This document summarizes a career builder series workshop on resume writing for Salesforce positions. It introduces the presenters and provides an overview of the content which includes how recruiters review resumes, what to include in a Salesforce resume such as project experience, training, and community involvement. The workshop also provides guidance on key resume sections and allows for a skill set brainstorming activity with the presenters. It concludes by advertising the next session which will focus on using social media like LinkedIn to promote skills and ambitions.

1. Minnesota
Women in Tech
User Group
salesforceusergroups.com
Career Builder Series:
Resume Workshop! (1/5)
Brett Barlow, Kristen Putikka, Kristen Strater
Shonnah Hughes and Zayne Turner
April 9, 2016

2. Brett Barlow
Co-Founder & Manager, Salesforce Talent Evangelism
• 2x Salesforce Certified
• Salesforce Consultant (pro bono) for Nonprofits
• Passionate Supporter of Salesforce Women in Tech
• @bbarlow007 on Twitter

3. How should I format
my resume?
Have You Ever Asked Yourself:
How do I write a
“Salesforce Resume”?
How do I incorporate my experience
from other technologies?
What if I don’t have much
Salesforce experience?
Now You’ll Find Out!

4. 1. Current Employer and Job Title
a. AKA – Where is the candidate working now and what are they doing there?
2. Previous Employer and Job Title
a. AKA – Where did the candidate used to work and what were they doing there?
3. Am I Interested?
a. If yes, they’re now looking for #s, keywords, etc.
b. If no, they’ve moved onto the next candidate
How Recruiters Skim a Resume

5. What to Include in Your “Salesforce Resume”
• Salesforce Project Experience
• Relevant past experience based on Skill Set (more to come on this!)
• Salesforce Training
• Salesforce Community Involvement

6. Introduction Section

7. Experience Section

8. Activity: Skill Set Brainstorm

9. Questions?
Brett Barlow
@bbarlow007

10. What’s Next?!
Winning on LinkedIn / Social Media! (Part 2)
We're going to talk about how you can use platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc.
to put forward an effective message about your skills, your ambitions & passions, and who
you are as a professional.
Minneapolis, MN | Slalom Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (CDT)