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Write The Perfect Resume
What to know before you start!
People don’t read resumes…They
SKIM them!(Employers look for any reason to throw away a resume since they get so many. Visually it should look appealing
and be easy to read)
Intro:
Identify your Job/School target and make target statements
Identify core job/school qualifications and find evidence for skills
Parts of a Resume Dos and Don’ts Format, Edit, Polish, and Proofread Full Sample
Identify your Job/School target and make target statements
You don’t want to apply for a job you aren’t interested in
Decide what you want to do or where you want to go (ex. I’m good at accounting)
Specify your target (ex. Entry level auditor for a big 5 accounting firm)
Identify Core Job/School Qualifications and Compile Evidence Most ads specify a variety of required skills
Other ways to find qualifications: Occupational Outlook Handbook Informational Interviews with Professionals Professional Associations
College Career Centers Make notes on experiences that could fill
the skill requirements of the job
Parts of a Resume
Contact Information Objective Education Related Experience Other Experience Activities Publications
Presentations Honors Licenses/Accreditations Skills (languages,
computer programs) References
Contact Info Your name should be prominent, top and center of the
page, at least 18 pt. font. In smaller font include Permanent Address (and School
Address if applicable), Phone numbers (home/cell), and E-mail
The address should have no abbreviations (i.e. Rd should be Road)
Example
Meredith JohnsonSchool Address Permanent Address
257 West Shell Street 780 Columbus Road
Bradenton, FL 34201 Boston, MA 02120
(617) 559-9049 merejay@yahoo.com (513) 729-8350
Objective
Make it short and to the point There should be no question as to the
purpose of this resume Clearly state the type of position you hope to
obtain Example for an Engineer
Objective: To obtain a position as an engineer in the field of structural engineering.
Education Recent graduates should have this section
right below their objective (this will probably be your strongest asset).
Highest level of achievement should be first (ex. Bachelor and then Associate), and leave out High School unless it applies to the career.
List the degree as awarded by the institution (A.A., B.A., B.S., etc.) but spell them out.
Education cont… Include your GPA only if it is over a 3.0 (you
may want to include Major GPA instead if it is higher).
You only need to include schools that granted you a degree (If you transferred from a school you may leave it out).
Could include Dean’s/Provost list below the degree.
Education:State University of New York College at Oneonta Oneonta, NYBachelor of Arts in psychology Exp. May 2010GPA 3.6
Related Experience Any work experience or major activities that
are relevant to the career you are applying for can be included here.
Include place of employment, job title, dates worked, & bulleted summary (w/ action verbs)
Start with most recent ExampleRelated Experience:Evening Sun Newspaper, Stansbury, CT Jan 2006-Present
Intern•Received Outstanding Service Award, 1999-2000•Effectively interviewed and wrote articles for the weekly news•Generated a list of 120 advertising businesses
Other Experience Any other job experience that doesn’t relate
to the career you are applying to should go here, with same format as in related experience.
Include any activities you have been actively involved in, starting with most recent.
Should include activity title, any leadership positions, and dates involved.
Activities
Publications, Presentations, and Honors Honors awarded for sports, leadership, and
service
Written and published articles or papers
Presented at any conferences or meetings Ex:
Presentations:
“Bake a pie” National Cake conference May 2001
Skills Fluency in a foreign language
Computer knowledge and experience
Operating office machinery
Certification or license to operate special equipment in this section (if received in college, you may place this under education)
Interests/hobbies
References
Available on Request
OR
Include full name, title, address, and phone # &/ email address Hint: If you only have an email address for one
Reference, don’t include it.
Dos
Do STAY CONSISTENT! If you start with one format, stay with it. (ex. If you start numbering dates 5/08, number all dates. Don’t change half way through to May 2008)
Do make the whole resume look appealing to the eye
Do use professional weight paper, maybe in an off white or bright white, so the resume will stand out.
Dos Do use only one font style, but utilize font
size, bolds, italics, and underlines to catch the eye.
Do Label your second page with your name and page 2
Do prepare a list of great Action verbs Do be prepared for a phone call Do keep information relevant to what you are
applying for
Don’ts Don’t make your resume more than 2 pages
(especially if you have recently graduated)
Don’t repeat anything
Don’t include high school information
Don’t make bulleted items full sentences
Don’t use pictures or random colors
Don’ts
Don’t ever repeat the same information
Don’t use templates
Don’t staple a resume/cover letter
Don’t use negative words
CHRIS DOE212 Hollow Road SUNY College at OneontaBinghamton, NY 13888 Golding Hall 478cdoe2@oneonta.edu Oneonta, NY 13820Mobile (607) 316-0202 Room (607) 364-1324
OBJECTIVE:To obtain an entry level position at _________
EDUCATION:State University of New York College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY May 2008 Bachelor of Science in Geography with concentration in International Business and World Trade, GPA 3.59 (as of Fall 2007)•Dean’s List (2 semesters)
EMPLOYMENT:Resident Advisor SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY Aug. 2006-May 2008•Assist residents with personal and academic issues•Facilitate meetings •Develop educational and fun programs each month•Enforce rules and regulations within the residence hall
Intern Rounder Records Group, Burlington, MA May 2007-Aug. 2007
•Acquired positive traits to become successful in the business world•Contacted and serviced venues with tour support material•Ensured venues had adequate preparations for artists and
publicists Assistant Manager Subway, Oneonta, NY Mar. 2003-Aug. 2007
•Directed opening of store and preparations of sandwiches•Monitored Inventory and prepared weekly order•Learned to prioritize quickly and work under pressure
ACTIVITIES:Field Hockey, Goalie Nov. 2004 – PresentResident Student Organization Aug. 2006 – PresentCancer Walk, Volunteer May 2005Polish Club, Vice President Nov. 2004 – Jun. 2005Golding Hall Government Sept. 2004 – May 2005
SKILLS: Nearly fluent in PolishProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Minitab, SPSS, Internet Explorer, and FirefoxFarming experienceStrong Intrapersonal Skills
REFERENCES:Available upon Request
PLEASE NOTE:
Do NOT copy this into a word document, font sizes are not correct and have been adjusted for this power point.
Also this entire document would normally fit on 1 page, other wise you should remember to include your name and page number at the top of each page.