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Slide 2 Resume Writing Anchorage School District Presentation 2012-2013 School Year Funding for the Youth First Career Guides program is provided by the Division of Business Partnerships, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. We are an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Slide 3 By Melissa Flynn Student Intern II Slide 4 Employers 1 st impression of you Gets you the interview Word picture of you Slide 5 Personal Information (name, address, phone, email) Objective Qualifications/Summary/Profile Skill Sets Education Achievements/Awards Work Experience Interests/Activities Slide 6 Functional Format: Focus on skills and experience Emphasize specific skill sets More freedom Chronological Format: Lists work history in reverse chronological order Can be repetitive/limiting Sometimes required by companies Slide 7 Slide 8 Slide 9 ALWAYS Emphasize your strengths and skills Use the resources available to you Have someone else proof read your resume DO NOT Make it longer than a page Expect perfection on your first try Lie about anything Slide 10 INCLUDE: Work history or educational background first Start with present and work back Dates Use leisure activities if applicable Pleasing but not too showy DO NOT INCLUDE: Extensive personal data Age Personal references directly in the resume Information about why you left previous jobs Discussion of salary Slide 11 1. Apply for a job for which you are not remotely qualified 2. Include a lofty mission statement 3. Use one generic resume for every job listing 4. Make recruiters or hiring managers guess how exactly you can help their client 5. Dont explain how past experience translates to a new position 6. Dont include a cover letter with your resume 7. Be careless with details Slide 12 Inconsistent List of Duties: Childcare Documented activities I designed a mural for the community project Consistent List of Duties: Provided care to children Documented activities Designed mural for community project Slide 13 Bad Qualifications : integrity Honest Hard-working: I like to keep busy. Interpersonal skills. Reliable Transportation organized. Good Qualifications: Integrity Honest Hard-working Interpersonal skills Reliable transportation Organized Slide 14 Bad Design Clerical skills Type 40 wpm Phone answering Microsoft Word Reliable transportation Filing Punctual Organized Flexible Good Design Clerical skills Type 40 wpm Phone answering Microsoft Word Reliable transportation Filing Punctual Organized Flexible Slide 15 Punctual Hard-working Able to communicate effectively Learn quickly Good people person Honest Knowledgeable of computer programs or equipment Slide 16 For each and every job you apply for, you will need to tailor your resume for that specific job. BAD Applying for a job at a fast food restaurant. Skills Hunting Good with hand tools GOOD Applying for a job at a fast food restaurant. Skills Good people person Punctual Slide 17 Your Objective First chance to communicate effectively Describe desired job and your relevant value BAD Objective OBJECTIVE: To get a job. GOOD Objective OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a cashier & sales associate. To obtain a position as a Construction Laborer. Slide 18 BAD E-Mail Address ilikesbeer@email.com harleydude@email.com crazyforcats@email.com GOOD E-Mail Address johnsmith@email.com j.smith@email.com john_m_smith@email.com If necessary, create a new e-mail address specifically for your job search. Slide 19 Slide 20 Slide 21 Slide 22 For High School Students: List even the small talents acquired during high school Remember: Your resume is an evolving document Constantly change and tailor to suit each job Make resume as close to what the employer wants as you can Slide 23 Creating a resume may seem daunting at first but with the right tools and guidance, you will be well on your way to creating a fantastic resume. Slide 24 Funding for the Youth First Career Guides program is provided by the Division of Business Partnerships, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. We are an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.