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CAREER AND MAJOR EXPLORATION/
RESUME AND COVER LETTERS
Career Development ServicesLake-Sumter State College
The Career Exploration Process
Conduct Self-Assessment
Research Academic/ Career Options
Relevant/Practical Experience
Job Search or University Transfer Preparation
Career Development Services
• One-on-One Career Advising • Career/Major Exploration
assistance • Resume and cover letter tips and
critiques • Full-time/part-time employment
and Internship search tips and strategies
• Career assessments• Interview tips and mock interviews • Networking tips• Professional Etiquette
• Salary negotiation tips• Career-related presentations and
webinars • Online Job listings (posted on the
CDS website)• University Transfer and Graduate
School research tips• On-campus employer interviews
and information sessions • Hiring Events • Career-related resources online
and in-office library
Making the Right Choice
• Choosing a career is like buying a car. • Driver-Car match:
– Characteristics of the Driver• Personality• Interests• Skills• Values
– Characteristics of the Car• How much does it match the driver?
– Pay– Hours– Benefits– Typical Work Environment
Assessing Your Personality MyPlan: What is your personality type?
Extraverted (E) or Introverted (I)How people interact with the world and the way they prefer to receive stimulation and energy.
Sensing (S) or Intuitive (N)The way people prefer to gather data
Feeling (F) or Thinking (T)The way people prefer to make decisions
Judging (J) or Perceiving (P)The manner in which people prefer to orient their lives (structured or spontaneous and adaptive).
Assessing Your Interests
Assessing Your Skills
Basic Skills
Social Skills
Problem Solving
Technical Resource Management
Assessing Your ValuesValues: What is important to me?
Achievement: Ability Utilization, AchievementIndependence: Creativity, Responsibility, AutonomyRecognition: Advancement, Recognition, AuthorityRelationships: Co-Workers, Social Service, Moral
ValuesSupport: Company Policies & Practices, Supervision:
Human Resources, Supervision: TechnicalWorking Conditions: Activity, Independence, Variety,
Compensation, Security, Working Conditions
Job Searching
Lakehawk Career Connect• Careers that target LSSC studentsNetworking• Your next best option—who you knowJob Listings• Indeed.com• Other sites tapered to your industry
What is a Resume?
• A resume is the first step in the application process
• It summarizes your qualifications and experiences as they relate to the position(s) you are seeking
• It is a marketing tool
• A good resume:– Demonstrates your qualifications– Helps the employer see you in the
position– Leaves them wanting to know more
Resume Vs Cover Letter
Resume• Highlights your skills and
qualifications• Gives a summary of your
experience• Written in bulleted format• “Checklist”
Cover Letter• Demonstrates knowledge
of the company and reason for your interest
• Showcases your fit with the organization
• Much more targeted• “Personality”
Imagine…
You are an employer, looking to hire someone to work in the field of customer service. There are two candidates that your team is reviewing. But time waits for no one and you have a business to run. So you have….
30 Seconds to review each candidate.
WHAT DRIVES A RESUME’S CONTENT?
Anatomy of a Bullet Point
• Taught• Taught inner-city high school students • Taught inner-city high school students and they earned the
highest scores in the district on English assessments.
Verb (Past Tense) Description Result
Experience Example
Lake-Sumter State College Leesburg, FLStudent Assistant, Admissions Jan. 2014-Present• Assist staff in marketing, scheduling, and organizing
information sessions for prospective students• Maintain log of prospective student inquiries, including
contact information• Provide customer service to front desk visitors• Streamlined the office’s marketing process by creating an
easy-to-follow checklist
COVER LETTERS
Cover Letter
• What is it?– A letter you write in business format to an
employer that accompanies your resume
• Purpose– Supplements the information on your resume– Showcases match with organization– Showcases your research of the organization– Explains how your qualifications have prepared
you to do your job– Focuses on the future– Showcases your writing ability
Format
• Three Paragraphs– Introduction
• State purpose of the letter (and job #)• How you learned about the opening• Why you’re interested
– Body• Why you’re the best candidate for the job and how you’ll
contribute to the role• Highlight how your qualifications have prepared you to excel at
this job• Showcase what you know about the company
– Closing• Summarize contents of letter• Express interest in interview• Thank employer for time and consideration
Resources
Optimal Resume
• Nice website for building your resume, cover letter, and interview skills
CDS Website• A host of resources available
Access Resources & Schedule an Appointment Today!
Visit the CDS website to access Job Seeker Resources: www.lssc.edu/careers
Office Hours (Walk-ins and Appointments):• Leesburg: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm• South Lake: Mondays, 8:30 am-4:30 pm• Sumter: By appointment only
To schedule an appointment with a Career Advisor:• Tel: (352) 323-3603 Web: www.lssc.edu/careers
Visit us Online: • Facebook: www.facebook.com/careerslssc