The document provides tips for creating an effective federal resume, including tailoring it to the specific job announcement, using a suggested resume format, and paying attention to keywords that align your skills and experience with the job requirements. It emphasizes being concise and ensuring your most important qualifications are visible within 10-15 seconds. You should quantify your accomplishments with numbers, emphasize ways you have saved or managed money and time, and directly address each qualification listed for the position.
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The document provides tips for writing an effective resume. It advises that the purpose of a resume is to get an interview. Key tips include focusing on the value you can provide rather than what you're looking for, highlighting accomplishments and numbers, tailoring the resume to the specific job posting, and proofreading carefully. Resumes should include the last 10 years of relevant experience and leave out personal details like graduation dates.
The document is a curriculum vitae presented by Prabal Pratap Singh. It provides an overview of what a CV is, which is a marketing document that summarizes one's career history, qualifications, and potential. The document outlines the essential sections that should be included in a CV, such as personal information, work experience, education, references, and areas of expertise. It emphasizes that a CV should have a positive outlook, highlight relevant strengths and experiences, and demonstrate potential as a future employee.
This document provides a template for an individual's curriculum vitae (CV). It includes sections for personal details, a personal statement, key skills, certificates and memberships, education, employment history, personal interests, and references. The personal statement section emphasizes writing a statement that highlights one's professional attributes and goals to interest potential employers. The key skills, education, and employment history sections provide examples of the types of relevant information to include. The document also provides tips and advice for optimally completing each section of the CV.
A resume is a brief written summary of one's qualifications, skills, knowledge, and education that is intended to motivate an employer to grant an interview. There is no single correct format, but effective resumes highlight relevant experience, accomplishments, and transferable skills in a way that meets both the job seeker's and employer's needs. Cover letters are also important to include when sending a resume, as they provide context about how the applicant learned of the opportunity and demonstrate enthusiasm and qualifications for the specific role.
The document provides tips for creating an effective federal resume, including tailoring it to the specific job announcement, using a suggested resume format, and paying attention to keywords that align your skills and experience with the job requirements. It emphasizes being concise and ensuring your most important qualifications are visible within 10-15 seconds. You should quantify your accomplishments with numbers, emphasize ways you have saved or managed money and time, and directly address each qualification listed for the position.
Just graduated?
Looking for internship/job?
Want to be called for interview?
Resume rejected?
Received another no call?
Cease your struggle with these scenarios now. ‘Write Resume Right’ is learning module exclusively designed for last year graduating students who are about to enter into job market. It encompasses tools and techniques for making your resume visible and eligible.
Module’s slides are for your perusal. Please accentuate if it’s helpful, critique if rectification is needed and acknowledge if you find it valuable.
Contact Details:
• Personal ID: hachangi@hotmail.com
• Official ID: hussain@plugforlife.com
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The document provides tips for writing an effective resume. It advises that the purpose of a resume is to get an interview. Key tips include focusing on the value you can provide rather than what you're looking for, highlighting accomplishments and numbers, tailoring the resume to the specific job posting, and proofreading carefully. Resumes should include the last 10 years of relevant experience and leave out personal details like graduation dates.
The document is a curriculum vitae presented by Prabal Pratap Singh. It provides an overview of what a CV is, which is a marketing document that summarizes one's career history, qualifications, and potential. The document outlines the essential sections that should be included in a CV, such as personal information, work experience, education, references, and areas of expertise. It emphasizes that a CV should have a positive outlook, highlight relevant strengths and experiences, and demonstrate potential as a future employee.
This document provides a template for an individual's curriculum vitae (CV). It includes sections for personal details, a personal statement, key skills, certificates and memberships, education, employment history, personal interests, and references. The personal statement section emphasizes writing a statement that highlights one's professional attributes and goals to interest potential employers. The key skills, education, and employment history sections provide examples of the types of relevant information to include. The document also provides tips and advice for optimally completing each section of the CV.
A resume is a brief written summary of one's qualifications, skills, knowledge, and education that is intended to motivate an employer to grant an interview. There is no single correct format, but effective resumes highlight relevant experience, accomplishments, and transferable skills in a way that meets both the job seeker's and employer's needs. Cover letters are also important to include when sending a resume, as they provide context about how the applicant learned of the opportunity and demonstrate enthusiasm and qualifications for the specific role.
