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Reap The Rewards!Reap The Rewards!
Rejuvenate Your Résumé
www.aneliteresume.com [email protected] 905-825-0490
by Martin Buckland
Master Résumé WriterMaster Résumé Writer Certified Professional Branding StrategistCertified Professional Branding Strategist
Certified Professional Résumé WriterCertified Professional Résumé Writer Certified Employment Interview ProfessionalCertified Employment Interview Professional
Job and Career Transition CoachJob and Career Transition Coach Certified Job Search TrainerCertified Job Search Trainer
Co-Pilot Executive CoachCo-Pilot Executive Coach
Rejuvenate Your Résumé
You wouldn’t You wouldn’t hesitate to have hesitate to have your WILL your WILL professionally professionally preparedprepared
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You shouldn’t hesitate to have your RÉSUMÉ professionally prepared
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First Impressions Count !First Impressions Count !
Résumé Résumé Formats
Combination
Reverse Chronological
Functional
Online
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Combination Format
Preferred Format Promote key qualifications Soft skills Hard skills Professional experience,
accomplishment based
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Reverse Chronological Reverse Chronological FormatFormat
Without the projective Focus on time, growth,
advancement, accomplishments List most recent position first
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Functional Format
Skills based, highlights qualifications
Focus on key skills what you did, not when or where
Emphasis on:• Skills
• Abilities• Credentials
• Accomplishments
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Online Format
No formatting, bland in style Provides flexibility to cut and paste Left justify text Use ONLY if requested
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Rsum
-----Resume
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Your Résumé Blueprint 99
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I.D.I.D.
ProjectiveProjective
Your HistoryYour History
Education, Continuing EducationEducation, Continuing Education
Languages, Awards, Languages, Awards,
Affiliations, Community InvolvementAffiliations, Community Involvement
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Your I.D.
Not a critical element Do not waste space Psychological way of attracting
attention to education
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Your I.D.
Unsuitable ExampleUnsuitable ExampleMartin BucklandMartin Buckland
4 Fairway Court, Horseshoe Valley4 Fairway Court, Horseshoe Valley
Shanty Bay, ON L0L 2L0Shanty Bay, ON L0L 2L0
Phone: 905.825.0490Phone: 905.825.0490
Fax: 705.835.0952Fax: 705.835.0952
E mail: [email protected] mail: [email protected]
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Your I.D. Your I.D.
Suitable Examples
MARTIN BUCKLAND, M.Acc
4 Fairway Court, Horseshoe Valley, Shanty Bay, ON L0L 2L0Phone: 905.825.0490 E mail: [email protected]
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Martin Buckland 4 Fairway Court, Horseshoe Valley, Shanty Bay, ON L0L 2L0
Phone: 905.825.0490 E mail: [email protected]
Your I.D. Your I.D. 1515
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Martin Buckland, Martin Buckland, M.Acc M.Acc
Page TwoPage Two
Second Page Example
Projective
Profile, Executive Summary, Profile, Executive Summary, QualificationsQualifications
Keyword savvy Keyword savvy Soft skills, hard skillsSoft skills, hard skills Brief and powerful selling sectionBrief and powerful selling section Tailor made to specific position, Tailor made to specific position,
industry or audienceindustry or audience
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Projective
A powerful opening paragraph Highlights your qualities Use descriptive action words Bullet key hard skills Prioritize Maximum 8 lines
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ProjectiveProjective 18
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Example:Sales Manager
Dynamic, bi-lingual, challenge and results driven sales manager with an exemplary background in elevating revenue and market share and capitalizing on business opportunities for profit and growth. Drives competitive advantage; shrewd strategist and tactician; acknowledged for consistently exceeding sales quotas and expanding company horizons. Articulate, tactful and diplomatic communicator and negotiator; proactive leader, charismatic team builder who motivates and empowers staff to succeed and deliver; manages and recruits sales teams across North America. Intuitive of customers requirements, understands operational excellence; strong business acumen; exudes energy and confidence to excel and deliver. Core business competencies include:
Territory Management Sales Planning & Forecasting
Multi-Channel Sales & Marketing Strategy Account Management
Relationship Management New Product Development & Launch
ProjectiveProjective 1919
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Operating Systems:Operating Systems: IBM OS MVS, TSO, MS Dos, Microsoft Windows, OS/2, Z/OS, IBM OS MVS, TSO, MS Dos, Microsoft Windows, OS/2, Z/OS, LinuxLinux
Databases:Databases:SQL Server 7/2000, Oracle 8i-10g, DB2 v7.1, MySQL, SQL Server 7/2000, Oracle 8i-10g, DB2 v7.1, MySQL,
MS Access, Informix, TOAD, Erwin, Crystal ReportsMS Access, Informix, TOAD, Erwin, Crystal Reports
Programming:Programming:Visual Basic, Perl, Java, UNIX Shell Scripting, C, Visual Basic, Perl, Java, UNIX Shell Scripting, C,
Transact SQL, Oracle PL/SQLTransact SQL, Oracle PL/SQL
Networking:Networking: DNS Server Config., DHCP Config., UNIX System Admin., DNS Server Config., DHCP Config., UNIX System Admin., TCP/IP, HP Open ViewTCP/IP, HP Open View
Web Tools:Web Tools: ASP, PHP, Visual InterDev, ASP.NET, NetObjects FusionASP, PHP, Visual InterDev, ASP.NET, NetObjects Fusion
Telecommunications:Telecommunications: Bridging – Polycom, Compunetix, SpectelBridging – Polycom, Compunetix, Spectel
Software:Software: MS Office Suite, MS ProjectMS Office Suite, MS Project
IT Example:Technical Environments
Your History
This section is often titled: Professional Experience, Career Work History, Employment History.
