Work Book Resume Exercises
Work Book Resume Exercises
Work Book Resume Exercises
1. Identifying Your Skill Sets 2. Skill Sets & Actions/Tasks 3. Inventory of Skills, Traits, Strengths and Knowledge 4. Writing Accomplishment Statements 5. Resume Worksheet
Job Titles: Sample: Administrative Specialist 2 A. C. E. G. I. 1. Current Job Title: A. C. E. G. I. 2. Previous Job Title: A. C. E. G. I.
Skills Sets / Keywords (Nouns or Verbs) Lead Support Staff Budget Management Training Packets Webpage B. D. F. H. J. B. D. F. H. J. B. D. F. H. J. Database Reference Materials Supervision
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Current Job Skills Set or Keywords (Nouns or Verbs): Sample: A. Lead Support Staff
Actions / Tasks (Verbs) Prepare & send training alerts Oversee Training Directory Manage received applications Answer training questions Draft & format brochures Back-up staff in workshops Supervise Work Study
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Conceived and/or created a new program, system, service, procedure or plan resulting in . . . . Initiated, devised, and carried through a complex plan or process that . . . . . Successfully handled an emergency situation or crisis that . . . .
There is a formula for ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS: SITUATION + ACTION = RESULTS.
SITUATION:
City needed a comprehensive Basic PC Skills Training Curriculum so classes could be taught in-house.
ACTION:
Designed from concept to completion a comprehensive basic computer skills training curriculum.
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What were the results of your efforts? Quantify the results whenever possible with percentages, dollars, or scope.
City now has basic computer skills training courses that are tailored to the Citys needs and can be taught in-house for a fraction of the cost of outside training.
SUMMARIZE OR BOIL DOWN YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT IN A SINGLE STATEMENT OR SEVERAL STATEMENTS: Saved the City 35% to 50% in training costs by designing and delivering from concept to completion a comprehensive, low-cost computer skills training. OTHER EXAMPLES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS Created and conducted an Interviewing Training Program for managers and Supervisors that reduced candidate selection ratio from 1:15 to 1:5. Analyzed accounting system and then designed and implemented a new process that reduced receivables from 45 days to 30 days. Created and implemented a plan to contact customers and present new products, resulting in increased sales activities and expanded sales by 35%. Coached managers on implementing training strategy, increasing employee buy-in and training effectiveness. Devised an e-mail registry that eliminated spam and improved communication time by 12%.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Read the questions and choose the ones that relate to your job and skills. Write at least 3 ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS for each one you choose. Not every statement will pertain to you, so you dont have to write an Accomplishment Statement for all ten just the ones that are right for you.
. Remember each SKILL SET = one bullet in your resume. Ask your co-workers, supervisor, and/or friends to help you. And, dont shortchange yourself! Sometimes we forget that what we do everyday at work is a learned skill. Make sure you include your full range of skills and actions. Take your time to do a thorough & complete inventory of your skills.
This process takes time. Writing a resume is more a marathon than a sprint!
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Choose at least 3 of the 10 scenarios, fill in the blanks and summarize into an Accomplishment Statement. Remember to test with the So What Factor to make sure your result is clear.
1. Describe a specific situation where you solved a technical problem in the office or in the field: Situation:
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2. Describe databases (lists of records, people, equipment, etc.) youve designed or maintained: Situation:
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6. Describe your leadership and/or management style and give an example: Situation:
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