NEXT STEP CAREER COACHING WORKSHOP

Facilitator:
Time/Date/Place:

Michelle Hart Michellehart06@yahoo.com 10-12pm/ Wednesday Malpass Library 1st floor Conference Room There is no required text for this course. Yate, Martin (2006). Resumes That Knock em Dead, 7th Ed. (2006) ISBN: 978-1-59337-748-9

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Course Description: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to engage in career research, rsum writing, interviewing, networking and other career development practices.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course students should be able to: 1. Build an understanding and appreciation for ones strengths, skills, values, passions and interests and learn how to use this self-knowledge to make decisions when exploring and pursuing career options. 2. Develop an effective resume and build interviewing skills and confidence that are necessary to market ones self to prospective employers. 3. Develop skills to effectively market ones self successfully in todays job market through networking skills (including online and traditional networking). Instructional Methodology
Learning will be facilitated through instructor guided discussions, guest speakers; collaborative learning exercises, and guided critical self-reflection.

Course Grading The grading for this course is S/U. Those who successfully complete the Learning Activities and meet other course requirements will receive a Satisfactory grade.

Learning Activity Descriptions

Career Exploration Students will be required to complete a reflective essay (2-3 pages) on their chosen career field and it must address how their skills, interests and values are reflective within that chosen career. They will also need to include information regarding at least one of the following topics: Career goals; immediate, 5 year and 10 year goals An area where they are lacking skills for their chosen career option and define way/s to improve on them. Describe at least 2-4 job searching strategies that would be best utilized for their career option

Resume The learner will create a professional resume, which highlights their skills, strengths and qualifications specific to their career field. A resume template will be provided as an example, and will allow students to fill in the appropriate blanks. Students will be provided resume writing time during and immediately after each weekly session, to incorporate new knowledge into skills. The students will turn in two resume drafts for review then will turn in a final resume for final submission. The student is aware of what criteria they will be assessed on prior to completing the Resume Workshop Session (attached Resume Rubric). Interviewing This will be an open in-class discussion, videos will assist with the group discussion, small group discussion topics and partner break-out sessions will also be included. Sample of Discussion Questions For the classroom: In what ways can you prepare for a successful interview? What are some ways you can gain insight into the company and into the position you are interviewing for? What are some of the most feared interview questions? Small group discussion or partner questions Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What is your greatest strength/weakness? Why should we hire you over all the other applicants? Have you ever had conflict with a boss or co-worker? How did you resolve it? What qualities do you feel an effective manager should have?

Elevator Speech The students are asked to develop a personal Elevator Speech, which they will present during a class meeting. An Elevator Speech is a brief commercial about oneself that can be delivered in the time it takes to ride from the top to the bottom of a building. The ideal length is thirty seconds or less.

Weekly Classroom Format Opening/Icebreaker Topic Facilitation Break Small Group Activity Wrap Up 15-20 minutes 30-45 minutes 10 minutes 30-40 minutes 10 minutes

Schedule of Assignments
Week 1 Introductions & Syllabus Career Exploration Resume Preparation Resume Workshop Interviewing Basics Communication and Mock Interviewing NetWORKing and Elevator Speech How to use LinkedIn Wrap Up final questions Interviewing Discussion Resume 2nd Draft Due Career Exploration Due Resume 1st Draft Due

Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5

Week 6

Week 7 Week 8

Present Elevator Speech Resume Final Draft Due

Week 2 - Lesson Plan

Topics covered
1. What is a Resume 2. Resume Content 3. Resume Styles

Lesson Specific Learning Objectives 1. Outline the basic content of information that is required for a resume. 2. Describe what content should or should not be included in a resume. 3. Define the resume format that best suits their experience. 4. Compose a resume that reflects their greatest strengths, talents and qualifications. 5. Identify areas of improvement within their current resume and make necessary changes. Lesson Preparation

Read over the content being presented Review the Small Group Breakout session Activity Be prepared to assist students with Resume Worksheet handout. If there is extra time available, have students work on their resumes.

