Developing a Resume for Social Work Employment. Career Coaching with Corbett Session #5 of 11 October 3, 2017 Becky S. Corbett, MSW, ACSW

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1 Developing a Resume for Social Work Employment Career Coaching with Corbett Session #5 of 11 October 3, 2017 Becky S. Corbett, MSW, ACSW

2 Ask Coach Corbett I prioritized my intentional growth and joined Coach Corbett and my colleagues tonight because I would appreciate it if we can address the following career readiness tools tonight

3 Intentional Personal Growth Accountability Check-In Develop the right attitude, learn more about your strengths, tap into your passion, become more in touch with your purpose, and develop your skills so you can be all you can be. John C. Maxwell, leadership author

4 Objectives Learn critical elements for resume and cover letter development Look and Feel Content Understand cover letter elements Hear why you need to establish a LinkedIn account

5 Your Resume Your smile is your LOGO, your personality is your BUSINESS CARD, and how you leave others feeling after an experience with you is your TRADEMARK. Author Unknown

6 Resume Look and Feel Name resume file: First Name. Last Name. Resume. Date. Becky Corbett Resume pages Legible font Bold degrees, not school Bold job title/function, not employer name Use action verbs [see Resources on Webpage] Create parallel structure Spell out acronyms the first time Create PDF to send resume electronically to prospective employers Review. Review. Review. (by 5 people)

7 Resume Content Communicate what is uniquely me Quantify your experience using numbers, such as client ages, # of clients served, # of clients in group, budget in dollars Give your internship a name, not Social Work Intern Highlight accomplishments and outcomes Include projects, teams, contributions Review. Review. Review. (by 5 people) Keep resume current Make sure your resume accurately reflects what you are capable of doing. Clark & Hoffler, Start Smart

8 Cover Letter Development Structure: 3 paragraphs Paragraph 1: How did you hear about the job? Paragraph 2: Specifically write what makes you uniquely you, from other candidates Paragraph 3: Thank person for reviewing and state when you will follow up Use spell check Read out loud Create PDF to send electronically Use properly technology do NOT text a cover letter Review. Review. Review. (by 5 people)

9 Signature MSW Name, Undergrad Degree [i.e., BSW] MSW Candidate, Month Year The University of Alabama School of Social Work address (XXX) XXX-XXXX [Add your telephone #]

10 LinkedIn What is LinkedIn? Why would I create an account? When do I need to create an account? How do I take a professional headshot?

11 Next Steps 1. Identify: Tonight I learned to take ownership of my resume and will 2. Mark your calendar for the next Career Coaching with Corbett on Thurs Nov 9: Topic: Interviewing and networking for a social work job 3. Repeat statement 3 times: Never, EVER, EVER, accept the first offer.

12 Career Coaching with Corbett: 6-7pm Central / 7-8pm Eastern T June 6 T Dec 5 R July 6 R Jan 11 T Aug 1 T Feb 6 R Sept 7 R Mar 8 T Oct 3 T Apr 3 R Nov 9 CELEBRATE

13 Lunch & Learns Fall 2017 Organizing My Social Work Career with Producktivty Wed Oct 11, 12noon-1pm, On-Campus: Bidgood 115 Taking Care of Me: School/Work-Life Balance & Self- Care Wed Nov 1, 12noon-1pm, and/or telephone: (408) , meeting ID: Navigating My Career Path: From Resumes to LinkedIn Networking to Interviewing Wed Nov 29, 12noon-1pm,, and/or telephone: (408) , meeting ID:

14 Career Services Webpage Watch for Resume Review opportunity: Feb/Mar 2018

15 RSVP and Potential to Win Prize Coach Corbett to let her know you attended tonight s session or you watched Video #4of11 at: BeckyCorbett@sw.ua.edu You will be registered to WIN a PRIZE May 2018.

16 Contact Information Becky S. Corbett, MSW, ACSW (Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1 week to respond) : BeckySCorbett : BSCorbettConsulting : BSCorbettConsulting.wordpress.com : Becky_S_Corbett