The document titled 'Resume Writing: 101' by Cynthia K. Wade offers comprehensive guidance for job seekers on creating effective resumes to secure interviews. It emphasizes the importance of marketing oneself, including specific strategies on resume structure, content, and presentation while providing examples and tips for success. Key points include using keywords, maintaining professionalism, avoiding personal information, and preparing references.

1. Resume Writing: 101 Presented to Tri-Cities Unemployment Group By Cynthia K. Wade Monday, March 9, 2009

2. Resume Writing: 101/The Market The Economy Unemployment Statistics Where the Jobs Are

3. Resume Writing: 101 Introduction Focus This IS your new job.

4. Resume Writing: 101 Introduction Finding a job is a process. Resume and Cover Letter Interviews Thank You Letter Follow Up Negotiation for Compensation Resignation, Acceptance and On-Boarding

5. Resume Writing: 101/Introduction The ONLY purpose of your resume is to get you the Interview

6. Resume Writing: 101/Introduction Your Resume is a Marketing Document It has to SELL YOU

7. Resume Writing: 101/Introduction TARGET Your Next Job Review Competitive Resumes on Line

8. Resume Writing: 101/Introduction The Interviewing Process is a Marketing and Sales Process You are Marketing and Selling Yourself Choose How to do That Best

9. Resume Writing: 101/Options Chronological versus Experiential Resumes

10. Resume Writing: 101/Introduction Companies Hire Problem Solvers Their Biggest Problem is THE BOTTOM LINE Companies want to hire people who can either INCREASE OR DECREASE THE BOTTOM LINE

11. Resume Writing: 101/Style Your Resume MUST engage the reader in the first 10 seconds

12. Resume Writing: 101/Style Make it crisp, clean and easy to read Use a common typeface like Times Roman or Arial Stick to one or two typefaces at the most Avoid all capital letters Use bold and italics for emphasis Minimize underlining

13. Resume Writing: 101/Content Include an Objective Statement that identifies your level and specific areas of competency Tie the Objective Statement to the JOB

14. Resume Writing: 101/Examples of Objective Statements A sales/sales management position where planning, problem-solving and customer relationship building will be used to achieve sales and total revenue growth. Lead a team of talented, results-oriented individuals by applying skills accumulated through 20 years of project delivery experience in the public sector professional service industry. To obtain a position in a well-respected company that will allow me to utilize my education and training as a bilingual (English/Japanese) engineer to the fullest extent possible

15. Resume Writing: 101/Content Use Keywords as liberally as possible throughout the document

16. Resume Writing: 101/Content How to find keywords

17. Resume Writing: 101/Content Include a Summary of Skills Note both ‘hard and soft’ skills

18. Resume Writing: 101/Examples of Hard and Soft Skills Ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status Proven ability to work in unison with staff, volunteers, and board of directors Goal-oriented, hardworking and detail focused problem solver with training experience Experienced in preparation of preliminary and final engineering plans, specifications, for commercial and residential developments in the six county Chicago area Computer Applications: Land Desktop Development and AutoCAD 2006, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

19. Resume Writing: 101/Examples of Hard and Soft Skills Experienced with project planning, budgetary estimates, evaluating technical strategies, equipment selection, detailed engineering designs, submittal reviews and start up operations. Experienced in preparation of general and client specific marketing and sales material such as presentations, case studies, date sheets and brochures . Excellent oral and written communication skills combined with strong analytical skills and ability to function independently and in team oriented environment.

20. Resume Writing: 101/Presentation In most cases, stick to two pages, adding a Project List as a second document if necessary

21. Resume Writing: 101/Content Use a professional e-mail address Include only cell phone number And , make sure the message on it is professional

22. Resume Writing: 101/Presentation Use bullets, not paragraphs whenever possible

23. Resume Writing: 101/Content Include as many ‘money’ statements as possible Quantify specific accomplishments Use power words, usually verbs, to document achievements

24. Resume Writing: 101/Content CAR Profiles C hallenge A ction R esults

25. Resume Writing: 101/Presentation Prioritize information presented

26. Resume Writing: 101/Content Don’t leave any time gaps Account for the full passage of years

27. Resume Writing: 101/Presentation Don’t use acronyms Spell things out

28. Resume Writing: 101/Presentation Be consistent in how information is presented

29. Resume Writing: 101/Content Highlight any information that will differentiate you from the crowd

30. Resume Writing: 101/Content Don’t share any personal information

31. Resume Writing: 101/Presentation Have someone else proofread your resume

32. Resume Writing: 101/References It is not necessary to say “ References Available on Request” Be prepared to offer references at the Interview Have names, titles, relationships, phone numbers, email addresses Use 360 degree references and keep it gender balanced

33. Resume Writing: 101/Wrap-up Questions and Comments

34. Resume Writing: 101/Handouts Introduction References Price List Resume Questionaire

35. Resume Writing: 101/Conclusion Cynthia K. Wade Executive Recruiter and Professional Resume Writer 708-989-4439 [email_address] www.cynthiakwade.com