Transcript Resume’ Workshop

Resume’ Workshop
Welcome IRSC Alumni!
Functional
Resources
Summer Schedule
Skills
Professional
IRSC Alumni
[email protected]
Who Am I?
S. Arlene Green
IRSC Alumni – YAY!!
4th Year Speaking at this Event
Teach Most of my classes
on Vero Campus
Who are you?
IRSC Alumni – YAY!!
*Exceptional Education
*Great Skills
Seeking sustainable employment
Compare
2015
2014
Chart
Why are you here?
Treasure Coast
Unemployment rate = 5.9% in 12/2014 and
6.2% in February of 2015
Everyone is vying for
the same jobs!
US = 8.7 million
unemployed
http://www.bls.gov
Bureau of Labor Statistics
How can you stand-out?
Overview
 What do employers want?
 Select information format
 Build an effective Resume’ & Cover
Volunteers here to assist you
 Printing – Alumni Assoc. provided paper
 References and websites
What do employers want?
John Smith
Resume’
Education
Experience
Other / Prof. Development
The format 
Resume Formats
• Chronological = Traditional
– In the past
– Strong work history
• Functional/Targeted = Practical
– More user friendly in today’s economy
– Changing careers / History gap
• Combination = Too long
– Skills & chronological work history
The layout 
Functional vs Chronological
Functional/Targeted
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Contact Information
Objective/Summary
Education
Skills/Experience
Work History (brief)
Professional
Development /
Community
Chronological
• Contact Information
• Objective/Summary
• Chronological Work
History (expanded)
• Education
• Other
• References Available
Upon Request
See Examples on Weebly page
What do employers want?
According to an analysis by the
Georgetown University Center on Education
and the Workforce:
59 % of Florida jobs will require
a college education by 2018.
2010 Census shows only 36.5 % of FL
residents hold at least a 2-year degree.
How many job openings? 
What do employers want?
A report by the Lumina Foundation,
issued in March, stated that
between now and 2018
FL will have 1.6 million job openings
for workers with postsecondary
credentials.
That tells me – you will be ahead 
What do employers want?
Start with a Job Description or your “dream job”
(written duties & responsibilities of a position)
Regional Sales Mgr. Job Description (monster.com)
http://www.onetonline.org/ (Workforce Solutions)
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Go to Microsoft Word
RESUME HEADER
Contact information
Email (professional)
IRSC helps establish credibility
Phone (professional voice mail)
Helps establish credibility
Town (ok – but not street address)
FL not Fl
Trade up to an Executive Summary
Executive Summary
“New & Trendy”
Objective
“Traditional”
To obtain a
challenging
position in
the music
industry that
utilizes my
expertise and
education.
Poor Selling…
http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/trade-up-to-executive-summary
MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL KNOWN FOR
PERFORMING 'BEHIND THE SCENES' MIRACLES.
Worked effectively with more than 32 bands, record
labels, managers, tour managers, publicists and
venues as Production Coordinator and Booking
Agent for a rock TV show and production house.
Passionate about music and always on top of
trends and industry news. Adept at filming concerts
and interviews, and Final Cut Pro editing. Excellent
at planning, coordinating, focusing on details,
taking initiative, and resolving problems before the
VIPs know problems exist. Associates degree in
Business with a minor in Sound Production.
Exciting!!…
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (SAMPLE)
“A graduate of Indian River State College
earning a Bachelor’s degree in
Organizational Management, with more
than 3 years’ experience in a collegiate
environment, two year’s student
leadership, and skills pertaining to
project management including statistical
research analysis and public speaking.”
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (SAMPLE)
“IRSC graduate with exceptional skills
in written communication, public
speaking, recruiting, organization,
and team building, combined with
strong ties in Indian River County and
over three years of effective goal
setting, meeting sales quotas and
outstanding customer service.”
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (TEMPLATE)
• Seeking a position as ______ in a ______
organization, utilizing my skills in _____ and
my education in _____.
