August 18, 2021

Literacy Initiatives Statewide Conversation

The New Resume Project is part of the Literacy Initiatives Program which is supported, in whole or in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. Additional support has been provided by Berkeley READS at the Berkeley Public Library.

Alma

Hernandez

Miller

Tanya

Jauregui

Diane

Shimota

Today’s Presenters

Susan Clark

A learner-led project

• Learner team at Berkeley READS with different kinds of job backgrounds
• Created workbook and led workshops around SF Bay Area
• Redlands helping with update

Redlands New Resume Workshop

July 2021

Anonymous

What has been developed:

A 17-page workbook learners and tutors can use together, posted at https://libraryliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/The-New-Resume-Project-Workbook-v3.1-1.pdf

• Workshop handouts and slides
• Sept. 1 2020 statewide presentation

In today’s discussion, we want to add YOUR resources and insights.

• What kinds of help are learners asking for with the worker role?
• Poll: How do you support resume development?

At your program

• Computers doing initial screening
• Employers add degree requirements to reduce number of applicants
• Poorly written job descriptions
• Applications too restrictive

Some challenges with the hiring landscape

• How do you feel about working on your own resume?

Your experience

• It has to be “perfect”
• Worried about words and spelling
• Reflecting about career can bring up regrets

The emotional context around resumes

What is a resume?

• A summary of what you have done
• It helps you showcase the highlights of your journey
• It adds more than what job applications ask for

Parts of a Resume

• Many people aim �for one page
• Include each section
• There are many examples online

Five parts of job hunting

1. A “base” resume you can adapt
2. Ready information for each job application
3. Adding a customized cover letter
4. Interview skills
5. References

The contents of the full 17-page workbook:

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• Most job applications only ask for the parts �in white
• Don’t leave out the rest of the story!

Ingredients for Your Basic Resume

• See page 5 of the workbook. Reflect on how you have faced tough situations and developed life skills
• These life skills can be translated into valuable job skills

You Have Earned Life Certificates!

• Not matching “Key Words”
• Not sharing enough of your positive impact in different situations (see parts in yellow)
• Sharing too much detail

Things to watch out for

Questions? Suggestions?

You don’t have to wait until someone is job hunting

Learners are interested in updating their resume for many reasons:

• To get a next level volunteer position
• To help build a side business
• To help improve their self-esteem and self-concept
• To get all of their information in one place

• What part of these New Resume Project materials would be helpful to you?
• How would you implement it? Do you see a role for peer to peer support?
• Are there other resources you want to share?

Break Out Discussion Questions

Highlights from your discussion

Let’s stop being so hard on ourselves.

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Be okay with the idea that it’s a process. It doesn’t happen overnight.

Tanya’s advice about your resume

Write THREE positive words about yourself

Treat Yourself to a Good Resume!

https://libraryliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/The-New-Resume-Project-Workbook-v3.1-1.pdf

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Treat Yourself to a Good Resume!

You have earned it! You deserve it!