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Page 8 - WORKING In North Dallas - Sunday, August 23, 1992
Job Hunting step by step
Looking for a job can be an exercise in frustration or an exciting challenge, depending on how it's
approached. Planning your approach step by step can lead to a successful outcome.
g The Resume
An employer will get many responses to an advertisement. He or she will
often first review resumes to decide which applicants are to be interviewed.
A resume is an introduction. It should be concise (one page if possible) and
■ easy to read. Avoid irrelevant information such as age, height, weight, family
■ details, and detailed military information (date, highest rank, and brief description
of responsibilities are enough).
• There are two primary ways to prepare a resume. The form used may be
based on the information to be presented.
Chronological Resume
This resume is prepared with the experience listed in sequence starting with the current or
last position and working back. This is especially good if the work background is consistent and
shows good progression from early jobs to the present.
James Keller
g Personal Assessment
E What can I do? What do I want to do? What do I do best?
a These are the questions that need to be answered. You can’t sell yourself
until you know your product well! The period between jobs is a good time to analyze
strengths, weaknesses, likes, and dislikes.
sen Here is a simple project:
List all the work duties you have had in the past. The list will probably be varied
and long. That’s fine. Add anything that comes to mind, no matter how small.
Now highlight all the things on the list you really enjoy doing. Next, check all the things you
were successful doing. Ideally, there will be some overlapping.
Now list all the skills required to do the highlighted tasks. You may end up with something
like this: •
324 Main Street
Anytown, TX 77889
Objective:
July 1981 - Present
. February 1976 - July 1981
May 1972 - February 1976
January 1970 - May 1972
Education
Awards
(214)000-0123
Sales Management position with a progressive company that offers the possi-
bility of long-term development and growth.
Folet Paper Company. Sales Manager.
Supervise four sales representatives; handle major accounts; prepare budget;
set goals, do monthly forecast; develop new presentation materials; and prepare
detailed market analysis.
Folet Paper Company. Sales Representative.
Sold office paper products to businesses and was promoted to sales manager.
Griffin Office Supplies. Customer Service Representative.
Handled phone orders; customer complaints; monitored inventory; worked with
suppliers to maintain proper inventory level.
Griffin Office Supplies. Receptionist.
Answered phone; made appointments for representatives; logged in payments;
handled mail; typed correspondence; promoted to customer service rep.
Dallas County Community College
1982 Various Sales Seminars
1983 Public Speaking -
University of Texas
1968-1970 English major
Outstanding Salesperson of the Year -1980
DUTIES >
order parts
arrange for pick-ups
repair transmissions
greet customers
V do inventory
V operate inventory computer
sell additional services
N repair warehouse equipment
pack and ship orders
V monthly forecast
customer records
supervise loaders
SKILLS
use catalog/forms
scheduling
mechanical
communication
math
math/typing
communication/sales
mechanics
detail/dexterity
math
organizational
leadership
What this shows you is that your favorite duties are ones that require math skills Your
strongest areas were math and mechanics.
This understanding will make it easier to explain your strengths to an interviewer. The jobs
that are geared toward using these skills would be the most suitable and satisfying.
Hobbies
Home Repair Projects, model airplanes, and Little League baseball
Functional Resume
When there is a variety of unrelated job experiences or when different skill areas need to be
emphasized, the best resume format to use is the functional resume. In this format, the information
is presented in a way that makes it easy for the employer to pick out your areas of expertise.
Objective:
June 1979 - July 1984
January 1974 - June 1979
September 1984 to Present
January 1982 - June 1983
1982
1981
1975
3( :
fcx)
Jane Cruthers
3406 Central Avenue
Someplace, Texas 78990
(214)123-4567
Sales of electrical supplies to contractors with possibility of promotion.
SALES
Dyer Electrical
Sales Representative-increased electrical supply sales 35% from contractors in
a three-state area by servicing all accounts on a monthly basis.
TECHNICAL
Michigan Components
Electronic Technician-responsible for troubleshooting printed circuit cards to
component level, as well as performing quality control and production line output
inspections by using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, frequency generators
and other test equipment.
INSTRUCTION
Collin County Community College, Electronics Instructor
Ryan School of Electronics, Electronics Instructor
EDUCATION
B.S. University of North Texas
The Marketing Institute Sales Seminars
Toastmasters - Public Speaking Course
AWARDS
Salesperson of the Year - 1982 and 1984 - Dyer Electrical
ce Research
e A Knowing about the company with which you are interviewing will set you apart
from most of the others being interviewed. Spending time to learn about the
e services, products, market area, primary concerns, focus and financial history will
V make you a concerned and knowledgeable applicant.
Once an interview is scheduled, find out as much as you can. There are some
tools in the library that make getting information easier than you may imagine
Check:
•Standard and Poor’s Register of Corporations, Directors and Executives
•The Thomas Register of American Manufacturing and Thomas Register File
•Moody’s (lists more than 20,000 corporations)
• The Million Dollar Directory and The Career Guide by Dun and Bradstreet offer information
on companies in alphabetical order, by career field and geographical area. On microfiche is
another listing of local businesses. Check with your local librarian if you need help. There are
many other books, magazines and even videos and a computer available for information gather-
ing.
Another good source is the chamber of commerce. They will have not only a list of all the
chamber members, with product and service information, but a list of manufacturers.
With the information you've accumulated, you can ask questions relevant to that company.
During your interview, mention what you've learned. The interviewer will be impressed with your
interest.
Do your homework, it will pay off.
Chambers of Commerce
Lewisville
233 W. Main St.
(214)436-9571
The Colony
5200 Paige Rd.
(214)625-4916
Mesquite
617 N. Ebrite
(214)285-0211
Carrollton
Addison, Coppell
Farmers Branch
1204 Metrocrest
(214)416-6600
Farmers Branch
4100 McEwen
Suite 147
(214)788-2000
Plano
1200 E. 15th
(214)424-7547
Denton
414 Parkway
(817)382-9693
Allen
105 N. Allen Dr.
(214)727-5585
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