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Learn Learn Getting your foot in the door!
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Learn
Learn
Getting your foot in the door!
E - Explain
X – EXamine
L – LearnO - Opportunities
R – Rules of the Workplace
E -Evaluate
P – Picture what you want & Plan
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You are here!
Program Overview
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Career Decision Making Process
You are
here!
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Topics
Cover Letter and Resume
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Cover Letter
Explain experience in story-like format that works with resume
Go in-depth about experience/skill and relate them to job requirements
Show the employer that you are individualizing this job application
Provides a sample of your written communication skills
Explains why you would be a great fit
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Resume – What to include
Name, Address, Phone, Professional Email
Profile or Objective
Professional Experience
Skills/Certifications
Education
Activities/Leadership/Service
Resume – What NOT to include Personal information
Birthday, Religion, Race, Height, Weight, Sex
Pictures References Inappropriate email Salary History
Building your Resume
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Example
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Jane Smith123 Main Street, Atlanta, GA 30316
Home (404) 123-4567 Cell (404) [email protected]
Objective:To obtain a retail position where I can use my experience to add value to an organization.
Education:Smith College, Atlanta, GA; currently enrolledSylvan High School; Atlanta, GA; May 2006
Summary of Qualifications:•More than 1 year of experience in customer service-related positions•Highly motivated, goal-oriented, and persuasive •Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
Experience:
ABC Company - Sales Associate; July 2007 – PresentSoma; Atlanta, GA
•Assist customers•Manage inventory of merchandise•Use computerized point-of-purchase system•Handle cash and credit card transactions
Baby Sitter/Pet Sitter; 2005 - Present
• Provides baby sitting and dog walking services for families within my community.
Leadership & Service•President - Student Government•Mentor - YMCA•Captain - soccer team
Achievements:•Good Citizens Award Recipient - 2004•Silver Eagle Award Recipient – 2002-2004
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