CROSS EXAMINING RESUMES & LINKED IN Lani Caffey Griffin Associates

WHAT IS IT YOU DO AGAIN? Can you get me a job? What do you bring to the table, lady?  Cover Letters  Types of Resumes  Resume Suggestions  Linked In  Q & A

COVER LETTERS ARE OLD SCHOOL Tips  Find hiring manager’s name or title  Concise (1-2 paragraphs)  Highlight experience or skills that align with company culture  Ex. Servant Leadership  Not too formal, but not too folksy Exceptions  Employer asks for one  Explain gaps, what you did during that time

SKILLS BASED RESUME When to use:  New to the job market  Short-term positions, internships, or temporary positions rather than long-term experience  Changing career fields  Work experience is all very similar and seems redundant  Ex. Jessica  Significant work gaps – a year or more

SKILLS BASED RESUME What to Include:  Pick 3-4 Skills (Project Management, Communication, Leadership)  Create bullets explaining accomplishments for each skill  Brief work history  Extras  Education  Certifications  Professional affiliations  Project list  Relevant Community Involvement

CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME  Most commonly used  Go with summary instead of objective  Start with current or most recent experience  Include months and years

RESUME SUGGESTIONS  Each resume submitted should be tailored to each position and company - buzzwords  Concise - No more than 2 pages  Formatting  Easy on the eyes  30 second scan  Fonts  Helvetica, Arial, Calibri - Clean lines  Garamond to maximize space  Times New Roman = Sweatpants  No more than two

FAUX PAS  Spelling or grammar errors  Getting too personal  Inconsistencies  Speaking ill of previous employers or co-workers  Inappropriate social media

LINKED IN  Familiar with Linked In?  Great for networking  Recruiters can find you  Follow interesting companies & job postings  Keep consistent with resume

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