1. 1 CAREER PATHWAYS Welcome to…. Module 9 Resumés

2. 2 CAREER PATHWAYS Sponsored by the Joint Career Transition Committee Module 9 in a series of 10 independent modules

3. 3 Objectives Of Career Pathways Program Save $ by creating 1 interdepartmental program Make career planning part of the culture Use modules for flexibility, affordability Create a ‘common language’

4. 4 Overview Of Career Pathways 5 Core modules: 1.Career Planning 2.Testing & Assessment 3.Skills Assessment 4.Personal Learning Plans 5.Career Portfolios 2 Supporting modules for managers 6.Performance Management 7.Career Coaching 3 Mobility modules 8.Competitions, 9.Resumes 10.Interviews

5. 5 Objectives of Today’s workshop What is the purpose of a resume What information belongs in your resume What information does NOT belong in your resume How to choose a resume style Covering letters Effective Vocabulary Applying on Line

6. 6 Purpose of a Resumé Personal Marketing Tool Identify Skills, Experience and Competencies Get the interview

7. 7 Information That May Belong Your objective statement…??? Relevant strengths Applicable skills - Competency vs. Skills Abilities

8. 8 Information That Belongs Work Experience Education – formal vs. continuing Affiliations and Certification Volunteer work Interests References….???

9. 9 Information That Does Not Belong Anything that IS NOT relevant to the position Salary requirements Prohibited grounds for discrimination Reason you wish to leave present job

10. 10 Covering Letters Send with your resume…??? Another opportunity to highlight your strengths Maximum one page….???

11. 11 How To Choose A Resume Style 2 basic styles Chronological Functional Choose the one that allows you to communicate skills applicable to the position you are seeking

12. 12 Chronological Resumé Shows work experience in order of dates Emphasizes titles and history Points out gaps Shows length of time at each job Can be repetitious

13. 13 Functional Resumé Groups details under headings of areas of expertise Focus on selected areas of experience Downplays gaps in work history Shows experience and skills not from the workplace Does not highlight former employers/dates

14. 14 Format Guide Standard, white paper….??? Use point form Use readable font Number the pages Put name on each page Staple the pages together Maximum 2 pages long….??? White space

15. 15 Effective Vocabulary Action oriented Specific Descriptive Accurate Positive

16. 16 Think… Take your time, you’re worth it… your future is worth it!!!