**3.10 CREATE AN EFFECTIVE RESUME (Page 65)**

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[Exercise: Resume Quiz]{.underline}:

-Refer to Page 164 in the Participant Manual.

-Give the class 5 minutes to answer questions on the resume quiz.

\*\*Note for Instructor: You will find the answers to the Resume Quiz
immediately following this section.

***[Transition Statement and Introduction to Resume
Section]{.underline}***

*As we have emphasized throughout this workshop, career transition is a
process and we have covered a number of important topics. In order to
take full advantage of this workshop and make the most of your
transition, you will need to follow the steps we have reviewed. Analyze
your skills and do your research. Take the time to invest in yourself
and discover what you want to do in your next career! As a member of the
Armed Services you have many valuable skills and a wide variety of
options. Take advantage of the services offered by your local TAP/ACAP
office. Make an appointment to continue the process, do your research,
complete your resume, look for jobs and practice interviewing skills.*

*You may still have several important decisions to make:*

*- the type of position(s) you want*

*- the industry or industries you want to work in*

*- the type of company(s) you want to work for, and*

*- location, location, location\--where you want to live*

*Making these decisions will help you write a more effective,
achievement-based resume...the next step toward finding a job!*

*Today we are going to help you get started. Over the next four hours,
we are going to take you through the steps of writing an effective
resume and help you develop a [**Rough Draft**.]{.underline} Your resume
is your marketing document and you are the product. Please keep in mind
that there is no right or wrong way to do a resume! However, there are
basic guidelines and tips that will help you write an effective resume
and put you ahead of the competition. This [Rough Draft]{.underline}
will be a work in progress and will need a lot of review, rewriting,
editing and fine-tuning before you have a final product. Many of you
will need more than one resume. What we start today, however, will be a
beginning and an important stepping stone in your job search process.*

**[Resume Writing Objectives]{.underline}**

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*Before we begin to draft your resume, we are going to review several
key elements of the resume-writing process. These include:*

1.  *The Purpose of a Resume*

2.  *The Importance of Career Decision Making in the Resume-Writing
    Process*

3.  *Identifying Skills and Accomplishments That Will Help "Sell " Your
    Resume*

4.  *Translating your Military Skills to Civilian Terminology*

5.  *Sections of a Resume*

6.  *Resume Types*

7.  *Resume Presentation Tips and Guidelines*

8.  *Resume Review and Quality Assurance*

9.  *How Resumes are Submitted*

10. *Ways to Market your Resume*

*So, let\'s get started!*

**1. The Purpose of a Resume**

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A resume is a sales document. It sells a product − you!

-   The resume summarizes your skills, accomplishments and
    qualifications. The resume illustrates to an employer what you can
    do, how you can do it and how you can contribute to their company.

-   Employers use the resume as a screening tool. The resume helps them
    decide what candidates may be the best fit for their company and who
    they want to interview.

-   The resume will help get you a job interview. It's up to you to get
    the job!

**KEY POINT**:

*The resume is a marketing tool. It sells your skills and
accomplishments. A resume gets you an interview, not a job.*

**2. The Importance of Career Decision Making in the Resume Writing
Process**

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*As you make your transition one of the most important decisions you
need to make is what career you want. Earlier in the workshop, you
completed a few worksheets that helped you determine your work
preferences and analyze your work-related values. Let's review:*

-   *In those worksheets, you identified what type of work you would
    enjoy, the type of company or industry that you would like to work
    for and how your values will affect your satisfaction with a job.*

-   *Research can help you make your final career decisions. There are
    many research tools, but one of the best and most comprehensive is
    the U.S. Bureau of Labor's Statistics.*

*Website: [www.bls.gov](http://www.bls.gov/)*

*This website can help you research the following information:*

-   *The career field(s) that you would like to pursue*

-   *Employment and salary trends for that industry/position*

-   *Where the jobs are and who is hiring*

-   *What qualifications and credentials you will need*

*Take the time to do your research. DOL and DOD offer you outstanding
career resources, and we encourage you to use them!*

