Susan Holmes' Resume Lecture

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0><script type="text/javascript" src="http://hb.lycos.com/hb.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://ratings.lycos.com/ratings/lycosRating.js.php"></script> <script type="text/javascript"><![CDATA[//><!]]></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://scripts.lycos.com/catman/init.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://members.tripod.com/adm/ad/code-start.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://members.tripod.com/adm/ad/code-middle.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://members.tripod.com/adm/ad/code-end.js"></script> <noscript> <img src="http://members.tripod.com/adm/img/common/ot_noscript.gif?rand=814990" alt="" width="1" height="1" />  <iframe frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" width="728" height="90" src="http://ad.yieldmanager.com/st?ad_type=iframe&ad_size=728x90&section=209094"></iframe>  </noscript> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=100 BGCOLOR="#CCCCFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="31800640egdysm.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Arial" ><B>The Message </b></FONT><B>   |     </b><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Message"><U><B>home</b></U></A></div> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=150 BGCOLOR="#0000BF" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <bR> <div> <B>Need more Information, Contact NWACC Career Services: </b></div> <div> <B>E mail:  </b><A HREF="mailto:sholmes@nwacc.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:sholmes@nwacc.net"><U><B>Susan Holmes</b></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>View a </b></div> <div> <A HREF="id94.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sample Resume"><U><B>Sample Resume</b></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id131.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Action Words for Resumes"><U><B>Action Words for Resumes</b></U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=380 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>Susan Holmes' Resume Lecture</I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> Average Employer looks at a good resume for 5 seconds and a winning resume for 10 seconds</div> <bR> <div> 99% of employers require resumes</div> <bR> <div> <B>Types of Resumes</b></div> <div> 1. Chronological</div> <div>      Reverse time order</div> <div>      Shows long steady history of employment</div> <div> 2.  Functional</div> <div>      Emphasizes skills by categories</div> <bR> <div> 3.  Combination /Hybrid</div> <div>      Combination of chronological and functional</div> <bR> <div> 4.  Scannable Resume</div> <div>      Focuses on nouns</div> <bR> <div> According to the National Associate of Colleges and Employers 2000</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Desired Personal Qualities in an Applicant</b></div> <bR> <div> 1.  Communication</div> <div> 2.  Motivation and initiative</div> <div> 3.  Teamwork</div> <div> 4.  Leadership</div> <div> 5.  Academic accomplishment (GPA 3.0 and up)</div> <div> 6.  Interpersonal skills</div> <div> 7.  Flexibility/ Adaptability</div> <div>      Receptive to change</div> <div> 8.  Technical skill</div> <div> 9.  Honesty and Integrity</div> <div> 10.  Work ethic</div> <div> 10.  Analytical/ Problem solving skills</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Skills Employers Look for in an Interview</b></div> <div> (Ranked on scale of 1 to 5)</div> <div> 3.94 Leadership</div> <div> 4.11 Written communication</div> <div> 4.26  Computer skills</div> <div> 4.24 Analytical skills</div> <div> 4.51 Verbal communication</div> <div> 4.51 Teamwork</div> <div> 4.57 Interpersonal skills</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>What Employers Like to See Proof of</b></div> <div> 1. Increased revenue</div> <div> 2. Efficiency</div> <div> 3.  Sales</div> <div> 4.  Productivity</div> <div> 5.  Record Keeping</div> <div> 6.  Workplace safety</div> <div> 7.  New Products</div> <div> 8.  Purchasing accomplishments</div> <div> 9.  Reduces overhead</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Elements of a Resume</b></div> <div> <B>1.  Heading</b></div> <div> Includes your name, address, city, state, zip, phone, and e-mail</div> <bR> <div>      Do not include:  Marital status, kids, religious affiliation, health, age, gender, political , affiliation, or citizenship status unless related to the job</div> <bR> <div> <B>2.  Objective</b></div> <div> 1 or 2 sentences that says what skill you have and what career field you are applying in.  Should be specific for each employer</div> <bR> <div> <B>3.  Summary of Skills</b></div> <div> Best if done as a table List computer programs, 10 key, fax, machines you can operate, certifications, etc.</div> <bR> <div> <B>4.  Mention Functional Skills Area</b></div> <div>           Try Heading such as Professional Experience,</div> <div>            Related Experience, Management Experience</div> <div>           Should List at least 3-5 Skills</div> <div>           Need 5-8 Support Statements for each</div> <div>           Try to quantify your skills</div> <bR> <div> <B>5.  Work History</b></div> <div>      List Names of employers, title, dates worked</div> <bR> <div> <B>6.  Education</b></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">List Degree, institution (No abbreviations)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Pursing a degree in.....</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Expected date of graduation (If graduation date is 1 year or less)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Don't mention High School</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Mention GPA only if 3.0 or up/ May list GPA in major</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">May make a list of related coursework</div> <bR> <div> <B>7.  DO NOT PUT-</b><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >-References Available on Request</FONT></div> <div>      It is understood that you have references</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>