The document provides tips for effective resume writing. It explains that the purpose of a resume is to distinguish yourself from other candidates and help gain an interview. Common mistakes to avoid include sloppiness, being wordy, and typos. Effective tips include keeping the resume to one page, using clear and concise communication, stressing strongest experiences, highlighting leadership roles for campus organizations, using the CAR format to describe accomplishments, and differentiating yourself from other applicants.
A brief presentation on how to write a good CV.
this presentation is primarily for Freshers but can be referred by experienced professionals.
Explains the Dos and Don'ts and how the CV should flow making the candidate confident and presentable for the Interview
A resume is a written document that summarizes a person's work experience and education. It allows you to highlight your relevant skills and qualifications for the targeted job. When creating a resume, it is important to identify your job target, gather all relevant facts and details, and ensure the resume has a consistent layout and uses clear, error-free writing. Visual aids are also essential for effective presentations to emphasize relevant information and communicate key points to audiences.
The art of writing resume and application letterGarret Raja
The document provides guidance on writing effective resumes and application letters by outlining the key sections of a resume like personal information, objective, education, and work experience. It also gives tips for writing each section as well as overall dos and don'ts such as keeping the resume to 1-2 pages and using action verbs. The goal is to paint a positive picture of the job seeker's qualifications and skills to guide the interview.
The document discusses resume writing and job hunting. It defines a resume as a summary that sells a job applicant's skills and experience for a position. The main purpose is to get an interview. It advises writing resumes in a way that addresses an employer's needs and requirements for the role. Resumes should highlight achievements, skills, and how the applicant fits the job description. Networking is also presented as an important part of job hunting.
The document provides tips for writing an effective resume in 3 pages or less. It discusses including key information like education, experience, and skills. The objective of a resume is to get an interview. Effective resumes are targeted, tailored, and highlight strengths within the first 10-15 lines. They also use common section headings and focus on skills, achievements, and keywords from job postings. Functional and chronological formats are described, with chronological being preferred by most employers. Characteristics of successful resumes are that they are focused, easy to read, visually appealing, grammatically correct, and free of errors.
This document provides guidance on preparing an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It emphasizes that a well-prepared CV is key to a successful job search. The summary highlights the main components of a CV, including personal details, career objectives, employment history, skills, education, and references. It stresses that the career objectives and employment history sections should demonstrate how the applicant's qualifications align with the prospective position. The document provides tips on highlighting achievements rather than just responsibilities in the employment history and tailoring the CV to the specific job. It concludes that carefully revising the CV is important for a competitive application.
This document provides tips for writing an effective resume, including:
- A resume is a marketing tool that sells your qualifications to potential employers through concise presentation of your education, skills, experience, and achievements.
- The goal is to get an interview, so the resume should highlight how you can contribute value and be selected for an initial screening.
- Sections generally include an objective statement, education, experience, activities, and awards in reverse chronological order.
- Formatting tips include using a simple template or structure, focusing on content over visual design, and ensuring it can be scanned by applicant tracking systems.
Writing a CV for working in education isn't always straightforward. Based on our experience as one of the UK's largest education recruitment agencies, along with feedback from headteachers, we've put together this easy guide to help you write a successful CV.
The document provides guidance on what information to include and avoid in a resume. It recommends including a concise summary statement of your experience, skills, and key achievements. It also advises including role responsibilities with a focus on initiatives and achievements, as well as separate sections for achievements, awards, education history with dates and institutions clearly listed, and technical skills broken down by category. The document stresses avoiding inconsistent formatting or fonts, as well as grammar and spelling errors which could lead to rejection.
The document provides guidance on writing an effective resume. It explains that a resume should be 1-2 pages and target a specific job and field. The resume aims to showcase credentials for employment. The document also lists common resume sections and what employers look for in each section, such as contact information, objective, education, experience, skills, and other relevant information. It concludes with tips for an effective resume, including using reverse chronology, proofreading, tailoring each resume to a specific field, and avoiding unprofessional presentations of personal details or font choices.
Join Career Services as we share tips and tools for building an "Award Winning Resume." Weather it be for graduate school, an internship or full-time employment, learn simple ways help put your resume at the top of the stack!
