Resume and Interview Tips

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Top Resume CV Tips

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Application process

• Why is it important?
• Because the application is your first chance to
  present your skills to the employer.
• Read the entire application form before you start
  filling it out. Read the instructions carefully
  and follow them exactly.
• Remember that employers often judge the
  appearance of an application as a clue to the
  quality of your work.

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Application process

• General Tips
• Be honest in your answers.
• Have all the information on hand that you might
  need to fill out an application, such as a
  personal data sheet and resume well get to
  those
• Fill out the form neatly and accurately.
• Apply for a specific position, rather than
  entering "anything" or "open" for the desired
  position.
• Leave no blanks.
• Write "Does Not Apply" (or "N/A" for Not
  Applicable) in the space if the question does not
  apply to you.
• Explain lengthy gaps in your work history, for
  example, "attending school."
• Read and check the application for completeness
  before turning it in to the employer.

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Application process

• Tips for applying in person
• Greet the receptionist politely when requesting
  or submitting an application. The receptionist's
  first impressions are often passed along.
• Use blue or black ink pens.
• Bring your own pen (or complete app. ahead of
  time)
• Print clearly and legibly.
• Be sure to sign and date the application.
• Mail or turn the application into the correct
  person or place.
• However, today most companies are asking
  applicants to apply online.

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Application process

• Tips for applying online
• Have your resume available in electronic form to
  attach or paste into the appropriate fields.
• Choose a time when you can complete the process
  from beginning to end (can take up to one hour).
• Be prepared for system crash- save answers as you
  go ICE so you dont have to start over.
• Proofread- mistakes and typos are not any more
  acceptable online than they are on paper.

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Application processthings that make life easier

• (1) Personal Data Sheets
• PDS are useful tools that help you fill out an
  application. You do NOT turn this in to the
  employer. Keep your fact sheet up to date for
  future job searches. Items on PDS include
• Employment history including company names,
  addresses, telephone numbers, and dates of
  employment
• Volunteer work history with community
  organizations including organization names,
  addresses, telephone numbers, and dates of
  service
• Personal references including names, addresses,
  and telephone numbers (see example PDS)
• (2) Resumes.

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Resumes

• What is a resume?
• A brief written account of background, work
  experience, and professional qualifications (that
  use SPECIFIC examples). The objective of your
  resume is to get you an interview, and the
  interview will get you the job (hopefully)!
• Sample Resume
• Typically submitted to employer with the
  application.
• Historically, resumes were printed professionally
  on nice stock paper. However, today most
  employers are wanting electronic versions (like
  Microsoft Word and PDF).

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resume

• Dos and Don'ts
• No errors! Use spell-check, proofread, AND have
  others look over it.
• Use perfect punctuation, grammar, and spelling to
  demonstrate you are able to communicate
  effectively.
• Be concise. Employers typically scan resumes
  quickly. Save the detail for your interview.

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Resume

• Items to include
• Contact information
• Objective statement
• Education
• Work (or Professional) experience
• Special skills
• -see blank resume template

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resume

• An important thing to remember when you are first
  assembling your resume is to be specific when it
  comes to your experience and qualifications.
• Examples
• Food server (becomes) ?
• Provided friendly and efficient customer service
  by accurately taking food orders and delivering
  in timely manner.
• Grant writer (becomes) ?
• Procured over 22,000.00 in federal and state
  funds by writing 3 grants in a 15 month period.

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Resume

• In a sea of resumes, how do you make your stand
  out?
• 1) Tailor the resume to the position- You would
  be surprised how many people send out a one size
  fits all resume.
• 2) Make it you- ask yourself, does this
  document convey what I want it to convey about
  me?
• 3) Ask for constructive criticism- a fresh pair
  of eyes can do your resume a world of good
• which brings up our next point

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Interview techniquesBefore the interview

• Prepare and Practice
• Prepare your answers to typical interview
  questions
• Practice saying your responses out loud. Using a
  friend or family member can help
• See Sample Interview Questions hand out

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Interview techniquesduring the interview

• Be on time (and by this, we mean 5-10 min. early)
• Make eye contact
• Firm hand shake
• Stay calm
• Speak audibly and clearly
• Practice good posture and be conscious of your
  body language
• Know and avoid your nervous habits (EX Do you
  constantly pull at your neck collar? Do you say
  like or umm a lot?)
• http//www.howcast.com/videos/2055-How-To-Ace-a-Jo
  b-Interview

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Interview techniquesafter the interview

• Follow Up
• Always follow up with thank you note to show
  your continued interest in the position.
• If you interviewed with more than one person,
  send note to each interviewer.
• Interviewers tend to prefer old fashioned, hand
  written notes. So, no thank you emails!

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Good Luck!

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