Seeing through Employer's Eyes: Group Resume Game

Bonner Curriculum: Employer’s Eyes: Group Resume Game page 1 Bonner Curriculum (with credits to Idealist.org) Seeing through Employer’s Eyes: Group Resume Game Overview: The resume is one of the most important documents any person can prepare when seeking a job. However, understanding what is effective on a resume is somewhat difficult, especially when attempting to guess what an employer is looking for. The purpose of this session is to intentionally look through the nonprofit employer’s eyes, considering what nonprofit organizations

often look for when they hire. By viewing their own experience and skills from a different perspective, this workshop helps participants to sharpen their experience, education, and skill sets. Category: Career and Professional Skills Level: Moderate to advanced Recommended Bonner Sequence: This training is recommended for Bonner students during the junior and senior years, ideally in conjunction with efforts to create a resume. It supports a focus on preparing for career paths and exploring vocation. expectation explore experience example expertise © © VALUES: civic engagement, others as pertaining to career paths in the nonprofit sector Type: Training for use during retreat or regular meeting Bonner Curriculum: Employer’s Eyes: Group Resume Game page 2 Focus or Goals of this Guide: • To introduce participants to factors that nonprofit employers often look for in resumes • To practice resume building skills through interactive activities • To gain exposure to common hiring practices Materials: • Flipchart paper and markers • Copies of attached handouts How to Prepare: Review and become familiar with the entire workshop. Have all materials (including handouts) ready to use. You may want to collect some sample resumes. If you need additional support on facilitation, review facilitation workshops in the...

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