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WRITE A WINNING RÉSUMÉ
POST UNIVERSITY, CAREER SERVICES CENTERDEBRA MANENTE, M.ED., CPRW
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORNORTH HALL, ROOM 103
DMALLICK@POST.EDU
TODAY WE’LL COVERWhy do you need a
résumé?Anatomy of a résuméOptimal RésuméThe basicsCommon résumé sectionsGrab their attentionDon’t include
WHY DO YOU NEED A RÉSUMÉ? Introduces you to prospective
employers
Highlights your qualifications (i.e., strengths, skills, accomplishments, and knowledge) relevant to the requirements of a job
Demonstrates your writing skills
Shows that you can present information in an organized, concise, and professional manner
Opens the door for an interview
ANATOMY OF A RÉSUMÉ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMC_Xp8i4Lo
THE BASICS Font: 12 point Arial or
Times New Roman font Layout: 1” – 1½ ”
margins, centered Limit the use of italics,
underlines, bold type face, and CAPS
List things in reverse chronological order
Include plenty of white space
THE BASICS… Length: One page for
undergrads (unless they have done extensive, relevant work)
File name: Use a professional name with the type of doc it is, ex. “DManente_AccountingRésumé.doc”
Paper: Heavy – quality résumé paper, white or off white
Edit like your life depends on it Have someone proofread it
then read it out loud
COMMON RÉSUMÉ SECTIONS• Profile OR Summary of Qualifications?• Education
• Relevant Coursework / Course Highlights• Experience / Volunteer Work• Extracurricular Activities / Associations• Awards• Other topics that you may want to consider…
• Need to show how you have been productive
• Employer is interested in what you have to offer them and how you can make THEIR job easier
COMMON RESUME SECTIONS
Profile OR Summary of Qualifications• Three to five bullet points• Use key points that qualify you for the
particular job• What makes you SPECIAL
Example:• Recent graduate who maintained a 3.8 GPA
while working full-time• Recognized as Who’s Who Among College
Students, 2013• Implemented a tracking system for accounts
payable/receivable while working as an intern
COMMON RESUME SECTIONS
Education•Degrees you received and ones you expect to receive (“Anticipated Graduation: May 2013”)
•Once you have a bachelor degree you can omit references to associate degrees
Example:Bachelor of Science degree in AccountingPost University, Waterbury, CTMay 2013; GPA 3.8
COMMON RESUME SECTIONS
Relevant Coursework/Course Highlights
Managerial Accounting Cost AccountingAccounting Information Systems Federal Income Taxes
Business Law Analysis of Financial StatementsInternational Financial Management Corporate Finance
ACCOUNTING COURSEWORK
COMMON RESUME SECTIONS
Experience / Volunteer Work:• Full-Time / Part-Time employment
• Internships / Volunteer work
• Winter / Summer employment
Example:• Implemented a new tracking system for accounts
payable while working as an intern• Managed a staff of seven while working as shift
supervisor at Dunkin Donuts during summer break• Volunteered as a coordinator for the “Komen Race
for a Cure” for four seasons
COMMON RESUME SECTIONS
Extracurricular Activities / Associations• Organizations you have participated in• Leadership / officer positions held• Hobbies, sports, or other activities you have
participated in• Competitive sports experiences
Awards• Awards or Honors you received at each of your
educational institutes• Awards you received while being a part of a team /
volunteer accomplishments / associations, etc.
COMMON RESUME SECTIONS
Other Topics To Consider• Study abroad, include foreign travel• Foreign languages that you speak fluently or with a very
high proficiency• Military experience and achievements
Optimal Résumé provides a variety of customized resumes with section sets designed by the APM’s of every major.
COMMON RESUME SECTIONS
GRAB THEIR ATTENTION
Know Yourself
Brand Yourself
KNOW YOURSELF
Skills and AccomplishmentsMission or VisionValues and InterestsKnowledge Strengths and WeaknessesGoals
What is your Action Plan?
GRAB THEIR ATTENTION
BRAND YOURSELF• What is your expertise?• What are you about?• What have you done in
relation to the job you are interested in?
