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

A. Less is More B. Similar but Different C. Tell Me About Yourself D. Your Online Job Search E. Flash Resumes F. 30-Second Commercial

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LESSON A

RELAYING SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

? Use bulleted statements ? Start with action verbs ? Keep it short ?Q uantify ? 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:

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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:

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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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