Prepare for the Job Fair

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Prepare for the Job Fair

• UTA Business Career Services
• Cliff Garinn, MA, CPRW
• cliffg_at_uta.edu
• 817-272-5201

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Resumes should emphasize...

• Abilities and skills - transferable skills
  should be highlighted.
• Needs of the employer - Your aim is to highlight
  skills which directly apply to each employer.
• How well you perform - Whenever possible, provide
  quantitative information in your resume.

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Resume Donts

• Dont.
• list reasons for leaving previous employers.
• include negative information.
• include a photograph.
• list salary history or requirements
• include personal data such as age, height,
  weight, marital status, etc.
• include problems of a personal nature such as
  divorce, mental illness, etc.
• use industry slang/anacronyms without listing the
  term

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Resume Layout

• Have one-inch margins on all sides. You want to
  create the visual impression that there is not
  too much reading to be done.
• Font size should be 11-14 pt.! Anything less
  will give the reader eyestrain.
• Printing needs to be laser quality.

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Standard Sections of Resumes

• Contact Info
• Summary of Qualifications
• EducationNo High School
• Experience/Employment Information
• Computer Skills
• NO References

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Additional Sections

• Honors
• Specialty sections such as Internships,
  Projects.
• Publications/Projects
• Organizations/Professional Affiliations

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3 Types of Resumes

• Chronological - this is the most widely used
  style of resume. It presents information on
  educational and professional experience in
  chronological order. Works well for someone with
  several jobs.
• Functional/Skill - with this type of resume
  headings stress skills and abilities rather than
  dates and times of past education and
  experiences. This format works well for someone
  with little experience or few jobs.
• Combination - takes the best of both worlds.
  This resume emphasizes skills and provides a
  chronological perspective.

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Transferable Skills

• Transferable skills are skills that you take with
  you or transfer from one job to another.
• All employers want good communication skills.
  This is just one example of transferable skills.
  
• See our handout for more.

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A Very Important Hint

• Dont rely on spell-checkers or grammar-checkers
  on the computer.
• Be sure to READ your resume and cover letter.
  Its also a good idea to ask others to read it
  over. They may find mistakes you had missed.

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Common Characteristics for Finance Majors

• Relationship Building Skills
• Decision Making Ability
• Problem Analysis
• Flexibility
• Risk Taking
• Initiative
• Adaptability

• Interpersonal Skills
• Creativity
• Ethics
• Dedication
• Perseverance
• Planning/Organizing
• Self Development

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Research the Company

• There is no need to memorize the annual report.
• Find out what you can about company history,
  products and services, reputation, locations,
  competition, prospects for growth or change.
• Google is your bff.
• Your Business Librarians are your sbff

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The Close

• You are closing the sale on yourself--do so with
  a positive statement.
• Thank the recruiter for his / her time.
• Tell him / her that you are sincerely interested
  in the position (if you are).

• Ask, What is the next step in the process?
• Recruiters usually meet many qualified
  candidates. What distinguishes you from the
  others?

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Summary

• Relax and be yourself.
• Show your enthusiasm.
• Smile! Be friendly, professional and positive.
• Prepare.
• Be honest.
• Know how you are unique.

• Be confident. If you dont believe in yourself,
  nobody else will either.
• Dont expect to be perfect, but do learn from
  your mistakes.
• Practice, practice, practice!