Post on 12-Apr-2017
Telling Your Story:Resume & Online Profile
Your resume & online profile are your calling card into companies
Two early reviews by recruiters
1. “Fit” for the role
2. “Interview” or “Not Interview”
How long does a recruiter look at your resume during the first review for “Fit”?
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SECONDS
Passing the “Fit” Test
• Structure
• Formatting
• Error-Free
Using the proper STRUCTURE makes it easy for recruiters to find the information they need
NAME & CONTACT INFO
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
LEADERSHIP / EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
INTERESTS
Do not negatively impact your chances with poor FORMATTING
• Margins• Font• Color• Bullet Points
• Italics• Bold• Bullet Points
Example: Strong Formatting
A SINGLE spelling or grammatical mistake will have your resume placed in the waste basket
Congratulations! You passed the first screen
The second screen is based upon your STORY
Academic
Professional
Extra-curricular
Personal
“Story” NOT “Checklist”
Many of your resumes look like this – a checklist
CollegeColonial University Class of 2007Major: Finance with a focus in mathematics Varsity Lacrosse GPA- 3.5Language skills- French and Spanish Extracurricular Activities: Delta Delta Delta Sorority Varsity LacrosseColonial Political Union: Member 10th, 11th, 12th.National Honors Society: Vice President 11th. Volunteer/Employment Experience: Intern at Mitchell Investments Intern at the Gap Summer Ultimate Sports Camp Counselor
Example: Telling a Story
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AMCoR Framework
(A)CTIONWhat did you do?
Developed grant tracking system
(M)ETHODHow did you do it?
Developed grant tracking system using Microsoft Access
(C)ONTEXTWhy did you do it?Where did you do it?
Developed grant tracking system using Microsoft Access to review 3,000+ annual grant applications
(R)ESULTWhat happened?
Developed grant tracking system using Microsoft Access to review 3,000+ annual grant applications. Led to 35% fewer incomplete application notices
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AMCoR Framework – Example 2(A)CTIONWhat did you do?
Developed PowerPoint presentation
(M)ETHODHow did you do it?
(C)ONTEXTWhy did you do it?Where did you do it?
Developed PowerPoint presentation used by COO to present budget to Board of Directors
(R)ESULTWhat happened?
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Exercise: Tell Your Story Using AMCoR
(A)CTIONWhat did you do?
(M)ETHODHow did you do it?
(C)ONTEXTWhy did you do it?Where did you do it? (R)ESULTWhat happened?
Online profiles are increasingly important
• Virgil
• University Portfolios (e.g. Pathbrite)
Why have a LINKEDIN Profile?
• First place people look for professionals– Recruiters– Business Relationships
• Becoming an excellent source of business information
• Opportunity to begin to build your professional brand
Manage your social media presence
Google Yourself
Curate your photos
Be careful with Sex, Politics and Religion
Manage your privacy settings
Q&Ahttp://www.slideshare.net/ronpublic/how-to-create-a-six-sigma-resume-undergraduates