College grads learn how to create a resume. Turning college skills into job skills and putting it together in an articulate resume, one that gets noticed.

1. Transition College Skills Into Job Skills
Presented by:
Laura Kasper, President/CEO
www.monarchstaffing.com

2.  Dependability
 Good Positive Attitude
 Skills & Qualifications
 Flexibility & Adaptability
 Fit Into Company Culture

3. How do you Demonstrate
Dependability?

4. Good
Positive
Attitude

5. Skills & Qualifications
for the Job
• Internships
• Part-Time Jobs: Paid and Unpaid
• Volunteerism/Community Service
All Experience
Counts…

6. • Clubs, Memberships
• Student Government
• Athletic Associations
• Sororities & Fraternities
• Leadership Positions Held
- President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
Clubs & Organizations
All Experience Counts…

7. Flexibility
And
Adaptability.

8. Do you fit into the Culture of the
Company and Department?

9. Getting Your Resume Read
 What are you selling?
 How will you do this?
 What is the goal?
Market your skills, traits and abilities

10. Resume Readiness
What are employers looking for in a resume?
What makes a good resume?
7TOP
Market your skills traits and abilities

11. Keep it simple, concise, exact, brief
outlined / bulleted format:
Not Too Much
“White Space”
• 95% of all resumes are read online.
• .5 margins
• No smaller than 10pt. Font
• Do not use Text Boxes

12. SUE SUMMIT
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 555-1234 http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sue-summit Ssummit@verizon.net
Contact information should look like this and be
located at the top of your resume:
 Top quarter of your resume.
 Include your Public Profile URL.
 Professional email address!
 Contact Information

13. Replace it with a“30 Second Commercial”
Get rid of Objective:
• Experience
• Describe You – Know your Traits
• Major, Minor, Projects
• Grade point average

14. Most hiring managers will
discard a resume with errors.
Errors show a lack of care and
proofing skills, which are
transferable to any position.
No spelling or
grammar errors:

15. • Use action verbs,
keywords and phrases
• Get rid of the “I's”
Hiring managers quickly want to see what you have
successfully accomplished. All experience counts.
• Participated in…
• Coordinated…
• Solved….
• Wrote…

16. Key Words
and Phrases

17. Dates and gaps accounted for
– be as specific as possible

18. Cover Letter
• Personalize The Letter
- Never address the letter
“To Whom It May Concern”
• Do Your Research!
- Learn about the company,
it’s mission & values.
- Pick out key words in the position
description especially if the
company uses key word scanning
software.

19. Cover Letter
• Articulate Why You Are
A Good Fit
- Don’t just reiterate your resume.
- Highlight 2-4 or your relevant
abilities.
- Write 2-3 sentences about how
your experiences specifically
showcase them.
• Proofread!

20. Make the Hiring Managers Job Easy
Candidates
Move yourself from an “Applicant” to a “Candidate

21. Things to consider...
Applicant vs. Candidates
 Set up a professional email account
 Completely fill out the application online
 Save your resume document with a professional
title that can be easily recognized…
Mikesmithmarketingrepres09.doc
Susantellresumeaccountingres09.doc

22. How to “Ace” The Interview
What Hiring Managers Won’t Tell You
 What is a turn off to you during an
interview?
 What would make you stop abruptly
and mark an “X” on the candidate you
are interviewing?
 With all candidates being equal, what
would make you hire one person over
another?

23. Interviewing Turn-Offs
1. No Eye Contact
2. Cell Phone On The Desk or Answering The Call!
3. Limp Handshake
4. Your “Scent” Enters Before You Do

24. Interviewing Turn-Offs
5. Not Prepared to Take Notes
6. Short, One-Word Answers
7. Showing No Enthusiasm
8. Inappropriate Dress
Yea…No…Maybe

25. First and Foremost…
Look Presentable and Businesslike
• Suit vs. No Suit
• Shoes
• Hair
• Jewelry

26. This….

27. Not That….

28. Too Casual

29. This Not That….

30. This Not That…

31. Never Show This…

32. Telephone Screening
• Hiring Managers use the pre-screen
telephone interview to narrow down
the best candidates to see in
person.
• The Power of the First 30 Seconds!

33. Telephone Screening – What Not To Do
No crying
baby in the
background
Use a land line
if possible or
your cell in a
quiet room.
Do not
interview while
driving!
Dress for
success – even
though they
can not see
you.
Be sure to answer
the call yourself

34. Prep Beforehand
• Bring pages of the
company’s website.
These all show interest and will set you apart
from those who are not prepared.
• Prepare for it, write it down.
• Bring a notepad and your answers to
questions you know will be asked.

35. Prep Beforehand
• Do your homework
• Visit the company’s website
• The Internet is a good resource
• Press Releases
• Google the company
• Use LinkedIn Network to find out who works there
• Write down 3 things you know about the company

36. Let’s Talk About Getting to the Interview…
• 10-15 minutes early is the rule of thumb.
• Write down and remember who you are interviewing with.
• Know where you are going. Wow!
I wish I wrote
down her
name
BEFORE the
interview!
• Look up the interviewer on LinkedIn.
• If you are not sure of the exact
pronunciation, ask BEFORE the
interview and practice it.
• Do not smoke before the interview.
PREPARATION IS KEY

37. Who Is Watching…
• Driving
• Receptionist/Greeter
• The Walker
• HR Recruiter
• Department Head
• Hiring Manager

38. • Nice Place to work
• Seems like a good company
• Close to my home
• My friend works here
Interview Question The Candidate Answers…
Interviewer:
Why do you want to work at ABC company?

39. Candidate Comments and Questions…
Be prepared - Your answer must have substance.
Know the mission/vision and core
values from the company’s website.
 Research Company Website
 In the News Section, Articles
 Talk to People you might know that work there
 GlassDoor.com
• I really like what I saw on your site about…
• I share a lot of the same core values …..
• I noticed that ….

40. What is a Behavioral Interview Question?
Real-life examples
Not scenarios
What you have experienced personally
Put a “positive spin” on your answer.
• Tell me about a time….
• Share with me a situation….
• Describe to me….
Answer with ….

41. 2 Questions You
Never ask at a 1st
interview …
How much sick and vacation time do I get?
How much does this position pay?

42. Asking Questions After The Interview
“No, that’s OK, I think you covered it all.”
The recruiter is now putting
an “X” on your file.

43. Always Ask Questions After The Interview
Sample “After-Interview “ Questions
 Can you tell me a little bit about what the culture of the
department is?
 What are the normal work hours for the position?
 Why is the position vacant at this time?
 What are your expectations for this position?

44. The “Thank You Letter”…
As simple as it sounds, not sending a follow-up “thank
you” letter can prevent you from landing your dream job.
- SEND THE THANK YOU. Either email or snail mail.
- Recommend snail mail/postcard because people do not
get much mail in work these days.
- Check your spelling and grammar before sending.
- If the thank you is sent with mistakes,
it will deter you from getting the job.
Snail Mail Can Set You Apart!

45. Top 10 Reasons You Will Not Be Hired
1. Talking too much
2. Not dressed appropriately
3. No eye contact
4. Scent enters before you do
5. No enthusiasm
6. Negative body language
7. Cell phone interruption
8. Showing too much skin
9. Bad mouth last employer
10. Short, one-word answers

46. Social & Professional Networking Sites
The Internet can be a useful tool like a knife… but
if you used inappropriately – it can cut you!

47. In Conclusion…
You never get a second chance to
make a great first impression.
You Are
Hired!

48. For More Information Visit
www.monarchstaffing.com
Locations in Delaware, Chester, Montgomery Counties
Thank You.
Apply Online Today.
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