First Impressions open doors!! Do you look and act like a winner? Are you prepared to compete and get noticed? The first step to success is making sure your resume, words, and image reflect your true value. You will have an edge if you understand what employers are looking for in potential candidates. In this seminar, human resource professionals will help you build a resume, polish your image, and say the right things. Get ready to take action and win! At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: a. Build or upgrade a winning resume b. List dos and don’ts of interviewing c. Use Critical Networking techniques d. Identify specific questions to ask potential employers

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October 13-15, 2016
Detroit Marriott
Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI

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Want an upgrade? Winning Resumes
and Lasting Impressions
(WOC 1615)
TIPS AND TRICKS ON RESUME BUILDING AND A POLISHED
APPROACH

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AGENDA
• RESUME TIPS
• Formatting
• Vocabulary
• Content
• NETWORKING
• Elevator Pitch
• Company Interest
• Maximize the Interaction
• INTERVIEWING
• Dress for Success
• Preparation
• Tips and Tools
• QUESTIONS

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RESUME

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FORMATTING
GENERAL RULES
• LAYOUT
• CONSISTENCY
• LENGTH

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VOCABULARY
GENERAL RULES
• TYPOS AND SPELLING
ERRORS
• POWER WORDS
• SENTENCE STRUCTURE

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CONTENT
GENERAL RULES
• OBJECTIVE STATEMENT
• WHAT TO INCLUDE?
• IMPORTANCE OF
ACCURACY

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NETWORKING

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ELEVATOR PITCH

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COMPANY INTEREST

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MAXIMIZE THE
INTERACTION

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INTERVIEWING

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS
DO: DON’T:

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PREPARATION
COMPANY RESEARCH SELF RESEARCH

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TIPS AND TOOLS
• BAR METHOD
• IDENTIFY
• Job Skills Required for Position
• Questions for Employer
• Potential Interview Questions
• Location and arrival time
• PRACTICE
• Non-Verbal’s
• Power stories

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QUESTIONS?