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Presented By – Bob Bowman HRMC, Inc
Resume Considerations A direct reflection of “who you are” Your first impression Solicit input / select Will not get you an interview One piece in your strategic marketing campaign Never send the same resume twice! Check electronic format Be 100% truthful An art form not a science
More Resume Considerations Length Font Size White Space – bullets Key Words Dynamic Write from readers perspective Write in 3 rd person Reverse Chronological vs Functional How many resumes do you send?
Heading Objective Career Summary Your “Infomercial” Significant Accomplishments Career History Education Other Technical Expertise
Robert E Bowman 1232 Vassar Ct Longmont CO (h) (c) (w) Consistent in all marketing Security concerns Readers check for address / phone number Heading
Objective Level: entry/mid/senior/executive Function: not too restrictive Industry: Specific Description: Reflective of YOU Level: Indication of you much supervision you will require How much money you will expect How much relevant experience you have Function: Individual contributor/Manager/Consultant “Executive level human resource management generalist to serve a progressive company within the medical device industry that emphasizes their people as a significant asset”
Career Summary Tenure: general statement in yrs Function: what are they asking for Description: more specific Skills/Expertise: 6 – 9 keywords “over fifteen years of significant and progressive Human resource management/leadership experience in medical device, manufacturing, high technology & service industries with expertise in: Recruiting and sourcing Department leadership Strategic visioning Tactical implementation Legal compliance Safety systems Organizational change Employee Relations Effective communications
Significant Accomplishments Action Verbs -> What -> Description -> Result Support expertise bullets Past tense Contain numbers Are not dated Make reader want to know more Strategically supports job you are applying for “ Designed and implemented a comprehensive workers compensation program addressing repetitive trauma disorders in a manufacturing environment resulting in reduction of 1.2 million workers comp costs over a two year period.”
Career History How far back do you go? Breaks in Service Reason for leaving Duties/responsibilities/numbers Reverse chronological Less significant/supportive positions held Alpine Lumber Company, Westminster CO2008 – Present Director HR & Safety450 employee/Multi-State/non-union Direct the corporate human resource, occupational safety functions and asset management Member of the executive leadership team Represent the company in matters concerning corporate communications, union avoidance, EEOC, OSHA and employment law
Education Highest to Lowest Dates? Incomplete? MA, Human Resource ManagementWebster Univ. BA, EducationMuskingum College Grad. Certif., Occup Safety SystemsUniv of So CA
Other Licenses Patents Training Religious / Political Volunteer
Technical Expertise SkillExpertProficientUser XXXX x Skills specific to the requirements of the job Honest Evaluation Be able to back up with examples
Cover Letter Heading Dear: (Name)Date: Please accept my resume for position number: HR-124, Vice President of Human Resources. I trust that you will find my experience and education to exceed your requirements, Your requirementsMy Experience I am immediately available to discuss this exciting opportunity and my salary requirements are negotiable. I look forward to meeting you and potentially serving XYZ company. Respectfully, Robert S Bowman
References Separate from resume Provide at interview or upon request Your Marketing Team 2 supervisors 2 customers 1 other Include: Name -> Title -> Relationship -> Contact Info
Thank You’s Set you apart from the rest Another valuable contact point After every contact Personal Strategic Conections Give them “some meat” Even after a rejection
Questions? Bob Bowman HRMC, Inc.