BIOP's Annual Mock Interview and Resume Review Initiative Presents...

From Application to Interview: Unlocking the Power of Your Resume

When it comes to writing your resume, most people dive straight into the experience section—and while that’s important, it’s not the whole picture. Other critical sections of your resume often go unnoticed, but they can make a significant difference in catching a recruiter’s attention.

In this workshop, we’ll break down the essential elements of a standout resume and put them into practice:

• Identify key skills and experiences to include on your resume to showcase your qualifications effectively.
• Learn how to tailor your resume to specific job opportunities by incorporating impactful accomplishments and relevant keywords.
• Discover the best resume formats to tell your career story clearly and compellingly, ensuring you stand out as a top candidate.

Whether you’re just starting or refreshing your resume, this session will give you actionable insights and the confidence to present yourself as a strong contender in today’s competitive job market. 

KEY AUDIENCE: This workshop is designed for professionals at all career levels who are looking to refine their resumes and enhance their job application strategy. 

SPEAKER

Charles Kelley, MA

Experienced professional with 15 plus years in the area of Career Development, Career Coaching and Career Advising. With years of service in the Non-For-Profit sector, in community social services providing leadership, mentorship, vision, administrative strategic support and career coaching services working with the Ex-Offender population, In-school youth, High school level academic advising, and 20 plus years’ experience in Higher Education.

Charles was born and raised In Chicago but spent his formative years growing up in west suburban Maywood, IL. Charles a former student athlete received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. After undergraduate studies returned home to Chicago and completed a Master’s Degree in Psychology Human Development while working full time in the Non-Profit sector assisting first generation high school heading to college. Providing services to the youth in the city of Chicago spurred his passion to continue to work in higher education.

Charles is mission driven, student success centric providing customized career advising and experiences establishing new procedures and strategies to enhance career services using innovative technology with specialties in Job Search Strategies, Resume/CV development, Career Advising, Career Researching, and Career Pathways.