JOB READINESS TOOLKIT
Job Search Seminar Workbook
MODULE 2:
JOB READINESS TOOLKIT
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MODULE 2:
JOB READINESS TOOLKIT
The purpose of this module is to:
evaluate and practice effective
communication in applications, resumes,
basic introductions and interviewing.
LESSON TITLE
PAGE
A. Less is More
1
B. Similar but Different
3
C. Tell Me About Yourself
7
D. Your Online Job Search
8
E. Flash Resumes
10
F. 30-Second Commercial
11
LESS IS MORE
LESSON A
RELAYING SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
? Use bulleted statements
? Start with action verbs
? Keep it short
? Quantify ¨C whenever possible, show measurable accomplishments by using numbers,
percentages (%), and/or amount of money ($)
? Avoid personal pronouns
? Incorporate keywords from the job posting
LET¡¯S PRACTICE
Before: Duties included me emptying trash cans, dusting, vacuuming floors, cleaning
bathrooms, changing bed linens and replacing used items such as towels, soaps,
complimentary coffee and mini bar items.
Improved: Cleaned and replenished up to 16 rooms daily for a high-end hotel chain.
Before:
Managed employees in the operations department
Improved:
Before:
Answered phone calls
Improved:
1
LESS IS MORE (CONTINUED)
Before:
Helped create two safety training manuals
Improved:
Before:
Provided excellent customer service
Improved:
Before: Responsible for assisting customers with transitioning from federal assisted
programs to gainful employment
Improved:
LET¡¯S PRACTICE
Bulleted Statement:
Improved Bulleted Statement:
2
SIMILAR BUT DIFFERENT
LESSON B
In the column labeled Applications, list items that you believe belong ONLY on an application,
but not on a resume.
In the column labeled Resumes, list items that you believe belong ONLY on a Resume,
but not on an application.
In the column labeled Both, list items that you believe belong on both.
APPLICATIONS
RESUMES
BOTH
LET¡¯S PRACTICE
Fill out the Employment Application sample on the following two pages and keep it as a
guide when completing employer applications.
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