WOC 2016: Want an upgrade? Winning Resumes and Lasting Impressions

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October 13-15, 2016Detroit Marriott

Renaissance Center Detroit, MI

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Want an upgrade? Winning Resumes and Lasting Impressions (WOC 1615)

TIPS AND TRICKS ON RESUME BUILDING AND A POLISHED APPROACH



AGENDA• RESUME TIPS

• Formatting• Vocabulary• Content

• NETWORKING• Elevator Pitch• Company Interest• Maximize the Interaction

• INTERVIEWING• Dress for Success• Preparation• Tips and Tools

• QUESTIONS



RESUME



FORMATTINGGENERAL RULES• LAYOUT• CONSISTENCY• LENGTH



VOCABULARYGENERAL RULES• TYPOS AND SPELLING

ERRORS• POWER WORDS• SENTENCE STRUCTURE



CONTENTGENERAL RULES• OBJECTIVE STATEMENT• WHAT TO INCLUDE?• IMPORTANCE OF

ACCURACY



NETWORKING



ELEVATOR PITCH



COMPANY INTEREST



MAXIMIZE THE INTERACTION



INTERVIEWING



DRESS FOR SUCCESS

DO: DON’T:



PREPARATIONCOMPANY RESEARCH SELF RESEARCH



TIPS AND TOOLS• BAR METHOD• IDENTIFY

• Job Skills Required for Position• Questions for Employer• Potential Interview Questions• Location and arrival time

• PRACTICE• Non-Verbal’s • Power stories



QUESTIONS?


WOC 2016: Want an upgrade? Winning Resumes and Lasting Impressions

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