Transcript File - 2014 EGR386w TA Guide

THE RÉSUMÉ
 What is it?
 Audience?
 Purpose?
 Remember: “Always stress your ASSETS, not your
LIABILITES”
TYPES OF RÉSUMÉS +/ Reverse Chronological
 Focus: Work Experience
 Targeted
 Focus: The Job
 Functional
 Focus: Skills
 Scannable
 Focus: The Machine
 Curriculum Vitae (CV)
 Focus: Higher Education
HOW TO WRITE BULLET POINTS [1]
Responsible for review sessions…
1. Begin with an action verb:
• Prepared and presented review sessions…
2. Quantify your accomplishments:
• Prepared and presented review sessions for 40 students…
3. Emphasize your impact, not your responsibilities:
• Prepared and presented review sessions for 40 students, contributing to
a 94% pass rate
4. Tailor to the job description:
• Prepared and presented review sessions for 40 freshmen college
students, contributing to a 94% pass rate
CHECKLIST FOR RÉSUMÉS
• Promote Balance
• Avoid Fancy/Tiny/Illegible Fonts
• Use Different Font Sizes, Types, & Text Manipulations
• Be CONSISTENT in Format and Sentence Constructions
• USE HEADINGS
• Use Bullets/Lists – Do Not Exceed ONE LINE
• Use Strong Action Verbs
• Use a Consistent Verb Tense
• Focus on Transferable Skills Not Job Duties
TOP 6 RÉSUMÉS ERRORS
1) Failing to customize
2) Highlighting job duties instead of transferable skills
3) Including a weak Objective Statement
4) Using an inconsistent/unattractive format
5) Typos & grammar errors
6) Using graphics or pictures
THE COVER LETTER
 Purpose
 Format
 Length
 Register
 Personalize
COVER LETTER HEADERS
OPTION A: BUSINESS FORMAT [1]
Kelly Spade
13 W. Elm Street
Flagstaff, AZ, 86004
(405) 998-9905
Phone number and email are
optional.
[email protected]
April 16th, 2013
Dr. Preston Wells
Bluepoint Health Enterprises
Packaging Engineer, Sr.
3453 Hayden Circle
Phoenix, AZ, 85253
Dear Dr. Wells:
Use a colon after the greeting.
COVER LETTER HEADERS
OPTION B: RESUME HEADER [1]
Kelly Spade
(928) 853-0867
[email protected]
December 3rd, 2013
Taylor Oswald
Mountain Living Organic Grocery
Outreach Coordinator
36 W. Elmira
Seattle, WA, 98118
Dear Mr. Oswald:
Avoid “Sir or Madam” and “To Whom It May
Concern.” Appropriate generic addresses
include: Human Resources Director,
Selection Committee, & Hiring Manager.
PERSONALIZE YOUR LETTER [1]
1. Include name of institution and specific job
2. Address it to the person who is in charge
3. Demonstrate your knowledge of the organization
ORGANIZING YOUR COVER LETTER
First paragraph
Why you are writing?
Address the specific position you are applying for
Explain how you found out about the position
Demonstrate your knowledge of the organization
Identify your interest in the company
ORGANIZING YOUR COVER LETTER
Middle paragraph(s)
What you have to offer?
Present your motives for seeking employment
Make strong connections between the job
description skills and your qualifications
Identify how your skills and experience are parallel
to the position
* Follow the flow of your resume
ORGANIZING YOUR COVER LETTER
Final paragraph
What you will do next?
Draw attention to your attached resume
Request a follow-up meeting to discuss your
qualifications
Include your contact information
Thanking your potential employer
RÉSUMÉ AND COVER LETTER
WRITING ASSIGNMENT
 Find a REAL job/internship advertisement
 Study the advertisement for how to address the specific job
 Create a Targeted Résumé and Cover Letter with your current
experience/education
Due Thursday, January 30 as a Hardcopy in class
OPTIONAL JOB SEARCH SITES:
AECOM Jobs:
https://jobs.aecom.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=20052&siteid
=5022&codes=WS-000&sec=1
Pinnacle West Careers: (Keyword: Engineer)
https://careers.pinnaclewest.com/psp/pserprd/CUSTOMER/HRMS/c/HRS_HRA
M.HRS_CE.GBL
AZTEC:
http://www.aztec.us/jw/index.php/careers
Northrop Gumman Corporation:
https://ngc.taleo.net/careersection/ngc_coll/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
REFERENCES
[1] Gateway Resume Workshop. Northern Arizona University: 2014.