1.  Sit in pairs – your preference for partners  Take a 3x5 card, fold in half (horiz. or vrtcl) making a name card “tent”  On one side, in large letters, print – “THE BOSS”, then print your name in smaller letters below this  Set the card in front of you w/ THE BOSS facing the projection screen  Assessment: time to follow directions correctly

2.  Respect for others ◦ Looking at resume characteristics – not sharing names ◦ Learning experience  “you do not know” these people – do not be influenced by the names on resumes  You are THE BOSS, this is YOUR business, YOUR success, YOUR income, YOUR family depend upon good decisions about who works for you  Assume these potential employees have the necessary specialty knowledge and skills for your job opening – looking at “soft skills” & intangibles

3.  Assuming these potential employees have the necessary specialty knowledge & skills for your job opening  Brainstorm with your partner other characteristics you would value in an employee for your company  List these traits on the back, outside of your “BOSS” tent  Keep folders closed w/ papers inside

4.  Where does it “fall” in the employment process?  How is it used by the employer?  Screening device  Introduce potential employees  “first impression”  Provides “leads” to follow-up  Employer looking for a “good fit” to his/her needs

5.  3 per folder; one minute to view all three, then you will pass the folder on  GOAL: impact of the resume ◦ Remember “safety of Seminar” ◦ Characteristics of the resume layout ◦ Visual impact ◦ Quality of the information ◦ What do you notice, what message does it send?  Make note of your “first impression”  Inside of “BOSS” tent = resume characteristics ◦ Good/incorporate- Poor/avoid