Selling Yourself - Resume updating-new

Selling Yourself: Resume Updating : 

Selling Yourself: Resume Updating

Introduction : 

Introduction What is the purpose of a resume? A. To get invited to an interview

Part I: The modern resume What’s important? : 

Part I: The modern resume What’s important? The top third of the page The first look gets 10-20 seconds No errors – zip, zero, zilch – in typing, grammar, punctuation or facts Right length – 2 pages max “Right sized” – an honest presentation of who you are and what you offer

Types of Resumes : 

Types of Resumes Traditional, called chronological Functional, which emphasizes experience over job titles and industries served Hybrid, which highlights relevant experience as well as success in prior positions

1. Chronological outline : 

1. Chronological outline Name Address Contact info: phone, email, etc. Objective Work experience Education Other relevant information

Format of work experience : 

Format of work experience Organization name and city (bold) Years of employment there (same line as org name) (bold) Job title (italics) Years of service in job, if several titles were held at same org Bulleted list of short, quantified, action sentences (past tense) describing accomplishments, successes, etc. Chronological

2. Functional Outline : 

2. Functional Outline Name Address Contact info: phone, email, etc. Objective (opt.) Summary of qualifications (top 1/3 to ½ of page) List of employers and dates Education Other relevant information

“Work Experience” : 

“Work Experience” Work History Acting Education Manager, American Red Cross, Oakland, CA: 2007-present Education Coordinator, American Red Cross, Oakland, CA: 2006-2007 Phlebotomist, American Red Cross, Oakland, CA: 2004-2007 Functional

Functional: When to consider : 

Functional: When to consider Very diverse experiences or no clear-cut career path Career-changers: entering a very different field Older workers: to deemphasize a lengthy job history Job-seekers: to avoid looking "overqualified"

Functional: When to consider (cont’d.) : 

Functional: When to consider (cont’d.) Military: entering a different field from military work Minimal experience or experience unrelated Gaps in work history Predominant or most relevant experience was unpaid (volunteer, courses, or sports activities)

3. Hybrid Outline : 

3. Hybrid Outline Name Address Contact info: phone, email, etc. Objective (opt.) Summary of qualifications Experience Education Other relevant information

“Objective” : 

“Objective” Tailored to each job you want to apply for Is not about what you want to learn or get Formula: Position desired, key strengths or traits offered, results delivered for organization All Types

Sample objective statements : 

Sample objective statements Communications professional, experienced with coordinating writers, photographers and fluctuating budgets, desires to create and structure meaningful Web content for a progressive multi-topic information site To obtain a position in Financial Planning that utilizes strategic thinking and leadership abilities to exceed earnings goals under less than ideal economic conditions IT professional with eight years of project coordination, programming and lead rollout execution seeking management opportunity and team-building potential within a corporation or small business requiring in-house technical facilitation All Types

Sample objective statements (cont’d.) : 

Sample objective statements (cont’d.) Seeking a position in Human Resources that leverages achievements, skills, energy and talent for identifying superior job candidates To obtain a position in Financial Planning that utilizes strategic thinking and leadership abilities to exceed earnings goals under less than ideal economic conditions All Types

“Summary of qualifications” : 

“Summary of qualifications” Tailored to each job of interest Bulleted list Action verbs Desirable traits Skill sets Short sentences Accomplishments Quantified Hybrid and Functional

Sample summary- Sentences : 

Sample summary- Sentences Summary of Qualifications As an internal or external consultant, manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet client needs Certified or qualified in change management and leadership development programs; in teamwork and executive coaching processes; and in 360-degree feedback instruments, selection and assessment instruments More than 20 years’ experience in public- and third-sector organizations with Master’s degrees covering organizational development and non-profit businesses Hybrid and Functional

Sample summary – Bullet points : 

Sample summary – Bullet points SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Professional with five years’ communications experience in: Strategic communications plans Internal communications Media relations Writing articles Public relations training Development and production of publications Presentations and oral communications Writing articles Hybrid and Functional

“Work experience” : 

“Work experience” Sell your accomplishments Cite quantities – people served, dollars managed or saved, e.g. Cite quality – of service delivered or of performance, e.g. Not just a list of job duties Hybrid and Chronological

Format of work experience : 

Format of work experience Organization name and city Years of employment there (same line as org name) Job title Years of service in job, if several titles were held at same org Bulleted list of short, quantified, action sentences (past tense) describing accomplishments, successes, etc. Hybrid and Chronological

Sample: several jobs with same employer : 

Sample: several jobs with same employer Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona October 2005-present Assistant Director, Staff Training Programs (2008-present) Assistant Director, School of Global Studies (2007-2008) Program Manager, Center for Nanotechnology in Society (2006-2007) Program Manager (Interim), American Indian Studies (2005-2006) Hybrid and Chronological

Sample : 

Sample Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona October 2005-present Assistant Director, Staff Training Programs (2007-present) Designed and/or delivered 20 workshops on leadership development, career management and professional growth for 590 faculty and staff. Average evaluation scores were 4.47 (out of 5). Designed and delivered 12 new workshops on leadership development, career management and professional growth for 590 faculty and staff. Designed and facilitated workshops or retreats for six units within the College. Generated $2000 in fees from participants outside the College. Hybrid and Chronological

“Education” : 

“Education” Abbreviation of degree Highest degree first Expected date of completion if in process May spell out an unusual abbreviation Parentheses for major, minor or concentration (if it helps sell you) College/university in all caps followed by city/ state (caps) No year of graduation (unless it sells you) or GPA All Types

Sample: Education : 

Sample: Education Master of Healthcare Administration (marketing), OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus, OH Master of Pastoral Studies (Organizational Development), LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS B.A. (Global Studies), WP Carey School of Business, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tempe, AZ, degree expected May 2011 All Types

“Other relevant information” : 

“Other relevant information” Professional organizations, including leadership positions Further training or coursework Not hobbies, sports or recreation unless tied to desired work Not family, marital status, children No photo unless desired to gain an advantage All Types

Sample: : 

Sample: Member, French Club, ASU, 2007 Chair, search committee, St. Thomas More Church, 2009 Vice President, Parent Teacher Association, McClintock High School, 2008-present Speaker, [“title,” if relevant], University Career Women, 2009 All Types

Part II: Powerful words : 

Part II: Powerful words Desirable traits – use these in “Objective,” “Summary of Qualifications” and/or under “Work Experience” Strong action words – use these in “Summary of Qualifications” and/or “Work Experience” All Types

Desirable traits : 

Desirable traits Ambition Communication skills Success-driven Enthusiastic Reliable Determined Goal-oriented Level-headed Flexible Confident Detail-oriented Loyal Problem solver Honest Poised Self-controlled All Types

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July Development Workshops : 

July Development Workshops Selling Yourself: Interviewing and Other Special Situations , July 8, 2:30-3:30 pm Selling Yourself: Resume Updating, July 8 1:30-2:30 pm Passion, Potential and Planning, July 15, 2-4 pm  People Skills – Emotional Intelligence, July 16, 10:30 am–12:30 pm People Skills – Dealing with Difficult People, July 21, 2-4 pm  Managing UP NEW, July 22, 2009, 2-4 pm  Career Counseling, by appointment FOR LEADERS Motivating and Engaging Employees, July 14, 1-3 pm Leading Change, July 23, 1-3 pm Setting Job Standards, facilitated by Jen Treu, ASU Office of HR, July 28, 1:30-3:30 pm Registration via HR’s LMS only (http://www.asu.edu/hr/training/ )  Role of the Supervisor, August 5, 8:30-10:30 am  Coaching Conversations, August 11, 8:30-10:30 am