Jan 23 revised ppt resume workshop
Transcript of Jan 23 revised ppt resume workshop
DEVELOPING A DEVELOPING A PROFESSIONAL RESUME PROFESSIONAL RESUME
St. Edward’s UniversityCareer and Professional Development
Moody Hall 134512-448-8530
Workshop ObjectivesWorkshop ObjectivesUnderstanding a resume and its purposeProper resume styles and formats that
employers preferResume content and categories - what
you should be includingTailoring the resume to match the
employers' needsDeveloping and tailoring effective cover
letters
WHAT IS A RESUME?WHAT IS A RESUME?The resume is an ever changing
document that communicates your contact information, transferrable skills, education and experience
Your resume represents and markets you as you apply for internships, jobs, scholarships, and graduate school
Students and alumni should update their resumes with each new activity, experience, job responsibility and career change
Be careful when using Resume Templates or "Resume Wizards"
Use Standard Font Styles and Sizes ◦ 10-12 (Garamond, Calibri, Candara, Cambria)
Emphasize Specific Information◦ Bold, italics, underlining
Use bulleted statementsOne Page or Two?
DEVELOPING YOUR RESUMEDEVELOPING YOUR RESUMEStyle and Formatting TipsStyle and Formatting Tips
DEVELOPING YOUR RESUMEDEVELOPING YOUR RESUMEStyle and Formatting TipsStyle and Formatting Tips
• Visually appealing: clear/concise • Easy to navigate and error free• Print on nice paper• Save as “First Last resume”•No photos• Limit use of color
DEVELOPING YOUR RESUME DEVELOPING YOUR RESUME Where to Begin:Where to Begin:
Think about :
Experience/Jobs (even babysitting!)
Education (course descriptions, projects, etc.)
Skills (languages, leadership, etc.)
Activities (clubs, organizations, etc.)
Volunteer Work
Honors
Developing Your ResumeDeveloping Your Resume
RESUME SECTIONS
Heading:Heading:Contact information:
NameAddressCity, State ZIPPhone numberProfessional email addressLinkedIn link
Objective Statement (optional)Objective Statement (optional)Purpose: introduce yourself, identify position
you are applying for, mention skills you bring
Short, sweet and to the point◦ 50% ⇒employers like statements◦ 50% ⇒use the space for something else
Example Objective: Dean’s List Marketing major seeks internship with Dell, Inc. utilizing communication and sales
experience
Summary Of Qualifications Summary Of Qualifications Or ProfileOr Profile
• Purpose: grab reader’s attention in 5-10 seconds, give an overview of how you qualify for the position• 4-8 statements summarizing your
accomplishments, experience and skills• Tailored for every job/internship (use key
words and phrases from the description/qualifications)• 1st resume – study job descriptions and list
general qualities (communication, organization, technical, transferrable skills)
Sample Profile/Qualifications StatementsSample Profile/Qualifications Statements• Motivated self-starter known for thriving under pressure
while meeting time sensitive deadlines• Quick learner committed to high quality work and
results• Strong oral and written communication skills; able to
present information in a clear, concise manner• Known for building and maintaining positive working
relationships with individuals at all organizational levels• Dedicated team player with exceptional leadership
abilities• Bilingual in English and Spanish• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Social Media• Google “sample profile statements”
Example:Example:
summary of qualificationsTeam player with exceptional time management and multi-tasking abilitiesDependable and reliable professional known for thriving in fast-paced environments while meeting time sensitive deadlinesCommitted to providing high quality service; quick learner with superb decision making abilitiesExcellent communication skills; able to build and maintain positive working relationshipsBilingual in English and SpanishMicrosoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Social Media
This section can also be formatted in paragraph style and This section can also be formatted in paragraph style and may be called a may be called a “Profile”. Statements can be separated by “Profile”. Statements can be separated by a bullet, diamond or symbola bullet, diamond or symbol
Example:
PROFILERich portfolio of leadership experience Communication style characterized ♦
as respectful and friendly Patient listener who focuses on those who are ♦speaking Caring, sensitive, and empathetic Matches communication style ♦ ♦
and teaching with the needs of the clients Heightened sensitivity to ♦confidentiality Highly involved in giving back to the larger community ♦
through service to others Experienced with a wide variety of therapeutic ♦techniques and assessment tools Intent on helping others empower ♦
themselves
EducationEducationDegree (spell out in bold)
Expected graduation date
Name of University
GPA (if it’s worth bragging about)
Do not include:
• Other colleges you attended (unless it is relevant)
• High school (after sophomore year)
Bachelor of Business Administration Expected: May 20__St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX
ExperienceExperience Include jobs, internships, class projects, volunteer work
Experience ⇒ not something you got paid for
Think accomplishments (created, streamlined, improved. etc.)