You aced the interview and landed the offer, but here comes the hard part: negotiating your salary. Learn how to navigate this delicate process with confidence and tact.
With a high quality resume objective sample you can see exactly how successful professionals in your field craft a resume objective. The following samples provide all the information you need on the expectations of employers, the requirements of the industry and the principles of crafting a unique resume objective.
A resume is a concise summary of qualifications used to sell yourself to potential employers. It should be one page, use clear headings and formatting to emphasize skills, and include sections for work experience, education, and references. Key tips include tailoring the resume to specific jobs, organizing information in reverse chronological or functional order, and ensuring correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume. It discusses the purpose of a resume being to obtain an interview. Various resume formats are covered, including chronological and combination styles. Tips are provided such as highlighting accomplishments with the PAR and A+B=R models, keeping the resume targeted for specific jobs, and ensuring contact information is included. Sections like objective, summary, work experience, education, and skills are examined with examples of relevant sub-headings provided. The document stresses tailoring the resume and seeking help from career advisors.
This document provides guidance on job seeking skills, including writing a letter of application, completing a job application, preparing a resume and portfolio, and interviewing. It recommends that the letter of application be one page, formatted in block style, expressing interest in the job and matching qualifications to the resume. The resume should include personal information, education, experience, honors, skills and references. It advises researching the company beforehand, dressing appropriately for the interview, maintaining good posture and eye contact, and sending a thank you letter after the interview.
The document provides guidance on writing resumes and cover letters for job applications. It discusses the key components of a resume like contact information, objective, experience, education, and references. It also discusses resume templates and dos and don'ts of resume writing. Cover letters are described as an important way to introduce one's resume and highlight relevant qualifications. Cover letter templates and dos and don'ts are also reviewed. Lastly, it discusses different ways to apply for jobs like emailing, mailing, or posting materials online.
The document provides information about writing an effective CV or resume. It discusses the purpose and importance of a CV in finding employment. The key sections to include in a CV are outlined, such as personal information, objective, education, work experience, skills, and activities. Tips are provided on how to write each section effectively, including using action verbs and quantifying achievements. The document advises focusing on keywords from job descriptions and tailoring the CV for each application. Formatting recommendations emphasize keeping the CV concise, typically one to two pages in length.
writing an effective resume and application letterrehandee
The document provides information about resumes and cover letters, including their purpose and key components. A resume is a concise summary of a person's education, skills, experience and accomplishments that is used to apply for jobs. The main purpose of a resume is to attract an employer's attention and impress them enough to warrant an interview. A cover letter is a letter sent with a resume to introduce oneself and explain why one is applying for a particular position. It highlights qualifications and accomplishments to encourage the employer to review the attached resume. Effective cover letters are typically 3-4 paragraphs, grab the reader's attention, emphasize how one's skills meet the employer's needs, and reference the enclosed resume.
The document provides guidance on creating effective resumes. It discusses the key components of resumes including highlighting qualifications, skills, experiences, and accomplishments. It also describes different resume formats such as chronological, functional, and combination resumes. Tips are provided on customizing resumes for specific job targets and industries.
The document provides tips for effective resume writing. It explains that the purpose of a resume is to distinguish yourself from other candidates and help gain an interview. Common mistakes to avoid include sloppiness, being wordy, and typos. Effective tips include keeping the resume to one page, using clear and concise communication, stressing strongest experiences, highlighting leadership roles for campus organizations, using the CAR format to describe accomplishments, and differentiating yourself from other applicants.
A brief presentation on how to write a good CV.
this presentation is primarily for Freshers but can be referred by experienced professionals.
Explains the Dos and Don'ts and how the CV should flow making the candidate confident and presentable for the Interview
A resume is a written document that summarizes a person's work experience and education. It allows you to highlight your relevant skills and qualifications for the targeted job. When creating a resume, it is important to identify your job target, gather all relevant facts and details, and ensure the resume has a consistent layout and uses clear, error-free writing. Visual aids are also essential for effective presentations to emphasize relevant information and communicate key points to audiences.
The art of writing resume and application letterGarret Raja
The document provides guidance on writing effective resumes and application letters by outlining the key sections of a resume like personal information, objective, education, and work experience. It also gives tips for writing each section as well as overall dos and don'ts such as keeping the resume to 1-2 pages and using action verbs. The goal is to paint a positive picture of the job seeker's qualifications and skills to guide the interview.
