February 29, 2012

1. National Guard and Reserve Job Fair Presented by: DallasHR Workforce Readiness Committee February 29, 2012 2012 DallasHR Workforce Readiness Committee 1

2. “Key Words for Electronic Resume/Application Submission” http://dallashr.org/DallasHR/HR_Resources/Workforce_Readiness 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR

3. Key Words for Electronic Resume/Application Submission 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR

4. Create Your Resume & Use Keywords That Describe Your Skills and Goals START: Enter the section titles of your resume Step 1: Employment - dates & job titles in sequential order Step 2: Military experience - list all military titles, dates, locations, TRANSLATE MILITARY SKILLS TO CIVILIAN SKILLS Step 3: Education - schools attended, degree, course focus Step 4: Skills – list all software, computer, technical, mechanical, etc. Step 5: Objective - what kind of opportunity are you looking for? NOW: Enter the details under each section title (i.e. job responsibilities, etc.) 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR

5. Format your resume with Keywords • Arial or Times New Roman • Black text • Easy on the eyes • Font size between 10 - 12 • Edit your resume • Insert action verbs and take out “responsible for….” • Tool: http://www.seekingsuccess.com/articles/art110.php • Finally… • Spell check • Have 2 friends review your resume for mistakes • Save As, “Your Name – Resume” 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR

6. The Search Job Boards All request keywords Recruiters • Monster.com • Careerbuilder.com • Workintexas.com • Jobbingtree.com • Insert keywords to find candidates that match the job description KEYWORDS If you do not have keywords in your resume then your resume will NOT show up in searches…. You can find common keywords that match YOUR job objective by researching job descriptions • Language (Bilingual/Spanish) • Software • Work environment • Certificates 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR

7. Nuts & Bolts of Electronic Submissions • All job boards use Keyword’s to match resumes and job searches. • Employers posting jobs on their website use Keyword Scanning to prioritize resumes to the skills they are seeking. • When employers post jobs on job boards, the job boards rank the percentage that resumes match their job opportunity using Keywords. • If your resume does not include Keywords that materially match the job opening you are submitting to then your resume will not be a priority. • The more Keywords in your resume that match the Keywords in the job posting will determine your resume priority – but don’t go overboard…stay Honest! 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR

8. A Recruiter’s/Employer’s View on Job Boards All searches start with Keywords 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR

9. Commonly Used Social Media Channels for Employment • LinkedIn – LinkedIn draws from Keywords that pull from your profile. You can optimize how often your profile shows up in searches by having a complete profile containing Keywords matching your skills. Maximize your visibility. • Be assertive and link in with professionals who share your similar skills, companies that interest you, and management personnel. • Follow companies that interest you. • Remain professional when inviting people to link in • Face Book - Remove all non-professional photo’s or simply shut your account down while searching. • Receive notifications – a fast response is critical! 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR

10. Applying for Job Opportunities • Read the job description • Determine if you qualify • Tailor your resume with Keywords that match your skills • Your experience = experience needed • Highlight your skills & responsibilities that match • Submit your updated resume • Be accessible via phone, email & TEXT- fast response gets jobs • Professional: Voicemail, Email address, and social media profiles • Google Yourself – Potential Employers Will….. • Always have your professional guard up • 1st impression starts with the first contact made 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR

11. Submit Your Resume • Post your resume • CareerBuilder, Monster, Jobbingtree.com, workintexas.com, LinkedIn, etc. • Google industry specific sites to post your resume on • Find Job Openings • Indeed.com, Craig’s list, LinkedIn, Twitter • Staffing/Recruiting firms: • Find firms that fit your experience and goals 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR

12. Preparing for your Interview • Study • Resume • Job description • The company (Google & the company website) • Reflect on strengths/weaknesses • Practice • Common interview questions • Mock interview with a friend • Determine your attire for interview 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR

13. The Interview • Greeting • Enthusiastic, smile, confident and friendly to everyone • Strong handshake, eye contact and good posture • Interview • Do not get too personal instead stick to the facts • Listen to the question • Avoid… “ums, uh, sighing, etc.” • Listen when told about the job • Tell them why you would be a fit • Ask questions: • About company, opportunity, the interviewer, etc • Last question • Exit: • Show gratitude • Business card 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR

14. After the Interview: • Write & Mail Thank You Note • Reflect • Strengths • Improvements • Questions to follow-up on • Follow-up • Stick to the timeframe hiring manager gave you 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR

15. Questions??? 2012 Workforce Readiness and DallasHR