Transcript Document 7351096

Career Exploration Workshop
Day Four
Questions?
“If you don’t know where you’re going, you will
wind up somewhere else…..”
Yogi Berra
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Day Four Agenda
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Review of Meetings with VRC’s
Achievement Story #2
What Do Employers Expect?
Resume – the C.R.I.S.P. technique
Life-Work Balance – Part 2
Prep for Achievement Story #3
Day Four Thoughts
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Review of Meetings with VRC
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What Issues were discussed?
What needs were discussed?
Any problems that need resolution?
Did any of you discuss a possible job goal?
Do you think you’re closer to developing a
goal at this point?
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Achievement Story # 2
• Was it easier to write Achievement Story #2?
• Did you enjoy learning more about your skills?
• What did it feel like to get such positive
feedback from the group?
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Achievement Story #2
• Did you learn anything new from the group process?
• Was the process easier this time?
• Were your stories any different, based on your
previous experience with the process?
• Additional feedback, issues, reactions, questions?
Decision-Making Grid (Pg. 2, #20): Record new/different
skills in appropriate section for Story # 2 .
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Morning Break
• Back by ________________ ?
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What Do Employers Expect?
A Reality Check
Now it is time to:
• get an introduction to the job market,
• the application process and
• specifically, what employers are looking for in
a new employee
• Place any handouts in your folder .
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What Not to Do
at a Job Interview!
• Video….starring Jeff Hooke, job counselor at
KFI in Bangor and Lincoln….
• Captioned Version
• Audio Described and Captioned Version
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C.R.I.S.P
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Contemporary p. 32-37 Activities
Resume and
Interviewing
Strategies and
Preparation
Developed by the
Bureau of Employment Services
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Resumes
• We do not create a resume during the
workshop.
• However, it is important to know what the
current research is saying about writing a
resume.
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Contemporary
Résumé and
Interviewing
Strategies and
Preparation
Created by:
Gaetane Johnson
Joanne Hollands
Melissa Suey
Jean Whalen Raymond
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What has Changed?
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Recruitment and hiring have changed
Share what employers are telling us
Identify what you control
Give you tools to do something about it
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Recruitment and Hiring
Have Changed
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Technology
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Employers use online résumé databases
HR systems more sophisticated
Résumés are being scanned by computers FIRST
Job Seekers need technical skills
Quantity of applicants
Quality of applicants means greater
competition for positions
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What Employers Are Telling Us…
• “Résumés and applications need to help me see you
in the specific job you’re applying for”
• “Sometimes I scan a résumé in 15-20 seconds…”
• “I’ll know right away whether you follow directions
based on how you apply for the job.”
• “I want to see work history/career progression.”
• And more…
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Here’s What You Can Control…
• Quality vs. quantity
− Help the employer “connect the dots”
• The “message you are sending” with your
résumé
• Set yourself apart from the rest
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Here’s What You Can Do…
Create Winning Résumés
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Definition
Purpose
Strategy
Types of Résumés
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Formatting
Spelling
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Definition
Résumé \ noun: a short account of one’s career
and qualifications usually prepared by a job
applicant.
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary
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Purpose
To get an
interview
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Marketing Tool
Help the employer “see” you in the position.
No longer an all-inclusive autobiography.
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Types
What you’ve heard for years…
• Chronological
• Functional
• Combination
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Today’s Recommendation
Chronological (detail)
+ Functional (with targeted approach)
= Combination résumé
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Combination Résumé
 Enables job seeker to control how they present
themselves to employer
 Highlights and customizes strengths and
accomplishments that best match the job
 Combines focus and work history/experience
 Ensures readers ability to “see you in the job”
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Strategy
Targeted - Customized - Relevant
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Targeted
For a specific field/industry/position
• What are you presenting to the employer?
• What needs are you meeting for the employer?
• What do you “bring-to-the-table”?
Help the employer “see” you in the position.
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Customized
For each position you’re applying for
• Leveraging the top portion of the résumé
− Employers scan VERY quickly
• Grab and keep the attention of the reader
• Stay in the “yes” pile
Help the employer “see” you in the position.
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Relevant
To the position you’re applying for
• Keep the focus on meeting the employers’ needs
• Help the reader “see-you-in-the-job”
• Avoid distracting the reader with extra “cool”
accomplishments that are irrelevant to position
Help the employer “see” you in the position.
