OGL 482 Pro-Seminar II

Unit 3 Assignment:
Resume Reflection Worksheet
Section 1: Your Feedback

1) What feedback was most useful to you in this process?

Looking back at the feedback I received from the Career Services team here at ASU, the most
useful advice I received was related to the length of the resume. The rule of thumb is that
resumes should reflect 10 years of experience per page. If your resume is too long, it may be
cumbersome to read, so begin by removing information that is not relevant to the job
description.

2) Was there any feedback that you found surprising?

I was surprised to see that the summary component of a resume is not always necessary.
According to the feedback I received it has to be very specific and not a generalized summary
like I have always been taught. Oftentimes the reason the summary is left off is that the same
info can be included in a cover letter which affords you more room to elaborate , which
makes more sense now.

3) Was there any feedback that you found not useful?

All of the feedback I received was useful, however, it was more or less annoying as far as
formatting went. The feedback I received was very meticulous and I get that you want to capture
the future employer’s attention and not slap them with a book, but I also feel that in today's
world, employers are looking for your resume to stand out. I do not agree that templates should
not be used because it can be “hard” to change, I feel that utilizing a template helps us not to
reinvent the wheel and be more expressive.

4) Review the career services website (https://career.asu.edu/). Career services are

offered to all ASU students & alumni, so your journey doesn’t end here! Select one
other service they offer that you might want to take advantage of in the near future
and describe how you might use it.

In order to reach my BHAG I should take advantage of the Interviewing Preparation resources
that ASU’s Career Services offers. I need to be able to practice interviewing so that I know what
I need to work on before applying for my dream position.

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Section 2: Reading Job Ads

2 years from today

a) Multi-Unit Team Leader

a. https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?
partnerid=25515&siteid=5616&PageType=searchResults&SearchType=linkquery
&LinkID=4393599&pk_vid=bac54fb4be48e96e1701306846a50f0a#jobDetails=3
452573_5616)

b. What keywords stand out to you from this ad? Are there any skills, certifications,
or other qualifications you don’t have and might want to pursue as you move
toward this level?

Some keywords that stand out for me are leadership, and inspiring people to make
confident/informed decisions about their lives. I meet all of the qualifications to
apply for this position.

A Typical Day...Helping others is what we do best here, which means you will get to see the
impact of your work firsthand. As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions
about their lives, careers, and money, you will build client relationships that will grow stronger
each year. Joining us as a Multi-Unit Team Leader, you'll provide leadership over three H&R
Block tax offices. Using your people management experience and passion for helping people,
you'll provide leadership to the customer-centric teams in the offices you manage to accelerate
their seasonal tax business. You'll serve as the front-line manager responsible for the leadership
and development of associates, delivering an outstanding client experience, and achieving all
office-related growth objectives for three tax offices. Prior tax preparation experience is not
required. You'll begin working a flexible part-time schedule in the fall as you ramp up for the
busy tax season, then transition to a full-time schedule from January through April.

c. District General Manager

d. https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?
partnerid=25515&siteid=5710&PageType=searchResults&SearchType=linkquery
&LinkID=4393618&pk_vid=bac54fb4be48e96e1701307736a50f0a#jobDetails=3
490148_5710

e. What keywords stand out to you from this ad? Are there any skills, certifications,
or other qualifications you don’t have and might want to pursue as you move
toward this level?

What stands out to me is the fact that this role is a vital part of this organization.
There are a lot of growth and inspirational components of this role and creating
strategic plans for our organization more specifically the region I would be in
charge of.

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What you'll do...
Inspire operational excellence. Lead a best-in-class team. We’re searching for a District General
Manager who can play a vital role in leading a geographic district of our retail tax offices and
growing their client bases. When you join us as a District General Manager, you will visit the
offices in your district to ensure operational excellence and continuous business growth by
leading a team and establishing and maintaining strategic sales plans, prioritization, and project
management driving operational excellence. In addition, you will ensure that policies and
procedures are executed and followed in each office to increase revenue profitably, control
expenses, and promote client satisfaction through a consistent and positive experience. What you
won't do...Taxes. You won’t need to do taxes, because you’ll have a team of tax experts. Instead,
we’ll look to you to grow the business, develop your people, and keep things squared away in the
multiple offices you’ll manage.

