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Workshop:  Resumes for Today’s Job Market  – The “Rules” have changed. Does your resume reflect the new rules?

Overview:
Today’s job seekers need to know how to document their skills, work history, and unique characteristics through the use of a resume and cover letter. They also need to effectively market themselves and set themselves apart in today’s competitive job market. In addition to learning about the importance of “online presence’ and receive additional resources for developing effective marketing tools.

• Learning Outcomes:

Participants will:

• • Identify how the rules for resume writing have changed in recent years

• • State the purpose of a resume and cover letter

• • Identify the key elements that should be included in a resume

• • Identify  4 major types of resumes

• • Define the term “Online Presence” and how it relates to resumes

• • Be able to locate resources for creating a resume and cover letter

• • Be able to create a resume based on current trends

• Workshop Presenter:
  • Kathleen E. High, M.Ed., CCSP, FCD-I
• Downloads:
  • City of Chino Hills
    • PowerPoint File 
    • Workshop Handout
    • Information Flyer
  • General
    
    • PowerPoint File – General
    •  Workshop Handout
    • Job Search Websites
    • Tell Me About Yourself

• Resume Examples and Tips:
  • Types of Resume Formats:
    • Chronological Resume
    • Functional Resume
    • Combination Resume
  •  ATS Friendly Resume
  •  Scannable Resume
  • Plain Text (ASCII) Resume
  •  PDF Resume
  • Cover Letter

• Related Resources:
  •  American Jobs Centers/Career OneStop Centers 
  • AJC: Resume Guide
  • 6 Universal Rules for Resume Writing
  • NCDA’s Career Help Locator
  •  Applicant Tracking Systems
  • 139 Action Verbs
  • Job Search Websites
  • Writing a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Assessment: Career Decoder Quiz – What is your workplace persona (role)?
  •  Vista Print (order business cards)
  • Professional Association Finder
  • Professional Portraits

• Related Articles:
  • Navigating the ATS for Job Seekers
  • The Best Fonts for Your Resume Ranked
  • Funny Resume Bloopers
  • Focus Resume on Your Results, Not Daily Tasks
  • 64 Action Verbs That Will Take Your Resume From Blah to Brilliant
  • Common Grammar Rules For Resumes
  • Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid
  • Most Overused Words
  • #1 Solution For Nasty Employment Gaps On Your Resume
  • 4 Resume Writing Rules For Listing Your Accomplishments
  • 4 Ways To Make Your Resume Perfect For A Job Opening

• Related Books:
  • Resumes for Dummies (8th Ed.)

• Related Videos:
  • Slope of the Curve (Technology is Replacing Jobs)
  • Shift Happens
  • Entitlement Creed
  • Transferable Skills:
    • Skill and Ability Videos (demonstration of specific transferable skills)
    • Video:  H.R. Recruiter and the English Major
    • Sequel Careers  (Changing careers without starting over)
• Other Helps:  LinkedIn
  • What is LinkedIn?
  • How to Create a LinkedIn Profile Video Tutorial
  • LinkedIn Tutorial
  • LinkedIn for Students
  • LinkedIn Profile Checklist
  • LinkedIn Profile Picture Fails (unprofessional photos)

• Related Handouts:

• • Understanding Labor Market Trends
  • Create a Resume
  • LinkedIn Profile
  • So How Do You Find and Get Your Dream Job?
  • Different Types of Counselors

• • Decision-Making Variables

• • Employment History – Working Document

• • Generational Values

• • Hidden Rules

• • Reaching Career Goals

• • Happenstance

• • Know Your Audience

• Other In-House Workshops

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