How to Write a Powerful Resume

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How to Write a Powerful Resume
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Do hiring managers read all the resumes they
receive?
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NO! You have only about ten seconds to catch an
employers attention!
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How do you get your resume read?

• Make it easy to read
• Make it clear not too long or too wordy
• Make it sizzle!

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Make it easy to read.

• Simple clean structure
• Adequate white space
• Simple font one style only

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Make it clear.

• All basic information is included
• (Name, address, phone number, e-mail)
• Employers listed include names, addresses and
  dates of employment
• All information is accurate and truthful

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Whats SIZZLE?

• Sizzle is the quality that makes you stand out
  from all the others.
• Focus on showing the employer that you have what
  they want.

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How can you make your resumesizzle?
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Focus on accomplishments, not just job duties.
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Use strong action words to describe your
accomplishments.
planned
operated
organized
provided
maintained
created
coordinated
instructed
supervised
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Include special recognition at work

• Employee of the Month
• Top Sales
• Excellent job evaluations

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Include relevant non-paid and volunteer work

• Extracurricular school activities
• Community activities
• Boy/Girl Scouts, church groups, performing arts
  groups, community service organizations
• Student aide positions
• ROP classes and internships

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Tailor your resume for each job

• Emphasize skills you possess that match the job
  you are seeking
• Include any interests or hobbies that are
  relevant to the job
• Think about your target audience

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Proofread your resume!

• Have someone else check your resume before
  submitting it.
• Dont depend on spell-check only.

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Your resume should be the best picture of you
that you can paint using words!
(Be sure to pick up a Look Your Best on Paper
handout.)