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Career Prep Workshop
AAA Institute
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Table of Contents
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Resume
Cover Letters
Job Search
Social Media
Interview Tips/Questions
Thank You Letter
AAA Institute Contacts
Key Takeaways
Resume Purpose
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The resume’s main purpose is to get you an interview!
It is usually the first time a potential employer sees about
you and therefore is very important
It is an account of work experience, education,
qualifications, objectives, personal qualities and special
skills.
Standard Resume Formats
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Chronological
Functional
Combination
Chronological Resume
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Focuses on your work experience
List most current job first and then go back in time
chronologically.
Highlights steady employment and progression in job
responsibility.
Functional Resume
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Concentrates on general and specialized skills and
abilities, rather than lengthy descriptions of each
individual job.
Can hide gaps between jobs (dates can often be deleted)
Job candidates who are entering new fields or have
experience unrelated to their career goals can benefit
from this format.
Combination Resume
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The combination resume incorporates the best of the
chronological and functional formats.
Generally, it leads with a description of functional skills
and related qualifications, followed by a reverse-
chronological employment history.
It allows you to state your most relevant qualifications up
front, while providing the employment timeline that many
hiring managers like to see.
Plain Text Resumes
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Some employers will request that résumé be sent in plain text ASCII format.
When you copy your Word document and paste it on the employers site, all formatting will be lost.
You can convert an existing résumé to a text only format by using Notepad.
Open your Word document. Go to file, select all, copy. Then open programs, accessories, Notepad. Select edit, paste. (You can use previously mentioned shortcut keys).
Remove special formatting features from your document including bullets, underlining, boldface, italics and word wrap.
Resume Format
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No Longer than two pages
10-12 font size
Be consistent with tabs, dates and other formatting features
No errors- proof read!
For hard copies- use quality paper
Neutral colors; avoid graphics
If mailing, use large envelope and type addresses
Use BOLD to emphasize only the most important features of your resume.
Resume Content
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Articulate results-oriented/proven experience
Indicate accomplishments
QUANTIFY: Show statistics and numbers
Category headings
List volunteer experience, language skills, awards and
internships
Research the company
Write your own resume
Do not include salary information
Do not include references; use a separate reference sheet
Resume Sections
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Personal Information
Objective- specific to the job being applied for
Education- can be placed at the bottom if less relevant
Work Experience
Special Skills
Memberships/ Honors/Awards
Volunteer Experience
Objective
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Short phrase or sentence.
Example: “Seeking position as elementary school teacher
at Wildwood Elementary School”
The objective should be specific when apply for jobs
Objectives for career fairs should be general or
eliminated.
Education
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Most recent degree or current study first
List expected date of graduation/completion
List options, minors, and certificates
Spell out college name
AA or AS drops off when you get a bachelor’s degree
No High School
List graduation with honors or high GPA
Work Experience/History
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List job title first
Include employer’s name and city
Use bullets or paragraphs to detail job duties, make sure
they are specific and quantified if possible
Each descriptive phrase should begin with an action verb.
Example: “Increased web traffic by 120% each year”
No more than 5 bullet items per job
Remember to list internships if they are related to your
field.
Special Skills
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Skills are in a separate section that hightlights special
areas such as:
Language skills
Computer skills
Specific software skills
Be Truthful
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Never include false information on your resume.
With the technology that is available to day, employers
can easily check on your background.
Cover Letter
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THE COVER LETTER GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO
JUSTIFY, CLARIFY, AND IDENTIFY
HOW YOUR QUALIFICATIONS MEET THE EMPLOYER’S
REQUIREMENTS
Cover Letter Details
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Must be tailored to the employer and the job opening for
which you are applying.
The employer may view this letter as a writing sample, so your
grammar, spelling, punctuation and style must be perfect.
Typically 3 paragraphs long:
1st paragraph: indicate the job title in question and how you found
out about the job
2nd paragraph: tell how you would be the right fit for the job in
question and how you would add value to the company. Be
enthusiastic and sell yourself.
3rd paragraph: Sum yourself up, thank the reader and let them know
you will contact them directly if you don’t hear anything within a
prescribed time period.
Profiles on Job Sites
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www.CareerBuilder.com
www.Indeed.com
www.Monster.com
www.Bright.com
www.pmi.org
www.LinkedIn.com
www.Dice.com
Interview Tips
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Relax, be yourself
Bring copies of your resume, references,
letter(s) of recommendation.
Research the company before the interview.
Arrive at least 15 minutes early.
Listen, and be forthright in our answers- don’t
be evasive, and don’t bluff.
If you want the job, make sure you let the
interviewer know that.
Common Interview Questions
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Tell me about yourself
What are your strengths/weaknesses?
Why should we hire you?
What did you like least about your last job?
What do you know about our company?
Do you have any questions for me?
Tell me about a time where you had to deal
with conflict on the job.
Phone Interview Tips
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Be Prepared:
Have a copy of your resume, and the job description in front of you during the
interview
Keep a log of companies and jobs applied for, in case you are called unexpectedly
Practice, practice, practice.
Be Professional:
Record a professional message for your answering machine or voicemail
Turn off music or the TV during the interview
Don’t eat, drink, or chew gum during the interview
Don’t type on your computer during the interview.
Don’t put an interviewer on hold to take call waiting.
Be Personable:
Be enthusiastic – smile and let the excitement come through your voice
Thank you interviewer for his or her time.
Questions/Comments
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AAA Institute
info@aaa-u.com
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Key Takeaways
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Keep your resume succinct, detailed and mistake free.
Use keywords and bolding to draw attention to
important parts of your resume.
Your cover letter should justify, clarify and identify how
your qualifications meet the employer’s requirements.
Use social media and career sites to find jobs.
Network, network, network.
Send a thank you letter after your interview.
Use AAA Institute to help you!
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