Resume Writing Seminar
June 9th
Rasmussen College Online

Agenda
• Introductions
• Benefits Career Services Provides
• Resume Tips – Basic and Advanced
• Sample Resume 1
• Sample Resume 2
• Best Practices
• Time to Apply
• Questions from the Audience
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Resume Fun
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Introductions
• Elizabeth Lintelman – Career Services Advisor
• Allied Health Students
• Elizabeth.lintelman@rasmussen.edu
• Kelly Wittrock – Career Services Advisor
• Early Childhood Education, Tech &
Design, Business, Justice Studies
• Kelly.wittrock@rasmussen.edu
• Combined recruiting experience exceeds 12 years!
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How we help
• Benefits to Rasmussen Students and Alumni:
– Resume, cover letter, thank you note assistance
– Job search assistance
– Career counseling
– Career portfolio guidance
– Interview coaching
– Individually focused
– Graduation
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Resume Tips
Use a Summary Instead of Objective
Highly motivated, creative and versatile Sales Executive
professional, with seven years of experience in developing
national sales territories, resulting in increased productivity
by 125%. Especially skilled at building
effective, solid, working relationships with clients and staff.
Excellent management, negotiation and public relations skills.
Seeking a challenging Sales Management position in the
healthcare industry that offers extensive contact with the
public.
Advanced Tips:
Highlight your successes!
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Resume Tips
Be Honest!
Advanced Tips:
List “Relevant” Experience
Focus on employer‟s needs, not yours
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Resume Tip
Use Numbers!
Advanced Tips:
Tell them how you affected ROI
Think in terms of ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Resume Tip
List Most Recent Experience First
Advanced Tip:
Functional Resume
http://www.distinctiveweb.com/samples/sample7/index.html
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Resume Tip
Edit, Edit, Edit
Advanced Tips:
Avoid using personal pronouns
Use a resume writing service
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Resume Tip
Keep it Short and Simple
Advanced Tip:
Emphasize skills & activities you
WANT to use
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Resume Tip
Keywords
Advanced Tips:
Use words from job posting
Use action verbs
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Resume Tips
Keep it
PROFESSIONAL
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Sample Resumes
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Best Practices
*Resumes need to
reflect you
*Keywords
*Research companies
*Identify your
Accomplishments
*Job searching is a full
time job
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Time to Apply
• Allied Health • Business – Accounting
– www.allhealthcarejobs.com www.accounting.com
– www.alliedhealthcareers.com www.ihireaccounting.com
– www.healthport.com www.roberthalffinance.com
– www.hospitaljobsonline.com
– www.healthjobsite.com
• Business – General
– www.aftercollege.com
– www.jobs.net
– www.juju.com
– www.careerjet.com
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Time to APPLY!
• Justice Studies • Technology & Design
– US Dept of Homeland Security – www.Siggraph.org/jobs
• http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/career – www.Dice.com
• Federal Bureau of Prisons – www.Computerjobs.com/homep
• http://www.bop.gov/ age.aspx
• US Dept of Immigration – www.Developers.net/tech-jobs
• http://www.Immigration.gov/
– www.Tech-centric.net
– US Customs & Border
Protection – www.Aigadesignjobs.org/public/
• http://www.Cbp.gov/
default.asp
– www.criminaljusticejobs.com
– www.Federaljobsearch.com
– www.Govtjob.net
– www.Lawenforcementjob.com
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Time to APPLY!
• School of Education • General Websites
– US Dept Health & Human – www.Indeed.com
Service – www.Simplyhired.com
• www.Acf.hhs.gov/programs/ccb
– www.Careerbuilder.com
– Zero to Three
– www.Hotjobs.com
• www.Zerotothree.org
– www.Monster.com
– Child Welfare
• www.Childwelfare.gov/index.cfm – www.Craigslist.com
• The Family Place – www.LinkedIn.com
• www.Stdavids.net/social/familyplace.html
– Alliance for Children and
Families
• www.Alliance1.org
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Questions from the audience
How do I write a “cold call” letter to
companies that are not hiring?
• Email format
• Research – Top 10
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Writing a „Cold Call‟ Letter
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Questions from the audience
How do I determine an appropriate salary
range for my field?
• Salary.com
• Dol.gov
• Ask people in the field
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Questions from the audience
What are the benefits of using a resume
writing service?
• Second set of eyes
• Cost to you
• Work with your CSA
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Questions from the audience
What do I do if I don‟t have a lot of
working experience?
• List course work
(projects, accomplishments, etc)
• Transferable skills
• Volunteering, student
organizations, Internships/Externships
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Questions?
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Thank You!
• If you have any questions, please reach out to your
Career Services Advisor!
Rasmussen Online
• Elizabeth Lintelman – Career Services Advisor
• Allied Health Students
• Elizabeth.lintelman@rasmussen.edu
• Kelly Wittrock – Career Services Advisor
• Early Childhood Education, Tech & Design, Business,
Justice Studies
• Kelly.wittrock@rasmussen.edu
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Minnesota
• Brooklyn Park • Lake Elmo/Woodbury
– Amy Rice – Christina Forsythe
• Amy.rice@rasmussen.edu • Christina.forsythe@rasmusse
– Amanda Noreen n.edu
• Amanda.noreen@rasmussen.• Mankato
edu – Amy Ites
• Eagan • Amy.ites@rasmussen.edu
– Tina Thompson – Katie Mons
• Tina.thompson@rasmussen. • Katie.mons@rasmussen.edu
edu
• St. Cloud
• Eden Prairie – Summer Hagy
– Kelsey Kennedy • Summer.elgin@rasmussen.e
• Kelsey.kennedy@rasmussen. du
edu
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Illinois
• Aurora
– Ed Miranda
• Ed.miranda@rasmussen.edu
• Rockford
– Jamie Hintz
• Jamie.hintz@rasmussen.edu
• Romeoville/Joliet
– Amy King – Campus Director
• Amy.king@rasmussen.edu
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North Dakota
• Fargo / Moorhead
– Brian Olson
• Brian.Olson@rasmussen.edu
• Bismarck
– Greta Nelson
• Greta.nelson@rasmussen.edu
– Rachelle Johnson
• Rachelle.johnson@rasmussen.edu
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Wisconsin
• Green Bay
– Cary Clayton
• Caroline.clayton@rasmussen.edu
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Florida
• Fort Myers
– Eric Whitehouse – Campus Director
• Eric.whitehouse@rasmussen.edu
• Pasco County
– Sheila Stiles
• sstiles@rasmussen.edu
• Ocala
– Vicki Sawyer-Lindo
• Vicki.sawyerlindo@rasmussen.edu
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