The document discusses resume writing and job hunting. It defines a resume as a summary that sells a job applicant's skills and experience for a position. The main purpose is to get an interview. It advises writing resumes in a way that addresses an employer's needs and requirements for the role. Resumes should highlight achievements, skills, and how the applicant fits the job description. Networking is also presented as an important part of job hunting.
The document provides tips for writing an effective resume in 3 pages or less. It discusses including key information like education, experience, and skills. The objective of a resume is to get an interview. Effective resumes are targeted, tailored, and highlight strengths within the first 10-15 lines. They also use common section headings and focus on skills, achievements, and keywords from job postings. Functional and chronological formats are described, with chronological being preferred by most employers. Characteristics of successful resumes are that they are focused, easy to read, visually appealing, grammatically correct, and free of errors.
This document provides guidance on preparing an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It emphasizes that a well-prepared CV is key to a successful job search. The summary highlights the main components of a CV, including personal details, career objectives, employment history, skills, education, and references. It stresses that the career objectives and employment history sections should demonstrate how the applicant's qualifications align with the prospective position. The document provides tips on highlighting achievements rather than just responsibilities in the employment history and tailoring the CV to the specific job. It concludes that carefully revising the CV is important for a competitive application.
This document provides tips for writing an effective resume, including:
- A resume is a marketing tool that sells your qualifications to potential employers through concise presentation of your education, skills, experience, and achievements.
- The goal is to get an interview, so the resume should highlight how you can contribute value and be selected for an initial screening.
- Sections generally include an objective statement, education, experience, activities, and awards in reverse chronological order.
- Formatting tips include using a simple template or structure, focusing on content over visual design, and ensuring it can be scanned by applicant tracking systems.
Writing a CV for working in education isn't always straightforward. Based on our experience as one of the UK's largest education recruitment agencies, along with feedback from headteachers, we've put together this easy guide to help you write a successful CV.
The document provides guidance on what information to include and avoid in a resume. It recommends including a concise summary statement of your experience, skills, and key achievements. It also advises including role responsibilities with a focus on initiatives and achievements, as well as separate sections for achievements, awards, education history with dates and institutions clearly listed, and technical skills broken down by category. The document stresses avoiding inconsistent formatting or fonts, as well as grammar and spelling errors which could lead to rejection.
The document provides guidance on writing an effective resume. It explains that a resume should be 1-2 pages and target a specific job and field. The resume aims to showcase credentials for employment. The document also lists common resume sections and what employers look for in each section, such as contact information, objective, education, experience, skills, and other relevant information. It concludes with tips for an effective resume, including using reverse chronology, proofreading, tailoring each resume to a specific field, and avoiding unprofessional presentations of personal details or font choices.
Join Career Services as we share tips and tools for building an "Award Winning Resume." Weather it be for graduate school, an internship or full-time employment, learn simple ways help put your resume at the top of the stack!
You aced the interview and landed the offer, but here comes the hard part: negotiating your salary. Learn how to navigate this delicate process with confidence and tact.
With a high quality resume objective sample you can see exactly how successful professionals in your field craft a resume objective. The following samples provide all the information you need on the expectations of employers, the requirements of the industry and the principles of crafting a unique resume objective.
A resume is a concise summary of qualifications used to sell yourself to potential employers. It should be one page, use clear headings and formatting to emphasize skills, and include sections for work experience, education, and references. Key tips include tailoring the resume to specific jobs, organizing information in reverse chronological or functional order, and ensuring correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume. It discusses the purpose of a resume being to obtain an interview. Various resume formats are covered, including chronological and combination styles. Tips are provided such as highlighting accomplishments with the PAR and A+B=R models, keeping the resume targeted for specific jobs, and ensuring contact information is included. Sections like objective, summary, work experience, education, and skills are examined with examples of relevant sub-headings provided. The document stresses tailoring the resume and seeking help from career advisors.
