Calvary Chapel South Bay 1104/21/23 CALVARY CHAPEL SOUTH BAY 1

Welcome to the Job Seekers Ministry- RESUMEWelcome to the Job Seekers Ministry- RESUME

RESUME PRESENTATION OUTLINE

For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.

Hebrews 10:36 NAS

RESUME PRESENTATION OUTLINE

What you will learn today:

• Resume Types − How to choose which one is best for you

• Building Your Resume − Interactive with coaches

• Homework − Guidelines

1. A short document describing your education and work history.

2. A list of achievements, a short description of things that you

have done as they relate to the job or position you are

applying for.

It is a summary of your career or job history A resume has one goal: To motivate an employer to invite

you to an interview

DEFINITION of a RESUME

3 BASIC RESUME FORMATS

o Chronological

o Functional

o Hybrid

In this workshop we will discuss how to choose which format is right for you.

We will describe the differences and begin to develop a resume that best represents you.

CHRONOLOGICAL

o Emphasizes Work History in reverse date ordero Followed by Education and then Skills o Focus on job titles and dates

When to use a chronological resume

o If you have been in the same field for most of your careero When remaining in your present field or career patho To focus on recent work experienceo Best for those with stable, solid career progression

FUNCTIONAL

o Emphasis on Skills and Abilitieso Defines the values you possesso Highlights accomplishmentso Establishes a general order of qualifications

When to use a functional resume

o If you had frequent changes in job typeso When you have gaps in employmento Re-entering the workplace o When you are changing your career

HYBRID

o Primary emphasis on Skills and Experience (functional)

o Secondary emphasis on Work History (chronological)

o Blends/Connects titles, dates and accomplishments

When to use a hybrid resume

o Changing a career path or returning to oneo Applying strengths to a new careero Less emphasis on unrelated experience o Focuses on abilities and transferable skills

INTRODUCTION

• Q & A

… do all as unto the LordColossians 3:17-23

JOB SEEKERS MINISTRY

BUILDING YOUR RESUME

What does it take to make a good resume?– Patience and the willingness to write and rewrite your resume – Researching the target company

Use the following guidelines to help you build your resume– Take notes (sheets provided) it will be building blocks for the class– We will examine and explain each section and then update your work– Edit where necessary and incorporate additional guidelines– Career coaches will assist you if you have questions

1. Contact Information2. Objective/Summary of Qualification3. Skills/Qualifications4. Work History5. Education 6. Other

RESUME TEMPLATE

Contact Information is provided in the header and should include the following:

o Full Nameo Full Addresso Telephone Number (mobile optional)o Email Address

Personal Contact information must be correct and complete:o Avoid using nick names – middle name is not requiredo Telephone number – cell/mobile is acceptableo Email Address - avoid addresses like

SurferDude5@... CoolChick7@...

May include your:o Street addresso Fax Number

RESUME TEMPLATEContact Information Details

This is what the resume header might look like:

John Q. Public________________________________________________________100 S. Your Ave., Your City, CA., 90001 310.555.1212 JohnQ@Yahoo.com

Take a moment to review and edit your contact information.

Feel free to ask a Career Coach for assistance.

RESUME TEMPLATE

Job Objective:o A short and specific statement stating your desired position

Summary of Qualifications:o Your specific skills and core strengths

• What makes you or your experience different?o Use key words found in the job posting you are applying foro Start by presenting your strongest accomplishment and abilities

• Tip: Include brief, focused, dynamic information that conveys your key successes, your achievements and your accomplishments instead of your duties and responsibilities. (Some samples below)

o Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop account executiveso Demonstrated skill planning and implementing aggressive marketing planso Proven ability to interact effectively with clients and staff at all levelso Proficient in handling simultaneous projects and meeting deadlines effectively

RESUME TEMPLATEObjective/Summary details

This is what they might look like on your resume:

Job Objective: Desire a position as an Administrative Assistant where my office and administrative skills can be utilized for a more efficient office for Ajax Business Company.

Summary of Qualifications: Strong people skills with diversified business background in both retail and customer service. Solid communication skills with the public and all levels of management. Proven ability as a multi-task team player or to work independently to accomplish company goals.

Take a few moments to update your objective/summary. This may be the only thing that is read on your resume!

RESUME TEMPLATE

Special Skillso Computer – list languages, systems and programso Language – specify language and level of abilityo Other – relevant to job position desired

Core competency are generally along two groups:1. Skills, knowledge and technical qualifications, and2. Behavioral characteristics, personal attributes and individual aptitudes

Some Skills employers are looking for:o Transferable skills in operations, management, and finance, sales and marketing, writing and research, consulting.o Information technology, medical technician, human resources, administrative, customer service…

As appropriate list where you received the skill

RESUME TEMPLATESkills Details

Here is what it might look like on your resume:

Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and QuickenFluent in English, Spanish, and Korean

Good organizational skills; strong motivation and dedication to the job; strong sense of responsibility; self-motivated; resourceful problem solver; Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks; ability to learn quickly

Update your skill set now using the terms found in job postings and those suggested as they apply.

