Resume Tips Packet for Web

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Resume Tips

Remember that resume writing is not an exact science Review the attached samples to see these

suggestions applied to a resume.

Content What comes first gets read first. The first third of the page should contain the information most

closely related and critical to the position you are targeting. Know your audience specifically address the skills and abilities required for the type of job you want-

review the qualifications and requirements of the job or internship posting carefully. Use key words and language from the posting in your descriptions as some organizations use resume

scanning software to narrow down their applicants (typically large organizations). Consider using a summary of qualifications or profile at the top of your resume containing facts about

yourself that directly address the position you are targeting. Example: Five years sales experiences orXML, C++, and Java. This concentrates the most critical information at the top of the page. Think of itas your sales pitch the top reasons you are a good match for that specific position.

If you are in college to start your career or transition to a new field your education will likely be at thetop of the resume under the profile or qualifications section.

If you are transitioning to a new field or working professionally for the first time you may want tocreate a Relevant Experience Section and an Other Experience section to highlight your career goals.(Review the General Targeted Resume Example)

Relevant experience can (and should!) include related volunteer or internship work in the sameformat as other work experience even if unpaid.

Little or no relevant work experience? Create a Relevant Projects Section using upper division courseprojects to highlight skills and academic experience related to your career goals. (see resumeexamples)

Your resume needs to be packed with accomplishments dont list your job duties, outline the actionyou took, the goals you achieved, and the impact you had.

Include quantifiable results , i.e. Increased quarterly sales by 25%. Focus on results and impact of your work on your workplace. Provided consistent customer service

resulting in. If you have a higher GPA - include it for all colleges attended. Dont forget to highlight your student leadership experience either working on campus, being

involved in clubs, ASWSUV. If you completed extensive projects and work in your student leadership itmay belong in your relevant experience section.

If you are a member of professional associations or attending professional trainings related to yourcareer

All resumes should have an Education Section and Experience Section, but there are many othersections students use to highlight or organize their information in a targeted resume. Here are somecommon sections: Relevant Projects, Relevant Experience, Other Experience, ProfessionalDevelopment, Awards and Activities, Leadership, Technical Skills, Community Leadership, VolunteerExperience.


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Formatting

Be sure to include your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address. Your job search e-mail address should be your name or a variation not a cute or funny address. Not

[email protected] or [email protected] . Brief is best. No more than one page for applicants entering a first career. Change your margins to

Narrow or .5 for more space. Avoid templates (they often waste space). If you are writing a Federal Resume please see the specific information in the examples section. Use solid bullet points to set off your accomplishments avoid using paragraphs. Begin each new bullet point with an action verb see attached list. No I on your resume. Your formatted heading and font should be the same on all written materials resume, cover letter,

and references. Select a conservative font style such as CG Omega, Tahoma, Palatino or Arial. Font size should be 10 to 12-point; your name should be 14 or 16-point font. When in doubt spell it out avoid abbreviations. Spell out numbers ten and lower (excluding dates and GPA).

Once you have a draft Have others review your resume or set it down for several hours and come back to it with fresh eyes. Use spell check but do not rely on it. It does not identify:

Grammar errors Misspelled proper names (company names, employer contact names)

Check Career Services Website www.vancouver.wsu.edu/career for upcoming Walk-In Hours and/orResume Labs so you can have your resume reviewed.

Its helpful to bring a job or internship posting to a walk-in review/resume lab related to your careergoals so we can see how you have tailored your materials and give more specific critiques.
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Action Verbs Management skills Communication skills Clerical or detailed skills

administered analyzed assigned

consolidated coordinated delegated developed directed

evaluated executed improved organized oversaw planned

prioritized produced

recommended reviewed

strengthened supervised

addressed authored

corresponded developed directed drafted edited

enlisted formulated influenced interpreted mediated

moderated motivated negotiated persuaded promoted publicized recruited

wrote

approved arranged

catalogued classified collected compiled

dispatched inspected monitored operated prepared organized prepared processed purchased recorded retrieved screened specified validated

Research skills

clarified collected critiqued

diagnosed evaluated examined extracted identified inspected

interpreted interviewed

investigated organized reviewed

summarized surveyed

systematized

Technical skills

assembled built

calculated computed designed devised

engineered fabricated maintained operated

overhauled

programmed remodeled

repairsolved

trained upgraded

Teaching skills

adapted advised coached

communicated coordinated developed

enabled encouraged evaluated explained

facilitated

guided informed initiated

instructed persuaded stimulated

Financial skills Creative skills Helping skills

administered allocated analyzed appraised

audited balanced budgeted calculated computed developed

forecasted managed planned

projected researched

acted conceptualized

created designed

developed established illustrated instituted integrated introduced originated performed

planned revitalized

shaped

assessed assisted clarified coached

counseled demonstrated diagnosed educated expedited facilitated

familiarized guided referred

rehabilitated represented


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Parry Cooper14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave, Vancouver, WA 98686 [email protected] (360) 546-8888

