career development: updating the resume

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1 career development: updating the resume

2 a good resume is an essential part of career planning help achieve future career goals enhance performance evaluations

3 target your resume to reach your career goals write strong accomplishment statements develop effective tracking strategies to facilitate updating your resume

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5 a resume is: a sales brochure a marketing tool of your accomplishments

6 start with the end in mind think of your audience

7 Job Title: Coordinator Senior Duties and Responsibilities Duties include, but not limited to: Provide ongoing oversight of technology resources to support and sustain project work as it relates to project completion, evidence tracking, and evaluation measures. This will involve full utilization of project management software Under the leadership of the Executive Director, support the services, planning, implementation and resources necessary to support collaborative work and meet grant objectives. Keep accurate records using Excel, Word, and Google tools. Attend meetings, develop materials to support the project s initiatives, provide timely reporting to the Director, and collaborate with the Academic Success Coordinator. Cultivate positive, collaborative relationships with all stakeholders to support the development and implementation of the program. Supervise, lead, train and monitor the activities of assigned staff and assist with hiring. Prepare budget proposals, recommendations, and approvals. Establish budget control system for controlling expenditures. Act as a liaison and collaborate/communicate with various department and university committees. Communicate by phone and regularly to uphold integrity of partnerships. Maintain and implement department policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment and five (5) years of related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Desired Qualifications : Experience in: a collaborative project/grant program; utilization of technology (Project management software preferred); two or more years of experience in a higher education setting; professional presentations. Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills.

8 Wendy Wise 1234 E. Something St., Phoenix, Arizona , Coordinator Senior Master s prepared, collaborative higher education professional with strong communication skills and five years experience in grant programs, project management and technology utilization seeks Coordinator Senior position with the School of XYZ. Education Master of Education, Higher and Postsecondary Education, May 2011 Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science, Psychology, May 2003 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, Summa Cum Laude Professional Experience Coordinator, 10/2006-present School of ABC, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona Under the direction of the Executive Director, recruited, hired and trained a staff of five to successfully administer a 1.5 million dollar grant funded program. Initiate, develop and sustain strong relationships with key stakeholders involved in grant initiatives to ensure achievement of grant objectives. Received two SUN Awards for excellent performance and fostering cooperation. Effectively utilize project management software and other technology resources to accurately track progress and completion of grant objectives. Write timely and detailed grant reports highlighting evaluation measures and the successful attainment and/or surpassing of program goals. Represent the department as an active participant on multiple university wide committees. Collaboratively develop and produce program advertising, promotional flyers and informational materials. Assist the Executive Director in accurately managing the budget and expenditures maintaining the program at or under budgetary allotments.

9 Academic Success Specialist, 5/ /2006 School of ABC, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona Provided academic advising, recruitment/retention, career planning, and academic program functions in a positive and encouraging manner. Conducted engaging workshops for students, parents, and high school/community college advisors/counselors. Interviewed, advised, and counseled undergraduate and prospective students regarding policies, procedures, and academic requirements. Accurately interpreted & explained university, institute & school policies & procedures. Effectively updated computerized information system regarding advisement sessions, eadvisor tracking system, and changes to student status as needed. Efficiently developed reports, maintained data and developed advisement literature. Acted as a liaison to department, college, and university committees on issues related to academic success. Peer Advisor, 8/2000-5/2003 Career Services, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona Provided information, assistance and exceptional customer service to students, alumni, faculty, employers and community members on the telephone and in-person. Assessed customer needs and recommended appropriate career development resources. Provided information, materials and conducted presentations on Career Services to groups such as ASU clubs and organizations and at events such as new student orientation, student receptions, information and job fairs and other outreach events. Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss experiences, program issues, project proposals and provided feedback. Selected to train other peers and given additional leadership responsibilities based on strong customer focus evidenced by high scores and positive comments on exit surveys.

10 Skills Fluent in Spanish, can read, write, and speak Proficient in: PeopleSoft; Clarizen; Degree Audit System (DARS); eadvisor; Google Tools; Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook Strong Social Media Skills: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Blogger Activities Arizona State University Staff Council: Board Member Ahwatukee Toastmasters International: Vice President of Education

11 summary focus for resume what YOU can do for the company preview elevator speech

12 summary Coordinator Senior Master s prepared, collaborative higher education professional with strong communication skills and five years experience in grant programs, project management and technology utilization seeks Coordinator Senior position with the School of XYZ.

13 elevator speech Hi, I m Wendy Wise. I just completed my master s degree in higher education from ASU and have been fortunate enough to work here for over 10 years. The past five years I have done project management utilizing technology resources for a grant program and really enjoyed it. I have a very collaborative approach and strong communication skills and the Coordinator Senior position at the School of XYZ sounds really exciting. It is closely aligned with my education and experience and I am interested in learning more about it. Do you know anyone who works there that could could tell me a little more about the position?

14 accomplishment statements: active description quantifies your work reduced costs or saved dollars high impact adverbs

15 samples: Designed promotions that increased sales by 20% at special events Organized a university sponsored-walk for hunger that raised over $25,000 Improved speed and efficiency of database files resulting in a 10 minute reduction in student wait times.

16 final review: clear and targeted summary resume supports job description with strong accomplishment statements attractive to employers

17 develop effective tracking strategies to facilitate updating your resume: track accomplishments changes in job duties educational status

18 effective tracking strategies: SUN award: continuous improvement creativity customer satisfaction excellent performance fostering cooperation promoting ASU sustainability valuing diversity

19 effective tracking strategies: core expectations: service-oriented, positive attitude, helpful trustworthy, adheres to ethics and compliance standards collaborative, team-oriented productive, committed to asu flexible, adaptable respectful communicator resourceful, committed to sustainability

20 career services : Workshops/Webinars Events Career Education Center-computers Advising Recruitment-Sun Devil Career Link Employer Interviews

21 thank you Sandy Somers