• # of work years
• Organization/Industry
• Skills
• Education
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Organizational Management, In progress
(or estimated 2015)
Indian River State College (GPA 3.65)
Associate of Arts, Indian River State College
2011-2012
Cosmetology Certificate, Indian River Community
(State) College
2010-2011
High School Diploma, Indian River Charter High
School
2008-2010
Use Reverse Order – Most Recent and Back
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
In order to determine
WHAT goes in this section &
In WHAT ORDER it is listed,
you need to have a job
description for
your DREAM JOB!
Jobyour
Descriptions
Analyze
job description
Achieves regional sales
operational objectives by
contributing regional sales
information and
recommendations to
strategic plans and reviews;
preparing and completing
action plans;
implementing production,
productivity, quality, and
customer-service standards;
resolving problems;
completing audits;
identifying trends;
determining regional sales
system improvements;
implementing change.
DECA Bazaar – community
fundraiser – review last
year – plan how to beat
it this year – audit –
budget - implement
change
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Skill
Quantifiable / Experience and/or Activity
Customer
Relations
Skilled in building and maintaining
excellent relationships with over 4,000
annual high-end clients demanding
perfection in a fast-paced multimillion
dollar company by organizing and
executing an award winning referral
program to retain customers.
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
Job Title / Company Name
Year(s)
Marketing & Company Branding
Associate, Pritchard’s & Associates
2011 present
Full-time Collegiate Student,
Indian River State College
2011-2013
Technician, The Brennity at Vero Beach
2009-2011
HONORS & AWARDS, AFFILIATIONS,
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP,
FUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Honor or Position / Organization Name
Year(s)
2011 Member, Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society
present
Volunteer, IRSC Collegiate DECA Bazaar
2011-2013
1st Place Sales Presentation Award,
State Collegiate DECA Competition
2011
Speaker, Toys for Tots Fundraiser Dinner 2011
Cover Letters
These letters were submitted by IRSC students
Jane C. Byers
John Oakly
7 Apple Court
Eugene, OR 97401
503-555-0303
Mr. Archie Weatherby
California Investments, Inc.
25 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Dear Mr. Weatherby,
These days, it's not enough to generate great results. You need
to reduce costs as well - and without impacting quality of service.
Over the last twenty years, I have focused on delivering great
service while constantly refining processes and reducing
costs. Because I'm flexible, I can both manage and roll up my
sleeves and physically do whatever it takes to complete the task
at hand. I'm familiar with technology; I can implement the newest
methods and processes. I've consistently reduced on costs at
my current company - and I'd like the chance to do the same for
you.
23 Anywhere Street, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Phone: (561) 123-4567 Email: [email protected]
My expertise is making sales and increasing revenues!
If you believe your company could benefit from an Outdoor Sales
Representative with a solid track record of success in the construction
industry, then I believe you will be interested in what I can offer your
company.
A great salesperson requires a number of key skills and qualities,
among them strong negotiation and communication skills,
determination, professionalism, assertiveness, and a goal-oriented
approach. My success has been founded on demonstrating these
qualities and abilities: however, true sales success is measured in
results:
-
Increased sales by 30% for Florida-based manufacturer and
supplier of roof trusses and floor joists
Added over 30 new accounts and over $3 million to bottom
line results in just under 3 years with a newly established paver
installation company
I'd like the opportunity to show you how you can put my
experience to work for you. I'll call you on Monday morning to
arrange an appointment. If this time isn't suitable for you, please
feel free to call me at (772) 234-5678 with a time that would be
I am a results-driven and highly self-motivated professional, and I would
more convenient.
I'm excited about your company, and I look forward to
contributing to your future.
Sincerely,
John Oakley
welcome the opportunity to speak with you to discuss how I can
contribute to your team. I can be reached any time at the above phone
number or email address.
Thank you for your time and I look forward to speaking with you.
Sincerely,
Jane Byers
Cover Letters
• See weebly page – Cover Letters
• http://cnaexamcram.com/cna-cover-lettersample-1/
Cover Letters
• 1. Attempt to find out the interviewer’s real
name. Most will just write “To Whom it
Concerns.” This is both impersonal and
therefore shows a lack of real research.
• 2. Place the title of the position here. You
want to show that you have read the
position’s description and have written a
unique cover letter.
