Discussion on how to write a resume that "hits" what it is you're shooting at.

1. DYNAMIC RESUME WRITING
WHAT ARE YOU AIMING AT?

2. RESUMES
• Are 1-2 pages in length
• List our accomplishments
• Operate as living documents
• Serve as a virtual introduction
• Show our worthiness to provide a service
• Are a professional snapshot of who we are

3. RESUMES
(CONT’D)
• Are free of spelling errors
• Must be grammatically sound
• Can include volunteer experiences
• Account for self-employment ventures
• Should show 10 years worth of information
• Does not have any gaps that exceed 3 months

4. Good
Resum
e

5. Resume
That Needs
Work..

6. TYPES OF RESUMES
• Chronological – Starting with our most recent employer, list all professional
accomplishments dating back 10 years.
• Preferred by most recruiters & hiring managers because they can “measure”
our abilities
• Functional – “Skills” based resumes that omit dates and timelines. The focus is
more so on recent accomplishments (i.e. recent graduate, etc.).
• Most effective with students & older workers
• Combination – Making the best of both resume styles to make one “holistic”
resume. The focus here is to keep it symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing.
• This type of resume gives job seekers and resume writers the most flexibility

7. SHOULD I HAVE A
DIFFERENT RESUME
FOR EVERY JOB?
Technically – yes you should.
What we say should be
contingent on whom we are
talking to. It is not effective to say
the same things to everybody.
That being said – the average job
seeker applies for 3-5 jobs per
week. It becomes unrealistic to
write an average of 12 different
resumes per month.
Best Practice: Identify the 3 main
industries you usually work in
and create “industry-specific”
resumes”.

8. BY KNOWING YOUR AUDIENCE …

9. INDUSTRY TITLES (CLICK ON LINKS)
• Accounting / Finance Jobs
Advertising / Public Relations Jobs
Anthropology / Archeology Jobs
Architect Jobs
Arts and Entertainment
Aviation Jobs
Broadcast Jobs
Business Jobs
Call Center Jobs
College Grad Jobs
Communications / Media
Computer Jobs
Construction Jobs
Dance Jobs
• Education Jobs
Entry-Level Jobs
Environmental Jobs
Equine Jobs
Executive Jobs
Fashion Jobs
Film, Television, Theater
Freelance Jobs
Funeral / Forensic Jobs
Government Jobs – US
Green Jobs
Graphic Design Jobs
Health Care Jobs
Hospitality Jobs

10. INDUSTRY TITLES (CONT’D)
(CLICK ON LINKS)
• Human Resources Jobs
Insurance Jobs
Internet Jobs
Internships
International Jobs
Janitorial Jobs
• Law / Legal Jobs
Library Jobs
Military Jobs
Museum Jobs
Mystery Shopper Jobs
Music Jobs
Nanny Jobs
• Non Profit Jobs
Nursing Jobs
Outdoor Jobs
Part-Time / Hourly Jobs
Reality TV Casting Calls
Physician Jobs
Real Estate Jobs
Religious / Ministry Jobs
Retail Jobs
Retirement Jobs
Sales / Marketing Jobs
• Science Jobs
Ski and Snow Jobs
Skilled Trades

11. INDUSTRY TITLES (CONT’D)
(CLICK ON LINKS)
• Sports Jobs
Summer Jobs
Summer Camp Jobs
• Teen / Student Jobs
Temp Jobs
Travel / Tourism Jobs
Trucking Jobs
Union Jobs
Volunteer Opportunities
Web Design Jobs
Winery Jobs
Work from Home Jobs
Zoo Jobs
The Goal is To Find
Someone That is
Interested In What We
Have To Say…

12. TRANSFERABLE SKILLS…

13. WHAT IS IT?
DEFINITION:
• Transferable skills are skills
that crossover into multiple
industries. Some examples
include but are not limited to:
Communication, Teamwork,
Problem Solving, Listening &
Organizational Skills.
WHY DO I NEED TO KNOW
THIS?
• Most of us have worked in
multiple industries (i.e. retail,
manufacturing, etc.). In listing
our work histories on our
resumes, we want to speak
the language of the person
whom we are talking to.

14. AFTER YOU HAVE CREATED AN
EFFECTIVE RESUME –
INTERNALIZE YOUR RESUME
“BE THAT PERSON ON PAPER”

15. AS JOB SEEKERS, WE ARE ALL
SALESPEOPLE & THE PRODUCT
IS US. THE GOAL NOW
BECOMES, HOW TO SELL THE
EMPLOYER – YOU…
Reflect back on when a Salesperson
was successful in selling you
something…
Now reflect back on when a
Salesperson convinced you to take
your $$$ elsewhere…

16. COMPLETING THE
PACKAGE
POLISHING YOUR MARKETING TOOL

17. WHAT IS TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE FOR A
DYNAMIC RESUME?
TOO MUCH
• If after reviewing your resume,
your immediate instinct is that
it is too much – you’re
probably right. Test this theory
by having a “credible” friend
review it.
TOO LITTLE
• If your resume does not
separate you from other job
seekers (identify your
competition) – ask yourself,
what is it about me that will
make them want to call me?

18. WHEN IN
DOUBT?
• Illinois Job Link
• Illinois Work Net
• IDES - Office Locator
• Chicago Public Library
• Family Works Agencies
• Community Service Centers
Seek help from Professional &
Governmental Resources.
These are trained professionals
whom you have already paid to
receive services from.
Meaning: Public Servants (City,
State, County and other
Government employees) –
salaries come from tax payer
dollars.
As a law abiding, tax paying
constituent – you are entitled to
receive services from the
following offices:

19. THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING US
TO SERVICE YOUR JOB
READINESS NEEDS…
If you found this presentation to be helpful,
when the opportunity presents itself –
please share your experience with others.
Sincerely,
Willie Gregory
J.O.B.S
Founder