LESSON 2:

YOUR RESUME & LINKEDIN

Your resume creates a first impression of who you are to the recruiter and hiring manager before they get to meet you. It’s important to customize your resume to quickly communicate why you’d be a good fit for the positions that you’re applying for. Start out by creating a resume that reflects your qualifications for the job that you actually WANT so you can focus your energy on jobs that will help you grow in your career path.

LESSON 2: HOMEWORK

HOMEWORK 1: RESUME TEMPLATE

The format of your resume is important to showcase and highlight your most transferable skills for the positions that you’re applying to. Use this resume template as a guide to show you how to format your resume. The career statement and skills bullet points section will help you bring your transferable skills to the top of the resume. Use this resume checklist to make sure your resume is updated.

HOMEWORK 2: YOUR CAREER STATEMENT

When you’re looking for a job that fits your personality, rather than just job searching for anything, it’s important to have a focused career statement at the top of your resume. You should always spend the time to modify your career statement for every different type of job that you're applying for. Taking the time to tailor this paragraph will communicate directly with the hiring manager about why you're a good fit for the position. Click here for directions on how to write a career statement.

HOMEWORK 3: LINKEDIN CHECKLIST

Use the LinkedIn Checklist to create a LinkedIn profile that communicates quickly with recruiters and hiring managers the best information possible to make a first impression for the jobs that you’re applying for.