What Do I Want to Be?

What can I become?ANYTHING, with a plan!

Needs vs. Wants

Interests

Interests

Style

Style

Exercise

My primary interests

My primary style

Other applicable or desired interests and styles

Other applicable or desired interests and styles

Skills Transfer: Figure it out then communicate it

• Make sure your resume describes your skills as relates to the positions you are interested in – your resume has less than 10 seconds to get someone’s attention

• Instead of explaining what you did, explain how you did it and the impact/result it had

• Take the “So What” Test

“So What” Test

Objective or Skills?

AREAS OF EXPERTISE__________________________________________

Consistent, quantifiable and rapid results - Insightful aptitude to analyze and quickly turn around areas of mediocre or poor performance - Profound ability to use facts and data to logically support recommendations and solutions - Innate gift of developing rapport and earning the trust of clients and coworkers - Flawless execution, follow up and follow through - Results-driven, strategic, innovative problem solver - Superior customer relations - Highly ethical process leader with a natural gift to guide and motivate diverse groups through complex challenges- Advanced writing, verbal and listening skills - Expert in proactively managing multiple projects with ease and creativity, especially in a fast- paced environment -Timely attention to internal requirements - Computer and software savvy 

Objective: What YOU want vs. what the employer needs Skills: WHO you are, not just what you did

How do you craft your resume to get what you want without stating it?

Stepping Stone?

• To get to the job you will like/want may take a few interim steps to achieve

• Interests, style and external factors can change over time and alter career choices, sending you down a different road

• Assess and do what is in your control; Don’t get bogged down with what’s not in your control

• Focus on building your resume with skills and keep your eye on the goal

• Nothing is forever…good things come to those who wait – and plan!

Next Steps

• Search for positions online using key words from your assessment (indeed.com)

• Create a resume that says who you are and explains quantifiable accomplishments, not duties

• Keep track of your progress; make adjustments as necessary

• Ask for help