**KEY POINT**:

*Career decision making requires research. Analyze what you like to do,
your work preferences and values. Research the career field, industry,
salary, location, job growth, etc. A definitive career choice is
critical to writing the most effective resume.*

*Transition Statement: Once you know your career objective, you will
need to make some decisions about how your resume is going to reflect
your skills and accomplishments.*

**3. Identifying Skills and Accomplishments That Help "Sell" Your
Resume**

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*Your resume must be written to support your career objective. Your
biggest challenge will be to identify and highlight those skills and
accomplishments you bring to the job and [write them in a way that
civilian employers can understand.]{.underline}*

*You need to distinguish yourself among the competition and grab the
employer's attention quickly. Don't just give them your job description.
Write a resume that stands out and best reflects what skills and
accomplishments you bring to the table. Make employers want to interview
YOU!*

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-   Reference page 22 in the TAP Workshop manual that participants
    worked on earlier.

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-   Reinforce that their career goals and the job that they are applying
    for will dictate the skills that they will "sell" on their resume.

-   Tell the participants that they will match the skills they have
    listed on page 22 to the type of position they are seeking. Later in
    the lesson, we are going to practice writing accomplishment
    statements.

*When writing your accomplishment statements, you should focus on your
major skill areas and achievements such as : developing and implementing
new programs, achievements that resulted in cost savings, improvements
in productivity and efficiency, enhancing team performance, technology
improvements and upgrades, etc.*

*Don't just tell about your responsibilities but also how you
accomplished them and what the results were.*

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-   *It is important to demonstrate achievement on your resume.*

-   *A resume that only contains job functions is boring and will not
    get the readers attention. Employers want to see what you can
    contribute.*

-   *Notice the first statement on the slide. It tells the reader what
    the person\'s job was. Now look at the second statement which
    clearly demonstrates the delivered results.*

-   *Remember, employers are most interested in what skills you have and
    what you bring to them, not necessarily who you worked for (i.e.,
    the military)*

*Transition Statement: After you have identified your key skill areas,
let\'s make sure they are written in civilian terminology. Let's look at
how to translate your military experience into civilian terminology.*

**4. Translating Your Military Skills to Civilian Terminology**

[Exercise: Facilitator asks the group the following question and charts
the answers:]{.underline}

[Question]{.underline}: "*What is the most common resume mistake
military members make?"*

[Answer]{.underline}: Military members write their resume filled with
military job titles, acronyms, jargon and abbreviations that are not
understood by civilian employers.

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*One of your biggest challenges in the resume writing process will be
translating your military experience into terms that a civilian employer
can understand. Many civilian employers are not familiar with the
military. They do not have a good understanding of military jobs and how
these translate to civilian occupations.*

*Your goal is to present yourself in a way that federal or civilian
employers can understand. Help the employer to see you in civilian terms
and capture your extensive military experience in a way they can relate
to. If your resume is not well-written, employers may overlook you as a
potential candidate no matter how well qualified you are.*

*There are many tools available to help you translate your military job
titles/skills into civilian terminology. You have already completed the
\"Transferable Skills Inventory Worksheet.\" In the TAP Manual. There
are also a number of websites that can help you.*

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\*\*Note for Instructor: If you have internet access, demonstrate
O\*NET.

***[-O\*NET]{.underline}***

*[Website]{.underline}: http://online.onetcenter.org*

*The Department of Labor\'s O\*NET website helps you to translate your
military skills by providing common language and terminology to describe
your military occupational specialty.*

-   *To use O\*NET you will need to know your Military Occupational
    Specialty (MOS), Navy Rating or Air Force Military Occupation Code
    (MOC).*

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-   *Enter your MOS, MOC or Navy Rating. The system will provide a
    report that includes the civilian occupation that matches your
    military rating and will include the tasks, knowledge, skills and
    abilities required, what the work activities are, how much
    preparation you need for the job and work employment trends.*

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-   *O\*NET can also help you browse occupations by occupational group,
    high growth industries and by education required for the job, i.e.,
    Chemist.*

*There are a number of other websites you can use to translate your
military skills as well:*