This document provides guidance on job seeking skills, including writing a letter of application, completing a job application, preparing a resume and portfolio, and interviewing. It recommends that the letter of application be one page, formatted in block style, expressing interest in the job and matching qualifications to the resume. The resume should include personal information, education, experience, honors, skills and references. It advises researching the company beforehand, dressing appropriately for the interview, maintaining good posture and eye contact, and sending a thank you letter after the interview.
The document provides guidance on writing resumes and cover letters for job applications. It discusses the key components of a resume like contact information, objective, experience, education, and references. It also discusses resume templates and dos and don'ts of resume writing. Cover letters are described as an important way to introduce one's resume and highlight relevant qualifications. Cover letter templates and dos and don'ts are also reviewed. Lastly, it discusses different ways to apply for jobs like emailing, mailing, or posting materials online.
The document provides information about writing an effective CV or resume. It discusses the purpose and importance of a CV in finding employment. The key sections to include in a CV are outlined, such as personal information, objective, education, work experience, skills, and activities. Tips are provided on how to write each section effectively, including using action verbs and quantifying achievements. The document advises focusing on keywords from job descriptions and tailoring the CV for each application. Formatting recommendations emphasize keeping the CV concise, typically one to two pages in length.
writing an effective resume and application letterrehandee
The document provides information about resumes and cover letters, including their purpose and key components. A resume is a concise summary of a person's education, skills, experience and accomplishments that is used to apply for jobs. The main purpose of a resume is to attract an employer's attention and impress them enough to warrant an interview. A cover letter is a letter sent with a resume to introduce oneself and explain why one is applying for a particular position. It highlights qualifications and accomplishments to encourage the employer to review the attached resume. Effective cover letters are typically 3-4 paragraphs, grab the reader's attention, emphasize how one's skills meet the employer's needs, and reference the enclosed resume.
The document provides guidance on creating effective resumes. It discusses the key components of resumes including highlighting qualifications, skills, experiences, and accomplishments. It also describes different resume formats such as chronological, functional, and combination resumes. Tips are provided on customizing resumes for specific job targets and industries.
This document provides tips for writing an effective resume, including limiting the resume to 2-3 pages, tailoring it to the specific job by highlighting the most relevant skills and achievements, and using the present tense to emphasize current abilities. It recommends including a short summary, qualifications, and work history with quantified achievements rather than just responsibilities. The most widely accepted resume style is chronological but a functional format grouping skills may also be suitable in some cases.
The document provides tips and guidance for writing an effective cover letter. It discusses including an introduction paragraph stating why you are applying for the position and plan to follow up. The middle paragraph should describe your qualifications and how they match the job requirements. The concluding paragraph should thank the employer for consideration and request an interview, providing contact information. The document also offers advice on formatting the letter, addressing the recipient, and disguising employment gaps on a resume.
CV or resume writing strategies to grab an advantage with you job search. Implement CV curriculum vitae or resume writing tips and steps to write an extraordinary academic CV curriculum vitae or resume to grab the reader’s attention. Take time, be concise, include all relevant information, and proofread at least five times!
This document provides an overview of career readiness training that covers objectives like understanding career preparation steps, job skills assessments, effective job searching, and interview strategies. It discusses conducting a self-assessment of one's interests, skills, and experience. It also covers labor market research, resume and cover letter writing, interview tips, and maintaining habits that promote employment like attendance, punctuality, and a positive attitude.
Power words are verbs that can strengthen resumes by constructing active descriptions of duties and accomplishments. Each statement should begin with a power word, not "I", providing absolute clarity about one's career direction. Recent graduates should highlight related experiences like internships, projects, activities, and skills to compensate for little work experience. Employers look for success stories, so brainstorm accomplishments one may have forgotten and use power phrases to vividly highlight qualifications when describing experience. A strategic resume presents work history through accomplishments and aptitudes to clearly convey one's skills, training, positive qualities, and value to an employer.
Power words are verbs that can strengthen resumes by constructing active descriptions of duties and accomplishments. Each statement should begin with a power word, not "I", providing clarity on one's career direction. Recent graduates should highlight related experiences like internships, projects, activities, and skills to compensate for little work experience. Employers look for success stories and accomplishments; questions can help brainstorm achievements to make resumes more compelling. Using power phrases when describing experience, like "took charge of" or "expertise in", along with relevant keywords, can create strong impressions and get applicants to the interview stage.
