RESUME 101 BY AMERICAWORKS CREATING AN IMPACTFUL RESUME

RESUME 101 BY: AMERICAWORKS

CREATING AN IMPACTFUL RESUME What is a RESUME ? ◦ Highlights your education, skills, and accomplishments to a potential employer ◦ First impression/representation of YOU ◦ ◦ ◦ Must Haves: Concise, organized Powerful & compelling language Focuses on responsibilities NOT only duties Measurable Performance Results Tells a STORY

Trivia Question: How long does an employer look at a Resume ? A) 2 minutes B) 30 seconds C) 10 seconds

SIX SECONDS OR LESS !!!!

15 Words that Should Be Included in Your Resume • • • Coordinated Improved Mentored Managed Oversaw • • • Launched Spearheaded Operated Organized Implemented • • • Administered Established Formulated Maximized Delivered

STRONG RESUME EXAMPLES

WEAK RESUME EXAMPLES

Strong/ Weak Resumes 1. Weak resumes do not provide enough detail to the employer about the job description 2. Weak resumes are NOT compelling or interesting to the reader 3. Weak Resumes focus on DUTIES and not ACCOMPLISHMENTS 4. Strong Resumes are concise and use powerful language 5. Strong Resume clearly document the IMPACT that the job had ! 6. Strong Resumes are targeted to the JOB

YOUR TURN: Guess THAT Resume ?

Helpful Tips Check your grammar and spelling Pay attention to detail Be specific and include data and results Tailor your resume to specific jobs/industry

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