CCBC's Student Newsletter DECEMBER 2017
Issue 4
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campus shout outs GETTING IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT CCBC Titan Cheerleaders volunteering on December 9th at the Breakfast with Santa at the Broad Street Café in Aliquippa (sponsored by the Franklin Center of Aliquippa).
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Calendar of events January 16 - 18, 2018 IDs, 9:00-11:00 a.m., 2:30-4:00 p.m.
January 17, 2018 SGA FREE ASC Welcome Back Picnic, noon – 1:30 p.m., ASC Student Lounge
January 16, 17, 18 & 22, 2018 SGA Welcome Back, FREE evening snacks, 5:00-6:30 p.m., LRC lower level lobby
January 17, 2018 SGA meeting, 12:35 p.m., SSC Conference Room
January 18, 2018 SGA FREE Main Campus Welcome Back Picnic, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Titan Cafe
F R E E JOIN YOUR STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION AT THEIR
WELCOME BACK WEEK
EVENTS
January 24, 2018
January 30 & February 1, 2018
SGA meeting, 12:35 p.m., SSC Conference Room
SGA club/Organization fair, Titan Café, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m
career corner CAREER SERVICES CENTER Located in the Student Services Center Building – Upper Level Hours: Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Or call to schedule an appointment Erica Fox – 724-480-3413 Anne Farls – 724-480-3412
CHECK OUT OUR JOB POSTINGS BULLETIN BOARDS LOCATIONS: • Career Services • Across from CCBC Bookstore • Across from President’s Office
EXECUTIVE RESUME TRENDS FOR 2018 - AND WHAT'S NEXT By: Adrienne Tom President and Chief Executive Résumé Strategist at Career Impressions. Packaging and positioning executives for high-level employment.
With the approaching New Year, many people will decide it’s time for a new start. This may include new goals, new activities and, maybe, a new job. Despite evolving job search tactics, the traditional résumé remains one of the most important tools in the job search toolbox. In 2018, executives will be able to locate, create and apply to positions in a variety of ways, but at some point in the hiring process, a résumé is likely to be requested. This is why you need a modern résumé for modern times. Recently, I participated in a podcast comprised of industry experts to dissect and discuss important résumé requirements and trends. Some of the tips, ongoing necessities and “what’s next” insights for executive résumé s in 2018 included the following five points. 1. Customize content. One of the most important modern résumé strategies is content customization. Hands down, this tactic must be applied to increase résumé success. Regardless of whether a résumé is read by a human or a machine, customizing details, results, facts, skills
and keywords in the file is paramount to getting the résumé processed through to the interview stage. The reasoning behind this is simple. Readers are short on time and want to know “what’s in it for me” -- fast. Hiring authorities don’t want to dig for results, read unrelated content or make assumptions. They want to know in a short, succinct fashion how a candidate’s skills and abilities will benefit their open position. So tell them, removing anything that doesn’t directly support the case. 2. Make your value known. The top tip that I share with all of my executive clients is to infuse a résumé with value. In close relation to the first point above, value must be aligned with employer requirements. Having developed hundreds of résumé s for executives, I know that a résumé only has a small amount of time and space to convey value to a reader. When partnering with executives on the development of résumé s, my goal is to help each individual distinguish their value proposition and then work to succinctly support this proposition throughout the résumé. When you write your own résumé, you must do the same. To succeed at making your value known you must know yourself, know your audience and know what
matters. You can read more about the process of making your value known in my recent article. 3. Prove your claims. In order to captivate a reader, executive résumé s require more than just strong, tailored content. They also need proof: proof of the communications expertise or business leadership one claims to possess. Saying you are good at something and providing clear evidence of it are two different things. In an executive résumé, one must prove their claims. Supporting evidence lies in measurable impacts, specific quantities and strong metrics generated during a career. If you increased revenue, drove new initiatives or collaborated closely with others, you must provide clear examples of how the application of skills resulted in positive business outcomes. Support all résumé statements with concrete achievements or success. Even better, quantify facts as often as possible, answering how many, how much and how often. An example of a weak statement: •
Employed excellent communication skills to successfully lead a team through the creation and delivery of a new marketing strategy, which produced significant revenues.
Now a stronger, results-focused statement: •
Generated $6 million in new revenues in just 18 months by directing a team of 20 to create and execute a new marketing strategy.