Power words are verbs that can strengthen resumes by constructing active descriptions of duties and accomplishments. Each statement should begin with a power word, not "I", providing clarity on one's career direction. Recent graduates should highlight related experiences like internships, projects, activities, and skills to compensate for little work experience. Employers look for success stories through accomplishments, so resumes should be accomplishment-oriented rather than just listing responsibilities. Perfecting a resume involves using power phrases to create vivid impressions of one's qualifications for the position.
This document provides tips for preparing an effective resume. It discusses including an objective, education, work experience, accomplishments, and references on a resume. Key recommendations include using bullet points to describe duties, highlighting quantifiable achievements, and customizing the resume for each job application. The document also provides dos and don'ts for resume formatting, writing style, and content to create a strong self-promotional document.
The document provides guidance on creating an effective resume. It discusses the key components and formats of resumes, including chronological, functional, combination and CV styles. Tips are provided on tailoring resumes for specific job targets and industries. The document emphasizes highlighting skills, qualifications and accomplishments, and focusing the resume on the job being sought.
The document provides tips for establishing a professional foundation, including writing an effective resume, cover letter, and preparing for interviews. It emphasizes the importance of internships for gaining work experience and references. When writing a resume, it recommends including key information like contact details, a profile summary, education history and relevant professional experience. The cover letter should capture one's interest in the opportunity, qualifications, and request for an interview. Proper formatting, proofreading and avoiding common mistakes are also advised.
5 free resume templates | last resume templates you’ll useLocalWork.com
Your resume is your primary marketing piece and your first chance to catch an employer’s attention.
In order to stand out from the other applicants and be among those who are called for an interview, your resume must be well written and well formatted. Use this guide and these templates to create a resume that will make a stellar first impression.
You can read the full blog and view the templates here:
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Resumes for College Students by J. GholsonAlbany_SS
The document provides guidance on creating an effective resume, including tips for formatting, content, customizing resumes for specific jobs, and resources for resume building. It discusses selecting the proper resume format, basing the resume on skills, accomplishments, and experience, focusing on strengths, and ensuring the resume has no errors and highlights key qualifications for the position.
The document provides guidance on how to write an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It recommends including sections for personal details, work history listed chronologically with most recent first, education, and other relevant skills. It emphasizes substantiating claims with evidence from accomplishments and quantifying skills. CVs should be concise at 1-3 pages and focus on achievements, qualifications, and skills over responsibilities and job descriptions. Formatting tips include using bold/italics sparingly and not including unnecessary personal details.
Presenting Yourself On Paper And In Person Jfvsilanalevitt
The document provides advice on presenting yourself professionally for jobs through resumes, cover letters, and interviews. It discusses committing to career goals, preparing different types of resumes, using clear, concise, consistent, and correct language in resumes, including a summary/profile section, using action verbs, and highlighting skills and accomplishments. It also covers what to include in a cover letter, important questions to consider for interviews, practicing communication skills, and thoroughly researching the organization.
The document provides guidance on creating an effective resume. It explains that a resume highlights your education, skills and experience to get an interview for a job. It should be concise at 1-2 pages and targeted to a specific position. The document outlines the key components of a resume like contact information, career objective, work history in reverse chronological order, education, and references. It emphasizes using action verbs, keeping the resume error-free, and tailoring the resume for each application.
This document provides guidance on creating a professional resume. It discusses the different types of resumes, including chronological, functional, and combination. It also covers the key components of a resume, such as the heading, objective statement, education and work history sections. The document guides the reader through writing action-oriented sentences to effectively showcase their skills and accomplishments. It includes examples and a template to help the reader construct a complete resume highlighting their qualifications for their job search.
Success is often not achievable without facing and overcoming obstacles along the way. To reach our goals and achieve success, it is important to understand and resolve the obstacles that come in our way.
In this article, we will discuss the various obstacles that hinder success, strategies to overcome them, and examples of individuals who have successfully surmounted their obstacles.
We recently hosted the much-anticipated Community Skill Builders Workshop during our June online meeting. This event was a culmination of six months of listening to your feedback and crafting solutions to better support your PMI journey. Here’s a look back at what happened and the exciting developments that emerged from our collaborative efforts.
