1. Strategies for Successful Resumes & Job Interviews
Brian M. Frick

2. Family

3. Kentucky

4. Background Recent graduate of the University of Kentucky
2015 – Master of Science in Accounting
2014 – Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Just began my career in public accounting
Assurance services and tax compliance in a variety of industries
Healthcare, equine, manufacturing, coal, etc.

5. What is the purpose of college?
Learn
Start your career
Get a job
Why might it be difficult to get that job?
Live in a huge city. 8 million people live in HCMC
2 million university students in all of Vietnam
All want jobs

6. Successful Resumes
Indication of the type of work you can do and skills you have learned
First impression
Helps you stand out from the crowd!
Assists you in getting an interview

7. Basic Parts of a Successful Resume
NAME & CONTACT INFO
OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION
SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
ORGANIZATIONS/SOCITIES (optional)

8. NAME & CONTACT INFO
NAME
LARGE; noticeable
Average time Recruiters look at resumes: 6 seconds
CONTACT INFO
Place near your easily-seen name
Specify type of phone number and address on the resume

9. OBJECTIVE States the type of job that you are seeking
Include time table for when you are looking to begin
Modify the objective for the different positions you are applying for

10. EDUCATION Degrees you have or are working toward
Include expected graduation date if not finished
Name of University you graduated from or currently attending
If you have graduated university, don’t put high school
Major
Include GPA if good (and other honors received)

11. SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
Relevant to the job you are applying for
Examples:
Software you have worked with
Computer programming
Tutoring
Communication
Leadership
Provide brief description of how you utilized or obtained the skill

12. EXPERIENCE Most recent first on the list Include: Job Title Company
Duties, responsibilities
Time you were employed
Put only what YOU have done
Your duties and responsibilities are a better indication of the type of work you are capable of than a title alone

13. Other Key Factors for Resumes
HONESTY - only include what you have done
1 PAGE – remember the 6 second rule
KEEP IT SIMPLE – resume is an introduction; an appetizer
PROOFREAD
TAILOR RESUME TO SPECIFIC JOB YOU ARE APPLYING FOR
Accounting vs. marketing

14. 3 Phases of Successful Job Interviews
1. Prepare
2. Perform
3. Follow-Up

15. Phase 1: PREPARE (before)
Research the company
Asking informed questions shows interest in the job
See examples: “The Road To Success” Chapter 5
Plan Responses to Common Interview Questions
S – Situation
T – Task
A – Action
R – Result
Examples of questions: “The Road To Success” Chapter 5
Choose your clothing
Dress for the job you want, not the job you have
Business-like, pressed, conservative

16. Phase 2: PERFORM (during)
Arrive EARLY for the interview
“To be early is to be on time. To be on time is to be late.”
Turn your cell phone OFF
Don’t smoke before the interview, or chew gum during the interview.
Non-verbal communication is just as important
Maintain eye contact, but don’t stare
Lean forward, but don’t invade interviewer’s space

17. Phase 2: PERFORM (during) cont.
Be CONFIDENT and ENTHUSIASTIC
Relax! You’ve prepared, you are a great candidate, but don’t be arrogant
PAUSE before responding to questions
Helps you form answer without being inarticulate
Interview is a CONVERSATION; not a monologue
Be HONEST

18. Phase 3: FOLLOW-UP (after)
Send hand-written “Thank You” Note
Thank interviewer for their time
Mention common interest discussed during interview

19. The Road To Success

20. Thank you!