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Resume Writing WorkshopResume Writing Workshop

Instructor: Name, TitleUS Department of Veterans Affairs

Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program

Date:

Vocational Rehabilitation & EmploymentVocational Rehabilitation & Employment 22

IntroductionIntroduction

• Have you signed the class roster?• Do you have a Trainee Handout

packet?• Facilities• About the topic


Topic ObjectivesTopic Objectives

• Describe the importance and purpose of a resume.

• Recall the information that is common to all resumes (the anatomy).

• Differentiate between the three different types of resumes.

• Select the resume that is most appropriate for your work history so that your job skills can best be presented.

• Identify skill sets and write skills statements.

• Draft a functional (skills-based) resume targeted to the job you are seeking.


Describe the ResumeDescribe the Resume

• Purpose and Importance. First impressions are important. Make sure the resume is:

• Well written• Written in commonly used language• Attractive, relevant, and targeted

• Anatomy• Contact information• Career Summary or Job Objective• Education and Training• Work Experience• Skill Statements• Put “sellable” points first


Different Types of ResumesDifferent Types of Resumes

• Chronological• Functional (skills-based)• Combination

Your choice of resume should be based on your work history, but should be targeted to your job goal.


Different Types of Resumes Different Types of Resumes continuedcontinued

ChronologicalChronological

• Most common format: most recent job listed first.

• Use when you have a continuous employment history and you want to call attention to your stable work history.

• Focus on activities that are similar to what you want to do in your new job.



Functional (skills-based)Functional (skills-based)

• Use to highlight your skills and accomplishments rather than your work history.

• Effective when you are switching fields or your job titles don’t do justice to your abilities.

• Focus on the skills that support your new job goal.



CombinationCombination

• Uses aspects from both the chronological and functional formats

• Lists your jobs from most recent to earliest, then highlights responsibilities and accomplishments within each job listed.

• Effective when you have held several jobs with significant responsibilities and accomplishments.


Identifying SkillsIdentifying Skills

• Use Handouts, page 8 (Functional Skill Headings) to:– Identify skills required by job– Identify your skills

• Write skills statements


Practice Exercise: Sample Job Practice Exercise: Sample Job Description Description (15 minutes)(15 minutes)

• Break into groups of 3-4 people• Identify the skills a job announcement is

looking for– Use page 8 (Functional Skill Headings) of your

handouts as a guide

• Write 4 skill headings and one sentence under each– Use handouts (page 2 Sample Skills

Statements and page 9 Action Verbs)

• Come together to discuss as a large group


Draft Your Own Functional Draft Your Own Functional ResumeResume

•Identify skills required by job– Handouts, page 8 (Functional Skill Headings)

•Identify your skills– Handouts, page 8 (Functional Skill Headings)

•Write skills statements– Handouts, page 4 (Skill Sets Worksheet) See

page 6 (Functional Format Sample Class) to see where your skills sets worksheet should be placed in your resume.

– Handouts, page 2 (Sample Skills Statements)– Handouts, page 9 (Action Verbs)


Summary Summary

We have learned about:• The purpose, importance, and

anatomy of resumes• The 3 different types of resumes.• How to identify skills.• How to write skills statements


Post-Lecture Post-Lecture Exercise/RequirementExercise/Requirement

• Register in http://www.vetsuccess.gov/

• Post here after you finalize your resume.

http://www.vetsuccess.gov/


Are there any questions?Are there any questions?

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