1. RESUME AND
INTERVIEW READINESS
Presented by M.L. Cannon Tips and tools for empowering yourself during your job search
for LAULYP 11/11/11

2. Resume Basics
A resume is a snapshot of your
work experience, skills, and
accomplishments
 Should highlight your skills
 Should be visually appealing
 Should be detailed

3. What a good résumé can do
 Pique an employer’s
interest
 Get you a phone
screening/interview
 Work as
“advertisement” of
you as an employee

4. 5 Key Elements of a Good Résumé
REMEMBER TO  Clean & crisp layout
*make sure your  Brief (ideally 1 page)
contact info is
accurate!  Factual and accurate
*utilize online
resources to
 Tailored to the position
help build your
resume  Error-free

5. SNAPSHOT A SNAPSHOT B
Jane Doe Jane Doe
(323) 999-9876 (323)999-9876 |jdoe@yahoo.com
jdizzoethediva55@yahoo.com
XYZ Company
XYZ Company Receptionist 8/10-Present
Receptionist 8/10-Present -Greet callers, answer general questions, and
-answer phones handle high volume calls for fast paced
-file paperwork shipping office
-open and sort mail -Maintain accuracy and organization of in-
house filing system
-Receive, prioritize, and deliver mail daily to
100 employees
SNAPSHOTS - RECEPTIONIST
Which snapshot stands out more to you?

6. What About a Cover Letter?
If the job posting requests a
cover letter, you should
send one.
 Step by Step Guide Important: In addition to
spell checking your cover
 http://bit.ly/coverletterbasics
letter, print it and ask a
friend or two to read it to
 Opportunity to add ensure it is error free.
information not on resume
 Know your value! Present
yourself in a positive light.

7. Before the Interview
The Phone Call/Screening
 Be Alert
 Get a name Important: Keep a JOB
NOTEBOOK (or spreadsheet)
 Be Attentive tracking where you’ve
 Don’t take a call in the drive applied, who you’ve spoken
thru of McDonalds with and when.
 Use Voice Mail (return
calls/e-mails within 24 hours) Keep a pen and paper
 Be Interested handy (at home or in the car)
for taking notes.
 Your smile can be heard
through the phone
 End call with a thank you

8. PHONE SCREENING SNAPSHOT
 Snapshot 1  Snapshot 2
Which candidate are you more interested in meeting?

9. Interview Readiness: 5 Key Elements
 Approach
 Eye contact, firm handshake, bright smile
 Know your Goal
 To determine if job is a good fit for you
 Know your Skills
 Inventory your strengths and weaknesses
and be able to articulate them
 Listen actively and respond honestly
 Take cues from interviewer
 Have questions for the interviewer
 When do you expect to have a decision?

10. When You’re Applying to Jobs
 Be mindful of the  Don’t invest your
logistics of the job time applying
to/interviewing for a
you are applying job you have no
for intention of taking
 Location
 Utilize your personal
 Salary network & online
 Hours resources

11. WHERE TO LOOK FOR WORK
General Non-Profits
Indeed.com OpportunityKnocks.org
SimplyHired.com Idealist.org
LinkedIn.com
USAJobs.gov Specialty
SnagAJob.com – Hourly
Your personal network TheLadders.com – Industry Specific Sites
Executives
Alumni Career Center HCareers.com
Work Source Centers EdJoin.org
Showbizjobs.com