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***-[America\'s CareerInfoNet]{.underline}***

*[Website]{.underline}: www.acinet.org/moc*

*This is a military to civilian occupational translator that provides a
wide range of information such as occupational outlook by state, wage
information and other job-specific resources.*

*-**[Jobsaurus, The Jobs Thesaurus]{.underline}***

*[Website]{.underline}: www.taonline.com/jobsaurus*

*Type in a job title and this site will provide you with a resume
objective and industry-standard terms to help you describe a job(s) you
have held.*

***[-Military.com Translate Your Skills]{.underline}***

*[Website]{.underline}: www.military.com\>Careers\>Skills Translator.*

*This site provides very basic information on the civilian job that
relates to your military specialty.*

*[-**Mil-Skills Translator**]{.underline}*

*[Website]{.underline}: www.taonline.com/mosdot*

*Enter your MOS, MOC or Navy Rating and this site will provide you with
a very brief description of your job in civilian terms.*

*Transition Statement: So let's see how this really works.*

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*In the military, you have been known as an Infantryman, Sergeant,
Chief, Airman or Corporal. Your job and title, in part, help define who
you are now.*

*Your resume must be written to support your career objective. Rather
than focusing your resume on your military job title and work history,
you want to highlight the relevant skills, accomplishments and
qualifications you've acquired in the military that best support the
position you are seeking and in a way that civilian employers can
understand.*

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*For example, in the military you were a [Platoon Leader.]{.underline}
In the civilian community, this may translate to the skills of a "Front
Line Supervisor" such as:*

-   *Supervised and evaluated staff of 55*

-   *Conducted employee training and improved productivity and
    efficiency of staff*

-   *Enforced company policies and procedures*

-   *Coordinated, planned and executed logistical support for team*

-   *Submitted comprehensive and timely reports to supervisor*

-   *Worked under pressure, multi-tasked, and met tight deadlines*

*Now you have successfully transitioned the skills of a Platoon Leader
to those of a well-qualified front-line supervisor. These are skills
that the civilian employment community will understand and relate to.*

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**KEY POINT**:

*Use military skills translators to help translate your military job
into civilian terminology. Highlight skills and accomplishments---not
your military job\--on your resume.*

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*Transition Statement: Now let's look at the different sections of a
resume.*

**5. Sections of a Resume**

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*Your resume will generally contain six sections.*

-   *Header*

-   *Career Objective*

-   *Summary of Qualifications*

-   *Experience*

-   *Employment History*

-   *Education/Training*

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Refer students to page 70 in their student guide.

***[Header]{.underline}** - this is where your complete name, physical
address, email address and phone number will be placed.*

-   *Make sure that the people in your household know you are applying
    for jobs and take professional messages for you.*

-   *If you have an answering machine, be sure that your message is
    professional (no songs, special messages, no messages from your
    children, etc). You can always change it back later.*

-   *Consider using a personal cell phone number as the primary number
    for job search purposes if you can and check it frequently. You may
    want to list your home phone as a secondary number. [Whatever number
    you use, make sure the employer can contact you.]{.underline}*

-   *Ensure that your email address is professional. You may want to set
    up a separate email account just for your job search.*

Refer students to Page 71 in their student guide

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*[**Career Objective**]{.underline} - the objective lets the employer
know what your career goals are and the job you are applying for. There
are two types of objective statements:*

-   ***Targeted** **Objective** (preferred method) - lists the specific
    job and company you are applying to.*

-   ***General** **Objective** (Optional) - used when you are posting
    your resume on career websites, responding to an ad where you might
    not know the company or attending a job fair and are handing out
    your resume to different companies.*

Note: There will be an exercise for the students to practice writing
objectives.

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***[Summary of Qualifications]{.underline}:** This section highlights
key skills areas and is intended to draw attention to the specific
skills that you posses and can offer the company.*

-   *This section should be in the form of a paragraph or short list
    with skills listed as bullets or bullet statements*

-   *This is a good place to catch the employer's interest and \"sell\"
    your best qualities up front*

Note: There will be an exercise for students to practice writing their
Summary of Qualifications.

