs
Did it work…
Decreased fear? Strengthened brand? Being that top 5%?
Resume/Cover Letter Feedback PepPro: first document uploaded Drop-In Advising: Mon – Thurs, 12 – 3 pm Individual Career Counseling Appointment: ◦ Education: Yas Djadali, ◦ Psychology: Sadaf Mayet,
WESTLAKE VILLAGE - ENCINO - PASADENA - WEST LOS ANGELES - IRVINE INSPIRATION for change Need additional assistance? Visit Career Services! GSEP Career Services: WLA, 5 th floor Appointments & Drop-In