1. Resume Writing Techniques & Strategies By: Mary McReynolds, PHR, HR Director, Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc.

2. Topics to be Covered: Cover Letter Cover Letter Resume Formats Resume Formats ChronologicalChronological FunctionalFunctional CombinationCombination The Meat & Potatoes of Resume Writing The Meat & Potatoes of Resume Writing Resume Do’s & Don’ts Resume Do’s & Don’ts The Follow-Up The Follow-Up

3. Cover Letter Why do we need a Cover Letter? Why do we need a Cover Letter? Tips for Great Cover Letters Tips for Great Cover Letters Appearance! Appearance!

4. Resume Formats Chronological Focus on work experience Focus on work experience Reverse order Reverse order Strong work history in field Strong work history in field

5. Resume Formats Functional Highlights Skills Highlights Skills Little experience in field Little experience in field

6. Resume Formats Combination Most relevant information for the position you’re applying for Most relevant information for the position you’re applying for

7. The Meat & Potatoes of Resume Writing Sell yourself in the top half Sell yourself in the top half Written with the employer in mind Written with the employer in mind Accomplishments should stand out Accomplishments should stand out Eye appeal Eye appeal What we look for What we look for

8. Resume Do’s & Don’ts Do’s Action Words Action Words One Page One Page Best Format for you Best Format for you Simple English Simple English Write your own Resume Write your own ResumeDon’ts List hobbies* List hobbies* List references List references List salary req. List salary req. Reasons for leaving Reasons for leaving Personal information Personal information Photo Photo

9. The Follow-Up Did you get my resume or status of the position call Did you get my resume or status of the position call After the Interview After the Interview Do write a follow-up letterDo write a follow-up letter Don’t callDon’t call

10. Thank You!