resumes tricks of the trade!
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Resumes – Tricks of the Trade!
Presented by Steve Semmens
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Increase your chances of Success!!!
What is a Résumé???
What is the main purpose of a
Resume?
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What is a Résumé???
Résumé – A summing up; a summary
Essentially it is a sales tool for applicants to put forward their strongest case as to why they are the best for the position.
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The Main Purpose of a Resume is to:
Get you an interview!
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First Impressions CountYour resume and covering application letter has to stand out because it not only creates the first impression, but tells them how well you fit their job.
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What do Employers want???
Put yourself in their shoes. Imagine you are the Marketing Manager of the your dream company who has to fill a Marketing Officer position.
How would you go about selecting the
right person?
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When writing your résumé put yourself in the shoes of the employer and always ensure that you address the requirements.
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Skills are much easier to teach than attitudes
If you lack exact experience orit is your first job, a potential employer may well be swayedby a show of enthusiasm, high values, flexibility and self-motivation.
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An Employer would need to:
Know what is required for the position
Write an advertisement to fit this requirement
Write a job description and a person specification
Shortlist and interview
Ensure person selected fits the requirements specified
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When reading a Resume an Employer is looking for proof that an applicant has:
Intelligence Motivation Other interests outside work Stability Adaptability and Dependency Appropriate attitudes and values Leadership potential Decision making ability Organisational skills Effective communication skills
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What to leave off a resume? The major factor that applicants leave off
their resumes, which can distinguish them from other applicants, is their achievements.
Never! Never! Never leave achievements off your resume!
If you have written proof of your achievements so much the better.
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For Example:
• I won the “Employee of the Month” Award for the past three months
• Outstanding Academic results – Semester 1 and 2• Organised our Annual Charity event and raised 200k • Brisbane Grammar School ‘Certificate of Merit’ (2011,
2012)• Dean’s List Award• Netball Finalists 2009• I have a 6.208 GPA• Developed a company newsletter including writing,
editing, and graphic design
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Try to keep these elements in mind when writing your resume
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Know your Referees Well!
You are usually required to give three referees
Always ask permission before you use someone as a referee
Keep them updated on the progress on your job hunt
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Functional Format Resume
This format lists skills and experience under particular categories or headings without specifying when or where these are obtained. Employers and dates of employment are not listed. Personal information need not be included at all.
The Functional format highlights what you are capable of doing.
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The Functional Format is Used:
When returning to the workforce after a long break
Lack qualifications or obvious experience
Wanting to emphasise the skills and experience you have
Are Concerned that your age may be a barrier
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Chronological Format Resume
This lists employers and experience gained in date order.
Use when:
You have had a few jobs at a similar level
You want to show progression in a certain field
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Resumes for Every Occasion!
Write the resume in away that it is relevant to the role you are applying for.
It is more work but it increases your chances of success.
Keep your resume to four pages.
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Resume Writing!
Pick either a Functional or Chronological format.
Find a professional to do it for you
www.fixmyresume.com.au
Remember to put yourself into the shoes of the Employer!
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Job Hunting made Easy…
You should be doing it now!
Networking!!!
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Should I put these on my Resume?AgeArrest recordMarital StatusMarital plansCitizenshipDate of Birth
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We have covered
What a Resume is and why it is important?
What employers want and how a Resume matches their needs.
Two types of Resumes that you can use.
The Importance of Referees
Job Hunting the Easy Way
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Good Luck with the Job Hunting!!!
