PPT-Writing a Powerful Resume

Presented by Maria Richardson Career Center Coordinator Rebecca BallCoats Student Success Center Coordinator If You are looking for a career you need a resume Your resume is your calling card your advertisement your brochure your flyer. Presented By:. Erica Woods, Apex Systems. Brandon . Berlett. , . Experis. . 1. Session Abstract. The importance of an effective, well-written and user-friendly resume can’t be overstated. Your resume is usually the first thing a potential employer sees; it’s often the first impression of you as a candidate. Studies have shown that the average employer scans a resume for 15-30 seconds before deciding whether to move forward with a candidate. Resumes should be written to communicate your brand, skills, and interests. They should give an immediate indication of your qualifications, demonstrate your potential as a fit for the employer, and . Communication (Part II) . Klara. Nahrstedt. We all start !!!. What we will talk about . Writing Conference/Journal Papers has been . extensively . covered in KOM (see . Abed’s. slides . “Writing is not an . 6 Writing Strategies to Secure that Interview!. Would your resume…. Pass the 20 second rule?. ‘. Before. ’. Resume. Jane Brown. 17 . Broadacres. Court Narre Warren 3987 Ph: 03 9000 0000. Career Objective:. CCM Mission Station F.I.T. Program 2015. Our goals for this session: . Understand the reasons for having a resume. Write a basic resume. Learn methods of saving and storing resume. Identify other helpful resources. Resume writing skills. UNEARTH. So…how do I start?. UNEARTH. Session. Objective. Understand importance of Resume. DOs and DONTs. Resume writing. UNEARTH. Difference between Resume – CV - . Biodata. LET’S START…. A resume is a factual representation of your skills, abilities, background. Your resume should highlight any of your qualifications/skills related to job openings. Chronological resumes are preferred by most Employers . What is a Resume?. A resume is a summary of your experiences and skills . relevant. to the field of work you are entering.. A resume is an accomplishment driven marketing tool for individuals seeking employment.. Cynthia Castillo, Undergraduate Writing Consultant. Tanvi Patel, Assistant Director Writing Center. CV stands for “Curriculum Vitae”. Curriculum vitae is Latin for “course of one’s life”. The aim of a CV is to identify your detailed background and qualifications as it relates to a specific field. . : . Clarity – the portion that contains your name and contact information.. Consistency – formatting like bolding, underlining, etc. to keep each title section consistent.. . Concise – list responsibilities, abilities, being mindful of the space on your resume as valuable.. What is a Résumé?. A marketing tool – you are marketing yourself. A brief overview of education and . relevant. activities to demonstrate skills and accomplishments. A document tailored to each position / organization. What is a Résumé?. A marketing tool – you are marketing yourself. A brief overview of education and . relevant. activities to demonstrate skills and accomplishments. A document tailored to each position / organization. What is a Résumé?. A marketing tool – you are marketing yourself. A brief overview of education and . relevant. activities to demonstrate skills and accomplishments. A document tailored to each position / organization. Center High School, Senior Seminar. Katrina Ruggles. Why Should It Be Good?. Your goal is to be noticed!. A resume is a window into your life.. A resume is a reflection of who you are.. You must be able to pass the 8 second test.. , format, and distribute a complete resume that accurately represents . your skills. , experience, and educational . background. Objective. 2. Objective. Introduction. A document that summarizes your .