27206303 Wimmera Mallee B1-D14-S56 Resume Writing What is in a resume?-A summary of vital information about you-Your accomplishments relevant for the position-Provides an employer an understanding of your suitability for the role OK A resume is....-The MOST valuable sales tool-While you may meet all the required skills necessary to succeed in a particular role, it is of no use to you if an employer decides to reject your resume. -You have about 30 seconds to impress your employer before he/she decides whether to throw your resume in the bin! OK Important things to note....-Resumes need to be tailored for the specific position and company. -Don’t use the same resume for every job application-Pay particular attentions to names, addresses, job titles-Remember to update the date-Be sure that your resume is logical and easy to read. -Be consistent with everything, such as the spacing, margins and borders. OK Market yourself-Don’t be shy!-Show your employer your accomplishments, skills and abilities. -Employers want to see that you can indeed perform the job at hand. -Show them by letting them know about your experiences and how others have benefited from your productivity.-Google resumes to get ideas on how you will present your resume OK Handy Hints...-Poor grammar is the quickest way for your resume to end up in the ‘rejection pile’. -Do not trust your computer’s spell check. -Read every word yourself and get someone to read it as well. -Spelling mistakes and typos suggest that your standard of work will be of the same poor quality.-Abbreviations should not be used.-It is unprofessional and many are not universally accepted.-No personal stuff-Personal data such as height and weight is unnecessary and seen as unprofessional OK Social MediaWhen an employer receives an application, I can say with certainty they will check your profiles on –Facebook–Instagram –You tube–Google -TikTok Have a look at your profile, would you employ you? OK OK Question Title * 1. What should you do if you have a gap in your work history? OK Question Title * 2. Why is it important to get permission from References? OK Question Title * 3. Have you checked the privacy settings on your social media accounts? Why is it important to be aware of what you publish on Social Media? OK Question Title * 4. Student Details Name * Email Address Phone Number OK DONE