PROSPECT EDUCATION AND CHARTER COLLEGE PRESENTS

The New Resume Training

Susan Kreiser-Array Corporate Director of Career Services

Learning Objectives
Understanding the importance of providing the correct resume Know the critical thinking skills needed to take any resume from draft to masterpiece Learn why content is first, format is last

That was then.

A hand delivered resume on fancy stationery

This is now
Electronic applications Keyword matches

There are too many applicants!

On-Line Applications and a depressed economy have left HR Managers overloaded Hiring Managers have many regulations and policies to follow No one in staffing has the time to read the entire resume! Skimming a resume for Key words or Skills is the norm

FACT:
It is estimated that young professionals entering the workforce in 2012 will have more than 10 employers in their lifetime.

TEN EMPLOYERS?!
Get ready! Statistically that is a new job every 4 years!

Job Search Has Changed

1980 1950

2010

RESUMES
Critical Thinking to produce a Professional Resume

Resume Core Content

Contact Info Education Summary

Qualifications Employment History Computer Skills Professional Associations/Awards

Content Must Support Objective

 What is my objective in creating my resume? In applying to this job? Are my Employment dates accurate? Are they represented in chronological order and show both Month and Year employment spans? Have I Quantified everything possible? How many, What percentage? How much? Have I clearly defined my primary responsibilities for each job? (If unknown, Google a job description by the same title: Cashier, Bank Teller) Did I list my most significant accomplishments? Can I prove? Tell a story around each accomplishment?

 Never

EVER forget
As a Charter College graduate, YOU have the assistance and guidance of the Career Services TEAM.