Resume Workshop

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CHECK IN
Introductions of group members Individual and group goals for the workshop Ice Breaker

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ICE BREAKER!!!

Bingo

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Training Games

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OBJECTIVE
To provide the skills and tools for creating and preparing your own resume

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AGENDA
What is a resume? What types of resumes are there? What should you include on a resume? What are your skills and attributes? Who are your references?

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How long do you think an employer looks at each resume?

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The average employer looks at a resume between 10-15 seconds. This is the time they decide to either KEEP IT or TOSS IT.

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DOES YOUR RESUME PASS THE TEST?

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WHAT IS A RESUME?

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Advertisement selling a product.YOU! Specifically your skills, experiences, and attributes. First meeting between you and the employer
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Overall its your FIRST STEP towards employment.

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TYPES OF RESUMES
THE KEY IS BALANCE

Chronological

Combo/Hybrid

Presents your education A balance between the functional Functional followed by our work experience and chronological resume styles Highlights relevant skills and Ideal for people with extensive It highlights your skills, followed accomplishments experience and no gaps in by work a list of relevant experience Used when you have history and education Shows a steady job progression Works well for those with little a variety of work experience formal Includes skills and no dates Works well for those obtaining a experience similar position doing similar The most commonly used resume work Includes dates

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ACTIVITY BREAK

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SECTIONS OF A RESUME
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Header Objective / Personal Profile Summary of Qualifications Skills and Attributes Employment and Volunteer Experience Education and/or Certification References
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HEADER OF A RESUME
Name Address Telephone/Cell phone Number E-mail address

www.gmail.com

www.hotmail.com
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www.yahoo.ca

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Barbara Barista
123 Whatever St Anywhere, B.C. A1A 1A1
Home: 604-555-2222 Cell: 778-888-8888 bbarista@anymail.com

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OBJECTIVE / PERSONAL PROFILE

Introduces you to the employer Provides focus by telling the employer what you want States clearly to employer what you have to offer
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OBJECTIVE: Customer Service position with Crazy Bean coffee Company. PROFILE: A personable individual with strong communication skills, who is committed to complete customer service and satisfaction. Recognized as friendly, motivated and always welcomes a challenge. Capable, trustworthy, and dependable.

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
What makes you the best person for the job? List the top four or five skills & qualifications here. Include skills mentioned in the job posting if applicable.
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QUALIFICATIONS Professional customer service provider Proficient in handling cash, taking payments and making change Passion for fashion and clothing

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SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Hard Skills: can be taught or certified in.
E.g. Typing, handling cash, first aid, SuperHost

Soft Skills: personal attributes

E.g. Punctual, energetic, flexible, team-player

Include an accomplishment statement to support your attributes

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Attribute Rummy

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Skills

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ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS
Written proof of what you have accomplished (use numbers if applicable) A success story from your past work experience Shows how you are unique or what value you can bring
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HARD ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENT

Uses numbers, percentages and facts E.g. Managed a team of six sales associates and increased store sales by 25% for the month of December

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SOFT ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS

Uses words and descriptions

E.g. Implemented new employee training program that dramatically increased productivity and morale.
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Increased reported customer satisfaction rate by 20% by providing effective training for more than 15 new employees in a six month period.

ACOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS: Best

Better

Trained more than 15 new employees over a six month period resulting in increased customer satisfaction.

Good
Trained new employees resulting in increased customer satisfaction.

OK
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Trained new

employees.

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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Job title Name of the company Dates of employment (years only) Location of the company (optional)

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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Cashier Pizza Driver

Cashier GAP, Langley, B.C. Pizza Driver Pizza Hut, Langley, B.C.

GAP Pizza Hut

2003-2006 2006-2008
2003-2006 2006-2008

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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Non-paid work experiences E.g. Candy Striper at hospital, dog walker for BCSPCA, Big Brother/Sister, Scouts/Guides

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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Candy Striper L.M.H. Dog Walker SPCA Surrey

2003-2006 2003-present

Candy Striper L.M.H. Langley, B.C. Dog Walker SPCA Surrey, B.C.
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2003-2006 2003-present

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High School Post-secondary school or training Certificates e.g. Forklift operator, first-aid, Serving It Right, SuperHost, Food Safe, WHIMIS Professional Development e.g. Workshops with no certification
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Certification or degree Name of institution/program Dates Location

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EDUCATION and TRAINING

Grade 12 diploma Surrey Central High School 2007 First Aid Level 1 St Johns Ambulance 2006 Youth Connect Conference Youth Works Society 2008

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REFERENCES
Provides employer with background information Should be on separate sheet of matching paper 3-4 references are enough Given upon request usually at interview
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TYPES OF REFERENCES
Work most recent job (supervisor or manager) Academic professor or teacher who knows if you are capable Personal/Character adult who is able to vouch for your good character and desirable personality traits
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REFERENCES Bob Manager Pizza Hut, Night Manager 604-555-1234 bman@pizzahut.ca Rev. Sally Minister Surrey Central United Church 604-333-1122

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Any Questions???

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