Job Search 101: RésuméHow to look good

in print

Margot Carmichael Lester

Objectives•Understand the key elements

of a successful résumé

•Learn a strategy for planning and drafting your résumé

Résumé-writing is hard...•Objective or no objective?

•One page or two?

•Work experience?

But we can make it easier.

Gold Standards forRésumés• Uses a simple format

& standard fonts

• Flows logically

• Outlines work history

• Highlights results

• Showcases relevant experience

• Uses appropriate jargon & key words

• Includes correct contact information

Use the required format•Contact information

•Objective

•Education

•Work history

•Other experience

•Extra-curricular activities

•Accolades

The Transition-Action-DetailsTM

Strategy

Transition Action Details

1. Put position

titles & dates in this column

2. Put overviews of your duties in this column

3. Put evidence,explanations &

examplesin this column

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•Microsoft Certified Professional

•Johnston Scholar

•Valedictorian, East Bladen High

Evidence

•Certified ScrumMaster: Coach and process owner of 8-person software development team

•Proficient in QuickBooks, the bookkeeping and tax preparation software

Explanations

•Started recycling program that reduced waste stream by 34%

•Recovered $850 in past-due bills

•Built database to capture sales activity

Examples

How to put it all together•Work left to right across the rows,

making each row a section

•Use a narrative style (sentences & paragraphs) or bullet points

•Expand on the information in the organizer as needed

Transition Action Details1.

Assistant Manager, H&M,

2012

2. Helped with

training, scheduling and sales at 2nd-

highest grossing store in NC

3. 15 employees

$200 performance

bonus

Download the packet: http://bit.ly/JobSearch101NCCU

Now you try it!

Questions?

Margot Carmichael Lester