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ResumeCover Letter
ReferencesThank–You’s
Resume Considerations
A direct reflection of “who you are” Your first impressionSolicit input / selectWill not get you an interviewOne piece in your strategic marketing campaignNever send the same resume twice!Check electronic formatBe 100% truthfulAn art form not a science
More Resume Considerations
LengthFont SizeWhite Space – bulletsKey WordsDynamicWrite from readers perspectiveWrite in 3rd personReverse Chronological vs FunctionalHow many resumes do you send?
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Objective
Career Summary
Your “Infomercial”
Significant Accomplishments
Career History
Education
Other
Technical Expertise
Robert E Bowman1232 Vassar Ct
Longmont CO 80203(h) 303.772.5559 (c) 725.530.8790 (w) 303.774.9445
Consistent in all marketingSecurity concernsReaders check forE-mail address / phone number
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ObjectiveLevel: entry/mid/senior/executiveFunction: not too restrictiveIndustry: SpecificDescription: Reflective of YOU
Level: Indication of you much supervision you will require How much money you will expect How much relevant experience you have
Function: Individual contributor/Manager/Consultant
“Executive level human resource management generalist to serve a progressive company within the medical device industry that emphasizes their people as a significant asset”
Career SummaryTenure: general statement in yrsFunction: what are they asking forDescription: more specificSkills/Expertise: 6 – 9 keywords
“over fifteen years of significant and progressive Human resource management/leadership experience in medical device, manufacturing, high technology & service industries with expertise in:•Recruiting and sourcing•Department leadership•Strategic visioning
•Tactical implementation•Legal compliance•Safety systems
•Organizational change•Employee Relations•Effective communications
Significant AccomplishmentsAction Verbs -> What -> Description -> Result
Support expertise bullets Past tense Contain numbers Are not dated Make reader want to know more Strategically supports job you are applying for
“Designed and implemented a comprehensive workers compensation program addressing repetitive trauma disorders in a manufacturing environment resulting in reduction of 1.2 million workers comp costs over a two year period.”
Career History How far back do you go? Breaks in Service Reason for leaving Duties/responsibilities/numbers Reverse chronological Less significant/supportive positions held
Alpine Lumber Company, Westminster CO 2008 – PresentDirector HR & Safety 450 employee/Multi-State/non-union Direct the corporate human resource, occupational safety functions and
asset management Member of the executive leadership team Represent the company in matters concerning corporate communications,
union avoidance, EEOC, OSHA and employment law
Education Highest to LowestDates?Incomplete?
MA, Human Resource ManagementWebster Univ.
BA, Education Muskingum College
Grad. Certif., Occup Safety Systems Univ of So CA
OtherLicensesPatentsTrainingReligious / PoliticalVolunteer
Technical ExpertiseSkill Expert Proficient UserXXXX xXXXX xXXXX xXXXX
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Skills specific to the requirements of the jobHonest EvaluationBe able to back up with examples
Cover LetterHeading
Dear: (Name) Date:Please accept my resume for position number: HR-124, Vice President of Human Resources. I trust that you will find my experience and education to exceed your requirements,Your requirements My Experience
I am immediately available to discuss this exciting opportunity and my salary requirements are negotiable. I look forward to meeting you and potentially serving XYZ company.Respectfully,Robert S Bowman
ReferencesSeparate from resumeProvide at interview or upon requestYour Marketing Team
2 supervisors2 customers1 other
Include:Name -> Title -> Relationship -> Contact Info
Thank You’s Set you apart from the restAnother valuable contact pointAfter every contactPersonalStrategic Conections Give them “some meat”Even after a rejection
