Train-the-Trainer Workshop

 INTRODUCTION  WARM-UP ACTIVITY  OBJECTIVES  WORKSHOP STRUCTURE  ROLES OF FACILITATORS  EXPECTATIONS FROM PARTICIPANTS  WORKSHOP CONTENT  SUMMARY/QUESTIONS

Learn about the purpose, structure and content of the Resume Workshop Learn about the purpose, structure and content of the Resume Workshop Learn basic facilitative approaches applied to the Resume Workshops Be able to help clients with targeted resume and cover letter writing

PURPOSE OF RESUME WORKSHOP PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING RESUME CONTENTS/FORMATS/ LAYOUTS OVERVIEW OF RESUME TEMPLATES AND SKILLS STATEMENTS

PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY: CREATE A DRAFT RESUME INDEPENDENTLY TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THEIR RESUME DO RESUME IN THEIR OWN PACE GET REFERRAL TO COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS ; COMPUTER TYPING PROGRAMS; TUTORING

FACILITATING IS GROUP COUNSELLING LEADERSHIP SKILLS/GUIDANCE INTERACTIVE AND BALANCED WITH CONTENT COVER ALL LEARNING STYLES INCLUSIVE AND GENUINE APPROPRIATE, RELEVANT TO THE TOPIC

Established short-term employment goals Commitment to enhancement of personal Job Search skills Active participation

1.DO YOU HAVE A USB KEY? 2. DO YOU HAVE A PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNT? 3. DO YOU HAVE AN ACCESS TO A VOIC ? 4. WHAT TYPE OF JOB/CAREER FIELD ARE YOU APPLYING FOR? 5.IS THERE A SPECIFIC JOB YOU APPLYING FOR? PLEASE, BRING YOUR UP-TO DATE JOB POSTING

RESUME COVER LETTER INTERVIEW PREPARATION JOB SEARCH CAREER EXPLORATION LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION NETWORKING PORTFOLIO

EMPLOYER HIRING FROM WITHIN (PROMOTION) HIRING AN UNKNOWN WHO BRINGS PROOF OF ABILITY FRIEND BUSINESS CONTACT REFERRAL JOB FAIR AGENCY RECRUITERS SEARCH FIRMS ONLINE/NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS RESUME YOU

 TARGETED TO A SPECIFIC EMPLOYER AND/OR JOB POSITION  FACTUAL AND TO THE POINT  YOUR BEST MARKETING WEAPON  EASY-TO-READ AND PROFESSIONAL IN APPEARANCE

NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION CAREER OBJECTIVE PROFILE/ PERSONAL SUMMARY RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATIONTRAININGPROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE (OPTIONAL) INTERESTS (OPTIONAL) TAGLINE – REFERENCES AVAILABLE (OPTIONAL)

KIMBERLY ANN HURST 2222 Dixie Rd #112 Mississauga, ON (905) Put your name, permanent address, phone /voic numbers, and address

 Number of years of experience in the field  Any important certifications  Any up-to-date programs or technical skills  Any other languages  Any relevant personal qualities

 State your experiences and achievements (in reverse order, max.10 years span )  Show the positive results of your actions, the benefits to the company  Quantify your accomplishments

CONSISTENT, EQUAL ON EVERY SIDE BETWEEN 1 INCH TO 1.25 INCH FONTS COMMON, EASY-TO-READ EX. : ARIAL, TAHOMA, FRANKLIN GOTHIC IN PDF FORMAT, TO AVOID ANY CONFLICT IN MS WORD SIZE IS APPROPRIATE TO FONT AND PAGE SPACE

DO NOT OVERUSE THEM USE EXTRA SPACE IN BETWEEN TEXT ENHANCEMENTS BOLD IS PREFERRABLE TO ITALICS UNDERLINES COULD BE CONFUSING UPPERCASE SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR SHORT PHRASES AND SINGLE WORDS

SHOULD BE SUBTLE AND SUPPORT, NOT OVERPOWER THE OVERALL MESSAGE OF THE RESUME CAN BE USED AS A BACKGROUND OR WATERMARK COMPARE THE IMPACT OF THE GRAPHIC ON SCREEN AND IN PRINT

 Avoid vague wording such as "a few months."  Leave out the "I's,' as in "I directed..."  Leave out the negatives or any irrelevant information.  Avoid jargons, acronyms or unusual abbreviations.  Don't write a meaningless job objective.  Do not rely on the spell-check programs

 Introduction to the employer  Summarize who you are, why you want to work for this employer and what you can do  It communicates: - your writing skills - professional approach - knowledge of the field

1 page, typed Broken into short paragraphs (introductory, body, closing) Highlights how your skills and qualifications will benefit the employer Attached to your resume Direct and concise

 Former managers/supervisors  Current or former teachers, coaches, and club leaders  Volunteer coordinators/supervisors  A respected member of the community (doctor, lawyer, social worker, and police officer)  Family members that you have worked for  Your career counsellor