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***[Experience]{.underline}** - lists all results and/or achievements
you have accomplished that relate to the [position
desired]{.underline}.*

-   *Not a job description*

-   *Answers the question - \"What is this individual going to do for
    me?*

-   *Quantify your skills and accomplishments. Use numbers, percentages,
    examples, etc., to illustrate achievements.*

Note: There will be an exercise for students to practice writing
experience statements.

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guide.

***[Employment History]{.underline}** - how you write this depends on
the type of resume that you use. We will discuss these types in more
detail in the next section.*

-   ***Chronological Resume** - contains dates, position, location [and
    experience.]{.underline}*

-   ***Functional Resume**: Does not include an employment history.*

-   ***Combination Resume** - will contain only dates, position and
    location.*

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***[Education/Training]{.underline}** - include all degrees,
certifications, licenses and any additional education that is
[relevant]{.underline} to the job for which you are applying.*

-   *List your most relevant education and training first that supports
    your job goal.*

-   *Do not list all of your military training. Include only that which
    is pertinent to your career objective.*

**KEY POINT:**

*The resume contains six sections which are used to highlight your
skills and accomplishments.*

*Transition Statement: Now that we\'ve looked at what sections should be
included on your resume, let\'s take a look at what items should not be
included on your resume.*

**[Items Not To Include In Your Resume]{.underline}**

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guide.

Everything listed on your resume should be considered as a potential
\"screener\" by employers. Only include information on your resume that
is important and relevant to obtaining a job. Items that could possibly
screen you out include:

-   Marital status

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-   Names, ages and number of children

-   Age

-   Race

-   Photograph of yourself

-   Religious and political affiliations

-   Hobbies

-   Height and Weight

-   Salary for previous jobs (unless specifically asked for)

-   References

**KEY POINT**

*Personal information, such as marital status and age are not
appropriate for a resume. This type of information can be used to screen
you out of a job.*

*Transition Statement: Now let's look at different types of resumes.*

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**6. Resume Types**

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*There are four basic types of resumes: Chronological Resume*

*Functional Resume*

*Combination Resume*

*Targeted Resume*

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*[Chronological Resume]{.underline}*

-   *A chronological resume focuses on your work history. Jobs are
    listed in reverse chronological order with your current or most
    recent job first.*

-   *Some employers prefer this type of resume because it\'s easier for
    them to see what jobs you have held, for how long and what you did.*

-   *Let's discuss and review some examples.*

Refer students to the Chronological resume format in the chart on Page
66. Discuss advantages & disadvantages.

Refer students to example Chronological resume on page 77 and discuss.

*[Functional Resume]{.underline}*

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-   *A functional resume highlights your major skill areas and they are
    grouped into functional areas regardless of where or when you
    learned them. Work history is not included on a functional resume*

-   *A functional resume is used most often by people who are changing
    careers or who have gaps in their employment history.*

-   *Let's discuss and review some examples. Refer students to the
    Functional resume format on the chart on Page 66 and discuss
    advantages & disadvantages.*

-   *Refer students to example Functional resume on page 78 and
    discuss.*

*[Combination Resume]{.underline}*

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-   *A combination resume is a combination of the chronological &
    functional resume formats. It lists your skills and functional areas
    first. Your employment history is listed next.*

-   *This type of resume highlights the skills you have that are
    relevant to the job you are applying for. It also provides the
    chronological work history that some employers prefer.*

-   *Let's discuss and review some examples. Refer students to the
    Combination resume format on the chart on Page 66 and discuss
    advantages & disadvantages.*

-   *Refer students to the example Combination resume on page 76 and
    discuss.*

*[Targeted Resume]{.underline}*

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-   A targeted resume is a resume that is customized to a specific job.
    It specifically highlights the experience and qualifications you
    have that are most relevant to the specific job you are applying
    for.

-   A targeted resume takes more work, but is well worth the effort.

The advantages of a targeted resume are:

-   It is targeted to the company and position you\'re applying for and
    specifically targets the employer's needs.

