Job Seeker's Valu Deal

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Slide 4 : At the bottom of some slides, you will see this statement: Job Seeker’s Value Deal “3 for Free!” 4 This form is included in your packet 8

Slide 5 : Job Seeker’s Value Deal “3 for Free!” How to Create a Resume 5

Slide 6 : Job Seeker’s Value Deal “3 for Free!” How to Create a Resume Real-world Interview Skills 6

Slide 7 : Job Seeker’s Value Deal “3 for Free!” How to Create a Resume 2 Real-world Interview Skills 3 Practical Job Search Strategies 7

Slide 8 : How to Create a Winning Resume RESUME LAB Part One: 8

Slide 9 : Why do I need a Resume? 1 It acts as an “advertisement” of the skills you have to offer to an employer 2 It’s the best marketing tool you have to sell your skills and what you can do. 3 It increases your opportunities for job interviews compared to basic job application 4 Your resume is your document and contains the information you want to include or leave out. A job application is the employer’s document, and you have no control over it. 5 It allows you to present yourself in a more competitive manner than a job application FACT: You have about 30 seconds to convince an employer that you deserve an interview. A resume summarizes your skills, your education, your work experience, and your strengths. Focus on “selling what the employer is buying!” 9

Slide 10 : Which Resume When? The Three Most Popular Resume Styles are... 10

Slide 11 : 1 Chronological * Lists your previous employment with your most recent job first; * Includes dates of employment and your job title. Caution: Can give unwanted attention to gaps in employment. Which Resume When? The Three Most Popular Resume Styles are... 11

Slide 12 : 1 Chronological * Lists your previous employment with your most recent job first; * Includes dates of employment and your job title. Caution: Can give unwanted attention to gaps in employment. 2 Functional * Focuses on your skills, rather than work history; * Better if you have big gaps between jobs or if “job-hopping” Caution: May cause some employers to think you’re covering up a bad work history. Which Resume When? The Three Most Popular Resume Styles are... 12

Slide 13 : 1 Chronological * Lists your previous employment with your most recent job first; * Includes dates of employment and your job title. Caution: Can give unwanted attention to gaps in employment. 2 Functional * Focuses on your skills, rather than work history; * Better if you have big gaps between jobs or if “job-hopping” Caution: Can cause some employers to think you are “hiding” something. Combination * The best of both! Lists your job history and focuses on your best skills * This format is the most common and the most preferred by employers Which Resume When? The Three Most Popular Resume Styles are... 13 This form is included in your packet

Slide 14 : Electronic Resumes Scanning and Databases: This special format ensures that your resume scans well. Always use a simple, basic font. (Fancy fonts don’t scan well.) Information is transferred into a searchable database. Internet Resume Banks These sites tell you how to submit your electronic resume Always follow their instructions. You may get overlooked if you don’t. Use lots of nouns! Team work; computer skills; spread sheets; construction skills. 14

Slide 15 : Resumes in e-mail: Send resumes as plain text documents when submitting in an e-mail. Use a simple font for easy, readable formatting. Send a “test” e-mail to yourself to check the formatting. Electronic Resumes Many private companies, as well as government offices, now prefer these documents In Portable Document Format...or...”PDF” as you may know it. Newer versions of MS Word allow you to save in PDF format. Ask if you need help converting to this format.. 15 This form is included in your packet

Slide 16 : * Objective * What is it you are seeking? * What’s in it for the EMPLOYER? People go into business to * The message must be “I can help you * Summary (when appropriate) * A short paragraph about your skills and achievements (Almost like a “mini cover letter”) * Skills Set: * The “menu” of the things you can do. (Including “Transferrable Skills”) * Education/Training/Certificates Putting it all Together: Part I The Pieces of the Puzzle: * Contact Information * Name * Address * Phone/message (If message, must be reliable) * e-mail (appropriate user name!) 16 This form is included in your packet Make Money! Make Money!”

