1. Résumé Writing

2. Today’s Agenda Pre-Quiz Key word Correct Pre – Quiz Quote of the Day “The 1-1-1 Philosophy of Résumé Writing.” Correcting a Poorly Written Résumé Video Log into Choice Planner Pick up your Homework Sheet

3. Keyword: Résumé A brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, as that prepared by an applicant for a job.

4. Pre-Quiz 1. Which of the following could happen when a résumé is emailed to an employer? (Circle all that apply) a. it goes straight into a database, unread b. it is read, then goes into a database c. it goes straight to a manager d. it might go into a database, and then be pulled out by different managers for a variety of different jobs

5. Answer: a. It goes straight into a database, unread b. It is read, then goes into a database c. It goes straight to a manager d. It might go into a database, and then be pulled out by different managers for a variety of different jobs

6. 2. The most successful résumé strategy is to write a general version of your résumé and send it to as many people as possible. True or False

7. Answer: False

8. 3. Calling an employer before sending the résumé is rarely a good strategy. True or False

9. Answer: False

10. 4. When emailing a résumé, it is a good idea to paste it into the body of the email as well as attach it. True or False

11. Answer: True

12. 5. When reading a résumé, an employer initially spends ____ of his/her time to decide if it is good. a. 20 seconds b. 1 minute c. 5 minutes d. 10 minutes e. 2 hours

13. Answer: a. 20 seconds

14. Quote of the Day: “Once you say you’re going to settle for second, that’s what happens to you in life.” - John F. Kennedy

15. Question: How does this quote relate to obtaining a job?

16. “The 1-1-1 Philosophy of Résumé Writing.” 1 résumé submitted, 1 interview aced, and 1 job offer accepted.

17. Résumés need to be: –accurate, –well written, –concise, and clean, –they need to contain a strong career objective, –skills that match the job description, –extra curricular service outside of work, –skills that can be utilized at any time (e.g., computer skills, language skills, presentation skills).

18. Correcting a Poorly Written Résumé

20. Video Vignette: “Résumé Writing: Getting Your Foot in the Door - Part 1”

21. Let’s get started: To create your Résumé: Choices Planner (See handout!) www.bridges.com _______________________ Don’t forget to pickup your Homework Worksheet! Tomorrow we will continue working on creating our Résumé on Choices.