JOB SEARCH
WORKSHOP
CONTENTS
• The Six Steps to a Successful Job Search
• Word Association
• What is a Résumé?
• Common Types of Résumés
• Good and Not-So-Good Résumés
• Résumé Writing Checklist
• How to Prepare for a Job Interview
• “Tell Me About Yourself”
THE SIX STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL JOB SEARCH
1. Introduction to Career Readiness
2. Employers, Industry and You
3. Resumes and Cover Letters
4. Networking - Online and In Person
5. Interview Prep and Interviewing
6. Workplace Success
WHAT WORDS COME TO MIND WHEN YOU THINK OF “RÉSUMÉ”?
Write as many words as you can in one minute...
WHAT’S A GOOD DEFINITION OF “RÉSUMÉ?”
A brief written account of personal, educational, and professional
qualifications and experience often prepared by an applicant for a
job.
COMMON TYPES OF RÉSUMÉS
• Reverse chronological résumés
• Functional or skills-based résumés
CREATE GOOD RÉSUMÉS
• Build your résumé with the focus that it has about 10 to 15
seconds (on average) to impress a potential employer or
recruiter
• Highlight your skills and certifications
• Include the right keywords to be found in searches
AVOID NOT-SO-GOOD RÉSUMÉS
• Minimize content such as: “Ability to work on own initiatives and as
part of a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to learn new technologies, openness to new ideas and
ability to learn very quickly.”
• Avoid using all “industry speak”
• Don’t exaggerate or underplay your skills
RÉSUMÉ WRITING
CHECKLIST AND HOW
TO PREPARE FOR AN
INTERVIEW
HOW TO WRITE A
RESUME: THE
ULTIMATE
CHECKLIST OF
RESUME TIPS
HOW TO PREPARE
FOR A JOB
INTERVIEW
“TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF”
Video: How should you answer, "Tell Me About Yourself"?