RESUME

Assemble Necessary Information for a good resume( Heading, education, experience, skills)

HEADING

Name

Street Address

City, State, Zip code 

Area code and home phone number

Area code and business or cell number

Professional E-mail address
 

EDUCATION
Name of college 

City and State without zip code 

Type of degree

Program of study/ major

Graduation date 

Achievements

Relevant courses 

GPA if 3.o or above
 

EXPERIENCE

Name of the company 

City and state without zip code 

Position title 

From month/year

Action verb with bullets 

Achievement

   
SKILLS

Computer skills(Microsoft word, Excel, powerpoint, publisher, adobe photoshop software etc)

Languages skills

If you speak more than one language you should consider including language skills levels 
(fluent in French, basic knowledge in English)

   
WHAT ELSE?

Optional sections

Objective/ career interests

Extracurricular activities

Interests

Volunteer experience

Class project

Certification/ licensure

Summary of qualifications

   
TASK 2: Make resume attractive

Make name stand out 

Bold or capitalize major headings

Use bold or italics to highlight

Avoid abbreviations

Utilize TAB button for spacing 

Consistency of presentation 

Print on high-quality paper

Font 10-12 points

 
SHORTENING YOUR RESUME

Cut job descriptions

Use horizontal lists 

Reduce space between sections

Avoid small font

Adjust margins

   
WHAT TO EXCLUDE?

Personal data ( age, marital status, ethnicity, health status, country of origin)

Irrelevant Data ( company addresses,  reasons for leaving jobs, references and salary)

     
TASK 3

   
GET FEEDBACK FROM OTHERS, REVISE AND POLISH

Ask professors, friends, family, and coworkers for feedback

Meet with a counselor

Save a copy of the document that is fully compatible with microsoft word and update regularly 

Email as an attachment to yourself or save on a flash drive

The RESUME SHOULD

Be typed 

Have no errors of fact, spelling, or grammar

Have skills and interests related to position 

Be proofread by professionals

Give you a sense of pride

 
Daniel Teri

       

Job Search Tools

Job search widgets and gadgets
Widgets, gadgets and tools that will help expedite your job search and manage your career.

Job Search Tools
In addition to the standard job search tools you need to conduct a professional job search(like a professional email address and voicemail ) there  are new tools and new feature on existing resources to help you expedite your job search

Tools for professional job searching
Before you seek employment make sure you have the appropriate tools for a professional and business-like job search because the first impression you give an employer is the most important one.

Facebook  Apps for job searching
Just about everyone is using Facebook for networking as well. With lots of search of job search applications to choose from Facebook is becoming more than a social networking site.These Facebook application can all be used as part of your search.

Job Search iphone Apps
There are a variety of job search apps available for your iphone and ipod Touch.You can download apps that search for jobs by keywords and location, email job listings, keep track of your contacts and even create a resume.

Job search engines
Use a job search engine to search the top job sites, company sites and online newspapers.There are a variety of job sites search engine sites that will search all the job sites and even the search engines to capture new job postings.

Daniel Teri

INTERNSHIPS

Tips for internships

• Clarify expectation about the internship:both the employers and yours. It's a good idea to agree upon your responsibilities in writing
• Take advantage of the transition time at the beginning of your internship and ask lots of questions, you are not expected to know what is going on right away, but the fastest you learn the ins and outs of daily life on the job, the better off you'll be.
• Meet regularly with your supervisor to ensure that both of your expectation are being met.
• First impression are very important, as is maintaining good ones. It is important for you to dress, speak, write, and generally behave like a professional.Shake hands,make eye contact, smile, and be friendly and confident.
• Be observant and ask questions appropriate behavior at the work place.
• Focus on your communication skills, both written and verbal.Proofread your written work carefully.When communicating with coworkers choose respectful, tactful and professional language at all times.
• Show up to work on time when you are expected.call if you are going to be sick or late.
• Establish good relationships with your coworkers.Be friendly, polite, helpful, and sensitive.
• Be easy to work witH. Accept assignments without complaint, ask for more work when assignments are completed and turn out good quality work.
• When you leave, be sure to ask your supervisor for a letter of recommendation and keep in touch so that you can call upon him/her later when you are in need of a reference. This will also help your supervisor keep you in mind when future opportunities arise.