OBJECTIVE: Accounting Internship Spring 2015

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, concentration in Accounting Expected May 2015Washington State University VancouverOverall GPA 3.6, Accounting GPA 3.72 CPA exam eligible May 2016

Honors :Presidents Honor RollChancellors Entrance Scholarship (for outstanding academic performance)Foster Endowed Scholarship (awarded for ongoing academic achievement and involvement)

RELEVANT PROJECT

Project Title (create a title meaningful to the outside world) WSU VancouverName of Class Semester

Use bullets beginning with action verbs describing the project. Remember to think of your audience as someonewho knows nothing about what you accomplished or about your class at WSU.

Include any technical/computer skills you used, data analysis techniques or concepts. When describing a group project make sure to emphasize specifically how YOU contributed to the project.

Project Title (create a title meaningful to the outside world) WSU VancouverName of Class Semester

What was the result? Did you present your work? Where and to whom? Highlight business skills you demonstrated: teamwork, collaboration, analysis, market research, customer

relationship management, writing skills, communication, presenting data, problem- solving, leadership Be discrete and maintain confidentiality, you may not be able to identify the company you are consulting, but you

want to give the reader an idea of what the project entailed but using generic identifiers such as local non-profit orlocal manufacturing company. Each project should only have about 3 explanatory bullets.

EXPERIENCE

Accounting Intern, Perkins & Co. Accounting Firm , Vancouver, WA Summer 2014 Maintained, analyzed and reconciled all accounts on a monthly basis. Reported organizations finances to management, and offered suggestions about resource utilization, tax strategies

and assumptions underlying budget forecasts. Assisted in the preparation of supporting schedules for auditors. Analyzed and prepared income and expense accruals.

Server , Applebees Bar and Grill, Vancouver, WA June 2011-August 2013 Promoted from hostess to server within one month and Received Top Sales Person Award July 2011 Selected to train new representatives functioning as lead trainer, providing ongoing guidance and constructive

feedback which increased trainee retention Assistant Manager/Staff Instructor, The Source Climbing Gym , Vancouver, WA March 2010 - May 2011

Hired, trained, and scheduled 14 employees. Assisted customers with purchases of gym memberships resulting in top sales for the gym. Exceeded monthly sales quotas for merchandise and memberships each month.

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

Member, Institute of Management Accountants/Beta Alpha Psi, WSU Vancouver, 2013-Present Team Member, Disc Golf WSU Vancouver, Team Member, 2012-present Teen Mentor, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, 2013-2014


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Jack Dawson123 Sunshine Drive, Vancouver, WA 98662 (360)555-0000 [email protected]

PROFILE

Proven Track record of analyzing requirements and building software to meet these needs. Sun workstations, UNIX, Cadence design tools (Analog Artist and Virtuoso). Design of multi-market logic families of integrated circuit devices on CMOS and BICMOS processes. Capable in use of PC and UNIX tools for project documentation. Bilingual in English and Mandarin Three years of experience working effectively in teams in an academic an d work setting

Programming languages and proficiencies include :

Languages: C/C + +, Java, Python, MySQL, SQLite, Operating Systems, Windows, Ubuntu Linux, MAC OSApplications: LaTeX, GIT, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science Expected: May 2015Washington State University Vancouver GPA: 3.33

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

C and Assembly Language Term Project Fall 2013Washington State University Vancouver

Add one or two bullets about the specifics of the project and the skills you used.

Software Engineering Intern May 2012 to August 2013Hewlett-Packard Corporation Vancouver, Washington

Team member of the Open Enterprise Solutions Group. Tested enhancements to A+ software for distributed systems management. Served as departmental Linux Systems Administrator. Developed prototype of new product enhancement for A+ which serves as an extension of the off-site

system management modeling tool. Programs were written in Java and C++.