Assignments/Handouts

Remind students to turn in their Career Exploration paper from Week 1 Remind students that their first draft of their Resume is due next week (Week 3) Resume Worksheet Handout Resume Rubric Handout

Suggested Lesson Plan

1. Introduce yourself, give any announcements (5 minutes) 2. Administer Icebreaker (15 minutes)

Ice Breaker Progress 1. What was one thing they did this last week to advance their job search? 2. Who did you select as your accountability partner and why? 3. Share one of your declaration statements you made this week I will walk into my new workplace on My first interview will be on I will hold my first new paycheck on Any other declaration that was made
3. Present a summary of the topics that will be covered today (5 minutes): a. What is a resume Discuss first impressions, lasting impressions and powerful selling tool. b. Resume Content Overview Must Haves and Never Includes, Rules of Resume Writing.

c. Resume Styles Reverse Chronological and Functional will be discussed. 4. Present the PowerPoint file titled Week2ResumePreparation.ppt (35 minutes) Slide Notes are attached to this file. 5. Direct students to bring into small groups and choose a leader for the group. The small group leader will be in charge of keeping the group on task. There is no assignment to be turned in, the Resume Worksheet will be distributed and used as a guide for developing their resume. (40 minutes) If students are not finished at the end of the time you have allotted for this work ask them to complete it outside of class. 6. If there is time, you can ask them to spend time on writing their resume. 7. Wrap Up Ask students if they have any questions (10 minutes) a. Remind them that their first resume drafts are due Next Week (Week 3) b. Remind them to use the Resume Rubric as a guide to ensure they have included all the necessary elements. c. Remind students to continue with checking in with their chosen Accountability Partner from Week 1

Content Files and Other Resources

WEEK TWO FILES

Week2 lessonplan.doc Resume Worksheet.doc Week2ResumePreparation.ppt Week2 SlideNotes.doc Week2samplechronoresume.doc Week2samplefunctionalresume.doc ResumeRubric.doc This document Resume Worksheet Presentation for Resume Preparation topic Word version of slide notes for Resume Preparation Sample of Chronological Resume Sample of Functional Resume Resume Rubric

Resume Exercise Template Directions: Please use the resume template below, as a tool to help you demonstrate your new resume building skills, and help you prepare for constructing a final resume when you apply for a position in your chosen career field.

Your Name Preferred Phone (cell usually best) Postal Address Preferred Email Address (personal usually best) Objective or Summary (Your Career Brand and Value) Seeking (1) a (2) that needs (3) that will help them Experience Most recent employer/self-employment Position Title Dates: From Major responsibilities To City/State in a skills and organization experiences City/State/Zip

Relevant Accomplishments

Prior employer/self-employment Position Title Dates: From Major responsibilities To

City/State

Relevant Accomplishments

Prior employer/self-employment Position Title

City/State

Dates: From Major responsibilities

To

Relevant Accomplishments

Prior employer/self-employment Position Title Dates: From Major responsibilities To

City/State

Relevant Accomplishments

Prior employer/self-employment Position Title Dates: From Major responsibilities To

City/State

Relevant Accomplishments

Education Current/most recent school Degree/major Honors/awards and accomplishments City/State Year

Prior school Degree

City/State Year

Honors/awards and accomplishments

Prior school Degree Honors/awards and accomplishments

City/State Year

Additional Information and Activities Special skills and certifications

Community service involvement

The resume template above, is a tool to be used for the learner to demonstrate their understanding of the new resume writing skills they have gained.

RESUME RUBRIC
STUDENT: Date: EVALUATOR: Total Score:

Criteria FORMATTING Goal: To ensure your resume is easily read and appears polished. Style/Appearance and Tone

3 (Exceeds)

2 (Meets)

1 (Poor)

Comments

Score

Fills one page without overcrowding Margins are acceptable Font style & size is readable Formatting is consistent Relevant info appears on the top of the page Section headings reflect content Resume is targeted to internship, job or program Easy to read

Page appears crowded, but doesnt exceed one page Order of information presented is consistent within sections Information is only presented once Margins are acceptable Font is sized appropriately (10 or 12pt) and is readable Less than two formatting errors

Exceeds one page Does not fill majority of one page Order of information is inconsistent Margins are less than inch or more than 1 inch Same information is presented multiple times Font style is unreadable Text size is not between 10 and 12 Hard to read

Grammar/ Vocabulary

Error-free spelling Error-free punctuation Error-free spacing Grammar is appropriate (e.g. verb tense, pronouns). There are no errors in spelling, punctuation, or capitalization in the resume.

Contains 1 or 2 minor errors (punctuation or spacing) Has a pattern of a single error (e.g. some bullets have periods, some do not) There are 1-3 errors in spelling, punctuation, or capitalization in the resume.