RESUME TEMPLATE

Experience or work historyo List most recent experience firsto Employer name and locationo Period of employmento Job title and description o Show a progression of responsibility, if possible

• Describe your roles and responsibilities clearly by title, emphasizing your

strongest characteristics

• Avoid personal pronouns - Your resume is more about what you bring to

the company than about you

• Do not exaggerate, overstate or otherwise lie about your work history or

qualification or education

• Include Dates and Locations

RESUME TEMPLATEWork History Details

Here is what these might look like on your resume:

2007 – 2011 DHL Property Management Company

Property Management/Administrator

Responsible for reconciliation in billing, bank deposits, collections, past due accounts, travel expense report, and sales and use tax reporting.

2001 - 2006 Banner Property Company

Bookkeeper

Performed all bookkeeping functions; receivables, payroll, collection, and tax reporting

Draft it now and make the appropriate changes and enhancements.

RESUME TEMPLATE

Education:o List the highest applicable level, major or curriculumo Identify the School Name or Institutiono Do not list High School unless:

o High School is your highest level completedo You are a recent High School graduate (or GED recipient)

Here is how that might appear on your resume:

Education: B.A. Management, MBA candidate Golden Gate University, San Francisco. Bank management courses and training

Education: Computer Tech, Golden State Community College, San Francisco. Achieved Dean’s List status

Education: Miramar High School, San Francisco. 3.4/4.0

Now take time to write your information

RESUME TEMPLATE

Activities, Awards, etc. o List additional involvement (not limited to job)o Any certifications or licenses related to your fieldo Service clubs, professional organizations, volunteer work, etc.

Here is how that might appear on your resume:

Activity: Volunteer teacher experience Vacation Bible Study,Project Business in Junior Achievement. Green alternatives enthusiast (Only when it points to your job objective)

Simple enough, now take time to write your information

Job Seekers Ministry

… do all as unto the LordColossians 3:17-23

Homework

• Never assume that you have found all the mistakes• Spell check can be your best friend or your worst enemy

• Review the resume draft you have made and double check and check again

• Review your resume with a career coach or a trusted source to check for clarity and completeness

• First impressions only come once - make it count

• Personal information not required and even discouragedo Marital, family, age, religion or creed, etc..o Hobbies, disability, politics, race or ethnicity, etc.

• Personal Activity on resume – ask yourself how can it help?o Does it connect me to the hiring companyo Does it build association with key individualso Does it fit the company culture

• Employment Gaps – explain what did you do during this timeo Volunteering means you were being productive and effectiveo Explore skills, experience and professional associations gained

• Working at a modest wage should not be overlooked or undervaluedo Community Service and projects, churches, and non-profit orgs

• Use action words - get a lexicon/thesaurus to help if needed

Homework - Guidelines

• Format your resume for maximum impact o Provide margins o Use professional fonts and font sizes that copy and read best

- Arial, Times New Roman, Tahoma; 10-12 Pt. Font- Underlining, asterisk, special characters may cause

undesired filtering and search engine results - use sparingly

• Presentation is important o Use high quality resume paper, envelopes and folderso Consider Off-White, Ivory or Light Grays

• Printer ink is important o Copy machine reproductions often produce inferior quality

• Target career, job position and audience

Homework - Guidelines

Homework - Resume Tips

1. Show progressive job responsibility (promotions)2. Just because you’ve checked it, does not mean that it is

correct3. Wordiness or repeat phrases are poison to a resume4. Misspellings or grammatical errors are poison to a resume5. Does the resume clearly state my career objective?6. Are my key responsibilities and accomplishments

emphasized?7. Do not focus on length. Your resume should contain all

the pertinent information needed to sell yourself effectively for the position you are seeking.

8. Have I chosen the appropriate Resume Format? Do not spend a lot of time thinking about it!

9. There is no single correct resume format. Create your own to consolidate your essential information and present it effectively

10. In what order should you present information? People read from top down Begin with the most persuasive information Present your strongest qualification first

Homework - Final things to consider

• References – Do they still apply? o Yes, but do not include them on your resumeo Write them on a separate sheet and bring it to interview

• Your prospective employer will be calling your references - especially in today’s market

• Update your references o Make sure that they are credibleo Make sure you have their current informationo Make sure that they are willing to receive the call and give the referral

you need

• Always invite the Lord into the work you are doing

• Need more information? Check out the Job Seeker Ministry Web Page for many useful expanded resources

http://www.ccsouthbay.org/ministries/jobseekers/

… do all as unto the LordColossians 3:17-23