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Resume Writing Workshop Yas Djadali GSEP Career Services
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WESTLAKE VILLAGE - ENCINO - PASADENA - WEST LOS ANGELES - IRVINE
INSPIRATIONfor change
Resume Writing Workshop
Yas DjadaliGSEP Career Services
Today’s Topics
Creating/Polishing your resumeCustomizing your cover lettersUtlizing Career Services ResourcesAnd MY main goal…
Decrease the fear…
Strengthen your brand…
Be that top 5%…
RESUME: What’s the purpose?
• Marketing tool to get you the interview • Overview of your education, experiences, and
skills• Used to demonstrate a match between you and the
job description/employer• Script for your job interview
Types of Resumes
Chronological◦ List your former positions in descending chronological order◦ Start with most recent job and work back to your earliest
Functional ◦ Focuses on your skills and experience, rather than chronological work history◦ Used most often by people who are changing careers or who have gaps in
employment historyCombination
◦ Lists your skills and experience first, then lists employment history◦ Highlights the skills that are relevant to the job, and provides the chronological
work history that employers prefer
Contact Objective
Experience (Related/ Professional/ Additional)
Skills/ Areas of Knowledge/ Languages
Professional Affiliations, Leadership, Honors and AwardsCommunity
Service
Education/ Credential/ Certifications
Contact Information:
Bold name, larger font Appropriate email
Seeking the _______ position at ________, where I can apply my _________ skills and my experience/background/interest in _________.
Objective:
Education
Spell out University and degreeList in reverse chronological orderInclude graduation date (versus dates attended)
Experience
Include position title, name of organization, city/state, dates
Use consistent formatting throughout resumeBegin bullet points with action verbsAvoid “I” statementsQuantify & qualify (#, %) when possible
Bullet Points
Use Action + Results formatHighlight tasks performed, accomplishments achieved,
skills used, knowledge gainedPractice:
Consider your current/previous experienceCircle all the skills you have used/gainCreate 2 bullet points
Other Categories
Languages: fluent, conversational, sign languageProfessional Affiliations:
Relevant to positionOfficer positionBoard / committee member
References: separate page, same heading as resume
COVER LETTER: What’s the purpose?
A one-page letter of introduction (3-4 paragraphs) An opportunity to state your relevant interests and
qualifications Specifically demonstrates that your background
matches their job description/organization Reflects your written communication skills
(handout)
Cover Letter ContentUse same heading as resume
First Paragraph: For what position are you applying at which organization? How did you learn about this position?
Second Paragraph: What are your relevant qualifications Why are you interested in this particular position at this particular
organization?
Third Paragraph: Refer to resume, request interview, thank employer for their
consideration
GSEP Career Services
Clarifying your Career Objective(s)Career AssessmentsResume & Cover Letter CritiquesInterview PreparationJob Search & Networking StrategiesCareer Panels & Fairs
Did it work…
Decreased fear?
Strengthened brand?
Being that top 5%?
Resume/Cover Letter Feedback
PepPro: first document uploadedDrop-In Advising: Mon – Thurs, 12 – 3 pmEmail [email protected] Career Counseling Appointment:◦ Education: Yas Djadali, [email protected]◦ Psychology: Sadaf Mayet, [email protected]
WESTLAKE VILLAGE - ENCINO - PASADENA - WEST LOS ANGELES - IRVINE
INSPIRATIONfor change
Need additional assistance? Visit Career Services! GSEP Career Services: WLA, 5th floor
Appointments & Drop-In