b'RESUME\nYour resume is your first impression with a potential employer. It is a short account (1\xe2\x80\x932 pages) of your experience,\nqualifications, and achievements. The goal of your resume is to capture the reader\xe2\x80\x99s interest so that he/she wants\nto speak with you.\nMost resumes get a 5\xe2\x80\x9315 second scan by the reader. Your resume must have enough impact to grab the attention\nof the prospective employer. There can be no generic approach to a resume \xe2\x80\x93\xe2\x80\x93 always try to tailor every resume to\nfit the qualifications of a specific job as much as possible.\nThe employer wants to know: \xe2\x80\x9cWhat can you do for me? How can you improve my operations? Can you make me\nmoney? Save me time? Keep my customers happy?\xe2\x80\x9d Your resume must not only show the skills you have, it must\ndemonstrate your successes.\nRemember: Your resume is a reflection of you and\nyour work.\nDanielle A. Trainer\nBe sure your resume is an accurate representation of you.\n\t1080 Trainer Trail, Houston, Texas 77001\t832 \xe2\x80\x93 555 \xe2\x80\x93 3595\t\ndtrainer0520@yahoo.com\nKnow the two types of resumes: Chronological\nTrainer with ABC Management Company\nand Functional.\nSummary\nConscientious, degreed professional with over 15 years experience in training, recruiting and marketing.\nChronological\nPresented materials to groups of 10-75 customers and staff. Proven record of developing and\nimplementing training programs to address essential corporate goals which resulted in a 19% increase in\nA chronological resume lists the relevant jobs in\nstaff productivity.\nreverse order, with the most recent first. This format\nAreas of Expertise\nTraining & Development Skills\nis the most popular, the easiest to prepare, and is\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Trained and educated professionals, potential clients, volunteers and general public\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Prepared and delivered 5-10 monthly presentations to groups of 10-75\ngenerally successful.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Developed 20 separate training manuals and handbooks with 10-30 pages for sales training\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Implemented a variety of presentations \xe2\x80\x93 lectures, audio visuals, encouraged audience participation\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Proficient in Microsoft Office and multiple learning management systems\nFunctional\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Placed in \xe2\x80\x9cTop 5 Sales Representative\xe2\x80\x9d for National Insurance Company within 2 years\nA functional resume lists work experiences in terms of\nRecruiting Skills\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Procured and retained an average of 5 new blood donor groups per month\none or more specific \xe2\x80\x9cfunctions,\xe2\x80\x9d such as \xe2\x80\x9cfinances,\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Identified potential commercial insurance clients and arranged meetings to analyze needs\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Prospected personal and commercial financial services clients, making up to 100 contacts per day\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Solicited sponsors and underwriters for non-profit culinary endowment\nadministrative, or support services.\xe2\x80\x9d It lists the important\nMarketing and Customer Service Skills\t\ncontributions made in each function. Work experience\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Developed and implemented marketing plans for blood donor groups\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Communicated with 150 key blood group contacts within designated territory to maintain relationships\nis listed at the bottom. The functional resume takes\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Managed up to 40 blood drives per month, and up to 1,400 units of blood collected per month\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Reviewed client portfolios, analyzed risks versus goals to determine appropriate investment strategies\nemphasis off dates and positions. It hides downward\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Gathered data from potential commercial insurance, created submission and developed proposal\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Provided commercial insurance account servicing for $500,000 premium book of business\nprogression and emphasizes transferable skills. It is easy\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Developed and coordinated public awareness events, activities and media campaign\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Managed and serviced professional membership database of 1,200\nto change your objective to reflect something different\nWork History\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Donor Recruitment Consultant, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center - Houston, TX 2\n\t 004 \xe2\x80\x93 Present\nfrom your experience.