Develop a Winning Resume NY AMA Young Professionals SIG Thursday, June 2, 2011 Presented by Roger Jimenez
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Agenda • • • • • • •
Introduction The overall job search process Why is the resume so important? Review of top resume-related concerns Sample resume format Participant resume sharing and feedback Resume tips, strategies, tools and references • Q&A Consultants in Executive Search & Talent Management
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Career History Talent Solution Partners (2009 – Present) • Co-founding Partner L’Oreal (2004 – 2008) • VP HR, Spec Brands Group - Luxury Products Division • AVP HR, L’Oreal Paris - Consumer Products Division Unilever (1992 – 2004) • Sr HR Manager, Unilever Cosmetics Int’l • Head of HR for UK and Ireland, Unilever Cosmetics Int’l • HR Manager, Unilever Corporate • HR Manager, Global IT • HR Supervisor, Information Technology • Sr HR Generalist, International Export • HR Generalist, Supply Chain • Benefits Representative Consultants in Executive Search & Talent Management
Our Target Client Profile by Industry and Function Industry Focus • Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) • Medical Devices • Related Industries Primary Functional Hiring Focus • Sales • Marketing Consultants in Executive Search & Talent Management
Our Target Search Assignment by Experience Level & Functional Focus Functions / Exp Levels
Sales Marketing
C-Suite
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GM / VP
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Director
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Manager
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HR Finance
IT
Supply Chain
Associate Admin / Support Consultants in Executive Search & Talent Management
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The Job Search Process New Job!
7) Evaluate & Select Best Job Offer Received 6) Obtain Next Interviews & Follow-up 5) Obtain Initial Interviews & Follow-Up 4) Send Resumes & Apply to Targeted Positions 3) Locate Specific Opportunities & Implement Job Search Strategy 2) Prepare Job Search Strategy & Conduct Research & Informational Interviews 1) Determine Career Focus & Objective & Prepare Resume
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Why is the resume so important?
Because you can’t compel the reader to action until you get them past the headline
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Clarity + Differentiation + Relevance = Winning Resume
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Roundtable Participant Question What are your top 3 resume related concerns?
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Roundtable Participant Concerns OVERALL
•How do I decide who’s and what resume feedback to take into account? •How do I best appeal to hiring managers and really stand out? •What are the top resume mistakes?
FORMAT
•What is the appropriate resume length? •What are best margins, format, look, font, templates to use? •How do I best list multiple positions at the same company?
HEADINGS
•What does an employer look at first? •Should I use a Career Objective or Career Summary? •Should I tailor a Career Objective or not?
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Roundtable Participant Concerns •What is most important information to include? •What skills or competencies should I include? •What other information should I include? •How do I be clear, concise and relevant in my wording? •How to state relevant experience? INFORMATION TO •What terminology do I use? •How do I compensate for a lack of Marketing experience? INCLUDE •How much information should I include (jobs > 10 years back, internships, college extracurricular activities, etc.)? Should I take anything off completely? •Should I include more job description information or metrics? •How do I demonstrate value-creation in my resume? •What kind of “other experience” should I include?
•How do I make a career change (cross-industry or cross-
CAREER CHANGE function in same industry)?
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Recruiters and HR Professionals Look For… • Clear, complete resumes and applications from qualified candidates • Candidates who demonstrate a clear match of their backgrounds against the required qualifications of the position • Candidates who follow instructions on the application process • Preparedness in the interview, good questions and genuine interest in the opportunity • Professional follow-up and communication Consultants in Executive Search & Talent Management
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Resume Sharing
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Additional Resume & Career Resources Good for Now
Next Steps
Strategies
•Fine tune your resume & prepare targeted cover letters •Professional e-mail address & voice mail greetings •Clean Facebook profile and complementary LinkedIn profile
•Prepare a verbal elevator pitch •Develop Career Marketing Plan •Prepare Career Portfolio •Prepare answers to anticipated interview questions
Resources
Resume Templates http://office.microsoft.com/enus/templates/CT101043371033.aspx How to Write an Impactful Career Summary http://www.resumepower.com/career-summaryresume.html List of Effective Resume Key Words and Action Verbs http://www.resumehelp.org/resume_action_words.htm Resume Writing Guide http://www.rockportinstitute.com/resumes.html 13 Ways Your Resume Can Say ’I’m Unprofessional’ http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/13-waysyour-resume-can-say-im-unprofessional LinkedIn Tutorial http://learn.linkedin.com/
Writing an Elevator Pitch http://www.businessknowhow.com/money/el evator.htm Sample Personal Marketing Plan http://www.winnperformance.com/document s/SamplePersonalMarketingPlan.pdf Interview Questions http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewques tionsanswers/a/interviewquest.htm Candidate Questions http://www.workforce.com/section/06/article/ 23/24/30.html
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Questions?
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