1. How to Create a Winning & Effective Resume! By: Debra Cruz, MS Career Counselor March 2017

2. How to Create a Winning & Effective Resume! What is a Winning & Effective Resume? Summary of work experience, education, skills, and attributes in a structured way Well planned, well written Attention Grabber

3. How to Create a Winning & Effective Resume! Does it Matter? Yes! Introduction for an interview Succinct and concise Customize to each job application

4. “ ” Pretend you are trying to court me, what would you do to win a date with me? Nordstrom Recruiter, 2014 How to Write a Winning and Effective Resume!

5. How to Create a Winning & Effective Resume! What Do I Include? Single page Professional font styles Headers & Subheaders Bullet points Action Verbs, key words and phrases* Error free document

6. How to Create a Winning & Effective Resume! Resume Don’ts Italics or fancy fonts Photographs or graphics Salary Information Slang Exaggerate or embellish your experience

7. How to Create a Winning & Effective Resume! Before You Get Started…. Know yourself Self assessment: Personality traits, values, interests, strengths Is the job your seeking a good fit?

8. How to Create a Winning & Effective Resume! Check Out Online Resources The Riley Guide http://www.rileyguide.com/ Career One Stop http://www.careeronestop.org/ Quintessential http://quintcareers.com/ California Career Cafe http://www.cacareercafe.com/

9. How to Create a Winning & Effective Resume! Checking In Name three items to include Name one Don’t

10. Any questions? Make an appointment at Career Services! Thank you! How to Create a Winning & Effective Resume! Debra Cruz, MS Career Counselor