The document provides tips for creating an effective resume, including what a resume should and should not include, such as skills, experience, education, and contact information. It advises focusing on clear organization, concise descriptions of achievements and qualifications, and using power words to highlight one's strengths and contributions. Readers are encouraged to have their resume reviewed and to be confident in their abilities.

1. What Human Resources & Hiring Managers are
looking for
Presented By Norma Tassy
Workplace Solutions Group
workplacesolutions8@gmail.com
973-768-8541

2. What IS a Resume?
What a Resume Is: What a Resume Is Not:
 A marketing document  A biography
 A meeting agenda  A job application
 An outline of skills,  What gets a person a job
knowledge and experience
 A tool to screen candidates
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3. Who Sees A Resume?
 Recruiters
 Human Resources Professionals
 Hiring Managers
 Potential Colleagues
 Networking Contacts
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4. What Makes a Resume Appealing?
 It must be clear concise and well organized
 It must have up to date information
 It must be free of mis-spellings and grammatical
errors.
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5. What Should Be Included in a
Resume ?
 Education information including GPA
 Internship Experience
 Work Experience
 Interests & Hobbies
 Mix and order is subject to change depending upon
experience level.
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6. What Should NOT Be Included in a
Resume?
 Photos of candidate
 References to Religion
 Race
 Marital Status
 Status as a Parent
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7. Now That You Know The Rules of the Road
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8. Start With Clear Contact Details
 Use a Permanent Address, and a Phone Number with a
Personalized Voice Mail Greeting
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9. Norma C. Tassy
7 Montclair Ave Montclair, NJ 07042 973.768.8541  nct08@hotmail.com
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10. Next Write a Brief Summary
 Encompass what you have learned in school and
combine that with what you have learned on the job
 Point out your key strengths. These are areas where
you shine in all circumstances.
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11. SUMMARY
Dedicated and results oriented administrative
professional. Proven track record of
planning, coordinating and negotiating complex on and
off site events. Able to effectively relate to internal and
external stakeholders, and execute initiatives in an
efficient and cost effective manner. Communicate with
management on matters that require escalation and
provide top-notch client services. Key Competencies
Include:
Excellent Communication Skills Business Analysis
Detail Oriented Negotiation
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12. Experience Comes Next
 Reverse chronological order is the common way to
detail your experience
 Separate your day to day duties from the highlights
 Highlights commonly include special projects, projects
completed, improvements you have been a part of
 Internships are experience and should definitely be on
your resume
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13. Experience
Daiichi Sankyo 2007-Present
Coordinator, Meetings and Events
Responsible for all aspects of event management including contract negotiation,
transportation arrangements and invoice reconciliation relating to onsite and
offsite training of newly hired sales professionals. This growing
pharmaceutical companies holds regularly scheduled and ad-hoc meetings in
venues nationwide. Meetings are typically attended by 30-40 professionals.
Responsibilities include room rate, beverage rate, and amenities negotiation.
Also tasked with bill reconciliation for each event. Key Contributions Include:
 Super user of SAP’s finance and accounting module. In conjunction with
Deloitte Consulting assisted with developing best practices for invoice
processing of 300-400 yearly meetings. Took part in company-wide roll out.
 Participated in a revamp of business travel accounting used for air-fare
payments resulting in a savings of $XXX.
 Member of the Daiichi Sankyo’s Women’s Forum. Instrumental in getting a
virtual meeting initiative piloted to this group.
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14. Education is the last part
 Include GPA if just graduating
 Include Major
 Include Activities
 Include Extra Curricular
 Optional Hobbies & Interests
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15. EDUCATION
Florida State University
B.S. Psychology, Minor in Education
Dean’s List Fall and Spring 2003
Alpha Kappa Psi- Professional Business Fraternity 2005-
Present
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16. Here’s a Sample
BRIANNE A. TASSY
2 Northern Place Sparta, NJ 07871  862.268.5127 brianneTassys@aol.com
SUMMARY
Dedicated and results oriented administrative professional. Proven track record of planning, coordinating and negotiating complex on and off site events. Able to effectively relate
to internal and external stakeholders, and execute initiatives in an efficient and cost effective manner. Communicate with management on matters that require escalation and
provide top-notch client services. Key Competencies Include:
Excellent Communication Skills Detail Oriented
Business Analysis Negotiation
EXPERIENCE
Daiichi Sankyo
2007-Present
Coordinator, Meetings and Events
2008-Present
 Responsible for all aspects of event management including contract negotiation, transportation arrangements and invoice reconciliation relating to onsite and offsite training
of newly hired sales professionals. This growing pharmaceutical companies holds regularly scheduled and ad-hoc meetings in venues nationwide. Meetings are typically
attended by 30-40 professionals. Responsibilities include room rate, beverage rate, and amenities negotiation. Also tasked with bill reconciliation for each event. Key
Contributions Include:
 Super user of SAP’s finance and accounting module. In conjunction with Deloitte Consulting assisted with developing best practices for invoice processing of 300-400
yearly meetings. Took part in company-wide roll out.
 Participated in a revamp of business travel accounting used for air-fare payments resulting in a savings of $XXX.
 Member of the Daiichi Sankyo’s Women’s Forum. Instrumental in getting a virtual meeting initiative piloted to this group.
EDUCATION
Florida State University
B.S. Psychology, Minor in Education
Dean’s List Fall and Spring 2003
Alpha Kappa Psi- Professional Business Fraternity 2005-Present
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17. To make your resume shine even more.
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18. Use Power Words for Impact
 Achieved Advised Administered
 Planned Prepared Presented
 Issued Improved Implemented
 Promoted Researched Recommended
 Guided Lobbied Selected
 Developed Revised Tested
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19. 5 Steps to A Winning Resume
 Address the question: “Why should I hire you?”
 Tell the reader how you will make an impact.
 Take credit for your role in successful projects.
 Use insider terminology relevant to your industry.
 Make sure your resume is visually appealing.
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20. A Few More Don’ts
 Don’t be afraid to do something a little different.
Include a graphic if it is relevant.
 Don’t get discouraged. You may go through 3 or 4
versions before you come up with a resume that you
are happy with.
 Don’t agonize over every word. Use language that is
precise and business like, and not overly complex.
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21. A Few More Do’s
 Do get as much advise from your career center as
possible.
 Do show your resume to working professionals in your
network.
 Do use reference material and the internet to research
best practices for resume design in your field.
 Do have confidence in your ability to present a resume
that is an INTERVIEW MAGNET!
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22. Connect With Me-I Want to Help
 Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Workplace-
Solutions-Group/190281717666273
E-Mail
workplacesolutions8@gmail.com
 LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/in/normatassy
 Website
www.workplc.com
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