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t \x07Financial Advisor, UBS Financial Service - Omaha, NE  \n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\n2002 \xe2\x80\x93 2004\n\x07Commercial Insurance Sales Representative, Wausau Insurance Company - Omaha, NE  \t\n2000 \xe2\x80\x93 2002\n\x07Personal Insurance Agent, Intermountain Insurance Services - Avon, CO     \t\n1998 \xe2\x80\x93 1999\n\nOther Relevant Experience\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nCommercial Insurance Account Manager, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - Denver, CO\nMarketing/Public Relations Director, Colorado/Denver Veterinary Medical Associates. - Denver, CO\n\nEducation\n\nBachelor of Science, Business Administration with Marketing Specialty, University of Nebraska Omaha, NE\n\n(Continued on other side)\n\n1-888-469-JOBS (5627) \xe2\x80\xa2 www.wrksolutions.com\n188-TS5-E\n\n\x0cRESUME\n(Continued)\n\nMake It an Easy Read:\nFormatting Your Resume\nUse a consistent format to make it easy for readers to\nquickly skim through your resume and eliminate confusion.\nFont: Choose a font style and size that is clean and\nconservative, and stay between 10 and 12 points in\nsize. Choose one font style and use it throughout. Your\nname can be two points larger.\nGood font examples include: Times New Roman\nand Verdana\nFont Style: Bold, italics, underlining and CAPITALIZATION\ncan highlight certain information you want to\nemphasize. Don\xe2\x80\x99t overuse these enhancements;\notherwise, nothing really stands out.\nDates: Use a consistent pattern for all dates. Use years\nfor all jobs if you do not know the exact months for all\njobs (i.e., 2001\xe2\x80\x932002).\nPaper Color: Be conservative, use white or off-white.\nSpacing: A 1\xe2\x80\x9d\xe2\x80\x93 1.25\xe2\x80\x9d margin all around is generally acceptable; leave plenty of white space.\nNumber of Pages: A resume is usually 1\xe2\x80\x932 pages. Your\nresume may have more than two pages if:\nYou are submitting a curriculum vitae rather than a\nresume, OR you have an extensive list of:\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Technical qualifications\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Credentials and certifications\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Publications\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Honors, awards, commendations\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t Special projects, etc.\nRegardless of the type of resume you choose, write\nit to catch the interest of the person reading it. Most\nresumes get a 5\xe2\x80\x9315 second scan the first time. From\nthis, a decision is made to look further or not. This\nmakes the first half of your resume extremely important.\nUse this space to give a well-written summary of your\nstrengths and skills. Format the rest of the resume to\nhighlight your skills using accomplishment statements.\n\nWrite with Goals in Sight\nYou should arrange your resume based on your goal.\nAre you looking for work in a field where you have\nexperience, or are you changing careers? Have you\nrecently completed school, or are the job requirements\neducation focused?\nConsider what the employer is looking for when you\nchoose what to include on your resume and the order\nyou present it.\n\nSummarize \xe2\x80\xa6 to Set Yourself Apart\nHiring managers and recruiters are busy people. One\njob posting or want ad can generate thousands of\nresponses and stacks of resumes. You want to create\na resume that separates you from the stack. Begin\nwith a summary or objective that captures attention.\nConsider using a bulleted list of your abilities or\naccomplishments \xe2\x80\x94 it\xe2\x80\x99s easier to see and scan on\nthe resume. A well-developed summary is useful in a\nnetworking situation or in an interview.\n\nKeep It Updated\nBe certain to print the most updated contact\ninformation on your resume. If you decide to have an\ne-mail address or phone number listed on your resume\nbe sure to keep it up-to-date and accurate.\n\nDecide What\xe2\x80\x99s Optional\nListing a physical address may not always be necessary.\nAn employer probably doesn\xe2\x80\x99t need to know your address and the city in which you live unless relocation for\nthe job is an issue. Omitting your address can allow for\nmore room on the resume \xe2\x80\x94 and this sometimes makes\nthe difference when attempting to limit the resume to a\nsingle page.\n\nWorkforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary\naids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.\nTexas Relay Numbers: 1-800-735-2989 (TDD) 1-800-735-2988 (voice) or 711\n\n1-888-469-JOBS (5627) \xe2\x80\xa2 www.wrksolutions.com\n188-TS5-E'