• What transferrable skills are you expected to have regarding this job or career, and connect the ones you have to the job you seek
GRAB THEIR ATTENTION
Include the Skills and Responsibilities that you’ve gained at each
employment experience by using examples.
GRAB THEIR ATTENTION
1. Take the job description and highlight or circle the requirements, skills, and keywords that are important.
2. Analyze the job description and think about how you meet their needs.
JOB REQUIREMENT/KEYWORDS HOW DO I QUALIFY?
Fast-paced Worked at McDonalds
Self-starter, work independently Classes – required to work within deadlines and follow strict research guidelines; GPA 3.7
Website development, branding, marketing Internship – Kept company intranet updated and accurate. Logged hundreds of hours researching marketing trends, branding techniques, and topics related to website development then presented the findings to the advertising staff - required to write weekly reports.
Strong communication skills: writing, verbal Internship - Wrote weekly reports and presented minutes at weekly meetings
Time management skills - Can prioritize and is organized McDonalds – Had to prioritize and be organized to survive working at McDonalds
Computer skills Accustomed to working with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook
Leadership skills Acted as shift leader and trainer at McDonalds
Use Action or Power Words without being SUBJECTIVE
GRAB THEIR ATTENTION
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INSTEAD OF
Helped
Worked
Acted as
Responsible for
Entered
REPLACE WITH
Facilitated
Produced
Mediated
Managed
Categorized
GRAB THEIR ATTENTION
By beginning each bulleted accomplishment statement with a strong
action verb, this highlights your successes and allows the reader to get a sense of
your skills.
It is a good idea to vary the action verbs on your resume in order to demonstrate
the vocabulary of a college graduate.
GRAB THEIR ATTENTION
Strong action verbs can bring your résumé and cover letter to life by helping convey
the image of a successful “doer.”
Use these words to describe your accomplishments and bring power to your
message.
GRAB THEIR ATTENTION
Do not write about tasks or menial duties. Write about active accomplishments or
results.
Always QUALIFY yourself!!
GRAB THEIR ATTENTION
In order to grab an employer’s attention you
need to understand…
WHAT BENEFIT CAN YOU PROVIDE IF THEY
HIRE YOU?
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You need to use results and accomplishments to qualify yourself with ways you displayed or grew your:
Communication skills Inter-personal skills Leadership skills Dedication
GRAB THEIR ATTENTION
You need to use results and accomplishments to qualify yourself with ways you displayed or grew your:
Self-motivation Self-confidence The ability to handle high
pressure situations Research skills and writing skills
GRAB THEIR ATTENTION
According to a Spring 2013 study by National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), there are certain skills employers want in the people they hire. They are:• Decision making and problem solving • Planning, organizing, and prioritizing with little
supervision• Analytical• Verbal communication• Technical knowledge and computer proficiency• Ability to write and edit reports accurately• Ability to influence others and sell an idea
GRAB THEIR ATTENTION
• Analytical skills• Verbal communication skills
• Technical knowledge and computer proficiency
• Ability to write and edit reports accurately
• Ability to influence others and sell an idea
GRAB THEIR ATTENTION
DON’T INCLUDE “Objective” High school information Associate degrees if you’re completing a Bachelor Don’t use pronouns Anything that could discriminate you:
Age Race Religion Children Marital status
Graphics or pictures References
These are people who can vouch for your professional character and who know you well in regards to your experience, abilities and work accomplishments Have a separate sheet prepared and ready Consider asking for letters of recommendation Keep it short and simple – use three to five people Always ask permission and know what people
would say about you before you use them Have that discussion with them so you can talk
about it if asked, “What would people say about you if I spoke with them?”
REFERENCES DON’T INCLUDE
RECAPWhy do you need a
résumé?Start with Optimal RésuméThe basicsCommon résumé sectionsGrab their attentionDon’t include
WE CAN HELP•Résumé writing•Letter writing•Effective interviewing•Job search strategies should you want:
•Full-Time / Part-Time employment• Internships•Winter / Summer employment
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