FIONA LOFTONHANNA DEBRUHL

JUSTIN THOMPSONLATOYA JEETER

Resumes

Just So You Know

Most resumes are only scanned for approximately 7 – 20 seconds??

BUT…REMEMBER….

Your resume is still an employer’s first impression of you and can either make or break you

What’s a Resume?

Marketing toolSummary of qualificationsHighlights:Work/activity experiencesEducationSkills/accomplishmentsBackgroundResume > Interview > JobGood resume + successful interview = job

Tips for Writing Your Resume

Spend ample time preparing your resume Resume writing is a process – it cannot be done in a few hours Generally takes 5 – 15 hours to prepare a resume

Be prepared to write and rewrite Do not take offense to criticism – it will only help you in the long run

Custom design resume for each position Focus on the employers need Do not only prepare one “blanket” resume

Proofread, proofread, proofread Have family, friends, mentors, or career services proofread as well

Quantifiers and Qualifiers

Resume Types

Chronological Resume

Functional Resume

Hybrid/Combination Resume

Internship Resume

Emphasizes educational experiences and accomplishments. One page, but two pages at lengthDo not fill second page with “Fluff”If there is not enough relevant information for at least one-half

of a second page, trim the resume to one pageCommon SectionsObjectiveEducationAcademic Experience/Course HighlightsCertificationsRelated ExperienceAdditional ExperienceActivities, Honors, Memberships, or Research

Entry Level Resume

Similar to the “Internship” resume with the biggest differences being a detailed description of the internship and an elimination of Academic Experience/Course Highlights and Additional Experiences.

Research the employer and consider qualifications that would be of value to the employer.

Demonstrate a fit by integrating KEYWORDS from the job description and company mission statement in the resume

One to two pages long Common Sections Objective Education Internships/Related Experiences Certifications Honors, Research, or Professional Affiliations

The Details

Sample format of a resume Heading – name and contact information Profile – assertions about abilities, qualities, and achievements Education & Certifications (do not list High School & only list colleges received degrees) Related coursework GPA Related experience/job experience Paid, practicum, internships, research, volunteer, part-time, etc... Honors and awards Additional (such as presentations, publications...)

Things to keep in mind: Keep section headings uniform Only use 1-2 different font sizes Past tense = past jobs Keep abbreviations the same Utilize underlining, boldface, caps, and italics When saving documents (resume, CL, etc..) use your name in the document and note the

type of document. Ex. Anita Job Cover Letter – Target Corp.

What’s Next?

Need further assistance?Come to the Center For Career Coaching and

Professional Excellence and speak with your Career Coach!