Slide 17 : Warren Peace ________________________________________________________________________________________ 1234 Vista Ave NE Salem, Oregon 97305 Ph: 503/363-4131 e-mail: sample@yahoo.com Objective: Seeking an advanced technical position with a company in need of a success-minded professional with over 14 years of practical experience in the commercial computer industry. Summary: Highly motivated professional with over 14 years of practical experience in the computer technician field, including Research and Development, System Maintenance, and Product Development assistance. Was charged with accurately setting up, calibrating and repairing high-tech computerized production equipment. Responsible for diagnosing and trouble-shooting equipment and system failures. Effective team member, yet competent at making timely independent decisions that are favorable to my employer and to my team. Below is a detailed list of my skills: Professional Skills: * Understand complex blueprints/schematics * Frequent use of industry-specific tools/gauges * Precise tooling modifications * Able to trouble-shoot system failures * MS Word/EXCEL proficient * New product development and design * Computer Aided Drafting * Installation of high-tech equipment and software * Create documents/reports * Train operators on complex systems * Establish system specifications * Coordinate projects among team members Contact Information Clear “two-way” Objective Summary clearly describes qualifications ‘Menu’ of skills clearly listed 17

Slide 18 : Putting it all Together: Part II The Pieces of the Puzzle: Experience: * Have one heading for ‘Paid’ experience, and one for ‘Unpaid’ experience. (Volunteer work is as valuable as paid employment.) * Include the name of the company, the city, and state; do not include address and phone. * List dates of employment. For employment lasting less than a full year, list start and end dates. (If using a ‘Functional’ style resume, dates are not needed). * List all relevant education. It is not necessary to include dates, as that can tip off the employer regarding your age, if you are an older worker. Personal Qualities: * Not necessary, but it’s helpful to identify important qualities such as excellent attendance, self-motivation, etc. * Gives reader a ‘preview’ of your personality. 18 This form is included in your packet

Slide 19 : Personal Qualities: * Exercise common sense * Productive use of company time * Excellent attendance * Valued team member * Work independently * Technical mentality * Self-motivated * Creative and innovative * Problem solving skills Experience: Hewlett Packard Corvallis, OR Research and Development Engineer / IT Tech 02/1993-Present System Maintenance Hewlett Packard Corvallis, OR Tooling Technician 04/1992-02/1993 Education June, 1991 Associate of Science Degree Electronic Engineering Technology Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR References Available upon Request This section gives you an opportunity to highlight work habits, attendance, etc. Your list should be in “reverse” order, working backward from most recent experience. Many resume programs still add this line, although no longer necessary. 19

Slide 20 : Getting Your Resume Noticed... Be Early! Too many job seekers wait until the Closing Date to submit their resume. Include a Cover Letter! Sending a resume without a cover letter is a waste of paper. You must send a cover letter explaining why you have sent that resume! Make it EASY to locate the desired information! Employers are looking for certain things in your resume. If those things are too hard to find, they will stop looking! They will move on to the next resume. Easy to find + Easy to read = interview! Use the Employer’s time Wisely! You have about 30 seconds of the reader’s time. Make sure the “good stuff” gets seen in that 30-second window! 20 This form is included in your packet

Slide 21 : Resume Problems That May Be Keeping Your Phone From Ringing... Pleeeease Ring! PleasePleasePlease Ring... Problem 1: Too hard to read. Solution: Use a readable font. Problem 2: Wrong Format. Solution: Not much work experience? Gaps between jobs? Job-hopping? Use the Functional Format. Problem 3: Typos, Typos, and MORE Typos! Solution: Don’t make typos!!! Problem 4: Your Objective “turns off” the reader. Solution: 21 This form is included in your packet

Slide 22 : Deal maker or Deal breaker? The Objective... “One-way Objective” Example: An interesting and challenging retail position with a growing company with the opportunity to advance in my career. Deal breaker! How about this? A management-level position with a retail company in need of a successful professional with over 10 years of effective employee management skills. Deal maker! Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in the retail industry with a 10-year track record of success. Effective leader skilled in developing a results-oriented, productive team who is customer-focused. Exceptional ability to build rapport with customers, and with co-workers under my supervision, to create customer and employee loyalty. What’s in it for the Employer? 22 Summary: This form is included in your packet

Slide 23 : Order of information: Paper (Both weight and color) Graphics How your resume was submitted Your resume looks like a job description Too much advice, whether you want it or not! Other Issues That May Be Creating Roadblocks... 23

Slide 24 : Frequently Asked Questions Q: Is it OK to have more two or more resumes with completely different objectives? Q: How long should my resume be? Q: Anything special I should keep in mind? 24 This form (with answers) is included in your packet

