This document provides tips for resume writing, interview preparation, and job searching. It discusses the key elements of a strong resume, including layout, brevity, accuracy, and tailoring to the position. Tips for the interview process include being alert, attentive, and interested during phone screens, and approaching interviews with eye contact, a firm handshake, and knowledge of one's skills and the job. The document also lists various sources to find job postings, both general and industry-specific sites.

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