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    MCTC hosts resume and interview skills workshop

    Published on Feb 11, 2025

    Maysville Community and Technical College recently hosted a highly informative resume and interview skills workshop, equipping participants with essential strategies to craft effective resumes and succeed in job interviews. 

    The workshop, led by Cassie Hunt, a business service coordinator for the Kentucky Career Center, focused on resume-building techniques, resume characteristics and how to avoid common mistakes. Attendees gained practical insights into what employers seek and how to communicate their skills and experiences effectively. 

    “Working with the TENCO Kentucky Career Center to host the Resume Workshop, was a start to providing services and resources to our students and community, in a collaborative effort,” remarked De’Sarae Perry, Director of Workforce Development at MCTC. “TENCO is a great partner that we haven't truly tapped into for our full student population, and they offer some great workshops and workforce resources that can benefit our students tremendously. This workshop is the start to a great partnership, with many other initiatives to come.”

    One key topic discussed in the workshop revolves around the essential components of a resume. Attendees of the workshop learned what information to include in a resume, such as contact details, a professional summary, education, work experience, special skills, relevant activities, job descriptions and measurable achievements.

    Another topic discussed in the workshop focused on common resume mistakes. The workshop highlighted frequent resume pitfalls, such as grammatical errors, typos, the use of personal pronouns and inappropriate resume templates. Inappropriate resume templates often feature headshots, tables or hobbies, according to Hunt.

    Among several other key topics, attendees were also introduced to resume-building tools, such as KyCareerEdge.com, which provides templates and resources for crafting job-ready resumes.

    MCTC’s Workforce Solutions department continues to support job seekers by offering career development workshops, resume-building assistance and interview preparation resources.