1. Resume Writing and Posting Introduction to the Virtual Career Manager And other tips Interview Preparation Seminar (September 10, 2006)

2. Outline • Quick Start to the Virtual Career Manager • Other Resume Tips • Helpful Links Interview Preparation Seminar (September 10, 2006)

3. Virtual Career Manager (VCM) • See handouts in your packet • Tutorial guide • Brochure with contact information • Tech support questions? • Carolyn Supthin 831-6528 • VCM Online at RU • http://vcm.radford.edu Interview Preparation Seminar (September 10, 2006)

4. Resume Tips • Making yourself “Standout” from the crowd • Take a look at this link, developing the “rough”... • Cover letter (Follow through). • Job Announcement and Company research. • Portfolio. • Prepare and practice for the interview. • Post interview actions. • Salary negotiation is key. • Some Specifics • Print on nice quality paper, organized, header. • No spelling or grammar errors. • Customize to the job announcement. • Be concise yet descriptive; action words. Interview Preparation Seminar (September 10, 2006)

5. Helpful Links • RU CELCD • Resumes and Cover Letters • Interviewing Guides • Other Helpful Links • Salary Information • http://www.careerjournal.com/salaryhiring/ • http://www.collegegrad.com/careers/index.shtml • http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/Careers/01/26/cb.top.jobs.pay/index.html • http://content.salary.monster.com/?WT_srch=1&WT.mc_n=01;CRC;GOO • http://www.payscale.com/?src=G39 Interview Preparation Seminar (September 10, 2006)

6. Other Helpful Links • Job Search • http://www.careerbuilder.com/ • http://www.monster.com/ • http://www.fedworld.gov/jobs/jobsearch.html • http://ga.jobssearch.org/ • http://seeker.dice.com/jobsearch/gentwo/index.jsp Interview Preparation Seminar (September 10, 2006)

7. Summary • Quick Start to the Virtual Career Manager • Other Resume Tips • Helpful Links Questions? ejderrick@radford.edu Office Phone: 831-5368 Davis 211 Interview Preparation Seminar (September 10, 2006)