Computer Science Summer Institute Program Participant Summer 2012Intel Hillsboro, Oregon

Training in Python, UNIX, JavaScript, App Engine, HTML, CSS Developed and launched web application in team of three, presented to Google engineers and peers

Technical Assistant II September 2013 PresentBonneville Power Administration Vancouver, Washington

Work towards developing an algorithm to detect power line faults Collaborate with students and professors to interpret large data sets Work, coordinate, and plan with an external team of electrical engineers at Oregon Institute of

Technology

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCECustomer Service Representative September 2013 PresentTarget Vancouver, Washington
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EMILY ROEBLING1439 SW Washington Way Vancouver, Washington 98686

(360) 333-4444 [email protected]

OBJECTIVE: Seeking an electrical engineering internship

SUMMARY Solid understanding of electrical engineering, semiconductor devices and renewable energy principles. IEEE, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, student member Tireless work ethic, maintaining a 3.7 GPA while working as much as 30 hours a week Proven track record of responsibility and leadership demonstrated in civilian positions and the US Air Force Six years of experience communicating effectively in teams in the work place

EDUCATION

Washington State University Vancouver, Vancouver, WABachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Expected May 2015, Cumulative GPA: 3.3

Relevant Coursework: Digital Systems Design, Silicon Integrated Circuit Design Technology, Nanotechnology forSemiconductor and Renewable Energy Applications

United States Air Force Academy, Electrical Engineering Summers 2008-2010 Cumulative GPA: 3.5 Academically ranked 12th out of 1000 cadets at time of honorable discharge

ENGINEERING PROJECTS

Evaporative Cooler, WSU Vancouver, Spring 2014 Designed, built and tested an evaporative cooler using xyz techniques. Add another bullet or two about skills used in the project and results.

Second Pro ject Here, WSU Vanco uver, Fall 2013 Make sure to use details of the project if it is a team project focus on what you accomplished as a team member. If you presented work to the class or as part of a poster fair make sure to add this information.

LEADERSHIP

Cadet, Acti ve Duty, United States Air Force, USAF Academy, Color ado Sprin gs, CO June 2008-July 2010 Cumulative Overall Performance Average ( OPA ): 3.25 Chief Clerk, Fall 2008 charged with leading 3rd Class Cadets in my squadron in performing their duties to standard Secret Clearance gained from Combat Survival Training Basic Cadet Training, Recognition, Combat Survival Training (CST), Parachuting, Gliding

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Carpenter/General Laborer, Byrd Construc tion, Longv iew WA Summer 2010 Developed a solid understanding of design and construction Implemented design elements into construction projects, gaining valuable insight into the implementation phase of

projects

Customer Service Representati ve, DirecTV, Portl and OR Jul y 2010 August 2011 Used problem solving and communication skills to effectively address customer questions and concerns an ranked in

top 10% in new service sales and upgrades out of a staff of 65

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Falcon Club, 2011 2012 Served as Big Brother for a young teen and participated in various events with the club.
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Jane Goodall5649 N Sunny Street Vancouver, WA 98686 (360) 555-6721 [email protected]

Profile Excellent work ethic shown through working and maintaining high academic achievement Demonstrated ability in coordinating volunteers and staff in event planning Solid writing skills (see online portfolio for work samples) Experienced in creating work and managing data through Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint Enthusiastic team member who enjoys motivating others in working toward a common goal

Education

Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Science Expected May 2015 Washington State University Vancouver GPA: 3.5

Awards : K. Smith Scholarship awarded for continued academic excellence

Relevant Experi ence

Community Outreach Intern Vancouver, WAHumane Society of SW Washington Oct. 2012-July 2014

Participated in organization of various events such as the Puppy Parade resulting in raising $10,000for local homeless pets. Created and maintained schedule of 30 volunteers and staff.

Brainstormed fundraising ideas and increasing new membership which led to creating an informationbooth at local grocery store. 20 new members recruited due to this community outreach effort.

Effectively worked as a team with diverse community members and staff.

Research Intern Vancouver, WAOHSU, Oregon National Primate Research Center Summer 2011

Assisted with duties such as cleaning enclosures, preparing enrichment materials and general facilitymaintenance.

Collected data related to primate behavior under different experimental conditions. Gathered and reported data through Excel to faculty researcher. Learned how to use software specifically designed for behavioral observation and statistical methods. Conducted and summarized literature review of previous related studies.

Other Experience

Server Vancouver, WAWho Song and Larrys Sept. 2008-Present

Promoted from hostess to server within 3 months, trained 3 other servers. Demonstrated excellent multi-tasking abilities in a high volume restaurant. Received server of the month award, consistently met or exceeded sales goals.