-   It highlights your most relevant accomplishments, skills, experience
    and qualifications to a specific job.

-   It shows that you have a very clear understanding of what you want
    to do and the related skills necessary to do the job.

-   It shows you have done your research.

*Let's discuss and review some examples.*

Refer students to the Targeted resume format on the chart on Page 66 and
discuss advantages & disadvantages.

Refer students to Targeted resume examples.

**KEY POINT**:

There is no "right" or "wrong" way to do a resume, Select the resume
style that best meets your job search needs and goals.

*Transition Statement: Remember, there is no right or wrong way to do a
resume. However, there are some basic tips and guidelines that will help
you write a more effective and successful resume. Let's review:*
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**7. Resume Presentation Tips and Guidelines**

*We've already learned that your resume needs to:*

-   *be written to support your career objective*

-   *focus on your skills and achievements (not on a job description)*

-   *highlight your most important selling points up front.*

*Now let's look at some other important factors:*

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Optional: Play video clip entitled \"Resume Guidelines\" from the DVD
***The Ultimate Job Search For The 21st Century.***

[Writing Style:]{.underline} Always write in the first person, dropping
the \"I\" word in the beginning of each sentence, and pay attention to
correct grammar and punctuation. This gives your resume a more
professional tone. Some examples:

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[Visual Appeal:]{.underline} - First impressions count, so make your
resume looks professional and visually appealing to the employer.
Readability is everything! Be sure to leave plenty of white space. You
only have 15-20 seconds to make a good first impression and if the
reader has to struggle to read your resume they may screen you out
immediately.

[Page Length]{.underline} - For most resumes, the 1-2 page rule applies.
Keep your resume short, succinct and accomplishment-based.

[Typestyle]{.underline} - Use a typestyle that is conservative and easy
to read. Recommended type styles are Tahoma, Arial, Times New Roman, and
Verdana.

[Type Size]{.underline} - As a general rule, pick type sizes from 11 to
12 point in size depending on the typestyle and readability. It is OK
for your header (name) to be up in a 14 point size font to make it stand
out.

[Type Enhancements]{.underline} - Bold, italics, underlining and
capitalization highlight certain words, projects, numbers and
information which you want to draw attention to the reader. Don\'t
overuse and avoid this on the scannable resume.

[Paper Color]{.underline} - Use White, ivory or light gray

[Proofread and spell check]{.underline} - Make sure your resume is error
free.

**KEY POINT**:

The way your resume looks is just as important as what it says. By
following these basic tips and guidelines you have enhanced your chances
that your resume will actually be read.

*Transition Statement: The next step in the process is to make sure your
resume is employer-ready.*

**8. Resume Review and Quality Assurance**

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-   *After you have written your resume, it\'s important to carefully
    review the resume using the checklist provided. Poorly written
    resumes and typographical errors will result in candidates being
    \"screened out\" of the interview process.*

-   *Suggest that someone else review their resume before sending it out
    such as:*

*-Transition Office Staff*

*-DVOP\'s/LVER\'s*

*-HR Professional*

> \-*Someone in the job or industry you are interested in*

-   *Have them edit the resume for style,*

> *format, spelling, grammar & most importantly military language and
> acronyms. Make sure it is civilianized!*

**KEY POINT:**

A well-written, properly formatted employer-ready resume will present
you in a professional manner to a potential employer. Ensure that your
resume is closely reviewed by you and others.

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*Transition Statement: Now that we have reviewed the four resume types,
presentation tips, and guidelines, let\'s look at how resumes are
submitted. This will determine the resume format you use.*

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**9. How Resumes are Submitted**

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*How you submit your resume will determine the resume format you use. In
today\'s job search market, you may need differently formatted types of
resumes depending on the employer's needs and how they want you to
submit your resume. These include:*

-   *Printed Resume*

-   *Scannable Resume*

-   *Electronic Resume*

*Let\'s look at each one.*

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-   ***[Printed Resume]{.underline}** - This is the traditional paper
    resume which you would mail to a company, take with you on an
    interview or mail/fax in response to a job ad. Basic guidelines for
    writing the printed resume include:*