Slide 25 : More Frequently Asked Questions Q: Should I always include a cover letter with my resume…even if I hand-deliver it? Q: Should I use the heading "Employment" or "Experience?" Q: What if a former employer no longer exists or has changed its name? Q: How many rules are there for resume writing? 25 This form (with answers) is included in your packet

Slide 26 : Pleeeze! No more 10 page Cover letters!! A Few Tips About Cover Letters What is a Cover Letter? 26

Slide 27 : Pleeeze! No more 10 page Cover letters!! A Few Tips About Cover Letters What is a Cover Letter? ...is a supplement to your resume. It includes more detailed information about you and your qualifications. A Cover Letter... 27

Slide 28 : Pleeeze! No more 10 page Cover letters!! A Few Tips About Cover Letters What is a Cover Letter? ...is a supplement to your resume. It includes more detailed information about you and your qualifications. A Cover Letter... ...highlights key points in your resume. 28

Slide 29 : Pleeeze! No more 10 page Cover letters!! A Few Tips About Cover Letters What is a Cover Letter? ...is a supplement to your resume. It includes more detailed information about you and your qualifications. A Cover Letter... ...highlights key points in your resume. ...expresses your interest in a specific position. 29

Slide 30 : Pleeeze! No more 10 page Cover letters!! A Few Tips About Cover Letters What is a Cover Letter? ...is a supplement to your resume. It includes more detailed information about you and your qualifications. A Cover Letter... ...highlights key points in your resume. ...expresses your interest in a specific position. ...displays your qualifications to a prospective employer. 30

Slide 31 : Pleeeze! No more 10 page Cover letters!! A Few Tips About Cover Letters What is a Cover Letter? ...is a supplement to your resume. It includes more detailed information about you and your qualifications. A Cover Letter... ...highlights key points in your resume. ...expresses your interest in a specific position. ...displays your qualifications to a prospective employer. ...IS NOT a 10-page story of your entire life. 31 This form is included in your packet

Slide 32 : 32 A Few More Tips About Cover Letters * Don’t simply tell the employer that you “have the “necessary skills...” to do the job. NAME them! * Don’t address a cover letter with “To Whom it may concern” or “Dear Sir/Madam”; that is not someone’s name! Get the name of the person by making a simple phone call. * “I look forward to hearing from you in the near future” suggests no further action on your part, and maybe no further action on the employer’s part! A statement like, “I would like to arrange a time to meet to further discuss how my skills and experience can benefit your [company, organization, agency, facility, clinic, etc.] This opens the door for you or the employer to take further action. * Finally, display confidence, but don’t be a “know-it-all.”

Slide 33 : 33 For more help creating Resumes and Cover Letters, log in to your CIS account at: www.oregoncis.uoregon.edu Click on Jobs in the main menu, then click on Step 7. Also, refer to your packet of samples from this tutorial. They are yours to keep. This form is included in your packet

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Slide 35 : Personnel So…when do I get my first break? Interview Skills 35 Section Two:

Slide 36 : Effective Interviewing What Is An Interview? * It’s a structured meeting between you and an employer * It’s a “two-way street” where you and the employer evaluate each other to see if there’s a good match. * It’s an opportunity for you to convince the employer that you are the right person for the job. Types of Interviews * One-on-One: most common interview style between you and the potential employer * Phone: used as an initial screen of candidates or to narrow the pool of applicants * Panel: allows many individuals from the business to interview you at once * Group: allows several candidates to be interviewed at once 36

Slide 37 : Effective Interviewing What Is An Interview? * It’s a structured meeting between you and an employer * It’s a “two-way street” where you and the employer evaluate each other to see if there’s a good match. * It’s an opportunity for you to convince the employer that you are the right person for the job. Types of Interviews * One-on-One: most common interview style between you and the potential employer * Phone: used as an initial screen of candidates or to narrow the pool of applicants * Panel: allows many individuals from the business to interview you at once * Group: allows several candidates to be interviewed at once 37