Synergy Construction, Laborer, Vancouver WA May 06-June 07Vancouver Community Pool, Life Guard, Vancouver WA Summers 2004, 2005

Activi ti es Member, Environmental Science and Sustainability Club, WSU Vancouver 2009-Present Salmon Creek Indoor Sports Adult Soccer League 2008-Present
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Meghan [email protected]

(360) 502-4888200 S.E. Mill Plain

Vancouver, WA 98224

EDUCATION

Washington State University Vancouver Expected Graduation Date May 2017Bachelor of Arts Humanities , focus in English and Human Development

EXPERIENCE

YMCA Summer Camp Kelso, WACamp Counselor Summer 2015

Coordinated sports and arts activities for elementary school-aged children Communicated with parents to maintain positive behavioral changes at home Scheduled daily activities, planning curriculum and rewards to maintain positive camper

morale

Smith Family Longview, WAChild Care Provider September 2013-June 2014

Performed after school child care duties for elementary school aged children Kept children safe and entertained Supervised childrens safety, nutrition and activities

Starbucks Longview, WABarista May 2012-August 2013

Provide quality beverages and food products consistently for all customers by following allrecipe standards

Delivered customer service to all customers by acting with a customer comes first attitude Maintained a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep

store operating and set a positive example for the shift team.

Trained new employees on Starbucks policies, procedures, and point of sale programs

ACTIVITIES & AWARDS

Cougars for the Cure Member, 2013-present Kelso School District Volunteer Tutor, 2011-2013 Kelso High School Tennis Player, District Champion, 2012 Kelso High School DECA officer, 2013
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Your Name (Largest words on page)Street Address

City, State and ZipE-mail / phone number

OBJECTIVE: Seeking name of position at name of company.(This section is optional; keep it brief and to the point)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS (also optional)

These should be specific and objective things about yourself such as and should directly speak to the job orinternship you are applying for:Top sales award recipientThree years management experienceLanguage fluencyComputer/Technology skillsFamiliar with the principles of

EDUCATION

You may or may not list your Associates degree, it will depend on resume space and if it adds to the position you are applying to

List highest degree from WSU - list the expected graduation month and year for degrees in progress GPA if above 3.5 Here you may also list honors, and accomplishments. Relevant projects: You may want to include details of relevant class projects or fieldwork. Internships can

go under experience section. Be sure to use course name rather than numbers.

It is best to only list schools from which you will earn a degree. No High School.EXPERIENCE

Title Date of EmploymentName of Company City, State

List all of your work experience starting with your most recent experience first. Quantify results and accomplishments, not just responsibilities held. Keep resume to one page if possible. Use 10-12 point font and approximately one inch margins. Start each new statement with an action verb and avoid using duties were or responsible for. Employers will often scan for keywords in your resume that apply to the criteria in their job description. Research jobs that interest you and use the relevant key words to support your experience.

AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES

List organizations or clubs you are involved with and belong to that relate to your job objective. Languages spoken, foreign travel, volunteer experience. Include information that relates to the position or the interest of the company, i.e. running / NIKE. Do not list references on your resume bring a separate reference sheet to your interview.


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Yulia Klymenko

5649 N Sunny Street Vancouver, WA 98686 (360) 555 -6721 [email protected]

Profile Excellent work ethic shown through working and maintaining high academic achievement 3 year s of experience in customer service and working to resolve issues and solve problems Experience managing data and creating reports through Microsoft Word Excel and Power Point

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, OneNote, Access, Visio, Project Microsoft SQL, HTML, Basic Java

EducationWashington State University VancouverBachelor of Arts in Business Administration Expected May 2014Major : Management Information Systems GPA: 3.5Presidents Honor Roll

RELEVANT PROJECT

Project Title (create a title meaningful to the outside world)WSU Vancouver: Name of Class Semester/Year

Use bullets beginning with action verbs describing the project. Rem ember to think of your audience as someone whoknows nothing about what you accomplished or about your class at WSU. What were the results? Include any technical/computer skills you used, data analysis techniques or concepts. When describing a group project make sure to emphasize specifically how YOU contributed to the project. Highlight business skills you demonstrated: project management, collaboration, analysis, market research, customer

relationship management, writing skills, communication, presenting data, problem- solving, leadership

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Help Desk Technical Support Intern , Clark Public Utilities Oct 2013-PresentVancouver, WA

Provide assistance and troubleshooting assessment to customers and employees. Install new personal computer systems and reviews, monitor and upgrade existing personal computer systems. Maintain existing hardware and software. Work directly with end-users, researching areas of challenge and work through problems with helpdesk callers.