> *- Create a professional, visually appealing resume. Remember, first
> impressions count!*
>
> *-In general, printed resumes should be 1-2 pages in length*
>
> *-Use 11-12 point font (Make it readable)*
>
> *-Use White, Ivory or gray paper*
>
> *-Use bold, italics or underlining to emphasize key points.*

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Workshop Manual

-   ***[Scannable Resumes]{.underline}** -- Large companies use resume
    scanning programs to screen candidates against a certain set of
    criteria or key words. In order for your resumes to be scanned
    effectively, however, it must be written in a specific format known
    as the scannable resume. Scannable resumes are typically very plain.
    All of the things you would do to make your printed resume
    attractive - i.e. type style, bold etc. are not used in the
    scannable resume. Let\'s look at some guidelines:*

-   *Use fonts such as Arial or Times New Roman*

-   *Don\'t use bold, italics or underlining. Use plain bullets.*

-   *Use a minimum of 11-point type size*

-   *Eliminate graphics, borders, and horizontal lines.*

-   *Avoid using columns and tables that won't scan well*

-   *Spell out symbols like % and &*

-   *If your resume is longer that one page, place your personal
    information on top of the second page as well*

-   *Print your resume on clean white paper and mail it to the employer.
    It will scan better.*

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Manual*

*[Electronic Resume]{.underline} -- Technology has dramatically changed
the way we look and apply for jobs. Many employers now want you to send
your resume electronically. There are two ways that employers may ask
for your resume electronically.*

*- [E-Mail Attachment]{.underline} - When sending your resume via email,
employers may ask for you to send your resume as an attachment.
Microsoft Word is a common format and accepted by most employers.*

*-[Resume in the]{.underline} [Body of An Email (or ASCII
format]{.underline})- Some companies will not accept a resume as an
attachment because of potential risk of viruses. To submit your resume
in the body of the email, you would copy it and paste it into the body
of the email. Ensure that you review the resume for formatting prior to
sending to the employer.*

**KEY POINT:**

Ensure that your resume is sent in the manner the employer prefers. This
may require you to prepare more than one resume format.

*Transition Statement: Once you complete your resume, you can start
sending out your marketing document. There are many ways to look for
jobs and market yourself. Use AS MANY as are appropriate for you.*

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**10. Ways to Market Your Resume**

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*Remember you have a product to sell - yourself! The best way to do that
is to use every available method that is right for you to distribute
your resume.*

*What methods will be best for you will be based on your career
objectives, the position you want, the industry you\'re targeting, any
geographic location and salary requirements.*

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-   ***[Networking:]{.underline}** Networking is the key to a successful
    job search and the number one way that people get jobs. Talk with
    anyone who may know of an opportunity that would be right for you:
    friends, colleagues, neighbors, relatives, etc. You may also want to
    join a professional association that is related to the career field
    you wish to work in. Many times these associations have regional
    meetings specifically for networking.*

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-   ***[Personal Referrals:]{.underline}** Personal referrals are
    another great marketing strategy. Personal referrals open doors that
    may not be accessible to everyone. So, if you know an individual
    that is employed in a company that you wish to work for, ask them to
    talk to the appropriate hiring manager and submit your resume.*

-   ***[Job Fairs:]{.underline} Job Fairs** are a great way to meet
    potential employers. Instead of cold calling or surfing the
    Internet, job fairs offer the chance to chat with hiring managers in
    person and pass around your resume.*

-   ***[Targeted job search campaigns]{.underline}**: This is where you
    send your resume directly to recruiters or hiring managers working
    in the industry or company you want to work for. You must be careful
    to select the right recruiters, which can be done through networking
    or research online.*

-   ***[Newspaper Ads]{.underline}:** Responding to job ads in print
    advertisements is another method. If you see a job ad in a
    newspaper, professional association journal or other job
    announcement publications that you are qualified for, send them your
    resume. These ads are usually time sensitive so don't wait.*

