Résumés and InterviewingNeumann University

Center for Leadership

Job and Career Workshop Series – 2020

Speakers

Agenda

Speakers� Daniele McNichol, Director of the Center for Leadership, General

Counsel, Neumann University� Nancy Caramanico, Instructional Technology Specialist

Agenda� Explore the components of a resume� Discuss résumé essentials� Access the web resources and logins� Explore the types of resumes in use – functional vs. chronological –

digital � Learn how to create resume using a template� Create résumé by entering data� Review resumé information via checklist. � Explore cover letter templates and job reference criteria � Explore effective interviewing methods� Generate sample interview questions� Practice and refine skills for interviewing

What does your resumé say about you?

ProgramResources

� Microsoft Word� Onedrive.live.com� Office.live.com

� Google Docs – Create a free Google account

� Resources on Web� http://neumannpublicsafety.com/career-development/resumes-and-job-

interviews/

Resume Terms and Commonly Used Words

Resume Terms� Chronological: of, relating to, or arranged in or according to the order of time

� Chronological resume: the most common type of resume that highlights information in reverse chronology, from most recent to oldest

� Cover letter: a letter used to make inquiries about a job or employment

� Digital portfolio: technology or digital resource. An infographic, video, link or other digital representation

� Functional: performing or able to perform a regular function

� Functional resume: highlights information in categories based on commonly grouped skills. This type of resume is useful for those with a wide variety of work history or for gaps in experience. Functional resumes are also useful for those seeking to change career fields.

� Interviewee one who is interviewed

� Interviewer: one who conducts a formal consultation usually to evaluate qualifications (typically of a prospective student or employee)

� Objective statement: a clear and concise statement focusing on the job you are seeking

� References: a person to whom questions about an applicants character or ability can be made

� Resume: a written set of accomplishments

� Skills: a learned ability to do something in a competent fashion: a developed aptitude or ability

Types of Resumes

The value of a clear and concise format –What resume reviewers look at

Resumétemplates are easy to find and to work with in creating a professional looking resumé

Checking your resumé

Interviewing

� Interview methods

� Sample questions

� Practice and refine

Mock Interviews

� Arrive for your interview on time and be dressed in professional attire

� Tell the interviewer about your experience and skills

� Share your interests in the work you are applying for

� Share information about your other interests such as volunteer work or hobbies

� Communicate your work ethic and preferred work environment. Tell how you work best.