1. Articulating Your Skills to Employers: Resumes & LinkedIN
Kacey Shriner ‘16
Employer Assistant
Internship & Career Services

2. Internship & Career Services
Free resource for students and alumni
for life.
Career Counseling
Professional Document Critiques
Practice Interviews
Self-Assessment Tools
Career Fairs & Events

3. Before you can articulate who you are to an employer, you have to know who you are!

4. What do I love to do?

5. What projects excite you at work?
What do I love to do?
What are your hobbies?
What are your passions?
What projects excite you at work?

6. What are my natural talents?

7. What are my natural talents?
Where do I experience the most success?
What do my friends and family tell me I’m good at?

8. What do I not like to do?

10. Where do I naturally struggle to succeed?

11. Where do I naturally struggle to succeed?
What types of personalities do I struggle to work with?
What type of management style hinders my work?

12. Where do I naturally struggle to succeed?
What projects and tasks do I have a difficult time completing?
What constructive criticism have you received from people you trust?

13. What are my career values?

14. What are my career values?
How important is a high-paying job or industry?
How important is work-life balance?
Do you value stability in your job or are you okay with ambiguity?
Do you want opportunities for growth?

15. Self-Reflection & Assessment Resources at ICS
MBTI
StrengthsQuest
Strong Interest Inventory

16. Now that you’ve done some self-reflection, you’re ready to put yourself out there!

17. Prove your past successes and accomplishments
Purpose of a Resume
Prove your past successes and accomplishments
Showcase your strengths
Highlight your most relevant experiences
Prove that you are a strong candidate

18. Before You Begin Writing
Be familiar with the job description and what they are looking for in a candidate
Brainstorm past experiences that prove you have the skills they need
Tailoring your resume makes a BIG difference and helps set you apart from other candidates.

19. Parts of a Resume
Summary, Education, Experience, Leadership & Community Service, Technical Skills, etc.

20. Tailor it to the type of position you are seeking
Objective Statement
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seeking a <type of position> in <type of organization/field> where I may utilize my proven <insert three of your skills/strengths that align with the position>.
Optional Section
Tailor it to the type of position you are seeking
State what you can bring to the position, not what you can gain.

21. You may also include relevant courses and honors.
Education
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish December 2016
Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
Secondary Major: Political Science
Include all anticipated or earned degrees, include expected year of graduation.
You may also include relevant courses and honors.

22. Certifications such as CPR, First Aid, etc.
Skills
Optional Section*
Depends on the position you’re applying for
Language
Computer Programs
Certifications such as CPR, First Aid, etc.

23. HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Employer Assistant September Present
Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
Accomplishment #1
Accomplishment #2
Accomplishment #3
You may include a heading specific to your field.
You can have more than one section.
Showcase your strongest accomplishments.
Most important piece of information should be on the first line and bolded.
Include all relevant experiences.

24. How do I market my skills on a resume?
Utilize ICS’ “Guide to Professional Success”
Use action verbs (pg. 37)
Focus on accomplishments
Match your skills
Quantify when possible
Include the “how”, “why”, or the result

25. The How, Why, and Result
How: How did you do it? What skills did you use? Why: Why did you do it? What value did it add? Result: How did your work have an impact?
Action Verb
Quantified
Why?
Example:
Conducted reading groups for 15 pre-teens to encourage an interested in literature and reading
Provided individual guidance to three music students, helping them significantly advance their playing range
Action Verb
Quantified
Why?

26. Leadership & Community Service
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Volunteer, Indy Reads Books May 2017-Present
Advisory Board Member, Internship & Career Services, Butler University July 2017-Present
Include community involvement
Specifically note any leadership you’ve had in the organization
Do you want to include bullet points?

27. Final Tips & Tricks Be truthful and accurate Times or Arial font
1 page for every 10 years of work experience
11-12 pt. font (16 pt. for your name)
.75 or 1 inch margins
Abbreviate states
Spell out “one” through “nine”
Be consistent
Triple check for any errors

28. LinkedIN

29. Schedule an appointment with ICS Phone: Online: butler.joinhandshake.com/appointments