Resumes

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Resumes

• The first step in getting the job. A marketing
  device used to gain an interview
• Resumes must contain the necessary information in
  a clear and easily read manner
• On average employers only spend 30 seconds
  reviewing a resume
• Resume should ideally be one page, two pages
  should be the max

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Types of Resumes

• There are four different types of resumes
• Chronological most commonly used. Jobs are
  listed by most recent first (All word templates
  are this type)
• Functional resume lists different skills and
  where those skills were gained
• Currciulum vitae is a detailed listing of
  education, publications, projects and awards
• Electronic resume the newest form, where you
  can email your resume or enter it on the
  companys website

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Preparing your Resume

• Header with contact information
• Name
• Mailing address
• Phone number(s)
• E-mail
• Web site address if it is relevant
• Objective
• Specific to the job you are trying to obtain
• Education
• Name of high school
• Current grade level
• Anticipated date of graduation

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Preparing your Resume

• Work experience
• Employer
• Length of employment
• Role or job title
• Duties
• Volunteer work experience
• Organization
• Length of employment
• Role or job title
• Duties

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Preparing your Resume

• Special skills or qualities that would be
  beneficial for the job
• Computer knowledge
• Programs, e-mail, internet, keyboarding
• First aid
• Languages spoken
• Certificates received
• Babysitting course
• Relevant courses

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Preparing your Resume

• Activities and interests
• Extra curricular
• Sports teams
• Hobbies
• Awards
• References
• There is no need to record references on your
  resume.
• It is not necessary to write References
  available upon request
• Do have a separate reference sheet ready to take
  to interviews

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Resume Style and Appearance

• Easy to read font
• 11 font size
• Times New Roman or Ariel
• Correct spelling and grammar
• Well organized
• Up to date information
• No handwritten or white out corrections
• Plain, good quality paper

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Electronic Resume

• Make the resume e-friendly by
• Not using bold, italics or underlining, use caps
  to draw attention . If you want to underline use
  the equal sign under the word
• Use courier font, size 10 or 12 point
• Change margins left 1 inch, right 3 inches
• Replace bullets with asterisks
• Dont tab just use the space bar
• Left justify all text

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Cover Letter

• Cover letter is used to apply to a specific,
  advertised position.
• Broadcast letter is used to uncover opportunities
  in an organization.
• The quality of the letter is very important
• Focus on your strengths and what you can give to
  the position

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Cover Letter

• Your name and address
• Date
• Name and address of person accepting the resume
• Salutation Dear Mr/Mrs
• First Paragraph
• Job you are applying for and where you saw the
  advertisement
• State what interests you about the organization
  and the position
• Sum up the benefits you can bring to the employer

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Cover Letter

• Middle paragraph
• Using the job description match what the employer
  is looking for to what you have to offer
• Use examples to support your qualifications
• Use educational training
• Organize thoughts and put the most important
  thoughts first

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Cover Letter

• Refer to your enclosed resume
• Mention you would like an interview to provide
  more information
• Include phone number and e-mail address. Be sure
  you can be easily reached
• End with thanking them for taking the time to
  consider your application
• Closing Sincerely, Yours truly
• Your signature and then your typed name