A Gathering of Minds
We were thrilled to see a diverse group of attendees, including local certified PMI trainers and both new and experienced members eager to contribute their perspectives. The workshop was structured into three dynamic discussion sessions, each led by our dedicated membership advocates.
Key Takeaways and Future Directions
The insights and feedback gathered from these discussions were invaluable. Here are some of the key takeaways and the steps we are taking to address them:
• Enhanced Resource Accessibility: We are working on a new, user-friendly resource page that will make it easier for members to access training materials and real-world application guides.
• Structured Mentorship Program: Plans are underway to launch a mentorship program that will connect members with experienced professionals for guidance and support.
• Increased Networking Opportunities: Expect to see more frequent and varied networking events, both virtual and in-person, to help you build connections and foster a sense of community.
Moving Forward
We are committed to turning your feedback into actionable solutions that enhance your PMI journey. This workshop was just the beginning. By actively participating and sharing your experiences, you have helped shape the future of our Chapter’s offerings.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the Community Skill Builders Workshop. Your engagement and enthusiasm are what make our Chapter strong and vibrant. Stay tuned for updates on the new initiatives and opportunities to get involved. Together, we are building a community that supports and empowers each other on our PMI journeys.
Stay connected, stay engaged, and let’s continue to grow together!
About PMI Silver Spring Chapter
We are a branch of the Project Management Institute. We offer a platform for project management professionals in Silver Spring, MD, and the DC/Baltimore metro area. Monthly meetings facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development. For more, visit pmissc.org.
Joyce M Sullivan, Founder & CEO of SocMediaFin, Inc. shares her "Five Questions - The Story of You", "Reflections - What Matters to You?" and "The Three Circle Exercise" to guide those evaluating what their next move may be in their careers.
Learnings from Successful Jobs SearchersBruce Bennett
Are you interested to know what actions help in a job search? This webinar is the summary of several individuals who discussed their job search journey for others to follow. You will learn there are common actions that helped them succeed in their quest for gainful employment.
In the intricate tapestry of life, connections serve as the vibrant threads that weave together opportunities, experiences, and growth. Whether in personal or professional spheres, the ability to forge meaningful connections opens doors to a multitude of possibilities, propelling individuals toward success and fulfillment.
Eirini is an HR professional with strong passion for technology and semiconductors industry in particular. She started her career as a software recruiter in 2012, and developed an interest for business development, talent enablement and innovation which later got her setting up the concept of Software Community Management in ASML, and to Developer Relations today. She holds a bachelor degree in Lifelong Learning and an MBA specialised in Strategic Human Resources Management. She is a world citizen, having grown up in Greece, she studied and kickstarted her career in The Netherlands and can currently be found in Santa Clara, CA.
8. Your Objective is your chance to “sell”
yourself and present some of your
background and soft skills
When applying to a specific job, use this
section to highlight the skills
relevant to the position
10. Make sure you call it experience and not employment
That way you can list both paid and unpaid work
11. Put the Company Name, your Position and the Dates all in
Bold or Italics
And list your experience in reverse chronological order,
with all past experience in past tense, and your
current position in present tense
12. Under each job title, list each of your most important
job functions
in order of significance and relevancy to the job you are seeking
13. Use numbers and values when discussing your
accomplishments
Keep it specific!
14. Use numbers and values when discussing your
accomplishments
“Responsible for
1.8 million dollars
in revenue…”
Keep it specific!
15. Keep it specific!
Use numbers and values when discussing your
accomplishments
“Managed 15
staff members…”
“Responsible for
1.8 million dollars
in revenue…”
17. You want to eliminate any
!
the hiring manager may have
guesswork
So include all dates and
relevant coursework to help tell
your story
18. If you’re currently in school, or graduated recently
you can place education
before your experience
and list your expected
graduation date and degree
Otherwise, list your education last
and list the year you received your degree
19. If you didn’t graduate, don’t worry!
Clearly notate all credits earned towards
the degree or program in which you were
enrolled
20. Tailor your resume to match the job
for which you are applying to help you
stand out from the crowd
22. Proofread!
Ensure that your
formatting is consistent and
double check your
spelling and grammar
Don’t worry about fitting
it on one page!
You don’t want to leave out
anything important, and you
can always adjust the margins!
23. Thanks
for reading!
I can’t wait to
hear from you!
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