Tamera Ruffin – Martin is the current Administrative Services Supervisor for the Community Action Partnership office of Riverside County. Today, Tamera guides us through creating an effective resume. She provides insight about what hiring managers look for on a resume, and the best methods for highlighting our skills and abilities. She also provides tips for a successful interview. We discuss what type of resume to use, the appropriate length, how to format your resume, and more!
Resources shared in this episode include the nation’s primary source of occupational information, The Occupational Information Network, otherwise known as the O*NET Program. Visit www.onetonline.org, for information about occupational titles, competency frameworks, technology skills and tools, and so much more. O*NET even has a podcast for professionals and job seekers. Another online Resource is The Department of Labor Occupational Handbook. Visit https://www.bls.gov/ooh/, to browse occupations, find salary information, view the projected growth rate of occupations, and more! The site features every occupation in the nation. Lastly, if you would like Tamera to help you with your resume, email her at [email protected], with Resume Assistance in the subject line.