The document outlines the agenda for a resume writing seminar hosted by Rasmussen College on June 9th, which includes introductions, resume tips, best practices, and questions from the audience. It provides various resume writing strategies, sample resumes, and links to job search resources tailored for different fields. The seminar also addresses common questions regarding cold call letters, salary determination, and the benefits of using resume writing services.

1. Resume Writing Seminar
June 9th
Rasmussen College Online

2. Agenda
• Introductions
• Benefits Career Services Provides
• Resume Tips – Basic and Advanced
• Sample Resume 1
• Sample Resume 2
• Best Practices
• Time to Apply
• Questions from the Audience
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3. Resume Fun
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4. Introductions
• Elizabeth Lintelman – Career Services Advisor
• Allied Health Students
• Elizabeth.lintelman@rasmussen.edu
• Kelly Wittrock – Career Services Advisor
• Early Childhood Education, Tech &
Design, Business, Justice Studies
• Kelly.wittrock@rasmussen.edu
• Combined recruiting experience exceeds 12 years!
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5. How we help
• Benefits to Rasmussen Students and Alumni:
– Resume, cover letter, thank you note assistance
– Job search assistance
– Career counseling
– Career portfolio guidance
– Interview coaching
– Individually focused
– Graduation
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6. Resume Tips
Use a Summary Instead of Objective
Highly motivated, creative and versatile Sales Executive
professional, with seven years of experience in developing
national sales territories, resulting in increased productivity
by 125%. Especially skilled at building
effective, solid, working relationships with clients and staff.
Excellent management, negotiation and public relations skills.
Seeking a challenging Sales Management position in the
healthcare industry that offers extensive contact with the
public.
Advanced Tips:
Highlight your successes!
6/18/2009 Have several versions of your resume
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7. Resume Tips
Be Honest!
Advanced Tips:
List “Relevant” Experience
Focus on employer‟s needs, not yours
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8. Resume Tip
Use Numbers!
Advanced Tips:
Tell them how you affected ROI
Think in terms of ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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9. Resume Tip
List Most Recent Experience First
Advanced Tip:
Functional Resume
http://www.distinctiveweb.com/samples/sample7/index.html
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10. Resume Tip
Edit, Edit, Edit
Advanced Tips:
Avoid using personal pronouns
Use a resume writing service
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11. Resume Tip
Keep it Short and Simple
Advanced Tip:
Emphasize skills & activities you
WANT to use
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12. Resume Tip
Keywords
Advanced Tips:
Use words from job posting
Use action verbs
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13. Resume Tips
Keep it
PROFESSIONAL
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14. Sample Resumes
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15. Best Practices
*Resumes need to
reflect you
*Keywords
*Research companies
*Identify your
Accomplishments
*Job searching is a full
time job
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16. Time to Apply
• Allied Health • Business – Accounting
– www.allhealthcarejobs.com www.accounting.com
– www.alliedhealthcareers.com www.ihireaccounting.com
– www.healthport.com www.roberthalffinance.com
– www.hospitaljobsonline.com
– www.healthjobsite.com
• Business – General
– www.aftercollege.com
– www.jobs.net
– www.juju.com
– www.careerjet.com
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17. Time to APPLY!
• Justice Studies • Technology & Design
– US Dept of Homeland Security – www.Siggraph.org/jobs
• http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/career – www.Dice.com
• Federal Bureau of Prisons – www.Computerjobs.com/homep
• http://www.bop.gov/ age.aspx
• US Dept of Immigration – www.Developers.net/tech-jobs
• http://www.Immigration.gov/
– www.Tech-centric.net
– US Customs & Border
Protection – www.Aigadesignjobs.org/public/
• http://www.Cbp.gov/
default.asp
– www.criminaljusticejobs.com
– www.Federaljobsearch.com
– www.Govtjob.net
– www.Lawenforcementjob.com
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18. Time to APPLY!
• School of Education • General Websites
– US Dept Health & Human – www.Indeed.com
Service – www.Simplyhired.com
• www.Acf.hhs.gov/programs/ccb
– www.Careerbuilder.com
– Zero to Three
– www.Hotjobs.com
• www.Zerotothree.org
– www.Monster.com
– Child Welfare
• www.Childwelfare.gov/index.cfm – www.Craigslist.com
• The Family Place – www.LinkedIn.com
• www.Stdavids.net/social/familyplace.html
– Alliance for Children and
Families
• www.Alliance1.org
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19. Questions from the audience
How do I write a “cold call” letter to
companies that are not hiring?
• Email format
• Research – Top 10
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20. Writing a „Cold Call‟ Letter
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21. Questions from the audience
How do I determine an appropriate salary
range for my field?
• Salary.com
• Dol.gov
• Ask people in the field
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22. Questions from the audience
What are the benefits of using a resume
writing service?
• Second set of eyes
• Cost to you
• Work with your CSA
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23. Questions from the audience
What do I do if I don‟t have a lot of
working experience?
• List course work
(projects, accomplishments, etc)
• Transferable skills
• Volunteering, student
organizations, Internships/Externships
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24. Questions?
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25. Thank You!
• If you have any questions, please reach out to your
Career Services Advisor!
Rasmussen Online
• Elizabeth Lintelman – Career Services Advisor
• Allied Health Students
• Elizabeth.lintelman@rasmussen.edu
• Kelly Wittrock – Career Services Advisor
• Early Childhood Education, Tech & Design, Business,
Justice Studies
• Kelly.wittrock@rasmussen.edu
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26. Minnesota
• Brooklyn Park • Lake Elmo/Woodbury
– Amy Rice – Christina Forsythe
• Amy.rice@rasmussen.edu • Christina.forsythe@rasmusse
– Amanda Noreen n.edu
• Amanda.noreen@rasmussen.• Mankato
edu – Amy Ites
• Eagan • Amy.ites@rasmussen.edu
– Tina Thompson – Katie Mons
• Tina.thompson@rasmussen. • Katie.mons@rasmussen.edu
edu
• St. Cloud
• Eden Prairie – Summer Hagy
– Kelsey Kennedy • Summer.elgin@rasmussen.e
• Kelsey.kennedy@rasmussen. du
edu
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27. Illinois
• Aurora
– Ed Miranda
• Ed.miranda@rasmussen.edu
• Rockford
– Jamie Hintz
• Jamie.hintz@rasmussen.edu
• Romeoville/Joliet
– Amy King – Campus Director
• Amy.king@rasmussen.edu
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28. North Dakota
• Fargo / Moorhead
– Brian Olson
• Brian.Olson@rasmussen.edu
• Bismarck
– Greta Nelson
• Greta.nelson@rasmussen.edu
– Rachelle Johnson
• Rachelle.johnson@rasmussen.edu
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29. Wisconsin
• Green Bay
– Cary Clayton
• Caroline.clayton@rasmussen.edu
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30. Florida
• Fort Myers
– Eric Whitehouse – Campus Director
• Eric.whitehouse@rasmussen.edu
• Pasco County
– Sheila Stiles
• sstiles@rasmussen.edu
• Ocala
– Vicki Sawyer-Lindo
• Vicki.sawyerlindo@rasmussen.edu
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