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Facilitator Check List
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CHECK IN
• Introductions of group members
• Individual and group goals for the workshop
• Ice Breaker
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ICE BREAKER!!!
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Bingo Resume Information Training Games
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OBJECTIVE
• To provide the skills and tools for creating and preparing your own resume
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• What is a resume?
• What types of resumes are there?
• What should you include on a resume?
• What are your skills and attributes?
• Who are your references?
AGENDA
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How long do you think an employer looks at each
resume?
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The average employer looks at a resume
between 10-15 seconds. This is the time
they decide to either KEEP IT or TOSS IT.
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DOES YOUR RESUME PASS THE TEST?
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WHAT IS A RESUME?
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• Advertisement selling a product….YOU!
• Specifically your skills, experiences, and attributes.
• First meeting between you and the employer
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Overall it’s your FIRST STEP towards employment.
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TYPES OF RESUMES THE KEY IS BALANCE
Chronological Presents your education
followed by our work experience
Ideal for people with extensive experience and no gaps in work history
Shows a steady job progression
Works well for those obtaining a similar position doing similar work
Includes dates
Functional Highlights relevant skills and
accomplishments
Used when you have
a variety of work experience
Includes skills and no dates
Combo/Hybrid A balance between the functional
and chronological resume styles
It highlights your skills, followed by a list of relevant experience and education
Works well for those with little formal experience
The most commonly used resume
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ACTIVITY BREAK
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Card Game
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SECTIONS OF A RESUME
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1. Header
2. Objective / Personal Profile
3. Summary of Qualifications
4. Skills and Attributes
5. Employment and Volunteer Experience
6. Education and/or Certification
7. References
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HEADER OF A RESUME
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• Name• Address• Telephone/Cell phone Number• E-mail address
www.gmail.com www.hotmail.com www.yahoo.ca
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Barbara Barista123 Whatever St
Anywhere, B.C. A1A 1A1Home: 604-555-2222 Cell: 778-888-
8888
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OBJECTIVE / PERSONAL PROFILE
• Introduces you to the employer• Provides focus by telling the employer what you
want• States clearly to employer what you have to offer
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OBJECTIVE:Customer Service position with Crazy Bean coffee Company.
PROFILE:A personable individual with strong communication skills, who is committed to complete customer service and satisfaction. Recognized as friendly, motivated and always welcomes a challenge. Capable, trustworthy, and dependable.
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ACTIVITY BREAK
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Job Posting Activities
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• What makes you the best person for the job?
• List the top four or five skills & qualifications here.
• Include skills mentioned in the job posting if applicable.
NOC Codes
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QUALIFICATIONS• Professional customer service provider• Proficient in handling cash, taking payments and
making change• Passion for fashion and clothing
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SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
• Hard Skills: can be taught or certified in.– E.g. Typing, handling cash, first aid,
SuperHost
• Soft Skills: personal attributes– E.g. Punctual, energetic, flexible, team-player
• Include an accomplishment statement to support your attributes
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Attribute Rummy Personal Attributes Skills
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ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS
• Written proof of what you have accomplished (use numbers if applicable)
• A success story from your past work experience
• Shows how you are unique or what value you can bring
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HARD ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENT
• Uses numbers, percentages and facts
E.g. Managed a team of six sales associates
and increased store sales by 25% for the
month of December
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SOFT ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS
• Uses words and descriptions
E.g. Implemented new employee training
program that dramatically increased
productivity and morale.
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Best“Increased reported
customer satisfaction rate by 20% by
providing effective training for more than 15 new employees in a
six month period.”
ACOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS:
Better
“Trained more than 15 new employees over a
six month period resulting in increased
customer satisfaction.”
Good
“Trained new employees resulting in
increased customer satisfaction.
OK “Trained new
employees.”
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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
• Job title
• Name of the company
• Dates of employment (years only)
• Location of the company (optional)
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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Cashier GAP 2003-2006Pizza Driver Pizza Hut 2006-2008
Cashier 2003-2006GAP, Langley, B.C.Pizza Driver 2006-2008Pizza Hut, Langley, B.C.
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• Non-paid work experiences
• E.g. Candy Striper at hospital, dog walker for BCSPCA, Big Brother/Sister, Scouts/Guides
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Candy Striper L.M.H. 2003-2006
Dog Walker SPCA Surrey 2003-present
Candy Striper
L.M.H. Langley, B.C. 2003-2006
Dog Walker
SPCA Surrey, B.C. 2003-present
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• High School
• Post-secondary school or training
• Certificates e.g. Forklift operator, first-aid, Serving It Right, SuperHost, Food Safe, WHIMIS
• Professional Development e.g. Workshops with no certification
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Certification or degree
• Name of institution/program
• Dates
• Location
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EDUCATION and TRAINING
Grade 12 diploma Surrey Central High School 2007
First Aid Level 1 St Johns Ambulance 2006
Youth Connect Conference Youth Works Society 2008
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REFERENCES
• Provides employer with background information
• Should be on separate sheet of matching paper
• 3-4 references are enough
• Given upon request – usually at interview
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TYPES OF REFERENCES
• Work – most recent job (supervisor or manager)
• Academic – professor or teacher who knows if you are capable
• Personal/Character – adult who is able to vouch for your good character and desirable personality traits
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REFERENCES
Bob Manager
Pizza Hut, Night Manager
604-555-1234
Rev. Sally Minister
Surrey Central United Church
604-333-1122
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Any Questions???
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