Resume Writing Workshop: Tips for Crafting an Effective Resume

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Inieka Stafford's "Resume Writing Workshop 101" provides valuable insights on creating a successful resume. The workshop covers important sections to include, characteristics of a good resume, common mistakes to avoid, and essential guidelines for a standout document. Whether you're a job seeker or a professional looking to enhance your resume, this workshop offers practical tips for boosting your resume's impact and landing your next job.

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Writing The Effective Resume "Networking Session: Resume Writing Workshop 101" by Stafford, Inieka, NJ PREP, TAACCCT Round 4 Grant is licensed under CC BY 4.0 The First Step Toward Landing Your Next Job Creative Commons License. "This work" is licensed under CC BY 4.0. The GPSTEM project is funded by a $20,000,000 grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration, Grant number TC-26450-60A-25. This product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. https://creativecommons.org/li censes/by/4.0/ Inieka, MPA College SitStafforde Coordinator, NJ-Prep Allied Health Health Science Education Department Raritan Valley Community College This workforce product was funded by a $15,000,000 grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership.

Writing An Effective Resume What information should be in a resume? Characteristics of a successful resume. Functional or Chronological Scannable resume

What Information Should Be In A Resume? Identify Yourself Optional Sections Education Objective Continuing Education Special Skills and Abilities Work or Professional Experience Reference Statement Volunteer Experience Activities Computer Skills Professional Associations

Characteristics Of A Successful Resume Focuses on skills. Uses action words to define the responsibilities of your job-related experience. Language is grammatically correct. Spelling has been checked. Formal Style Easy to read and understand. Visually powerful and free of gimmicks. One page, or at most 2 pages long.

Resume Faux Pax Typos and Grammar Slips Great attention to detail. Proven ability to track down and correct errors. Am a perfectionist and rarely if ever forget details. Accomplishments: Completed 11 years of high school. Don t use I or me

Characteristics Of A Successful Resume Must always be 100% truthful. Contains no inappropriate personal information. Produced on a computer. Data presented in chronological order (unless functional).

Functional Resumes Doesn t go in chronological order. Based upon competencies or skills. Used for career changers or those with unconventional work histories Might say Sales Experience then list it. Typically brief with a simple list of positions held, etc. De-emphasizes importance of specific jobs. Drawbacks to this system (not as popular).

Scannable Resume Watch bullet points (don t always scan). How about a dash - ? Use labels or keywords. Less is more. Keep the design simple. Minimize use of abbreviations.

Basic Checklist No spelling or grammar errors. Margins at sides and bottom. Bullet points when possible for accomplishments. Important titles should be emphasized. Experiment with fonts & styles; bold, italic, and underlines. No more than 2 or 3 different sizes. Neat, clean, and professional looking. Information is logically recorded. Quantify your results whenever you can. Use Action Verbs for accomplishments & results. Length should be 1-2 pages. Layout makes reading easy. Use of white space is effective. Format - chronological

How To Write A Cover Letter - Rules Give enough information to interest the reader, don t overwhelm. Research the company. Address the letter to a specific person. Answer an ad if you have 50% of the skills or background that the ad requires. Mention the person who referred you if appropriate.

How To Write A Cover Letter - Contents Your address, city, state, zip, and telephone number. Date Name, title, company, address, city, state, and zip of person you re writing to Greeting, followed by a colon.

How To Write A Cover Letter Contents 1 Paragraph 1: What you want. How you know about the organization. Mention enclosure of your resume. Paragraph 2: Concise overview of work history and skills that will help you perform the job. Paragraph 3: State confidence in your ability. Give information on how you can be contacted.