we16 - polish your mid-career resume
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Polish Your Mid-Career Resume
Presented by: Elisha Rios & Jessica Snyder
October 27, 2016
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Which would you prefer?
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Do Not Include…
• Cover letters• Every job you’ve ever had• Personal hobbies or interests• “References available upon request”
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The Key Elements
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1. Contact Info + 2. Key Summary
• Enhance contact info with links • Ditch the objective statement, it’s old school…• Instead use a summary section
– Read the job description thoroughly – Include key projects, achievements, # years experience– Highlight YOUR skills as desired in the job description– Use key words
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3. Professional Experience• Include all dates of employment, even if there are gaps in
employment • Include your past 3 jobs or at least last 5 years of employment
on your resume• Key #s and $s are important when describing your experience• Be selective. Focus on what makes YOU stand out
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4. Education and Extras
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Now, which would you prefer?
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References• http://time.com/money/4171054/resume-tips-advice/• https://media.lafayette.edu/media/Lunch+%26+Learn+-+
Shortcuts+to+Resume+Success/1_o77n33pc• Rhonda Henning, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Personal interview, 25 Feb 2016
Go update your resume!