Slide 38 : Effective Interviewing What Is An Interview? * It’s a structured meeting between you and an employer * It’s a “two-way street” where you and the employer evaluate each other to see if there’s a good match. * It’s an opportunity for you to convince the employer that you are the right person for the job. Types of Interviews * One-on-One: most common interview style between you and the potential employer * Phone: used as an initial screen of candidates or to narrow the pool of applicants * Panel: allows many individuals from the business to interview you at once * Group: allows several candidates to be interviewed at once 38

Slide 39 : Effective Interviewing What Is An Interview? * It’s a structured meeting between you and an employer * It’s a “two-way street” where you and the employer evaluate each other to see if there’s a good match. * It’s an opportunity for you to convince the employer that you are the right person for the job. Types of Interviews * One-on-One: most common interview style between you and the potential employer * Phone: used as an initial screen of candidates or to narrow the pool of applicants * Panel: allows many individuals from the business to interview you at once * Group: allows several candidates to be interviewed at once 39

Slide 40 : Effective Interviewing What Is An Interview? * It’s a structured meeting between you and an employer * It’s a “two-way street” where you and the employer evaluate each other to see if there’s a good match. * It’s an opportunity for you to convince the employer that you are the right person for the job. Types of Interviews * One-on-One: most common interview style between you and the potential employer * Phone: used as an initial screen of candidates or to narrow the pool of applicants * Panel: allows many individuals from the business to interview you at once * Group: allows several candidates to be interviewed at once 40

Slide 41 : Effective Interviewing What Is An Interview? * It’s a structured meeting between you and an employer * It’s a “two-way street” where you and the employer evaluate each other to see if there’s a good match. * It’s an opportunity for you to convince the employer that you are the right person for the job. Types of Interviews * One-on-One: most common interview style between you and the potential employer * Phone: used as an initial screen of candidates or to narrow the pool of applicants * Panel: allows many individuals from the business to interview you at once * Group: allows several candidates to be interviewed at once 41

Slide 42 : Effective Interviewing What Is An Interview? * It’s a structured meeting between you and an employer * It’s a “two-way street” where you and the employer evaluate each other to see if there’s a good match. * It’s an opportunity for you to convince the employer that you are the right person for the job. Types of Interviews * One-on-One: most common interview style between you and the potential employer * Phone: used as an initial screen of candidates or to narrow the pool of applicants * Panel: allows many individuals from the business to interview you at once * Group: allows several candidates to be interviewed at once 42

Slide 43 : 1 Know something about the company and the position 2 Look over some sample interview questions and spend some time thinking about how you would answer those or similar questions. Think…then talk! Avoid “And-uhh…errr…ummm…” 3 Know yourself and, when asked, be able to communicate what you can contribute to the company 4 Prepare your stuff (Copies of resume, references, pen, etc.) 5 Know where you are going and have change for the parking meter. In fact, make a “dry run” so you know how long it will take to get there. 6 Have your Interview clothes ready to go the night before. 7 Do whatever you need to do to avoid panic and “surprises” the day of the interview. 8 NEVER be late for a job interview! That’s a major “deal-breaker” Pre-interview Prep 43

Slide 44 : • What would your supervisor tell me about you? • Tell me about a mistake you’ve made on the job and how you handled it. • What are your strengths? Weaknesses? • Where do you see yourself in five years? • Why should we hire you? • Why did you leave your last job? • What is your ideal work environment? Additional sample questions and interview advice can be found in the Oregon CiS at: www.oregoncis.uoregon.edu Log into your account and look under “Job Search”. In the right-hand column, click on Prepare for a job interview. Some Common Interview Questions to Consider... This form is included in your packet 44

Slide 45 : 1. Good Attendance 2. Good Attitude 3. Productivity 4. Ability to do the Job 5. Value If you can sell these 5 qualities during the interview, you will double your chances of a job offer. Five Things All Employers Want… This form is included in your packet 45

Slide 46 : Good Attendance Five Things All Employers Want… 46

Slide 47 : 1. Good Attendance 2. Good Attitude Five Things All Employers Want… 47

Slide 48 : 1. Good Attendance 2. Good Attitude 3. Productivity Five Things All Employers Want… 48

Slide 49 : 1. Good Attendance 2. Good Attitude 3. Productivity 4. Ability to do the Job Five Things All Employers Want… 49

Slide 50 : 1. Good Attendance 2. Good Attitude 3. Productivity 4. Ability to do the Job Value Five Things All Employers Want… 50

Slide 51 : 51 For additional help preparing for an interview, and for sample interview questions, log into your CIS account at oregoncis.uoregon.edu Click on Job Search, then on Step 8: Practice Interviews.

