1. Creating a Targeted Resume Kristin Conner Jozsef Horvath L&I 798 May, 7, 2011
2. Executive Summary 75 applications on average for each opening (CareerBuilder, 2009). 38% spend less than a minute reviewing a resume ( 18%>.30s). The biggest mistake is a lack of customization. 79% of human resource managers said they pay a lot more attention to resumes that are tailored to their open positions(CareerBuilder, 2010). 70% of seniors would use a career centers to develop their resumes (NACE, 2010). Majority of Stanford undergraduates can not create a targeted resume but would attend resume workshop (SUCDC Learner Survey, 2011). The purpose of REIW is to bridge that GAP.
10. Learner Analysis Entry Behaviors - English, computer, recall activities and coursework from the last 4-8 years. Prior Knowledge of Topic Area - Exposure varied, but likely will have General Understanding of resume concept. Misconceptions regarding format, method of creating a resume, and acceptable content for the resume. Motivation – Anxious yet motivated Education and Ability Levels - High ability. Developmentally, still perfecting critical thinking and creativity skills. General Learning Preferences - Laptops
11. Context Analysis Services at SUCDC - one-on-one additional training and feedback through counseling appointments. Post graduation - Learners can use the skills independently, also seek feedback through resume adviser or private practice career counselor. Skill Use - Resume should be updated as soon as a new experience occurs Instruction - 2 hour workshop in first floor conference room of the SUCDC, room holds 30 people. Media for Instruction - Powerpoint, individual and peer-to-peer work, lecture
13. Unit and Lesson Instructional Objectives Unit Instructional Objectives Unit 1 Lesson Objectives
14. Lesson Design (Micro-Instructional Design A V Prerequisites Able to classify dates into reverse chronological order Able to use word processing software Able to identify verbs
15. Formative Evaluation Field Test of Resume Essentials Interactive Workshop: conducted at SUCDC with 4 undergraduate students; 2 men, 2 women, 1 freshman, 1 junior, 2 seniors Evaluations: pre- and post-field test resume evaluation based on rubric student satisfaction questionnaire after instruction observations about learner impact during instruction Media and Instruction Methods: powerpoint slides, examples of properly formatted and targeted resume elements, individual learner practice, peer-to-peer feedback and quick evaluation by instructor
19. Targeted Resume Sentences - Before 9/08 - present Teaching Assistant, Stanford English Dept. • Assisted professor with teaching class and helped grade papers • Met with students who needed help Libellule Magazine, Advertising Manager & Writer, Paris, France 4/09 – 8/10 Called potential advertising clients, processed sales paper work. Wrote and translated articles.
20. Targeted Resume Sentences - After 9/08 - present Teaching Assistant, Stanford English Dept. • Led group of 12 through course curriculum. • Analyzed and evaluated course papers. • Met individually with peers to manage problems with course work. Libellule Magazine, Advertising Manager & Writer, Paris, France 4/09 – 8/10 Managed advertisement business development for Franco-Chinese magazine. Developed client network, signed contracts with Cognacs Rémy Martin and France Telecom. Translated Chinese articles into French. Wrote French articles for culture section.
A resume is a brief summary of your qualifications, skills and experience that represents EVERYTHING you have done to become desirable in the employment marketplace.