Cover Letters
• 3. If you don’t have experience, then write
something here about a quality or an
experience that you think will make you stand
out. This should be your strongest quality of
them all since this is the first paragraph. In
most cases, the interviewer will only read the
first paragraph, so this needs to be your best!
Cover Letters
• 4. Research and find something the
organization is involved in. Have they won an
award? Do they have a new project they are
starting? Is there a quality or standard that
they talk about on their website? If so, then
write about that and then in the second part
of the sentence give them a reason to believe
you will belong in that organization and
further help them accomplish or maintain a
specific goal.
Cover Letters
• 5. Every job description will have certain
qualities that they are looking for. Insert those
here, and then finish the sentence with an
explanation as to why you already have those
qualities.
• 6. Make sure your email is professional. If you
email is not professional enough, it is very
easy to create a free Gmail address and have it
redirect to your personal account.
Cover Letters
These letters were submitted by IRSC students
Jane C. Byers
John Oakly
7 Apple Court
Eugene, OR 97401
503-555-0303
Mr. Archie Weatherby
California Investments, Inc.
25 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Dear Mr. Weatherby,
These days, it's not enough to generate great results. You need to reduce
costs as well - and without impacting quality of service.
Over the last twenty years, I have focused on delivering great service
while constantly refining processes and reducing costs. Because I'm
flexible, I can both manage and roll up my sleeves and physically do
whatever it takes to complete the task at hand. I'm familiar with
technology; I can implement the newest methods and processes. I've
consistently reduced on costs at my current company - and I'd like the
chance to do the same for you.
I'd like the opportunity to show you how you can put my experience to
work for you. I'll call you on Monday morning to arrange an
appointment. If this time isn't suitable for you, please feel free to call me
at (772) 234-5678 with a time that would be more convenient.
I'm excited about your company, and I look forward to contributing to
your future.
Sincerely,
John Oakley
23 Anywhere Street, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Phone: (561) 123-4567 Email: [email protected]
My expertise is making sales and increasing revenues!
If you believe your company could benefit from an Outdoor Sales Representative
with a solid track record of success in the construction industry, then I believe you
will be interested in what I can offer your company.
A great salesperson requires a number of key skills and qualities, among them
strong negotiation and communication skills, determination, professionalism,
assertiveness, and a goal-oriented approach. My success has been founded on
demonstrating these qualities and abilities: however, true sales success is
measured in results:
-
Increased sales by 30% for Florida-based manufacturer and supplier of roof
trusses and floor joists
Added over 30 new accounts and over $3 million to bottom line results in just
under 3 years with a newly established paver installation company
I am a results-driven and highly self-motivated professional, and I would welcome
the opportunity to speak with you to discuss how I can contribute to your team. I
can be reached any time at the above phone number or email address.
Thank you for your time and I look forward to speaking with you.
Sincerely,
Jane Byers
Cover Letters
Aren’t meant to make
them hire you.
Purpose is to make them
look at your resume.
Summer Schedule
Summer I - ONLINE
• Customer Relations for
Managers / MAN4162
Ref# 205649 / 3 credits
05/06/15 to 08/04/15
• Customer Relations / MKA2161
Ref# 205611 / 1 credit / no book
06/15/15 to 07/20/15
Summer II - VERO CAMPUS
• Introduction to Business
GEB1011 / Ref# 209664
Mondays 2:00-5:00pm
• Organizational Ethics
MAN3063 / Ref#206119
Wednesdays 6:00-8:30pm
• Customer Relations /
MAN4162 / Ref# 206120
Wednesdays 2:30-5:00pm
You CAN stand-out!!
Overview
 What do employers want?
 Selected a format
 Built an effective Resume’ & Cover
 Printed
Provided References and websites
Any Questions?
References
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http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resumes/p/resumetypes.htm
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm
http://www.seekingsuccess.com/articles/art110.php
http://www.bradenton.com/2012/04/22/4007008/floridamust-reverse-disinvestment.html#storylink=cpy
• http://www.bradenton.com/2012/04/22/4007008/floridamust-reverse-disinvestment.html
• http://www.onetonline.org/
• http://hiring.monster.com
Resume’ Workshop
Welcome IRSC Alumni!
Functional
Resources
Summer Schedule
Skills
Professional
IRSC Alumni
[email protected]