resume due Saturaday 11:59pm

Tailored Resume Reflection

Select an internship description in Handshake that you are interested in. Tailor your resume for the position. 

The steps to deconstruct the job posting are included below to help guide you.

 What you will upload in Canvas:

· The position description

· Your general resume

· Your tailored resume

· Your responses to the questions below

1. What is the job title and organization? Provide 3 facts about this job/organization that you learned from your research.

 

2. List 7 – 10 keywords from the job posting you incorporated into your resume.

 

3. List the action verbs from the posting you used to begin your accomplishment statements.

 

4. List the section headings you used on your tailored resume. Why did you use these headings?

 

5. Did you remove any of your experiences when you created your tailored resume? Why or why not?

 

6. Provide 3 examples of accomplishment statements from your general resume, and the tailored version of those statements for this job.

 

The Position Description

· Upload the job posting to which you are tailoring your resume. (Copy and paste job posting into a Word document; DO NOT simply provide a link to the posting.)

This is my general resume:

POLICY/MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP/ETC EXPERIENCE (specify type of experience)

Hotel of Yinxing, Xinjiang, China December 2020 – January 2021

Human Resource Intern

· Communicated with potential candidates to be hired, to provide them with information to clarify company’s policies and the expected tasks.

· Maintained and organized the company’s filing system to ensure confidentiality in employees records.

· Scheduled and presented new employees orientation program for the mid-year employees.

· Remove the job posts once the vacancy has been filled to avoid unnecessary job alerts.

POLICY/MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP/ETC EXPERIENCE (specify type of experience)

Google, San Jose, California March 2019 – December 2020

Recruiting Assistant

· Sourced applicants for vacancies in high-level and entry-level positions using internal recruiting tools and external recruiting tools like LinkedIn.

· Participated in the development and implementation of communication and engagement strategies to guarantee long-term candidate cultivation.

· Prepared Power Point presentations for all project discussions and presented insurance information to employees.

Tips:

How to Deconstruct a Job Description

You must tailor your resume for each employer and position you apply to. Take the accomplishment STAR stories you created, and incorporate language from the job posting where you can. By using the employer’s own language, you will help them see you as “the candidate” for their open position.

An important part of the internship/job search process is being able to interpret the description. The best way to fully understand a position description is to take several minutes to deconstruct and analyze it.

Step 1: Position Title

· The position title can sometimes give you a sense of what the internship/job will entail. For example: Software Engineer, Social Media Coordinator, or Health Educator.

· If the title is ambiguous or unclear, do some further investigating to get a better idea of the position. You do not want to judge or be discouraged by a position solely on its title.

Step 2: Responsibilities/Duties

· These include the daily functions and projects associated with the position. For example: coordinate monthly meetings, analyze laboratory samples, or provide operational support of databases.

· Carefully read over the responsibilities of the position and highlight/circle the important details.

Step 3: Skills and Abilities

· These often refer to the skill set an employer is looking for in an ideal candidate. For example: the ability to work both independently and with a team, excellent written and communication skills, or being detail-oriented.

· Think about your past work experiences, as well as class projects, clubs and organizations you belong to, and any volunteer experience you may have. It is likely you have gained applicable skills through your experiences that align with the position.

Step 4: Qualifications

· Qualifications usually include the specific educational requirements (e.g., Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree) and the number of years of experience in the related field (e.g., one to three years of marketing experience, knowledge in a classroom setting). Specific licenses and courses can also be included in the qualifications section.

· Pay close attention to the first few qualifications listed in the description. Employers often list the most important first.

Step 5: Analyzing the Internship/Job Description

· Now that you have carefully reviewed the position description, think about how your experiences and education match up.

· On sheet of paper, make two columns. In one column, list the position’s responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. In the other column, detail how you meet each of the three components. Keep in mind that not all positions will have the same sections.

· Do not panic if you do not have experience in every area. Remember years of experience can include internships, academic work, etc. If you meet at least 75% of what the employer is looking for, you are a competitive candidate!