Chapter 12: Recruiting Networking and Resume

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Chapter 12 RecruitingNetworking and Resume

• Nick Huntimer

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Objectives

• Networking
• Resume Basics
• Resume Conventions
• Sections of a Chronological Resume

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Networking

• Business Cards
• Advice

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Resume Basics

• Resume Vita
• Federal law requires that you have the right to
  work in the United States
• Two Main Types of Resumes
• Chronological Resume
• Functional Resume

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Resume Basics

• Fact Many firms received more than 2,000
  resumes for each position they are trying to fill
  out.
• Resumes likely to be photocopied, faxed, sent
  through e-mail attachments and so on.
• Process Human Resource Department
• Presents managers with from 60 to 200 resumes

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Resume Basics

• Common Questions
• Should I use a special paper?
• How do I apply online?

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Resume Conventions

• Use strong, active verbs, and description of
  positions
• Examples
• Dont use Reliable, hard worker.
• Use Responsible for (location) for a leading
  production manufacturer.

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Sections of a Chronological Resume

• Identification
• Objective
• Education
• Experience

• Activities
• Awards and Honors
• Skills
• Interests

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Summary

• Networking
• Resume Basics
• Resume Conventions
• Sections of a Chronological Resume

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Any Questions?

• Thank you for your time!