Resume Preparation (27:00)
This video covers the development and use of chronological and functional resumes. Students learn how to create accomplishment statements that use action verbs and display concrete results. (27 minutes)
Attract Attention With Your Resume (01:20) Employers receive so many resumes that your resume must grab their attention, while being quick and easy to read. The goal of your resume is to get an interview.
Use Your Resume to Promote Your Skills (02:08) Present relevant qualifications on the resume, and promote skills valued on that job. Different careers require different resumes; tailor your resume to fit the job.
Exercise: Use Action Words (01:38) Describe an accomplishment you are proud of using action verbs, such as coordinated, created, or designed. Incorporate your work accomplishments in your resume using the same method.
Chronological and Functional Resumes (01:30) Chronological resumes show work history arranged in the order of time, while functional resumes highlight transferable skills.
Information to Include in Your Resume (01:43) Resumes include the applicant's name, address, phone number, work experience, education or training, and specific skills.
What Prospective Employers Look For (01:59) Employers see past achievements as being indicative of how we will work in the future, or how specific skills may be incorporated into the job.
Featuring Your Areas of Expertise (03:12) Use action words and statements on a resume to feature areas of knowledge, while avoiding general descriptions. Examples present strong action statements.
Misrepresentation on the Resume (01:07) Resumes must be factual--misrepresentation and dishonesty are grounds for termination. Books on resume writing offer strategies for interviewing.
"Hot Tip:" Resume Review Team (01:23) Build a review team--career savvy people you know--for help in writing a great resume. Give a copy of your resume to a career counselor for help developing job leads.
Resume Presentation (05:26) When applicable to the job, special training, licenses, computer skills, or foreign languages are valuable additions to a resume. Resumes should appear clear and professional.
Send a Cover Letter With Your Resume (02:41) Accompany your resume with a cover letter, to complement, not summarize, the resume. Write a well thought out letter that grabs the employer's attention.