                   
Daniel Teri

Etiquette in the Workplace

Workplace etiquette refers to proper behavior in the workplace, for making the environment where people work polite, respectful, pleasant place to be.

There are several ways to get a good etiquette:

WORK BEHAVIOR
 Be punctual that means you have to respect your job schedule
Learn office politics depending of the office
Appear as professional as possible(clean, neat, appropriate attire for work setting)
Be flexible
Turn off your phone or put on silent
Be sure to give credit to co-workers and those who contributed to a particular project or event.
Be willing and motivated to take on new challenge s this attitude will enhance your value in your workplace.
Watch your language avoid profanity or slang and inappropriate conversation topics

CORRESPONDENCE ETIQUETTE
Emails
Memos
Letters
You will sometimes need them to communicate with clients,supervisors and co-workers via email memos and letters

TELEPHONE ETIQUETTE
So how to use it?
some tips
Try to return your call the same time
make sure your voicemail is working properly and check it frequently
keep conversations to the points
be sure to leave your contact information if you are leaving a message for someone else
Tone and language be professional and pleasant,avoid slang
Greetings( speak into the mouthpiece with a clear voice)

COMMUNICATION WITH CO-WORKERS
listen nod and say phrases like"uh huh" to demonstrate that you are and listening.
give credits to co-workers and those who helped you with a project
be willing and motivated to take on new challenges
offers assistance
Communication with supervisors
Observe your his style and responds accordingly
keep him informed positive or negative, you want your boss to be kept in the loop
Be pro-active about collaboration with your supervisor in an effort to meet organizational goals
Do not go over  supervisor's head before addressing the issue with him/her first

SOCIAL MEDIA ETIQUETTE
Watch your language.make sure you write as if you are in a professional environment
Do not post negative or confidential information on the internet.
When you are requesting to connect with someone online, treat it the same as in real life.first impressions are important online as well.

CUBICLE ETIQUETTE
Keep workstation organized and professional
Be aware of your volume when on the the phone and avoid personal conversations
Avoid eating at your cubicle, especially food with pungent smells

DINING ETIQUETTE
The beginning
Turn off your phone
Put your napkin on your lap when you sit down
Make small talk
Be polite
Avoid alcohol
Choose your menu

The middle
Begin eating after EVERYONE has served and seated
Refer to drawing of table setting if you are unfamiliar
Keep your elbow and arms off the table
Start with the utensils furthest
Cut one piece of food at a time
If you need restroom  try to do so between courses or at the end of the meal
If someone wants you to pass something to them, do not use first it first

The end
When you are finished eating, place your fork and knife on the side of your plate, facing downwards
At the end of the meal, put your napkin back on the table to the side of your plate
Be sure to thank the host.
                                         
Daniel Teri

How To Ace A Cover Letter

A cover letter is a document that introduces and sells yourself by providing information on skills and experiences of a job seeker to be submitted alongside a résumé.

 
There are several specific things that should be included in every cover letter:

 
Be specific

You want to be sure to include the company name and address for which you are applying as well as the name of the position the name of the position are interested in. include the name of the person within the company that will be reviewing your cover letter and resume.

 
Keep it short

Cover letters should be a half a page to a page in length at the most so it is important to use this space to describe how your skills and work history match with the requirements of the position.You do not want to restate what is written in your resume but rather highlight what specific skills from your work history will help you excel in the position you are applying for.

 
Set expectation

You should always include your plan of action at the end of the cover letter.Include your contact information and the best time you can be contacted at the closing of your cover letter.

                                                                               
Daniel Teri