5 years from today

a) Field Operations Manager

a. https://montanainternet.bamboohr.com/careers/34

b. What keywords stand out to you from this ad? Are there any skills, certifications,
or other qualifications you don’t have and might want to pursue as you move
toward this level?

I love the fact that this position takes pride in customer service and that they
support strong leadership skills. I would have to look into having more experience
in the technology field, however, I feel this would be an exciting challenge for
me.

Montana Internet is a leading and local provider of internet services across southwest Montana.
We offer reliable and high-speed connectivity through our fixed-wireless and fiber-optic
networks. We pride ourselves on our customer-obsessed culture, striving to provide exceptional
service and support to our valued customers. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Field
Operations Manager to help us build and lead a team of skilled field technicians responsible for
installing, repairing, and upgrading internet connectivity for our subscribers.

b) Store Manager
a. https://careers.barnesandnoble.com/job/Store-Manager-71031BR

b. What keywords stand out to you from this ad? Are there any skills, certifications,
or other qualifications you don’t have and might want to pursue as you move
toward this level?

The focus on this job makes me feel like I can effectively communicate, that I can
utilize my problem-solving skills and I love reading so it sounds like it provides a
valued and growing career.

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A store manager (SM) delivers a commercially relevant and profitable store in the community
you serve. Your focus on the sales floor ensures that all elements exceed our standards from
presentation to service. You assess your store from the customer’s perspective and communicate
your ideas to your area manager to improve the store. In addition, you identify obstacles and
opportunities for the business, communicating and working through cluster support partners for
the betterment of the company. As a leader, you recognize the strengths of the team, provide
opportunities for career growth, and use company tools to develop ready talent. You ensure
ownership and accountability for the business through respectful communication. In your role,
you seek and respond to feedback from the cluster support partners, to improve sales and gain
continuous efficiencies. You are committed to supporting the cluster structure as requested by
the area manager and working with the cluster leader as needed in accordance with our core
values.

10 years from today

a) Store Manager
a. https://starbucks.taleo.net/careersection/1000222/jobdetail.ftl?
job=230073109&lang=en&src=JB-12147

b. What keywords stand out to you from this ad? Are there any skills, certifications,
or other qualifications you don’t have and might want to pursue as you move
toward this level?

I have worked for this organization in the past, and while I have had my ups and
downs varying districts I still would love the opportunity to lead others in this
industry. Starbucks was actually my first job ever and it would be nice to see me
come back to it after all these years. I love the fact that we involve both the
customer experience as well as the partner experience and give back to our local
communities.

Starbucks is known for developing extraordinary leaders who drive business success by doing
the right thing for partners (employees), customers, and communities – globally. As a Starbucks
leader, you are driven by a deep sense of purpose. You are aspirational - never a bystander. You
take action to make a positive difference every day, and you inspire others to do the same. Our
Store Managers bring the Starbucks experience to life by managing store operations, driving
financial success, building great teams, and building a meeting place in their communities. They
delight and uplift customers through a human connection. Their work goes beyond a perfectly
made beverage; it’s about human connection. They enjoy being able to achieve these aspirations
autonomously while leveraging our world-class brand and business practices.

b) Area Supervisor
a. https://jobs.rossstores.com/search/jobdetails/area-supervisor/27e77000-f6d1-41fd-
9ecc-0e8868bccb73?

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b. What keywords stand out to you from this ad? Are there any skills, certifications,
or other qualifications you don’t have and might want to pursue as you move
toward this level?

The fact that they are proud of their track record and success makes me think that
they truly have a handle on things. I feel that I would need more of a retail
background but could be something I ease into as far as experience as a leader
overall.

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! We are the nation’s largest off-
price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus
has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend
merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt
experience.As part of our team, you will experience:

 Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
 Career growth. We develop industry-leading talent because Ross grows when our people
grow
 Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
 Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the
backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our
differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

The Area Supervisor is a member of the Store Leadership who is responsible for a specific,
assigned area of the Store as well as the general operations and supervision of the Store when
functioning as the Manager on Duty. Area Supervisors are responsible for opening and closing
the Store, supervising Associates, and maintaining a friendly, easy-to-shop environment. They
ensure proper merchandise presentation and maintain a clean work area at all times. Area
Supervisors are also responsible for executing and supervising Company operational processes
as needed.

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