WE16 - Polish Your Mid-Career Resume

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Polish Your Mid-Career
Resume
Presented by:
Elisha Rios & Jessica Snyder
October 27, 2016

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Which would you prefer?

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Do Not Include…
• Cover letters
• Every job you’ve ever had
• Personal hobbies or interests
• “References available upon request”

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The Key Elements
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1. Contact Info + 2. Key Summary
• Enhance contact info with links
• Ditch the objective statement, it’s old school…
• Instead use a summary section
– Read the job description thoroughly
– Include key projects, achievements, # years experience
– Highlight YOUR skills as desired in the job description
– Use key words

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3. Professional Experience
• Include all dates of employment, even if there are gaps in
employment
• Include your past 3 jobs or at least last 5 years of employment
on your resume
• Key #s and $s are important when describing your experience
• Be selective. Focus on what makes YOU stand out

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4. Education and Extras

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Now, which would you prefer?

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References
• http://time.com/money/4171054/resume-tips-advice/
• https://media.lafayette.edu/media/Lunch+%26+Learn+-+
Shortcuts+to+Resume+Success/1_o77n33pc
• Rhonda Henning, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Personal interview, 25 Feb 2016
Go update your resume!

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References
• http://time.com/money/4171054/resume-tips-advice/
• https://media.lafayette.edu/media/Lunch+%26+Learn+-+
Shortcuts+to+Resume+Success/1_o77n33pc
• Rhonda Henning, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Personal interview, 25 Feb 2016
Go update your resume!