-   ***[Posting your Resume On-line]{.underline}**: Many sites such as
    monster.com and careerbuilder.com (there are a multitude) allow you
    to post your resume on their sites for free. Employers then search
    for suitable candidates that meet their job qualifications. Many
    jobs sites give you several options how to post your resume. You
    will either be able to develop an online using their system, upload
    it in a Word Document or cut and paste it into the website.*

-   ***[Responding to On-line Job Postings]{.underline}:** Responding to
    online job postings is another option, especially with the explosion
    of online job posting sites such as monster.com and
    careerbuilder.com. Remember that networking and personal referrals
    are the number one way that most people find jobs however, so only
    use this as one of your job search methods.*

-   ***[Corporate Web Sites:]{.underline}** Employers are using the
    internet more than ever to direct applicant flow. Many companies
    accept resumes and/or have resume builders directly on their own
    employment sites.*

-   ***[In person cold calls:]{.underline}** This is where you go door
    to door to companies to look for work. This method depends mainly on
    luck and being in the right place at the right time. Very time
    consuming, it is not considered a very effective or productive
    method, but it does work from time to time.*

**KEY POINT:**

*There are many different ways to market your resume, and you should use
multiple methods to enhance success. Keep all of your options open and
try a variety of avenues for maximum exposure.*

*Transition Statement: Now that we have a good understanding of the
resume writing process and have looked at some examples, let\'s actually
start putting pen to paper and drafting your resume.*

**[Writing Your Resume]{.underline}**

*[Career Objectives]{.underline} - In the last section we talked about
objectives. Let\'s look at them a little closer.*

Display slide T-3.10-32 and refer students to page 71 in their student
manuals.

[Writing Good Career Objectives]{.underline}

*When writing your career objective:*

-   *Keep it concise, short and to the point. Don't make the employer
    guess what type of job you are looking for.*

-   *Whenever possible, target your career objective to the specific job
    and company you are applying for.*

-   *Avoid vague, long-winded statements that say nothing substantial
    about your career goal, e.g., \"seeking a challenging position with
    a large company that will provide an opportunity for growth and
    advancement.\"*

**KEY POINT:**

*A good targeted objective is concise and to the point and focuses on
what you can do for the employer.*

*Transition Statement:* *Now it\'s time to actually practice how to
write a targeted objective.*

[Demonstrate How To Write a Career Objective]{.underline}

Distribute exercise \"Writing Career Objectives\"

Review sample career objectives at the top of the exercise page.

-   Direct students to look at the job(s) they wish to apply for (from
    homework assigned yesterday) to use as a basis for writing their job
    objective and the rest of today\'s exercises.

-   Give students 5 minutes to write their objective. Assist any student
    who is having difficulty.

After all students have completed this assignment, ask for 2 or 3
volunteers to read their career objective aloud to the group. Chart
their answers. Ask the group for feedback and positive recommendations.

*Transition Statement: Now that we have learned how to write a targeted
career objective, let\'s move to the next section of the resume which is
called the Summary of Qualifications. But first, we need to determine
your major skill areas.*

[Assessing Individual Skills to Be Included in the Summary of
Qualifications Section]{.underline}

Display slide T-3.10-33

-   *The first step is to highlight or circle the key words or skills
    listed in the job announcement (s) you brought in as part of your
    homework assignment.*

-   *Next, review the skill statements you wrote on Page 22 of student
    guide.*

-   *Select the skills statements that match the key words in the job
    announcement. These will be your basis for the Summary of
    Qualifications*

-   *Researching the company or specific industry you want to work in
    may also help you identify additional skills to include.*

**KEY POINT:**

It is critical to select the skills statements that you wish to include
by closely reading the job announcement and picking out the key words.

*Transition Statement: Now that you have selected the specific skills
that you want to highlight on your resume, let\'s practice writing
qualification statements.*

[Demonstrate How to Write Your Summary of Qualifications]{.underline}

-   Distribute exercise \"Writing Summary of Qualifications\"

-   Review sample qualifications statements on the exercise page.

-   Read exercise hints to students that are found on the exercise form.

-   Give students 10-15 minutes to write 3-4 bullet-style qualification
    statements. Assist any student that is having difficulty.

