resume writing seminar
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Resume Writing Seminar
Barry Horne Executive Career Coaching
T: (0425) 308 625 November 2016 E: [email protected]
L: http://au.linkedin.com/in/barryhorne
23 November 2016
Apply for Advertised Positions
Approach (e.g. Graduate)
Recruitment Consultants
Network to Identify
Emerging Opportunities and Decision-
Makers
Directly Approach Qualified
Target Companies and People
Search Strategy
Horne (2016)
All [4Cs] : Concise, Clear, Correct, Courteous
Resumes [3Rs]• Relevance• Recency• Results
Letters [SWUC]• Show Interest• Why Me• Unique Sales
Proposition (USP)• Contact Me
Responses to Selection Criteria (STAR)• Situation• Task/Tactic• Actions• Results
Developing Applications: Principles
Career Solutions (2012)
What is the Primary Purpose of a Resume?
In Preparation, What Should You Focus On?
What are Your Goals?
What Content Should be Included?
What Content Should be Excluded?
Designing Resumes
Horne (2016)
Primary Purpose is to Secure an Interview!
A Resume Markets You - Does Your Resume Do YOU Justice?
TAILOR to Target Role
NO Magic Format/Style
(Robot or Human) Recipient’s Goal is to Quickly◦ SCREEN OUT Majority of Applications◦ DEVELOP INTERVIEW Short-list
Designing Resumes : Overview
Horne (2016)
Meeting Challenges/ Needs of Organisation
Research ◦ Industry, Organisation, Role
Information Sources◦ Job Specifications / Criteria◦Nominated Contact◦ Public Documents (e.g. Annual Report, Press Releases)◦ Internet (Target Organisation Web Site)◦ Target Organisation and Industry Employees◦ Professional / Industry Associations
Designing Resumes : Preparation
Horne (2016)
Capturing Reader's Attention
Demonstrating Qualifications for Target Role
Indicating Potential to Meet Challenges / Needs of Organisation
Standing Out from Other Applicants!
Designing Resumes : Goals
Horne (2016)
• Career Objective / Profile Statement • Key Strengths• Qualifications / Training
Unique
Sales
Proposition
• Employer Profiles• Key Responsibilities (Stakeholders,
People, Operations, Financial)• Role Accomplishments
Employment History and Contexts
• Professional / Student Memberships
• Community Engagement
• Personal Information• Referees (if Requested)
Background (Supportive) Information
Pyramid Resume Model
Horne (2016)
Career Objective / Profile Statement
Snapshot Impression to Stimulate Interest
Qualifications / Training
Relevant to Target Role
Employment History and Contexts
Employer Profiles (Products, Services, Client / GeographicMarkets, Size)
Role (Purpose, Key Responsibilities, Skills Applied, Achievements)
Designing Resumes: Inclusions
Horne (2016)
Student Professional Memberships
Implies Industry Knowledge, Network of Peers
Community Engagement (Development and Application of Skills)
Volunteer Roles University Life / LeadershipUpper High School Community Contributions
Recreational Interests
Balanced Person (Active / Passive; Team / Individual)
Designing Resumes: Inclusions
Horne (2016)
Information Likely to Result in Screening Out. In general:
Age Marital Status Place of Birth Salary Expectations Religion Political Affiliations Health Status Photographs Referees (Unless Requested at Time of Application) Reasons for Leaving Past Roles
Designing Resumes: Exclusions
Horne (2016)
Developing Achievement Stories
Isolate Key Achievements
Reflect on 5Cs (Complexity, Challenge, Change,
Chaos, Crisis)
Develop Detailed STAR
Narratives (Selection
Criteria Responses/
Interview Preparation)
Create Brief Bullet Pointed Achievement Statements (Resume)
Horne (2016)
Situation
When?
Where?
What?
Who (Role)?
Task/Tactic
How ?
Overarching Approach /Initiative
Taken
Actions
How?
Logical Stages and Phases
Results
Why (So What)?
Relate to Business Goals
Developing Achievement Stories
Horne (2016)
An Achievement Story with no Results is Like a Joke Without a Punch Line!