Basic presentation on the topic of career developments for youth with a very straights forward approach

1. Resumes & Cover Letters

2. Resume Writing

3. What’s A Juicy Resume?

4. Unprofessional Email Addresses
● Mikeluvbrooke4eva@hotmail.com
● funsizedchocolatedrop01@yahoo.com
● 123lovetweetybird@aol.com
● brownskinpoppin1111@gmail.com
● sexyladyjane@aol.com
● crazysexycooldana$@gmail.com
Professional Email Addresses
● johnsmith@email.com
● j.smith@email.com
● john_m_smith@email.com
● john.smith@email.com
● johnsmith1@email.com
● SmithJohn@email.com
Good VS Bad Email Addresses

5. 1. OBJECTIVE: A challenging creative opportunity where I can apply my skills in a dynamic
organization with plenty of room for advancement.
1. OBJECTIVE: To apply the knowledge acquired through a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and
Communications and two summer internships at a public relations agency to an entry-level
position on the marketing or PR team of a major financial institution.
OBJECTIVE

6. 1. OBJECTIVE: A challenging creative opportunity where I can apply my skills in a dynamic
organization with plenty of room for advancement.
1. OBJECTIVE: To apply the knowledge acquired through a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and
Communications and two summer internships at a public relations agency to an entry-level
position on the marketing or PR team of a major financial institution.
OBJECTIVE
1) it's generic
2) it’s self-focused
3) it does not say what you have to offer or
even what type of position you’re seeking.
● opening to your resume and it's your first chance to communicate who
and what you are, and how that puts you above other job applicants
● clarifies your education, your experience, the value you bring to the table,
and the type of position and organization you’re interested in

7. Soft Skills VS Hard Skills

8. Soft Skills: Interpersonal ability, personality traits, and
communication abilities needed for success on the job.
Hard Skills: Teachable skills you can gain through
education, training programs, certifications, and on-
the-job training

9. Soft Skills & Hard Skills
Soft Skills
● Strong Work Ethics
● Positive Attitude
● Good Communication Skills
● Time Management
● Problem Solving
● Teamwork
● Creativity
● Self Confidence
● Flexible
● Leadership Skills
● Conflict Resolution
● Ability to Multitask
Hard Skills
● Data Analysis
● Microsoft Office Proficiency
● Foreign Languages
● Computer Software (Adobe)
● Planning/ Event Planning
● Accounting
● Project management
● Teaching
● Typing
● Drawing/ Drafting
● Graphic Design

10. Senior Commercial Loan Underwriter
September 2005 to Present
Lotsa Bucks Trust, St. Louis, MO
● Took commercial and construction loan applications
● Negotiated terms
● Five direct reports in commercial loans division
● Trained new hires on loan research methods
● Organized company softball team
Your Professional Experience...

11. Senior Commercial Loan Underwriter
September 2005 to Present
Lotsa Bucks Trust, St. Louis, MO
● Took commercial and construction loan applications
● Negotiated terms
● Five direct reports in commercial loans division
● Trained new hires on loan research methods
● Organized company softball team
Your Professional Experience...
1) it reads like a boring job description, with duties
but no accomplishments
2) it gives no indication of the size or scope of the
business
3) incomplete sentences
3) it lists an activity (“Organized company softball
team”) that has no apparent relevance to a new job.

12. Senior Commercial Loan Underwriter
September 2005 to Present
Lotsa Bucks Trust, St. Louis, MO
● Processed $10 billion in commercial construction loan applications for the top commercial lender in Eastern
Missouri
● Managed a team of five junior underwriters who exceeded departmental goals consistently for past six months
● Facilitated professional training on loan research methods to shorten learning curve for new hires
● Applied professional team-building skills to development of successful company softball team, resulting in higher
corporate visibility in local community and enhanced employee morale
Your Professional Experience...

13. Senior Commercial Loan Underwriter
September 2005 to Present
Lotsa Bucks Trust, St. Louis, MO
● Processed $10 billion in commercial construction loan applications for the top commercial lender in Eastern
Missouri
● Managed a team of five junior underwriters who exceeded departmental goals consistently for past six
months
● Facilitated professional training on loan research methods to shorten learning curve for new hires
● Applied professional team-building skills to development of successful company softball team, resulting in
higher corporate visibility in local community and enhanced employee morale
Your Professional Experience...
● It should show how you achieved results in past roles.
● Future employers want to see how your experience has
prepared you to meet their needs.
● Clarify the kinds of businesses you have worked for, and
how they benefited from your skills and talents.

14. Resume Tips
● Pay careful attention to spelling, punctuation, grammar, and style.
● Proofread your resume carefully.
● Try to fit your resume on one page. It should never exceed two pages.
● Use Times New Roman or Arial font.
● Your Font Size should be 12
● Include as much work experience as possible – even if it does not obviously relate to
the job you are seeking. Any job has transferable skills (i.e. computer skills, writing,
speaking, etc.)
● Tailor your information to the job you are seeking.
● Use keywords from job description
● Be honest – don’t exaggerate.
● Be specific and give examples. Provide numbers (i.e. # of people supervised, amount
of your operating budget, etc.) whenever possible.
● Use simple, everyday language.
● Write out what acronyms stand for because an employer may not know what they
mean.
● Be creative with formatting your resume and use templates. (Microsoft Word & Canva)