What Is The Purpose of A Resume

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What Is The Purpose of A Resume?

• To get an interview
• It sells you to potential employers

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Resume Facts

• Employers/recruiters spend on average less than
  30 seconds on a resume.
• Be clear and concise- no more than 2 pages (with
  very few exceptions).

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Prepare

• Past
• Future goals
• Company.
• Write it yourself

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Appearance

• Avoid tables
• Line up
• Consistent formatting
• Use bullets for each function

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What To Include

• Name and contact info at top of page 1
• Summary of qualifications
• Work experience use key words
• Education
• Awards and professional affiliations

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Do They Like Me? Do I Like them?

• Project a professional imageno matter what.
• Hiring manager will make a decision within first
  10 seconds. 1st impressions are so important.
• Be enthusiastic and confident. Body language.
  Smile.
• Dont ask whats in it for me questions.
• Focus on the employers needs. Not yours.
• Dont be a generalist. Match the job
  description!
• Must sell yourself. Toot your own horn.
• Good exit. Express interest. What are next
  steps?
• Follow up with Thank You note.

• Interview well! Its essential!

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Preparation and Practice

• This can take hours!! 4 hours.
• Know yourself (skills/abilities, etc.) and how it
  matches the job description.
• Document 5-10 stories. If some stories can
  describe a few situations, use them.
• Know the company (website, google search,
  ReferenceUSA (cobbcat.org).
• WoW Interview? Another option.

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Standard Job Search Strategy

• 35 hours a week!!!!!
• Look for jobs on the internet, subscribe to yahoo
  groups, websites. (beware of energy drainers!)
• Customize your cover letter and resume and submit
  it online.
• Follow up with an email of the same resume and a
  phone call.
• Go to Networking meetings.

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Creative Job Search Strategy

• Know your skills / industries.
• Target (many) companies that can use your skills.
  And are near your home.
• Send Intro letter, then resume, then call them.
  snail mail
• Arrange to see the person who has power to hire
  you. Request an (informational) interview.

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Gods strategy

• As a Christian, lets do our job search with
  Gods strategy. Seek God daily.
• Lets do it with creativity. Lets do it with
  excellence.
• Keep your eyes open for God-incidences.
• Look for channel changes!
• Look for miracles! Like Elijah and the widow,.
  God has a plan that we cant be blind to.

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Hidden Job Market

• Your employed friends and family will know the
  possible job openings at their company before the
  public does.
• Network with all family, neighbors, parents,
  church family, etc. Old clients, old supervisors,
  Alumni associations, Industry associations.
• Email everyone your resume and ask for advice.

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Know what works and what doesnt

• What are your odds for success? An offer?
• 1 254 Just cover letter and resume
  (internet).
• 115 Add the phone call.
• 15 Send an intro letter first (mail).

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Focus on what works

• Set goals each day. Communicate them to someone.
  
• Meet someone for coffee once or twice a week. Be
  interested in their world!
• Go to networking meetings weekly. LinkIn with
  them.
• Keep learning and / or volunteering.

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Questions

• Do I have confidence in my resume? Why or why
  not.
• What can I do to improve my resume?
• Have I written down (and practiced) my success
  stories?
• Do I have my job-search organized?
• What are my target companies/industries?
• Do I need help with LinkedIn or the librarys
  online resources?