Transcript Resume Writing and Interviewing Techniques

Resume Writing
and
Interview Techniques
March 1, 2003
4-H Teen Leader/Charting Weekend
Jackson’s Mill Center for Lifelong Learning
Presenters:
Kim Suder
Linda Hildebrand
Resume:
A presentation of your professional
objectives, academic achievements and
experience background
How is it used?
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Support interviews
Send with Cover letters
Send with applications
Follow-up to phone calls
Send with Thank You letters
Basic Resume Rules
No one way to write a resume
One page in length preferred
Is information to your advantage?
– Will it be to your advantage?
Validates your objectives
Contents of a Resume
Personal – Name, address, phone, email
Job Objectives/Career Interest
Education – Degree, school and location, GPA
and Graduation Date
Experience – Work/Career Related
Honors, Activities, Hobbies
Skills, Abilities - Computer, foreign languages,
etc.
References
Action Words
Analyzed
Assisted
Arranged
Compiled
Coordinated
Developed
Established
Facilitated
Managed
Organized
Performed
Prepared
Programmed
Promoted
Sold
Supervised
Taught
Wrote
Types of Resumes
Targeted
– Choose employer
– Individualized resume
– For a particular position (least used)
Functional
– Skill oriented
– For variety of experiences
– Transferable qualities for career change
(Administrative, Budget, Personnel)
Chronological
– Most recent information listed first
Paper Quality
High cotton fiber content
Light in color
Cover Letter:
Business letter written to a potential
employer (which accompanies your
resume).
Asking for information
Applying for a posted job vacancy
To discuss possible employment
To confirm an interview
As a keep in touch letter
As an acceptance of job offer letter
As a rejection of job offer letter
As a request for a deadline extension
Goals for Effective Cover Letters
To personalize communication between
applicant and employer
To elaborate on applicant skills and strengths
To relate applicant’s qualities to the
requirements of the position
To state reasons for applicants interested in
position/organization
To provide a means for further communication
and follow-up
Cover Letters
Do:
– Address to a person/title
– Refer to specific resume information
– Keep letter short
– Use standard business letter 8 ½ x 11
– Type all letters!
Do not:
– Exaggerate or fabricate
– Be cute
Sample Phrases
“I read, with a great deal of interest, your advertisement
in the January 20 issue of _____________.”
“Your ad captured my attention.”
“The skills you require appear to match my professional
strengths.”
“I would welcome the opportunity for a personal
interview to further discuss my qualifications.”
Thank You Letters/Notes
Brief
Typed
Mailed ASAP after interview
Used as an occasion to add information
not covered during interview
Used to clarify any information
Exercises
 Resume writing
 Cover Letter
 Mock/Critique Video Interview
 Thank You Letter
Wrap-Up and Evaluation
Questions?
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Evaluation