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Your History
What does it tell the reader? Defines accomplishments and positions in
reverse chronological order Provides the opportunity to showcase
viability as a candidate with real-life stories
Stories tell What you did (specifically) How you did it (what skills, action) What resulted (measurable $, %)
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Your HistoryYour History
SS -- SituationSituation
TT -- TaskTask
AA -- ActionAction
RR -- ResultResult
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Always begin each bullet with an action verb.
Your History
Positions, PlacesUnsuitable Example:
TORONTOJOBS.CA, Toronto, Ontario 1987 – 2008
Customer Service Manager
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Suitable Example:
Torontojobs.ca, Toronto, Ontario 1987 – 2008
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
Your History
List accomplishments and responsibilitiesList accomplishments and responsibilities Current job in PRESENT tenseCurrent job in PRESENT tense Previous jobs in PAST tensePrevious jobs in PAST tense
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Suitable Example:Suitable Example:
Elsag Bailey Inc., Burlington OntarioElsag Bailey Inc., Burlington Ontario 1980 – 19991980 – 1999
Held the following 2 progressively responsible positions:Held the following 2 progressively responsible positions:
GENERAL MANAGERGENERAL MANAGER 1996 – 19991996 – 1999 Seconded by Vice President to establish Elsag Bailey’s presence in Seconded by Vice President to establish Elsag Bailey’s presence in
the growing oil and gas industry and to initiate a joint venture.the growing oil and gas industry and to initiate a joint venture.
EducationEducation
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario 1988MASTER OF SCIENCE – Computer Engineering
University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario 1984BACHELOR OF ARTS – Computer Science
Strong proponent of continuing education. Selected courses, workshops and seminars have included:
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Powerful Public Speaking Dealing with Difficult People
Leading for Loyalty Recruiting and Hiring Your Team
Manager Management Consultative Sales I, II, III
List degrees in reverse chronological order
Continuing Education/Skills
Use ONLY relevant information Seminars, courses Publications, presentations Memberships, affiliations
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Community Involvement
Give before you receive Shows initiative
• Community spirit• Willingness to learn• Caring
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Fonts
William Harrison (Baskerville Old Face)
MAJOR ACCOUNT SALES
WILLIAM HARRISON (Book Antiqua)
MAJOR ACCOUNT SALES
William Harrison (Century Gothic)
MAJOR ACCOUNT SALES
WILLIAM HARRISON (Tahoma)
MAJOR ACCOUNT SALES
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WWTTSSpp
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Bullets
Too smallToo small
Too largeToo large
BetterBetter
Just Right (font default)Just Right (font default)
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Words to Woo Employers 32
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Sales & MarketingGenerated
ConsistentlyExceeded
Outperformed
FinanceSecuredRealizedIdentifiedInstituted
ITITCreatedInitiated
IntegratedPioneered
Abilities Employers Look for
LearnLearn Work in teamsWork in teams CommunicateCommunicate Solve problemsSolve problems Understand technologyUnderstand technology Work quickly and Work quickly and
accuratelyaccurately
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Résumés Open DoorsRésumés Open Doors
Networking Executive Search Firms Electronic Networks Cold Calling Advertisements College Placement Offices Career/Job Fairs
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Networking 35
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Direct Mail31%
Job Boards3%
Print Adverts7%
Recruiters & Agencies
12%
Networking47%
Packaging 3636
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Positioning 3737
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Personality 38
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Professionalism 3939
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Punch 4040
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For a Powerful Résumé
Be Clear & Focused
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Be Correct
Prove It
Reap The Rewards!Reap The Rewards!
Rejuvenate Your Résumé
by Martin Buckland
Master Résumé WriterMaster Résumé Writer Certified Professional Branding StrategistCertified Professional Branding Strategist
Certified Professional Résumé WriterCertified Professional Résumé Writer Certified Employment Interview ProfessionalCertified Employment Interview Professional
Job and Career Transition CoachJob and Career Transition Coach Certified Job Search TrainerCertified Job Search Trainer
Co-Pilot Executive CoachCo-Pilot Executive Coach
www.aneliteresume.com [email protected] 905-825-0490