1. 1 Resume and Application Development

2. 2 Objectives Start the Journey –“What is my career plan?” –“Where am I now?” –“What do I have to do?” Roles of written marketing tools in the career development process: –Purpose of a resume, cover letters, applications, and letter of references –Types of resumes and how to use them effectively –Objectives, career summaries, career profiles and highlighting qualifications/achievements

3. 3 Objectives Key word challenges while preparing an effective resume –Identifying key industry skills listed in the vacancy announcement or functional areas of the career field STAR techniques –Identify your skills and quantify/qualify your accomplishments

4. 4 Career Development Process

5. 5 Self marketing tool and a personal advertisement A tool to get an interview A way to provide related skills, accomplishments, and experiences Used as a screening tool A quick way to make an impression – either good or bad What is a resume?

6. 6 Types of Resumes Chronological Skills or Functional Combination

7. 7 Chronological Example

8. 8 Skills/Funcational Example

9. 9 Combination Example

10. 10 Resume Writing Tips Write it yourself Make it error free Be brief and relevant Use action verbs Avoid anything negative Be honest Make it eye appealing Use resume quality paper in neutral colors Do not include personal information Include references on a separate sheet Edit and edit again

11. 11 Required Contact Information Education Work History Skills/Expertise Optional Objective Summary Statement Special Skills Training Professional Affiliations Honors and Awards Headings of a Resume

12. 12 Two great resources to assist you in these areas are:  Occupational Information Network (O*Net) Web site:http://www.onetonline.org/http://www.onetonline.org/  U.S. Dept of Labor, Bureau of Labor (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook(OOH) Web site: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htmhttp://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm TWO GREAT RESOURCES

13. 13 Work Paid and unpaid “Informal” work (family farming, babysitting, lawn-mowing… Volunteer activities and job-related hobbies School / Extra-Curricular Vocational training programs Other related courses Clubs and sport and other activities Hobbies / Non-work Volunteer work, special interest activities, etc… Work History/Skills/Expertise

14. 14 STAR S = Situation T = Tasks A = Action you took R = Result you achieved Facilitated 50 professional development classes for 4,000 medical personnel and attained accreditation Managed $450k annual budget and implemented new cost cutting measures that saved $50k annually Trained and motivated a team of 15 production specialists that led to increased quality assurance and improved operating efficiency Developed a new marketing strategy that increased market share by 10%

15. 15 Practical Exercise

16. 16 Incorporating Volunteer Experience Integrate volunteer experience with paid experience Always use a job title Identify the functions you performed and use them in describing your volunteer and community service work

17. 17 Be Specific… How did you improve things? How did you save time or money? How much? What was the time frame? How did you make things more effective or efficient? How was in measured? How did you increase profits or sales? How much? Focus on your Achievements

18. 18 Picking Good References Select people who… Will say good things about you Can be contacted by phone during the day Get permission Select responsible people with good job titles

19. 19 Cover Letter Your opportunity to express in a narrative form why you are qualified for a specific vacancy Allows you to explain your passion for the job and what motivates you to do it Note: Your resume deals strictly with quantifiable information

20. 20 Applications Bring your resume, social security card, and driver’s license Bring complete addresses and phone numbers of former employers Know the starting and ending dates and salaries of previous work experiences Bring transcripts Read and follow the instructions carefully Complete the applications as neatly as possible Don’t leave any blanks. Use N/A (not applicable) when needed Do not write ‘see resume’ Always answer questions truthfully Keep your applications consistent with your resume Proofread your application before submitting it

21. 21 What we covered… Start the Journey –“What is my career plan?” –“Where am I now?” –“What do I have to do?” Roles of written marketing tools in the career development process: –Purpose of a resume, cover letters, applications, and letter of references –Types of resumes and how to use them effectively –Objectives, career summaries, career profiles and highlighting qualifications/achievements

22. 22 What we covered Key word challenges while preparing an effective resume –Identifying key industry skills listed in the vacancy announcement or functional areas of the career field STAR techniques –Identify your skills and quantify/qualify your accomplishments

23. 23 Questions??? Need More Help? Contact: Christopher Gegenheimer Army Community Service (ACS) Employment & Financial Readiness Programs Building 110, First Floor, SE Corner Rock Island Arsenal, IL 61299-5000 ☎ 309.782.0815 DSN 793 ☎ Fax:309.782.4832 Christopher.j.gegenheimer.civ@mail.mil Need More Help? Contact: Christopher Gegenheimer Army Community Service (ACS) Employment & Financial Readiness Programs Building 110, First Floor, SE Corner Rock Island Arsenal, IL 61299-5000 ☎ 309.782.0815 DSN 793 ☎ Fax:309.782.4832 Christopher.j.gegenheimer.civ@mail.mil