Resume Workshop and Branding presented by Lynn Hazan for DePaul University. You will learn about top 10 skills for new grads, resume tips and personal branding. Discover your UPS, benefits of e-portfolios and how to enhance your social media presence. Use your six word story to build your brand presence.
20. • Internships
• Class projects if relevant
• Extracurricular/ Volunteer activities
• Leadership
• Awards
Highlight Your …
21. A Timeline in Chocolate
Present Past Future
The Job Description
is About the Present
The Resume is
About the Past
The Interview is
About the Future
22. What Do You Do Really Well?
• Determine Your Strengths
• List them
• I am an Expert In…
27. Paired Share:
Why you should hire me!
Make it interesting.
Time: 1 minute each
Get
ready
for your
pitch!
28. 10 Boilerplate Phrases That Kill Resumes
• Met or exceeded expectations
• Proven track record of success
• Works well with all levels of staff
• Team player
• Bottom-line orientation
29. 10 Boilerplate Phrases That Kill Resumes
According to career expert Liz Ryan
• Results-oriented professional
• Cross-functional teams
• Superior (or excellent) communication skills
• Strong work ethic
30. Portfolio
• Chronological order, most recent first
• Writing samples: press releases, pitch letters, communication
plans, newsletters, fact sheets, backgrounders
• Creative Samples: copywriting, art, design
• Spec Work
31. • Interactive with audience
• Shows technological competency
• Showcases Samples
• Easy to revise, maintain, and distribute
Advantages of an E-Portfolio
32. • Choose an appropriate template
• Upload past work samples
• Include a professional picture(s)
• Stock photos are available
Tips for an E-Portfolio
33. • Include Resume
• Clear contact information
• Make sure the URL includes your first and last name.
• This way you are easily searchable.
Tips for an E-Portfolio Continued
34. -Wix (Easy)
www.wix.com
-Visual CV (Easy)
www.visualcv.com
-Weebly (Slightly More Difficult)
www.weebley.com
-WordPress (Requires Some Previous Knowledge)
https://wordpress.org
Free and Easy to Use Sites
36. Social Media Presence
● Recruiters will check you out on social media.
● Does your background fit the company culture?
● Linkedin is preferred for recruiting,
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37. Hiring Managers Check You Out Online!
● Work History
● Education
● Industry Knowledge
● Communication Skills
● Hobbies
● Interests
● Use of Profanity
● How you use your non-working hours
● Use of Alcohol or Illegal Substances