Resumes for Career Changers

A Resume for the Next Chapter:Marketing Documents for Career ChangersKim Mohiuddin, NCRW, CJSSSenior Resume Writer, Ivy Exec Want more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 1

About Kim• Senior Resume Writer at Ivy Exec• Former Certification Chair of The National Resume Writers’ Association• Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW)• Job Search Strategist (CJSS)• TORI (Toast of the Resume Writing Industry) Nominee for Best International Resume. Want more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 2

Media• Published in Barron’s Resumes That Pop! and JIST’s Gallery of Best Resumes.• Featured in numerous media outlets like Time Out New York, NBC- Chicago, Yahoo! News, and others. Want more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 3

Poll #1: Career Change TimelineAre you…b) Thinking of changing careers?c) Planning to change careers?d) In the middle of a career change? Want more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 4

Poll #2: Type of Career ChangeAre you…b) Changing industries?c) Changing functions?d) Both?e) Not sure? Want more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 5

Laying a FoundationWant more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 6

Style Notes Part 1Resume writing = business writing + marketing writingNo rules are set in stone. Style can vary depending on your industry andpersonality. Here are some universal guidelines:• First person, but no personal pronouns (me, I).• Leave out unnecessary articles (a, an, the). Think newspaper headline:“Waitress wins lottery.”• Formatting and parts of speech should be consistent. Want more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 7

Style Notes Part 2Resume writing = business writing + marketing writing• All bulleted accomplishments begin with past tense verbs.• Current job descriptions are present tense. Descriptions of former positionsare past tense.• Avoid adverbs (anything ending in “ly”).• Let facts speak for themselves.We have really everything in common with America nowadays except,of course, language.- Oscar Wilde Want more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 8

Which Gas Would You Buy?Want more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 9

Which Shirt Would You Buy?$15 at Wal-Mart $59 at Macy’sWant more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 10

vs.• Commodities, like gas, are traded on the basis of price.• Items that are unique are traded based on their specific perceived value.• If your resume is a laundry list of education, responsibilities, and skills,then you are a commodity on the job market. Want more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 11

Identify Your MarketWant more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 12

Anne’s Resume Heading BeforeThe recurring themes in your history and how they fit into the needs of yourmarket will determine your brand.These themes will be the “meat” of your opening profile and brandingstatement/tagline. Want more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 13

Favorite Phrases for Career Changers• Positioned to…• Ideally suited for…• Ready to apply X experience to Y environment.• Targeting role as… Want more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 14

Anne: Singer Turned PR MavenAnne originally earned a BA in music. She has been working at heruniversity while earning her MBA. She also has some summer and highschool jobs. How can she use these to prove her value as a PR andcommunications professional? Want more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 15

Anne’s Resume Heading BeforeWant more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 16

Anne’s Resume Heading AfterWant more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 17

Anne’s Work History AfterWant more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 18

Summer Jobs and Volunteer Activities Want more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 19

Alberto: Entrepreneur/Techie Turned Financial Analysis Whiz Alberto had had a successful career as an IT project manager for a big bank in Latin America. He had also helped his parents turn around a small bakery business there. With a new MBA in finance, how would he prove his value as a financial analyst and strategic planner? Want more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 20

Alberto Heading BeforeWant more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 21

Alberto Heading AfterWant more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 22

Alberto InternshipWant more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 23

Alberto Business AfterWant more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 24

Alberto Bank Experience AfterWant more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 25

Refine• Set up some informational interviews, contact recruiters, post to Ivy Exec.• Collect direct and implied feedback (for example, interviewers repeatedly asking you something that could be put on your resume). Want more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 26

The Ivy Exec Senior Resume WritersKim Mohiuddinhas worked with clients on every inhabited continent. A TORI (Toast of the Resume Industry) Awardnominee in the international category, Kim has been featured in Yahoo News, NBC Chicago and TimeOut NY. She is the former certification chair of the National Resume Writers’ Association and certifiedjob search strategist whose resumes have been highlighted in multiple publications.Staci Collinshas over 15 years of partnering with executives, directors and senior managers to achieve their careerobjectives. She has worked in change and performance management at leading companies Accentureand Ernst & Young. She received her MBA from the University of California - Haas and BA at Harvard.Laura Hillis an expert in designing career strategies and job search campaigns. Her industry experience includes10 years as a career/outplacement coach and recruiter, as well as 10 years in banking with JPMChase. She has been published in The New York Times, The WSJ, and Forbes, and has been a featuredexpert on CNBCs The Wall Street Journal Report. Want more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 27

The Ivy Exec Elite Resume PackageThe Elite Package is a comprehensive evaluation of your career andaccomplishments which includes gaining a complete understanding of yourcareer goals and strategy.In-depth intake session with your certified senior resume writerGain valuable insight on how to articulate your skills andaccomplishments when interviewingA finalized and re-written resumeAn enhanced Ivy Exec profileA full hour of Career CoachingPriced at $995. To set up a 15 minute appointment to inquire about nextsteps, please go to ivyexec.clickbook.net or email resumes@ivyexec.com Want more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 28

Questions?Want more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 29

Thank you! To set up a 15 minute appointment to discuss your career needs please go to ivyexec.clickbook.net or email resumes@ivyexec.comWant more info? Go to IvyExec.com/Resume or email us at Resumes@ivyexec.com 30

Resumes for Career Changers

by Ivy Exec

Accessibility

Categories

Upload Details

Usage Rights

2 Embeds 2,692

Statistics

Resumes for Career Changers Presentation Transcript

http://blog.ivyexec.com	2690
http://blog.ivyexec.com.	2