Agenda  Employer Needs  Resume Statements  Purpose of a Resume  Guidelines  Introduction Resume Types  “Before” Sample  “After” Sample  Q & A

 Make / save money  Save time  Increase productivity  Provide service  Attract customers  Retain customers  Use things in a new way  Improve image  Solve problems  Make things easier  Add something new  Built relationships  Solve conflicts  Make the boss look good ……

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 Answered 6 line phone system  Answered 6 line meridian phone system  Answered 70+ calls per day on a 6 line meridian phone system  Answered 70+ calls per day on a 6 line meridian phone system directing calls to 25 staff members  Answered 70+ calls per day on a 6 line meridian phone system directing calls to 25 staff members while providing courteous and efficient customer service

 Controlled inventory using in- house computerized system  Accurately controlled inventory of over 200 different products using in- house computerized system while reducing production costs, meeting tight deadlines and ensuring customer satisfaction  Developed an in-house computerized system!  Developed an in-house computerized inventory system for over 200 different products, initiating restructuring of the warehouse resulting in optimal use of time and cutting costs by 25% within 6 months

 Answered phones and handled complaints  Supervised and trained employees  Maintained materials inventory  Designed promotional brochure  Entered data using computer program  Operated and troubleshot machinery  Oversaw and managed budget  Worked on a team as well as independently ……

 Make a positive first impression  Summarize your skills and experience  Get you an Interview!  …..

 Length  Objective / Position / Title  Content  Formatting  Relevance  Layout - “Prime Real Estate”

 There is no right or wrong way to write a resume it is nothing more than a marketing tool  The trick is to get one that works for you.  How do you know?....  You are getting interviews!!

Chronological Resume Date Oriented, newest positions first. Highlights your experience and the Companies you worked for. Positives: This type can be utilized and designed to showcase your experience and hide the possible missing “letters after your name”

Drawbacks:  Hard to hide a gap in employment  Not good if you have had many jobs (Job Hopper Syndrome)  Could be difficult to format if you have long term employment 10+ yrs in one place

This type focuses on your skills sets and what you bring to the table. Positives:  It will allow you to highlight your achievements  It helps to minimize gaps in employment, or to showcase your transferable skills and talents if this is a new career move.

Drawbacks:  You have over 200 skills what do you include?  Formatting this type can be tricky as it comes out like we are seeing spots as there may be too many bullets

This type is quite effective and the type we try to promote in club. It gives a nice platform to showcase skills and work history. Positives:  It is a clear concise way to showcase what you bring to the table and what you have done and where you have done it.  Some people find this style easier to edit for targeting to the posting.

Drawbacks:  Sometimes it gets too long and potential ER’s do not have the time to read it. (relevant info!!)  Formatting and consistency is very important with this type as a messy impression is not one you want to make.

Maureen Burbank – Job Finding Club Coordinator Annemarie Du Toit – Job Finding Club Facilitator Kelly Johnson – Job Finding Club Facilitator