Wharton Resume Book Training MBA Career Management September 2018

Wharton Resume Book Training MBA Career Management September 2018

Agenda Wharton Resume Book Process and Timeline Resume Resources Resume Writing Competency Guide Online Resources and Templates Opportunities to Get Feedback To Choose or Not to Choose? Industry perspectives on what recruiters look for when reviewing resumes and deciding who to interview Open Q&A with Advisors MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT

Wharton Resume Book Process and Timeline

Your Resume at Wharton You will be submitting your resume via Wharton Class Resume Books Wharton Networking Expo Resume Books Club and Conference Resume Books CareerPath for job applications Company websites and external job boards You may have multiple versions of your resume, depending on your career goals Customize your resume for different industries, companies and roles 4 MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT

What is the Wharton Class of 2020 Resume Book? Online searchable database of resumes Over 300 employers in a variety of industries use the Resume Book Available to employers – October 19, 2018 Employers use the Resume Book to: Get a snapshot of the incoming class Identify candidates for recruiting events Source candidates for off-campus hiring needs 5 MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT

How do I get my resume into the Wharton Resume Book? Students must complete and submit One general resume using the Wharton Template and adhering to Wharton Resume Book standards. Career Profile expressing industry, function and geographic interest/focus (employers find you based on this profile) Resume Deadlines Now September 10 Update Profile in Career Path & Work on Resume September 10 Submit Resume to Career Path to have a Review by MBACM Sept 13 Oct 11 Resume Feedback will be Provided Via Email October 14 (11:59 pm ET) Deadline to Submit Final Resume to Career Path for the First Year Resume Book 6 MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT

Resume Resources

Job Search Competency: Resume Writing Master the Competencies to Master Your Job Search Self-Assessment and Clarifying Goals Process Management Industry and Company Research Building a Target List Resume Writing Personal Brand and Pitch Cover Letters and Email Outreach Networking Interviewing Offer Management On-the-Job Success Resume Writing Create an impactful MBA-level resume that is tailored to your target industry and/or function and showcases your relevant skills and accomplishments. Job Search Competencies Resource Page 8 MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT

Resume Writing Competency Guide Create a future-focused resume that highlights your most relevant experience, skills and attributes for the target role Show a track record of achievement (career, academic, and/or personal endeavors) Create different, tailored versions of your resume for each industry/function you are targeting Write results-oriented bullet points to show your accomplishments and impact, not just basic job responsibilities (pass the “So what?” test) Quantify results with metrics, where possible Analyze the job description and use language to reflect key qualifications for the position Use the “Wharton” section strategically to signal your focus and commitment to the target industry and function Use the “Additional Information” section to reinforce your fit/passion for the industry/role, as well as give the reader a sense of who you are beyond school and work Format your resume to be “easy on the eye” and easily skim-able Job Search Competencies Resource Page 9 MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT

Online Resume Resources MBACM Resume Resource Page Industry-specific resume guides Reference list of action verbs View sample student resumes Wharton Resume Templates Wharton Resume Book St andards VMock – analyze resume line-by-line 10 MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT

Timeline for Wharton Resume Content Reviews Now September 10 Update Profile in CareerPath & work on resume September 10 (11:59 pm ET) Submit resume to CareerPath to have a review by MBACM Sept 13 Oct 11 Resume feedback will be provided via email October 14 Deadline to submit final resume to CareerPath for the First Year Resume Book (11:59 pm ET) Each student may submit their resume for one resume review by a MBACM resume reviewer. 11 MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT

Additional Opportunities for Content Feedback Career Advisor Office Hours Check schedule on the MBACM website: https ://students.mbacareers.wharton.upenn.edu/career-advising/ Second-Year Career Fellows Schedule an in-person resume review with a trained industry-aligned 2Y Career Fellow Sign-ups begin September 26 for sessions October 8-11: https://students.mbacareers.wharton.upenn.edu/career-advising/career-fellows/ Student Club Resume Reviews Contact your Club for more info (offerings vary by Club) 12 MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT

To Choose or Not to Choose? Industry Perspectives

Industry Perspectives: What Recruiters Look For Resume Examples: Consulting Consumer Products & Retail Private Equity Technology (2 versions) Real Estate (2 versions) Healthcare Startups (2 versions) 14 MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT

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