Resume contains 3 or more individual errors Has a pattern of 2 or more of the same type of error

Mechanics (Spelling, Punctuation/ Capitalization)

There are more than 4 errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization in the resume.

CONTENT Goal: To ensure resume includes all necessary information Contact Information

Includes name, address, email, phone Name stands out on the resume Provides professional email

Includes name, street address, email, phone Name does not stand out Email used is too casual

Missing name, email, address, email, or phone number Email used is inappropriate or unprofessional

Experience Section

This section is well defined and information related to the intended career field. Entries are in reverse chronological order Organization name, position title, location, & dates are included Bullets begin with strong action verbs and are in correct verb tense Personal pronouns are omitted Bullets are concise, direct, & indicate impact/accomplishments Results are quantified This section could be split into related and other experience.

Education Section

Entries are in reverse chronological order Degree is spelled out Major(s) (if declared) and graduation year Course work listed is relevant Each institution includes name, location, & dates If listed, GPA is in correct format Honors and/or scholarships listed and include dates (may be in separate section)

This section does not include clearly defined information related to the intended career field. Entries are in reverse chronological order Places of work are included for each position but not location, dates and titles. Entries have a pattern of one type of error (e.g. locations are omitted) Action verbs are weak Verb tense is incorrect Bullets are not concise or direct and do not indicate impact Bullets are written in complete sentences Degree is abbreviated Each institution attended includes name, location, dates If listed, GPA is in correct format Honors and/or scholarships listed and dated

This section is not well defined and there is no order to the descriptions of each position. Entries are not in reverse chronological order No locations and dates of employment are listed Bullets are written in complete sentences Verb tense is incorrect Bullets are wordy, vague, or do not indicate impact/accomplishments Descriptions are not detailed and offer no illustration of what was done Irrelevant or outdated information listed

Entries are not in reverse chronological order Incorrect degree listed Graduation date not listed Each institution attended does not include name, location, dates If listed, GPA in not in correct format Honors and/or scholarships not listed correctly Irrelevant high school information listed

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Skills/Interests/ Languages/ Certifications (optional)

Listings are relevant to position Listings are concise Level of proficiency is indicated for skill-based (language, technology)

N/A

Items are wordy Items are vague or irrelevant No level of proficiency is indicated for language or computer skills

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Welcome to Resume Preparation SLIDE NOTES

This workshop is designed to increase your understanding of how your resume is used in the job search process and make sure that it targets your career goals. Learn how to compose a resume that reflects your greatest strengths and talents and explore different resume formats.

What is a Resume?
It is a first impression A lasting impression after you have left the interview A resume is a marketing tool. A snapshot of what you do well. Demonstrates your match for a position A powerful selling tool of "you" the product where you get only 10 seconds of the readers attention Showcases your value to employer Value = skills, talents, education & experience Purpose - get an interview A Resume is NOT an autobiography

Resume Content Overview

MUST HAVE Contact information - Name, Address, phone, email (appropriate email address) Career Summary or Objective A career summary is used to describe your background, achievements and what you have to offer an employer. This is what is acceptable to use. An objective is not used as frequently today. However, an exception might be if you dont have a lot of experience that speaks to the position youd like to achieve. Education - List all post secondary institutions that you have a degree from. Start with highest degree achieved and work down from there. If you didn't complete your degree don't list it - Include Institution name, city and state - Degree/Major (examples, BA in Sociology, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, AA in Early Childhood Education) - List month and year of graduation or projected graduation date (example 5/2013 or December 2013 projected) - GPA is not necessary to list unless it is required by the employer and only list if you have a strong GPA 3.0 or higher - Certifications and Licenses can be listed but only if they are relevant to the position Experience / Employment / Work History - If using the most common resume style, chronological, list your most recent employer first and work back from there - Include company name, city and state and job title - When listing dates of employment use the month/year format, year only format or term (May 2012 - present, 2011- 2013 or Spring 2012) - List a summary of qualifications (knowledge, skills, abilities and experience) for each position - These are statements that are brief and they do not include each task of the position and highlight what you can offer to the employer

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- For a powerful effect, begin each qualification statement with an action verb or for those which can be quantified, a number