4. Lead with results. Once you’ve identified critical content and rich results from throughout your career, lead with them. This means front-loading the résumé with results to create immediate connection and greater impact. As an executive leader, you understand the value of measurable outcomes and you appreciate getting to the point. Long-winded résumé summaries, statements and bullet points diminish the impact and bury key content. Leading with results ensures you spoon feed the reader what they want first. You answer questions before they can be asked, and you align proof points with position requirements. In addition, front-loaded points powerfully position strengths and build the readers’ appreciation of capabilities. Weaker, end-loaded statement: •
Employed longer sales cycle to close accounts in historically challenging European territory to grow new business revenue 156% over two years.
Stronger, front-loaded statement: •
Grew new business revenue 156% over two years
in the European market, employing a longer sales cycle to close accounts in historically challenging territory. 5. Adapt for ATS. Despite the demand to market oneself uniquely, keep in mind that the majority of major organizations use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to scan submitted applications. ATS is a software application that supports electronic handling of recruitment requirements, such as résumé screening. It is estimated that the majority of major companies now use these systems to screen incoming résumés. When applying for a position online, be aware that an ATS is likely screening your résumé. As such, you won’t be able to navigate the application process effectively if you don’t have a full understanding of ATS. In addition, a résumé that is not ATS-compliant is unlikely to ever be selected as a match, regardless of the candidate’s actual qualifications for a role. Of course, each ATS is unique, so getting your résumé through the system requires a strong understanding of common ATS practices. Finally, what’s next for executive résumés? Bolder creations and modern design tactics that support more effective, modern job search approaches like networking and referrals will continue to rise. Visually stimulating résumé s employ unique formats, layouts, color, charts or graphics to segregate key content and naturally guide a reader’s eye. The trick to a well-balanced visual résumé is not to go overboard. Design should not distract from compelling content but work hand-in-hand to produce impact. Finally, remember that these creative résumé s are intended for review by an actual human and may not always be ATS-compliant -- but working around the system is exactly where the focus will be for job seekers in 2018 and beyond.
To access links and other Forbes articles, go to: https://www.forbes.com/sites/samsung/2017/11/13/ women-shop-for-tech-differently-than-men-do-andwhy-that-matters/#7b4d023457a8
help is on the way January 16, 2016 - April 26, 2018 Schedule Hours subject to change due to tutor availability. Call 724-480-3438 for more information. Tutor Center and Learning Lab are located in the upper level of the Learning Resources Center.
TUTOR NAME
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
ACCOUNTING BOB MESSINA, ACCOUNTING bob.messina@ccbc.edu
12 -5
12 - 5
MATH NANCY LIVITSKI, MATH nancy,livitski@ccbc.edu
2:45 - 6
BARB NACCARATO, MATH barb,naccarato@ccbc.edu
11 - 4 Tuesdays and Fridays Science & Tech Ctr Room 4002
2:45 - 7:30
3-5
11 - 4
11 - 4
12 - 5
12 - 4
10 - 2
9-3
9-3
9-3
ENGLISH RUTH GRASSEL, ENGLISH, ACT 101 ruth.grassel@ccbc.edu
11 - 4
BOBBI WHEATON, WRITING bobbi.wheaton@ccbc.edu
SCIENCES & PSYCHOLOGY KAREN RUNTICH, SCIENCES & PSYCHOLOGY karen.runtich@ccbc.edu
9 - 12 1-6
9 - 12 1-5
9 - 12
LEARNING LAB GINA KIEFER, LAB TUTOR gina.kiefer@ccbc.edu
Tuesday 10 - 2:30 Friday 9 - 1:30
LAB, ROOM 206
10 - 2:30
10 - 2:30
8-5
8-5
8-5
8-5
10 - 2
10 - 2
3-6
2-5
MAKEUP TESTING LIBRARY, TUTOR CENTER
Did you know that CCBC has our first annual study away trip planned?
March 12, 2018 Student
fee :
$99.00
Community Fee: $110
during spring break, the ccbc community is going to the
washington, dc holocaust museum and you can be part of it.
Faculty, including dr. Marshall, will be with you, and at the museum, you will have a specialized tour. Email dr. Marshall for more information, cynthia.Marshall@ccbc.Edu Or call: 724.679.7502
Students must be over 16, and the beaver county community is invited too.
Tuesday, January 23 12:00 p.m. | CCBC LibrarY African masks have been an important part of African culture for centuries – they reflect life’s passage and the story of a community. Join us to gain insight into the uses and importance of masks in African tradition. • Attend a presentation by antique specialist Dr. Cynthia Marshall • View personal collections from CCBC faculty and staff • Take a selfie with a mask at the photo booth
For more information,
call 724-480-3427.
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