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Content…Top Section
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Contact info
Branding statement
Introductory paragraph
“Highlights of Accomplishments”
Key Words throughout
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Content…Bottom Section
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“Professional Experience”
“Education and Training”
“Professional Affiliations”
“Community Involvement”
“Interests”
Key Words throughout
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Know and Communicate
Your Value
Focus on
the Facts to
Uncover
Your
Success
Stories
Situation
Task
Action
Result
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Keywords
 Your application and
résumé might be read first
by a computer
 Think like a computer, and
write what it wants to read
 Use keywords and phrases
from the posting to ‘tweak’
your résumé and
application
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Formatting
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Clear bulleted statements
Begin with action words
List results of contributions
Focus on accomplishments
Consistent verb tense
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Formatting…continued
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Visual clarity
Use white space
Consistent formatting
Easy-to-read
Easy-to-find facts
Correct spelling
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Spelling
Has to be spelling error-free!!!
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Omit
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Date of birth
Social security number
Photograph
Family details
Hobbies
Negativity
“References available upon request”
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e Résumés
• Often read by a computer FIRST
• Cleared of formatting
• Easy to copy and paste into web
sites or emails
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Sample Resumes
• Refer to page 32,33,34,35,and 36 in the Activity
Workbook to review sample resumes.
e Résumés…continued
• Create a Text résumé for online applications
• Take Word Processing résumé
• “Save As” .txt or .rtf file with appropriate file name
(John Smith Sales Executive Résumé)
• Replace any special characters
− Use *, -, ~ for bullets
− CAPITALS to create headings
− Use spaces rather than tabs to indent text
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e Résumés…continued
• Send the message to yourself first!
− Check for any bad line breaks or
special characters BEFORE you
upload to online application or
send to a potential employer
− “Save As” .txt or .rtf again,
appropriate name (John Smith
Sales Executive Résumé)
− Store “virtually” in email account
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Cover Letters
Bea Positive
• Position applying for
• Mention how you
found the job
opening
• Make a brief
connection
• Invite an interview
• Thank them for time
and consideration
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87 Brooks Street  Skowhegan, ME 04976  (207) 525-1234
[email protected]
August 12, 2010
Name
Company
Address
City, ST Zip
Dear Sir or Madam:
Please accept the attached résumé as my application for the Human
Resources Coordinator position that was recently listed on the
JobsInME.com.
As you will see in my résumé, my background includes supporting different
aspects of the human resources function. My strong attention-to-detail,
proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office together with my organizational
skills enables me to help achieve the department productivity goals.
I welcome the opportunity to discuss with you how my skills and experience
can best fit your needs. The best way to reach me is by calling 207-5251234.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration of my application. I
look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Bea Positive
Attachment
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Applications
• Utilize these same
techniques when
filling out
applications!
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Past Supervisor vs Reference?
• Ask permission
• Give them info about
job you are applying
for
• Check contact
information
• Offer at interview
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Exercise #3
Creating Branding Statement
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Noon Dinner Break
• Back by ____________
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Life/Work Balance – Part 2
The Future!
• P.9 Activity again
• Given that there are no “ideal” proportions,
cut up your FUTURE pie into those three
pieces, based on how you would like to
allocate your time in the future!
• Be realistic, but don’t be afraid to dream !
• If you don’t designate it, who will?
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Time for SELF
• What happens if we neglect time for SELF?
– Will it impact on work?
– Will it impact on others?
• Remember, allocating time to SELF is not
(self)ish, it’s a critically important part of your
future plan!
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Afternoon Break
• Back at ______________________
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Your Future Pie!
• What does your FUTURE pie look like - what
is the allocation for each piece?
• Why would you choose to allocate your time
this way?
• What is the biggest change you will have to
make?
• What will you have to do in order for this pie
to become a reality?
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Your Future Life/Work Balance
– What’s your Pie look like?
– Different than your NOW pie?
– Why is it broken up this way?
– What changes will be necessary?
– What will you have to do to make those
changes?
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What are you cooking in your
Future Pie?
Career Decision-Making Grid (Pg. 3, # 29): Write
in your “recipe” for moving toward a new
Life/Work Balance in the Life/Work
Balance:Future section.
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Prep for Achievement Story #3
• Is it becoming easier to recognize
your skills in your achievements?
• Any questions/concerns about
writing your last achievement story?
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Day Four Thoughts
• Write down your insights, thoughts about our
exercises and discussions today.
– Meetings with VRC’s
– Achievement Story #2
– What Do Employers Expect?
– Resume
– Life/Work Balance
• Is the planning process becoming clearer?
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