ADDITIONAL Volunteer/Leadership Experience Student/Professional Affiliations - Memberships Honors & Awards - This is placed at the bottom of the resume - Include any officer positions you may have held, achievements or Awards NEVER INCLUDE Photo of yourself Height, weight, age, date of birth, place of birth, marital status, sex, race, health (some of these items may be necessary on an International Resume) or social security number (NEVER!) Reasons for leaving last position Salary information References (this is a separate document and only given when requested) Religious references, church affiliations, political affiliations (unless you are applying for a position based on this criteria)

Rules of Resume Writing No typing errors No spelling errors Do not include "I" or "My" statements Do not use tables Omit "References available on request" line - it is assumed you will provide them No lying or exaggerated statements Include only relevant information Two pages is ideal Should I have more than one Resume? ABSOLUTELY! You should have one for each position you apply to as you will want to make sure you have a targeted resume that fits the exact position and the job specifics that the employer is requiring. You will also have a generic online database resume. FORMAT Font style - Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri (keep it clean) Font size - 10 & 12pt are visually pleasing Make sure that the resume is easy to read and presents visually appealing. Do not smash everything to one side Stay consistent with headings and body of text Use bullets sparingly to draw the readers attention If printing a hard copy of your resume use nice heavy resume paper in white, nothing fancy with borders or colors

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If emailing your resume save it in a WORD document or a pdf file, but make sure you send it in the format that is requested

Resume Styles
Reverse Chronological Resume most common Summary of Qualifications past experiences listed with most recent first Works well if experience is within the same field; supports your current job goal Functional (skills) Resume emphasis is on presenting skills and strengths Used with a short work history, recent educational degree, or several jobs used similar skills Good format for career changer

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SAMPLE OF A CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME

Your Name Your.name@youremail.com Street, City, State, Zip 505-555-1234

Objective

Concisely state your Career Brand Value with target opportunity occupation, industry and location.

Write 3 short statements that summarize why you would be good at your objective Each statement should highlight your accomplishments and experience Prioritize statements so the most relevant one comes first Work Experience

ORGANIZATION NAME, City, State, 20xx-Present Job Title Write 2 or more statements about the work you performed and what you accomplished Quantify results of your accomplishments and how they positively affected the organization Mention on-the-job recognitions and rewards you received that relate to your job objective Prioritize statements so the most relevant one comes first

ORGANIZATION NAME, City, State, 20xx-xx Job Title Write 2 or more statements about the work you performed and what you accomplished Quantify results of your accomplishments and how they positively affected the organization Mention on-the-job recognitions and rewards you received that relate to your job objective Prioritize statements so the most relevant one comes first

ORGANIZATION NAME, City, State, 19xx-xx Job Title Write 2 or more statements about the work you performed and what you accomplished Quantify results of your accomplishments and how they positively affected the organization Mention on-the-job recognitions and rewards you received that relate to your job objective Prioritize statements so the most relevant one comes first Education

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SCHOOL, City, State Degree, Major (if relevant), 19xx List scholarships, extra-curricular activates, recognitions, rewards and jobs while in school

Other Sections

Professional certifications Job-related technical skills, such as computer proficiencies Community or other awards (list only significant, objective-related awards)

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SAMPLE OF FUNCTIONAL RESUME

Your Name Your.name@youremail.com Street, City, State, Zip 505-555-1234

Objective

Concisely state your Career Brand Value with target opportunity occupation, industry and location.

Write 3 short statements that summarize why you would be good at your objective Each statement should highlight your accomplishments and experience Prioritize statements so the most relevant one comes first Professional Accomplishments

Key Skill Write 2 or more short statements about employment or volunteer accomplishments Quantify results of your accomplishments and how they positively affected the organization

Key Skill Write 2 or more short statements about employment or volunteer accomplishments Quantify results of your accomplishments and how they positively affected the organization

Key Skill Write 2 or more short statements about employment or volunteer accomplishments Quantify results of your accomplishments and how they positively affected the organization Work History

ORGANIZATION NAME, City, State, 20xx-Present Job Title

ORGANIZATION NAME, City, State, 20xx-Present Job Title

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ORGANIZATION NAME, City, State, 20xx-Present Job Title

Education

SCHOOL, City, State Degree, Major (if relevant), 19xx List scholarships, extra-curricular actives, recognitions, rewards and jobs while in school

Other Sections

Professional certifications Job-related technical skills, such as computer proficiencies Community or other awards (list only significant, objective-related awards)

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