1. Electronic Resumes: Changing the Face of Competition Seth G. Acosta, M.S. Senior Rehabilitation Consultant The Sierra Group, Inc. sethacosta@thesierragroup.com 610-992-0288 Ext. 113

2. Trends Open Market is Growing Accessibility / Increased Competition Electronic Filter are Increasing Resumes are Filtered – Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Increased Importance on Profiles

3. Solution Know How and Why these electronic filters occur…. Structure your Profile and Resume accordingly…

4. Uncomfortable Facts 86% are never seen SHRM - 90% on Page 1 4 Second Rule Electronic job-boards require follow-up

5. Profile Keys Title – focused on Goal Desired Compensation – know your geography Distance willing to travel – know what’s expected Certificates and Credentials – what do others have?

6. Key Elements to any Resume Contact Info Objective/Professional Summary Summary of Skills Work Experience Education/Certifications/Professional Affl.

7. Contact Information Who you are? How can you be contacted? Nothing More!!!

8. An Objective Should be as Specific as Possible Will Change from Job to Job Must flow with the Balance of the Resume Should Never Specify a Desired Salary Never uses (I, Me, or My) Does Not End with a Period

9. Summary of Skills Displays Competencies Demonstrates Your Unique Qualities Shows Employers Successful Accomplishments Uses phrases such as, “as demonstrated through ” and/or “as shown by” Never Touches More than 3 Points

10. Work History Demonstrates Previous Vocational Experience Illustrates an Extended Work Capacity Shows Historical Success Inspires Employer Trust

11. Education Includes and formal and informal studies Includes any certifications or designations

12. Chronological Resume Key Concepts – Strong Focus on Time –Demonstrates Professional/Educational Progress –Centers on Past Achievements and Experiences –Fact-Based Narrative

13. Functional Resume Keys Concepts – Ability and Skills Driven – Ignores Chronological Order – Focuses on Future Rather than Past Experience – Caters to Employers’ needs

14. Resume Electronic Trends Always Use Bullet Points Key Words / Spatial Significance (i.e. Full-time) Include: Numerical Facts and Technological Language (i.e. C++)

15. Resume Electronic Trends Never Use “I”, “We”, “Our”, “My” Underline Clichés – (i.e. Work well with others…) References – “Furnished Upon Request”

16. Resources http://online.onetcenter.org/ http://www.shrm.org/Pages/default.aspx www.cwds.state.pa.us/ www.onemoreway.org

17. Questions???