Quantify: goals, quotas, $, %...
Start statements with ACTION verbs
ORDER OF IMPORTANCENOTE: Job title first, in bold, name of company, city and state and
dates of employmentList in REVERSE chronological orderSeparate experience into 2 sections (functional)◦ Related Experience (or Leadership Experience, etc.)◦ Additional Experience
Example:Example:
Experience
Marketing Assistant August 2014-January 2015VSA Arts of Texas, Austin, TX Assisted in the development of a marketing strategy to increase community awareness Created a distribution system for monthly releases Developed press kit for statewide distributors Compiled statistics for annual report
MORE POSSIBLE SECTIONSMORE POSSIBLE SECTIONS• Honors
• Affiliations
• Leadership
• Community Service
• Shadowing Experience
• Research Experience
• Activities
• Any category you feel is appropriate
TAILORING THE RESUME TO MATCH THE EMPLOYERS' NEEDS
First do research:First do research:
Job/internship for which you are applying
Qualifications for the position
Company you are applying to
LinkedIn (alumni, connections who may work
there)
Example Job DescriptionExample Job DescriptionJob Description: Marketing Intern• Planning and coordination of marketing events• Management of direct and bulk mail programs• Market data research (magazine, articles, press clips,
competitive info, etc.)• Other related duties as assigned by Supervisor
Qualifications:• Punctual, reliable and eager • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong organizational and analytical abilities • Must be detail-oriented with good follow through • Willingness to take on some administrative tasks • Positive attitude and work ethic
InformationInformation Included In ResumeIncluded In ResumeJob Description: Marketing Intern• Planning and coordination of marketing events• Management of direct and bulk mail programs• Market data research (magazine, articles, press clips, competitive
info, etc.)• Other related duties as assigned by Supervisor
Summary of Qualifications:• Punctual, reliable and eager • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong organizational and analytical abilities • Must be detail-oriented with good follow through • Willingness to take on some administrative tasks • Positive attitude and work ethic
EFFECTIVE COVER LETTERSEFFECTIVE COVER LETTERS
What is a Cover Letter?What is a Cover Letter?
Purpose: Introduces you, sets you apart from other applicantsExplains your purpose for writing, highlights a few of your experiences or skills, and requests an opportunity to meet personally with the potential employer
Cover Letter ContentCover Letter ContentOne page, 3-4 paragraphs, business style, clear
and concise, tailored to the job descriptionAssess the employer's needs and your skillsTry to match them in the letter in a way that
will appeal to the employer's self-interestExpand on one or two accomplishments in your
resume that are relevant to the position
Cover Letter LayoutCover Letter LayoutMatch resume heading and font (copy and
paste from the resume)Add name of contact (if known), business
address, etc. (see example)“Dear Hiring Manager:” (if you don’t have
name of contact)Use business style of writing, double
space between paragraphsLeave space for signature
Cover Letter SectionsCover Letter Sections
Opening Paragraph: State why you are writing, grab their attention, make reference to company/organization (knowledge of company, mission statement, etc.)
Paragraph(s) (2-3): Highlight a few of the most significant points from your enclosed resume◦ Show how your education and experience suit the
requirements of the position, and, by elaborating on a few points from your resume, explain what you could contribute to the organization (Your letter should compliment, not restate, your resume)
Cover Letter Sections (cont.)Cover Letter Sections (cont.)Closing paragraph: Stress action, express a desire for future
contact, politely request an interview at the employer's convenience
Indicate what supplementary material is being sent under separate cover and offer to provide additional information (a portfolio, a writing sample)
Thank the reader for his/her consideration and indicate that you are looking forward to hearing from him/her
Questions?????Questions?????