Slide 52 : Pirates of the Career-a-bein’ Job search strategies for Charting your course to a new job Section Three: 52

Slide 53 : So...What’s the Plan? 53

Slide 54 : Job Searching The HARD Way? OR... ...The EASY Way? 54

Slide 55 : Again, log into your CIS account. Using the results of your Interest Profiler assessment as a guide, list up to ten occupations that use your skills. Take time to research the Employment Outlook for each to make sure the market for these occupations looks healthy over the next few years. Also, make sure these are occupations that interest you! This form is included in your packet 55

Slide 56 : Once You Have Your List of Occupations That Hire People Who Do What You Do... ...get online or look through the Yellow Pages. Find local businesses within those occupations and make a list. 56

Slide 57 : Making Your Employer List 2 57

Slide 58 : It makes it easier to plan your daily job-search activity. It will help you remember what you were going to do! 2 58 Making Your Employer List

Slide 59 : It makes it easier to plan your daily job-search activity. It will help you remember what you were going to do! You can make it a “Checklist” of contacts. 2 59 Making Your Employer List

Slide 60 : It makes it easier to plan your daily job-search activity. It will help you remember what you were going to do! You can make it a “Checklist” of contacts. It gives you a point of reference. You won’t be forgetting who to contact. 2 60 Making Your Employer List

Slide 61 : It makes it easier to plan your daily job-search activity. It will help you remember what you were going to do! You can make it a “Checklist” of contacts. It gives you a point of reference. You won’t be forgetting who to contact. It will save a lot of needless running around. 2 61 Making Your Employer List

Slide 62 : It makes it easier to plan your daily job-search activity. It will help you remember what you were going to do! You can make it a “Checklist” of contacts. It gives you a point of reference. You won’t be forgetting who to contact. It will save a lot of needless running around. It will eliminate those times when you find yourself standing on the curb wondering what to do next! 2 62 Making Your Employer List

Slide 63 : It makes it easier to plan your daily job-search activity. It will help you remember what you were going to do! You can make it a “Checklist” of contacts. It gives you a point of reference. You won’t be forgetting who to contact. It will save a lot of needless running around. It will eliminate standing on the curb with a blank stare on your face wondering what to do next! It allows you to “fine tune” the list. You can trim the list and keep the best prospects. 2 63 Making Your Employer List

Slide 64 : Getting a Jump on the Top 20 Use this form to list your first 20 employers. This form is included in your packet 64

Slide 65 : Charting the Course 65 The Plan: OFF day – ON day Rotation. OFF Day: Take your list you made of the 20 businesses that hire people who do what you do. These are your “prospects”. You probably won’t be contacting them all in one day. There may be some you decide not to contact at all! Pick your ten “hottest prospects” from that list. Those are the contacts you will make tomorrow (“ON” day…see below). Plan ahead for the “Hunt”! Do you know where these places are? How many resumes will you need? Will you be ready for an “on-the-spot” interview? What are you going to say when you make your contact? If you’re ready for ANYTHING, then you’re in great shape and ready to go. REMEMBER: An “OFF” day is NOT a “vacation” day! ON Day: Go do all the stuff you planned out on your “OFF” Day This form is included in your packet

Slide 66 : Repeat the “OFF-ON” process throughout the week. With this plan, you can easily make around ten quality employer contacts in about two hours! What is a “Successful” Job contact? 66

Slide 67 : A job contact is successful if one of the following happens: You get an application, The employer accepts your resume, You get information, You get some kind of referral. In other words, EVERY job contact is a “success.” 67

Slide 68 : When possible, call ahead and get the name of the person who does the hiring. If the appropriate hiring person is not available, ask when it would be a good time to check back. ALWAYS be specific about the type of job you are seeking. If they are not hiring at that time, get a resume in their hands OR get an application from them! ALWAYS be ready and appropriately dressed for an interview on the spot! ALWAYS have plenty of resumes on hand. THANK PEOPLE FOR THEIR TIME…AND…be kind to receptionists! Final Advice: DO NOT GIVE UP! 68 HOW TO MAKE A CONTACT

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