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How to Get the Job You Want

HOW TO GET THE JOB YOU WANT When your best chance at employment is a single sheet of paper and a 20-minute conversation, it's easy to feel stressed. Finding the right combination of skills and charm can be a real challenge. That's why we've put together this handy infographic to teach you the finer details of building a winning resume and making the most of your interview. I BUILDING A WINNING RESUME 70% of employers prefer a traditional resume to an infographic, online profile or video resume.' THE MUST-HAVES® While your resume layout can be flexible, there are certain parts of a resume that should never be left out. NAME SURNAME Contact Info PROPESSIONAL TITLE Just in case you want them to, y'know, call you back. OBJECTIVE: Lorem ipsum dolar sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Maecenas tartar deler, pulrinar eget. QUALIFICATION: 7 years experience as a aestibulum dignissim, sem sit amet aliquet varlus 5 years experlence of phasellus rhoncus dam et ubere luctus egestas 4 years experlence of fusce non tertor quam, ac viverra odlo 7 years experience as a class aptent taciti sociesqu ad Utera torquent per conubia notra 3 years experlence with etlam vtae interdum doler Headline/Objective Explain, in 10 words or less, who you are, why you're a valuable asset to their company and/or where you want to go in your career. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: CLFFENT PONON CURFENT OONPANY 90-PRESOT • Loren peum dolor at met, corecietar adiptecing et Maece terior deim, pulvirar t fementam Hu et comeade lee partther consectatus qan ver n e tieq +Vta t, ane er vrta da lanalesade a, oan la artar Mla tringilameta ut loren kucu ut incula ent empor. Sed omare fringa nbh inlquan. Larem ipnin de erdrian wi ua frinlia, Vaa vert m Skills A collection of all the relevant skills you have. If you have special training in applicable software or hardware, now's the time to say so. annhbedan dtum. Race en rter qan, vee tn Mareel, gaida itae ad ut, itricie ur Nace nen tarter ,rem otle. PREWOUS PESmoN, PREVOS COMPANY • Duis et urto odle, etlrrd , t wia i f d utu et ricas poer ta * eh dictan, d cg cectet rter h ve ve n at hate N an ten leme igt. hapharramet Aquane Experience A bulleted list of your work experience. Be sure to tailor this section for the job to which you're applying, selecting relevant experience and past work. quam pertior. Quque pelientmque, lectan n blandit ar, al ert venematt dolor LAER POTOS PLACE OE WORK I THE PART Aanen aciplt negue at nl meli panare. Supndius iirdun tindidunt lea conanqunt. * lels , be , lestlee Wstuu seper e dler varta p Cr wotioula molostie acp. artillamcarper anca acliula daplb iack JUNGR POSTON, FRAT JO + Faca vehicala inperdiet ane e adiplacing. Donac quam las, femeun pretian laareett amat, vehicala in naa. eets et neta et ead fe tary t + Muris etn tela, co al n fe ieta Cr idpn a slrig an n Pent odia uma dipiin ulenanda dictum, feuplet ut lectun. Munc etni lorem. EDUCATION: Education Where you went to school, what you studied, and any special honors you've received. Ham in pla epet erat temper llquet. haphareta meta • fed consctetar er t aet aa pear cnsat. Aenean rutrun ande atcidtvhta aru r Remember, while there are lines you should try to stay within, it's important that your resume reflect who you are and why you're the right person for thejob. 4 RESUME- BUILDING TIPS 1) Grab Them Remember that the average Example: Born leader with experience in management, training and team-building. hiring manager spends mere seconds with each resume. Make your resume headline intriguing and engaging.3 The four key main resume styles are:5,4 2) Pick a Style Ohronological Lead off with your job history, beginning Choose a resume style that suits with your most recent position and working backwards. you and your work. Functional Focus more on your skills and experience. A 3) Reword with Keywords A majority of companies use recruiting software that looks for keywords, so be sure to include these in your resume. good choice for individuals who are changing careers or have breaks in their job history. Combination Begin with skills and experience before getting into employment history. This allows you to highlight key skills alongside relevant job experience. Try looking at job postings, or use a job search engine to identify the right keywords.5 Targeted This is built specifically for the job you're targeting, with skills and job history chosen to appeal to the employer. 4) Keep It Short Your resume should never be longer than a page. By keeping it brief, you'll ensure that you're presenting your very best work." Keyword Examples: advised, designed, launched, reached, undertook MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR INTERVIEW® While your resume is important, having a good interview can often be the difference between getting the job and getting left behind. 31% of employers prefer Hard Skills Soft Skills Hard Skills 69% Intangible, immeasurable qualities Quantifiable, demonstrable strengths of employers prefer Soft Skills Example: problem solving, listening Example: technial abilities, certified training TOP 5 SOFT SKILLS 1. Dependence/Reliability 65%* A company isn't going to hire someone they don't feel they can depend on day in and day out. Talk about the roles you've played in the past, and show that you recognize the importance of a good relationship between you and your employer. 2. Motivation 47%* While many employers will find ways to inspire their team, the burden of motivation ultimately falls to you. Make it clear that you're driven by doing your job well, and not just a paycheck. 3. Communication 41%* The foundation of any office is the exchange of ideas, and proving an ability to communicate is a step toward convincing an employer of your talents. Call attention to the work you've done that required collaboration, and how you functioned as part of a team. 4. Initiative 39%* "Self-starter" is a term often used to describe potential employees. Try discussing your general interests and how they relate to the job. By illustrating a connection between your natural enthusiasm and the work at hand, you'll prove an inherent drive to do your work well. 5. Commitment 34%* When an employer makes a commitment to you, they want to know that you're committing to their company and their product. Discuss how important it is for you to feel like a part of the team, and your desire to see that team succeed. *Percentage of respondents who placed this first. TOP 5 HARD SKILLS Soft skills will help you define yourself in an interview setting, while hard skills are more appropriate for your resume. 1. Experience 95%* 2. Technical Ability 74%* 3. Training 58%* 4. Education 35%* 5. Certification 18%* *Percentage of respondents who placed this first. REFERENCES 1 Alison Doyle. (2013, Aug 22). Do Employers Want Creative Resume? About.com. Retrieved September 30, 2013, from http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2013/08/22/do-employers-want-creative-resumes.htm 2 Alison Doyle. (n.d.). What to Include ina Resume. About.com. Retrieved September 30, 2013, from http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resumewriting/tp/resume-sections.htm 3 Alison Doyle. (n.d.). How to Write a Resume. About.com. Retrieved September 30, 2013, from http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resumewriting/qt/writeresume.htm 4 Alison Doyle. (n.a.). Resume Types. About.com. Retrieved October 1, 2013, from http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resumes/p/resumetypes.htm 5 Alison Doyle. (n.a.). Resume Keywords. About.com. Retrieved September 30, 2013, from http://Jobsearch.about.com/od/resumewriting/g/resumekeywords.htm 6 Alison Doyle. (n.d.). List of Resume and Cover Letter Action Keywords. About.com. Retrieved October 2, 2013, from http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverlettertips/qt/action-keywords.htm 7 This is what a GOOD resume should look like. (n.a.). CareerCup. Retrieved September 30, 2013, from http://www.careercup.com/resume 8 What Employers Really Want: Reliability and Motivation. (2013, July 24). Express Employment Professionals. Retrieved September 30, 2013, from http://www.expresspros.com/subsites/americaemployed/Dependability-Experience.aspx CashNetUSA EMoney's on the way

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What skills are employers looking for? What should I say in my interview? How do I format my resume? Get all your questions answered in this career building infographic!

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