Free Online Event! Resumes That Work: Telling Your Career Story with Impact

Whether you’re supporting someone in finding employment or actively looking for your next opportunity, your resume is one of your most powerful tools. In this FREE interactive session, you’ll learn how to apply the *Seven Resume Rules* to highlight skills, experiences, and accomplishments in a way that resonates with employers. Participants will walk away with strategies to make resumes stand out while telling a compelling career story—critical for job seekers and the professionals who support them.

Presenter: Bonnie Boettcher, President
HR Sherpaz

Course Outline / Topics Covered
– Crafting a career narrative that gets attention
– Applying the Seven Resume Rules
– Why cover letters still matter—and how to write one
– Navigating today’s job search process
– Understanding Applicant Tracking Systems Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:
– Guide or build resumes that align with employer needs and expectations.
– Highlight talents, accomplishments, and transferable skills effectively.
– Develop personalized resume headlines that reinforce career goals.
– Create resumes optimized for Applicant Tracking Systems.

Who Should Attend
– Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors looking to help clients improve their employment outcomes.
– Job Developers seeking tools to strengthen job placement strategies.
– Job Seekers who want to craft resumes that reflect their unique value.
– Career Coaches and Employment Specialists supporting clients in competitive job markets

Pre-Work Assignment
– Bring a copy of your current resume or
– Prepare key information needed to create a resume: job history, positions and dates, education, skills, accomplishments, certifications, and any awards or affiliations

Register for this FREE opportunity by Friday, June 20, 2025.

Questions?
Contact Dena Fellows, Director of Community Relations, 414-615-0134 or dfellows@vision-forward.org.

Thank you to our presenting partners HR Sherpaz.