The document outlines an agenda for a resume workshop. It discusses the purpose and parts of an effective resume, including the summary statement, accomplishments, employment history, and education. It provides tips on content, style, format, and types of resumes. Cover letters and reference lists are also reviewed. The presentation was given by Alison Ainsworth of Global Unified Solutions Inc. to provide guidance on crafting resumes.

1. Date: Apr 02nd
2015
Presenter: Alison Ainsworth
Powered by: Global USS
RESUME WORKSHOP
presents

2. Agenda
Purpose of a Resume
Parts of a resume
 Overall
 Content
 Style
 Format and Layout
Digital and Social media
Types of Resume
Cover Letters
Reference List

3. Presentation by Monali Supramanyam
An Effective Resume Is...
Your foot in the door...
A powerful way of making the first
impression
Highlight of your professional journey
Showcase for your achievements
A subtle way to influence the tone and
direction of the interview!!

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Before Starting the Resume
Know what you want...
 Define the target job and write a resume that will address the key
requirements of that job
Research the job – especially if you are looking to transition
into a different field.
 Find out the experience, skill-sets and the knowledge required to do
the target job
 Highlight your strengths and abilities that make you a good fit
 Isolate the job-activities that specifically match the requirements of
the new job
 List your training and education related to the new job

5. Presentation by Monali Supramanyam
Parts Of A Resume: Summary Statement
Strongest argument to hire you
Market your personal brand
Value you bring to your new
company
Entice reader to read on

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Parts Of A Resume: Accomplishments
Utilizing PAR statement is the most effective way to showcase
your achievements and contributions
Exercise

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Parts Of A Resume: Cont.
Employment History
 Company names, years employed and job titles
Responsibilities Statement
 Do not create a laundry list of all your day-to-day activities
 Summarize relevant information from your job description
Education, Professional Development &Training
 Reverse chronological order
 Include date only if graduated in last 5 years

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Overall
Tailor your resume to the job you are applying for
 Highlight relevant skills and job-activity
Keep your target market in mind
 If I am the interviewer, would I hire this person?
Proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, grammar
 Have someone else proofread
Start with a first draft
 Expect to make several revisions

9. Content: The Dos and Don’ts
The DOs The DON’Ts
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Describe specific responsibilities
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Highlight accomplishments
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Use positive language to show
results
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Support all activities and
accomplishments with specific
results and benefits
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Focus on past 10 years for relevant
experience
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Do not list references
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Do not leave gaps
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Do not include personal
information
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Do not include a photo
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Do not exaggerate or misrepresent
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Incorporating Digital & Social Media
Include LinkedIn personalized link on the Heading along
with name,Telephone number and email address.
Include your twitter handles, website address and blog-spot
Link your accomplishments to online presentations
 Use slide-share of personal presentation and proprietary work
 Use website or cloud-share links for work/presentation you created as
your corporate or organizational responsibility

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Style
Avoid using “I”
Use present tense for current job, past tense for previous
positions
Write out all numbers up to including nine
Use a direct, active writing style
 Use short phrases rather than complete sentences
 If you can say something in three words, do not use 10
 Keep paragraphs under six lines
Do not use abbreviations
Capital letters, dashes, underlines or bold
 Use judiciously or they lose their effect

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Format and Layout
Keep resume to no more than 2 pages
Include name and page number on second page
Make resume visually appealing, easy to read and scan
Make sure key selling points appear on first page
Select phrases that support your main message
Ensure that a sentence on first page does not run on to
second
Devote more space to recent jobs
Reverse chronological order – most recent position first

13. Types of Resume
Chronological Functional
 Designed to show the qualifications
of the job seeker, with less
emphasis on specific employers and
dates
 Helpful when you want to
emphasize transferable
skills/abilities
 When entering job market after
absence
 Frequent change of employers
 Most frequently used – and
accepted – resume format
 Lists work experience with date in
reverse chronological order
 Helpful when your objective is very
similar to your experience
 Used when the work history is
progressive with accountable
timelines

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Cover Letters
Explain why you are writing in a way that can get their attention. Display your
knowledge of the company.
Grab Their Interest
Sell Yourself
Answer the question: Why you should be hired? Highlight your qualifications
& accomplishments relevant to the job.
Close The Deal
Take the initiative, request action, ask for an interview, suggest a time to meet
and/or when you will call to follow up.
Keep It Brief & Concise

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Reference List
Same format as resume; same heading
 Name, title, phone number and email
People whom you have worked for,
colleagues with whom you have worked
People who you have worked with (or who
have worked for you)
Your relationship to your references
Ask references’ permission to use their names
Send copy of resume, and advise when a company will be
calling and the nature of the role

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About The Presenter – Alison Ainsworth
Alison started in Human Resources with KPMG Consulting (later becoming BearingPoint)
During her 17 years with the company her versatility proved to be a great asset as she
excelled in a broad spectrum of positions. Building on her experience in outsourcing HR
services, Alison then took on subsequent roles with KPMG and TELUS in managing internal HR
Service Delivery teams providing in-house HR support, and providing outsourced HR services
to multi-union health care clients.
Alison’s 20+ year career as an accomplished senior human resources
leader has included a full range of functional and operational
experience. Her experience in managing people, processes and
projects within a professional service firm, included U.S. and global
assignments. This broad based background offered a natural
transferable skill set that led Alison into a career as a Transition
Consultant. Her passion and experience in coaching, mentoring and
assisting others to identify and reach their true potential is now
shifting to the assistance in finding a fit towards the right career
transition choice.
Alison’s strengths lie in building effective positive relationships, both across the
organization and within her team, in coaching on employment direction, facilitating,
training and management. With her many years of diverse experiences and having been
through Career Transition herself, Alison can provide both insight and empathy to those
who may need her.

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About Global Unified Solutions Inc.
Global Unified Solution Services Inc. focuses on helping organizations
leverage best of breed technologies to connect people. As a full systems
integration company, we specialize in audio-visual innovations, Unified
communications/Video collaboration and smart building technologies. An
extensive portfolio of integrated technology products and services meets
the needs of a diverse set of our clients across key industry verticals-
private companies, government bodies, educational institutions,
entertainment/leisure and hospitality sectors. Going beyond delivering
technology solutions, the combined package of project management
services, technology integration, optimal design and strategic
consultation makes us a business efficiency-enabler of choice. We bridge
the gap between advanced technologies and organizational needs –
helping you CONNECT better!
Visit us at: globaluss.ca

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