Technology Assistant , Information Technology, WSU Vancouver Academic Year 2013-2014Vancouver, WA

Provided technical assistance to faculty and students in computer lab with 55 PCs and 5 printers. Troubleshoot problems with computers and other equipment; assist users with full utilization of available hardware and

software. Assist with inventory of software licensing; track and control loaning of technology equipment to school personnel.

Other Experience

Server , Who Song and Larrys September 2011-Present

Vancouver, WA Promoted from hostess to server within 3 months, trained 3 other servers Received server of the month award, consistently met or exceeded sales goals.

Laborer , Synergy Construction May 2010-June 2011Vancouver WA

Executed site-based construction projects with tight deadlines

Leadership and Activities

Member, MIS Club WSU Vancouver 2012-PresentParticipant, Salmon Creek Indoor Sports Adult Soccer League 2011-Present


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Jenny Nguyen777 N Sunny Street Vancouver, WA 98686 (360) 555 -6721 [email protected]

Objective: Seeking an xyz internship for summer 2014

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts/Science in your major Expected May 201 6Focus: Be sure to include any minor or focus you are completing GPA : 3.5 Washington State University Vancouver

Relevant classes: If you are applying to an internship you may want to include relevant classes you have taken. Onceyou are applying to a job no need to include unless they are above and beyond what is typical for that major.

RELEVANT PROJECTS

Project Title WSU Vancouver Name of Class Semester

Adding relevant projects is a great way to target your resume and you can add them in addition to any relevantexperience you have.

Some students may not have any relevant experience yet and may only have relevant projects listed. You can even add a relevant research paper you wrote if it applies to the job or internship.

Project Title WSU Vancouver Name of Class Semester

Use bullets beginning with action verbs describing the project make sure to use specificsfor example anytype of technical/computer skills you used.

Make sure to emphasize specifically how YOU contributed to the project if it was a group project. What was the resultdid you present project? Use the job or internship description to help you determine which skills to highlight.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTMember, student club, WSU Vancouver 2013 -present

Add a bullet here to describe involvement with the club. You can also add titles of any outside professional development presentations or conferences your attend. Be

sure to include dates. This is an optional section on your resume.

OTHER EXPERIENCEServer Vancouver, WA

Who Song and Larrys September 12-Present

Promoted from hostess to server within 3 months, trained 3 other servers. Demonstrated excellent multi-tasking abilities in a high volume restaurant. Received server of the month award, consistently met or exceeded sales goals.

Synergy Construction, Laborer, Vancouver WA May 2011 -June 2014 Vancouver Community Pool, Life Guard, Vancouver WA Summers 2009, 2010

ACTIVITIESSalmon Creek Indoor Sports Adult Soccer League 2010 -PresentVolunteer, Stream Team, Vancouver Washington 201 2-present


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Chris Franklin5649 N Sunny Street Vancouver, WA 98686 (360) 555-6721 [email protected]

Objective: Seeking an elementary school position in 4 th or 5 th grade

Profile: Over 3 years of working with students in a teaching or mentor role Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and use of Social Media Some other specific highlight/specialization/strength you have! Bilingual English and Spanish

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Education Expected May 2015Washington State University Vancouver GPA 3.5

Awards : K.Smith Scholarship awarded for continued academic excellence

Washington State Teaching Certificate Expected May 2015

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher, 5 th grade Vancouver, WAVancouver Middle School Sept Dec 2014

Developed curriculum and taught for a class of 26 culturally diverse students. Utilized Cambournes conditions of learning to create learning environment. Created professional learning communities and used integrated instruction. Incorporated successful classroom management using xyz theory of behavior management. Interacted effectively with parents and collaborated with other teachers and staff. Created a social media campaign with the class to raise awareness of healthy eating.

Volunteer Tutor Vancouver, WAChild Tutoring Organization Summer 2013

Tutored children ages 8-14 individually and in small groups on reading and math.

Camp Counselor Olympia, WASuperfun Summer Camp Summers 2011, 2012

Camp counselor for campers ages 12-15, leader for a group of 15 campers. Created a fun, safe and nurturing environment. Planned daily activities for my core group of campers that focused on exercise and teamwork.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

In-service: Creating a Culturally Aware and Anti-Bias Classroom, Vancouver Middle School 2014

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Server, Who Song and Larrys September September 10- presentSynergy Construction, Laborer, Vancouver WA May 2009-June 2010Vancouver Community Pool, Life Guard, Vancouver WA Summers 2005, 2006

ACTIVITIES Member, Education Club, WSU Vancouver 2011-Present Salmon Creek Indoor Sports Adult Soccer League 2008-Present

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