Master Resume Brainstorm

 
Definitions:
industry: a group of businesses or organizations that provide particular products or services
e.g.: auto industry, finance industry, hospitality industry
career field: a group of careers within an industry
e.g.: accounting, teaching, engineering, management
job title: a title given to a person who does a particular job or serves a particular role; job titles may describe a set of responsibilities, the level of the job, and/or the work a person does
e.g.: (responsibilities) manager, director, executive
e.g.: (level) senior manager, CFO, vice president
e.g.: (work) journalist, civil engineer, social worker
discipline: an area of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education
e.g.: business, medicine, history, writing, design
Critical Employment Skills:
Communication Skill / Listening / Speaking / Writing
Analytical / Research Skills
Multitasking / Managing Multiple Priorities
Interpersonal Skills & Abilities
Leadership / Management Skills
Multicultural Sensitivity / Awareness
Planning / Organizing
Problem-Solving / Reasoning / Creativity
Teamwork / Collaboration
Personal & Soft Skills
Honesty / Integrity / Morality
Adaptability / Flexibility
Dedication / Work-Ethic / Tenacity / Loyalty
Dependability / Reliability / Responsibility
Positive Attitude / Motivation / Energy / Passion
Professionalism / Polish / Persuasiveness
Self-Confidence / Self-Awareness / Introspection
Willingness to Learn / Ability to Take Criticism

file-dl-iconDownload this file to your computer and respond to the prompts. When you are done, save as a .doc/x file as “LastName-MRB” upload to the assignment on Blackboard by 9:30am on Wednesday, November 23.

Part 1: Master Resume

If you missed class on Friday, 11/18, read “Build a Long Master Resume, Then Cut, Cut, Cut…” to understand more about the rationale for building a “master resume” (or resume brainstorm).

Part 2: Career Common Language

Find out what sorts of skills, abilities, qualities, and characteristics are valued by employers looking to hire people in your field and/or for your desired position. You can read about career fields and positions at the links below.

Also, be sure to browse job search websites for your position title (or similar positions) to see if you can find any instances of recurring skills, characteristics, or qualifications (verbs and adjectives). See below (especially if you missed class on 11/18).

Write a few sentences about what commonalities you found and include two or three links to materials and/or job ads that illustrate the sort of language you found.

Part 2 Example

In the screen shot of a search for “executive assistant,” first look at the verbs in blue: coordinate, balance, implement, and respond. Then look at the adjectives in green: dynamic, flexible, adaptable, energetic, positive, proactive, and reliable.

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