“It’s WHO You Know”
Professional Developmen
t Series
RESUME WRITING 101: WRITING TIPS FOR THE
CONNECTED PROFESSIONAL
Conference Call: (218) 339-2409
Guest Code: 892 9290
The webinar will begin in a few moments…
WELCOME!
Dawn Ja’Net Williams
Breaking Free, Inc.
Zoe BrownThe Training Trio,
LLC
Your outlook upon life, your estimate of yourself, your estimate of your value are largely colored by your environment. Your whole career will be modified, shaped, molded by your surroundings, by the character of the people with whom you come in contact every day...
Orison Swett Marden
“It’s WHO you know.”
MissionIWYK helps women transform their personal and professional lives and provides them with hands on resources to assist them in reaching new heights and making the connections that matter in their careers and businesses.
PurposeIWYK is devoted to helping women unveil the hidden treasures of emotional growth and physical prosperity within, by offering its' members a variety personal and professional workshops.
Career PlanningFinancial LiteracyLife CoachingSocial Networking
UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS INCLUDE:
Examine 4 sections of a
resume
Review practical tips
for each section
Identify changes you will make to your resume
WHAT WE WILL COVER
Use the chat area to share with everyone
a word that describes you professionally
A recruiter screens resumes between 2.5 to 20 seconds.
Source: Avoid These 10 Resume Mistakes http://www.quintcareers.com/resume_mistakes.html
A recruiter can receive as many as 200 resumes for each open position.
Source: College Career Service Center
Source: www.careerbuilder.com
In a recent study, 71% of hiring managers preferred a customized resume.
RESUMES SERVE 2 PURPOSES
Marketing Tool Screening
Tool
Contact Informati
on
Career Objective
s*
Career Summary
*
Job Experienc
e
4 RESUME SECTIONS
CONTACT INFORMATION
CHECK IT OUT: CONTACT INFORMATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
Too fancyEmail
should be simple &
direct
Can also include website and social networking link
What do you need to add to the contact section of your resume?
What do you need to revise in the contact section of your resume?
APPLY PRACTICAL TIPS
CAREER OBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE A: A challenging creative opportunity where I can apply my skills in a dynamic organization with plenty of room for advancement.
OBJECTIVE BTo apply my knowledge acquired through a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Communications and internships at a public relations agency to an entry-level position on the marketing team of a major financial institution.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
What do you need to add to your career objective?
What do you need to delete from your career objective?
APPLY PRACTICAL TIPS
CAREER SUMMARY
Impressive &
relevant
Right up front
Paragraph or
bullet list
CAREER SUMMARY
CHECK IT OUT: CAREER SUMMARY
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:A loan and credit underwriter seeking a position with a financial instituion and is experienced at analizing loan applications and working with customers in commerical and retail loan transactions.
A Better Career Summary
Showcases your best sel l ing points
Identifi es key accomplishments
Immediately demonstrates your value
Tweaked so that i t matches each type of posit ion that you apply for
MAKE SURE YOUR CAREER SUMMARY...
Accomplished loan and credit underwriter with nine years experience in commercial and retail banking and a proven record of profitable lending transactions. Adept at combining in-depth knowledge of industry practices and legal requirements with analytical expertise, strategic negotiation, and skillful relationship building to secure new and repeat business. Earned top underwriter or runner-up status in Northeast region for past four years.
What do you need to add to your career summary?
What do you need to delete from your career summary?
APPLY PRACTICAL TIPS
JOB EXPERIENCE
Job Informa
tion
Accomplishmen
ts
JOB EXPERIENCE
Example A
Instructional Systems DesignerGeneral Dynamics C4 SystemsCincinnati, OhioJune 2004 – June 2009
Example B
June 2004 – June 2009
Instructional Systems DesignerGeneral Dynamics C4 Systems
CHECK IT OUT: JOB INFORMATION
Dates of employment
City & state of employer
Employer name
Title/position
ORDER OF IMPORTANCE
What’s the difference between a
responsibilities driven resume and
an accomplishments driven resume?
CHECK IT OUT: DUTY OR ACCOMPLISHMENT?
Crafted a vision for a regional office and transformed vision into a fully operational office within six months.
Draft written proposals, conduct sales presentations, negotiate price points and draft contract language.
Participate in ongoing development of sales & marketing budget and strategies to uncover new business.Designed over 25 training projects in the areas of leadership, management, professional development, school readiness, Early Head Start, oral health, and homelessness within 18 months of the contract period.
What special thing did you
do to set yourself apart?
What did you do to make
each job your own?
What are you most proud of in each job?
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
Click here to access the Accomplishments Worksheet
What do you need to add to the job experience section?
What do you need to revise in the job experience section?
APPLY PRACTICAL TIPS
WRAP-UP
Contact Informati
on
Career Objective
s
Career Summary
Job Experienc
e
PRACTICAL TIPS
Get someone to proofread and edit your resume
Save resume using a simple file name – Owen Collins_resume.docx
Save a text version of your resume to copy and paste into online application systems – Owen Collins_resume.txt
Use two pages if you have lots of experience
RESUME DO’S
Use bulleted textKeep margins ¾” to 1”Avoid overusing CAPS, Bold, or Italic & avoid
Underline all togetherUse a 11 pt. or 12 pt. font (do not use a font
lower than 10 pt.)Pick a font that is professional and easy to
read
Serif (Georgia, Book Antiqua) - print
San serif (Arial, Verdana) - web
RESUME FORMATTING DO’S
RESOURCES
The Top 10 Things You Need to Know about E-Resumes and Posting Your Resume Online
10 Great Social Sites for Resume Building
Good and Bad Resumes: Want to See the Difference?
Review and update your resume
Brainstorm your accomplishments
Read and research more resume tips
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