After all students have completed the exercise, ask for 2 or 3
volunteers to read their *Summary of Qualification* statements out loud
and have the class critique them in a positive way.

*Transition Statement: The last section we are going to review before
putting it all together is how to write accomplishment statements. Now
we are getting into the meat of the resume!*

[Purpose of Writing Accomplishment Statements]{.underline}

Display slides T.3.10-34 and T-3.10-35 and refer students to page 75 in
their student manuals.

-   Accomplishment statements allow employers to visualize your
    contribution to their organization. They answer the employer
    question: "What can you do for me?"

-   A well formulated accomplishment statement has two parts:

    -   Value added results that came as a result of your work

    -   Action you took to achieve those results

**KEY POINT**:

Accomplishment statements show how you will contribute to a future
employer. By writing an accomplishment statement to include the value
added and how you achieved those results, you will present yourself as
an individual who can make a contribution to an employer.

*Transition Statement: Now that you understand why accomplishment
statements are important, let\'s take a look at how to write an
effective statement.*

[How to Write Accomplishment Statements]{.underline}

Display slide T-3.10-36 and refer students to page 74 in their student
manuals.

-   Start with an action verb

-   Do not use \"Responsible for\"

-   Use civilian, not military, terms when writing statements

-   Write in past tense for previous jobs,

present for current job

-   Quantify your accomplishment

> statements wherever possible. Use numbers, percentages, statistics,
> and examples that show results.

[Examples]{.underline}:

Display slide T-3.10-37

> -Inventory Control: "Managed company's 500 item, \$10M stock inventory
> warehouse with 100% accountability."
>
> -Logistics: "Processed over 700 shipments of personal property and
> household goods annually, valued in excess of \$30M."
>
> -Security: \"Supervised the security of \$100M of highly sensitive
> equipment with zero loss."
>
> -Management: "Developed, managed and implemented an annual budget of
> \$50M, meeting department's profit goals."

*State the benefit first, then what you did to accomplish that result.
Examples:*

> -\"Trained more than 500 personnel in maintenance procedures,
> navigation, fire fighting, damage control and security."
>
> []{.mark}
>
> -\"Turned around an underperforming team to a #1 ranking though
> outstanding management and training.\"

-   *Avoid wordiness - use only the words that succinctly describe what
    you did, how you did it, and the results.*

**KEY POINT**

When writing accomplishment statements, start with an action verb and
quantify your accomplishments by using numbers, percentages and examples
whenever possible. Sell your accomplishment with as few words as
possible.

*Transition Statement: As we have before, let\'s do an exercise on
writing your accomplishment statements.*

[Demonstrate How to Write Accomplishment Statements]{.underline}

-   Distribute exercise \"Writing Accomplishment Statements\"

-   Review sample accomplishment statements at the top of the exercise
    page.

-   Read exercise steps to students that are found on the exercise form.

-   Give students 10 minutes to write 3-4 bullet-style accomplishment
    statements. Assist any student who is having difficulty.

-   After all students have completed, ask for 2 or 3 volunteers to read
    aloud their accomplishment statements and critique.

*Transition: Now that we have practiced how to write the major elements
of your resume, let\'s tie them all together and start drafting your
resume.*

[Constructing Draft Resume]{.underline}

Display slide T-3.10-38

-   Distribute exercise \"Draft Resume\"

-   Review directions with students.

-   Read exercise steps to students that are found on the exercise form.

-   Give students sufficient time to complete exercise. Assist any
    student who is having difficulty.

Display slide T-3.10-39

*Transition Statement: Congratulations, you are now well on your way to
completing your resume!*

**FINAL POINTS:**

-   This entire lesson was designed to ensure that you have the
    knowledge to write a resume that highlights your skills and
    accomplishments in a way that a civilian employer will understand.
    Writing your resume takes work - hard work. But, if you are
    committed and focused you will achieve success and find a job in the
    career field of your choice.

-   Remember to use the resources of the TAP/ACAP Centers and staff.
    They are here to help and support you and have outstanding
    resources. Make an appointment today! Good Luck.