Another Chance, A Better Choice
Module 5 – Winning Resumes
Introduction
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Agenda
Outcomes
Review
Worth the Effort
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Review Exercise
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See Module 5 Facilitator Guide for two review
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I. Know Your Career Objective
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What is your objective?
What is your main area of interest?
Determine your objective
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II. Write a Winning Resume
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How to write a resume
Functional Resume
15 resume tips
Impact words and phrases
Tricks for a recession-proof resume
Eliminating clutter
Using dates in a resume
Write and critique a functional resume
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III. Prepare the Cover Letter
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Guidelines
Outline
Helpful hints
Exercise: Write a cover letter
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IV. Generate References, etc.
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What are references?
Types of references
Reference list example
Exercise: References worksheet
Letter of recommendation
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V. Use Your Resume Effectively
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15 tips
Exercise: Mark it up
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S = Surprise
D = Difficult
AP = Action Plan
Exercise: Overcoming the difficult
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VI. Plan Your Actions
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Read the top paragraph for instructions on how
to complete your Action Plan
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