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Resume Writing

Career Development CenterUniversity of St. Thomas


Resume Writing

• What is a resume?

• When is it used?


Before getting started…

• Remember: A resume is your own personal selling tool! It is a personal reflection of YOU!

• You have options when writing a resume, be thoughtful and look at samples of other resumes to determine what might be best for you.


What makes an excellent resume?

• Free of typographical and spelling errors

• Clearly formatted, organized, and easy to read.

• Using key words and action verbs.

• One-two page(s) in length (Recent grads typically should have one page resumes. Resumes over a page are acceptable by more seasoned professionals).


What makes an excellent resume? continued

• Margins

• Font type/style

• Format-bullets and indentations


Typical Resume Categories

• Contact Information• Objective• Education

• Awards/Honors• Work Experience/Internship Experience

• Additional Skills (Computer)• Languages

• Community Service/Volunteer work• Activities• Interests


The following slides will provide some examples

of information that might be contained in each of the previously

mentioned resume categories…


Resume Categories: Identification

• Name

• Addresses

• E-mail

• Phone number with area code


Kelly B. Goode1314 Mockingbird LaneSt. Paul, MN 55104(651) [email protected]

Resume Categories : Objective

• Tells the reader the focus of the candidate’s search• Can include:

– field/industry type– position– skills offered– short-term or long-term goalsRemember-Everything in the resume should support your

purposeYou may have different resumes with different objectives depending on

the positions you are applying for.


A strong objective

• Indicates what you’ll be giving, just as much as what you’ll be getting.

• Can also indicate focus and ‘fit’ to a prospective employer.


Samples of good OBJECTIVES:

• Seeking an internship in public relations.

• An entry level position as a retail merchandise analyst.

• A position in retail merchandising in which a strong educational background and analytical skills will be required.


Resume Categories : Education • Name and location of university.

• Type of degree (BA, BSBA, BS, MBA, etc.)

• Graduation date or the expected date of completion.

• Major(s), Minor(s), Certificate(s), or areas of emphasis/concentration.

• GPA (generally, list 3.0 GPA or above).

• Additional certification or licenses.

• Relevant coursework (optional). • Honors and Activities-(as they relate to your college life)• Study Abroad


University of St. Thomas St. Paul, MNB.A., Major: Communication Minor: Business AdministrationGraduation: May 2008 GPA: 3.2

Honors and Activities:Elected Finance Chair of Communication ClubMember Varsity Soccer TeamOrientation Group Leader

Resume Categories : Experiences


This may include•full-time employment, •work-study positions,•summer employment,•internships,•volunteer experience, •community service, •student teaching, •campus leadership, •or any area in which you may have significant experience or knowledge, such as publications and presentations.

You may divide this category between Career Related Experience, Professional

Experience, and Other Work Experience.

Kinko’sSt. Paul, MNCustomer Service AssociateJanuary, 2006-present

Assisted customers with computer and copy machine questions.Resolved customer complaints as necessary.Trained new service associates.Reconciled register drawers.Deposited cash and checks from daily sales.

Briefly describe for each position: • Job title, dates of employment, name of

organization/company, and locations (city, state). • List your responsibilities (and level of responsibility) for

each position using a variety of action verbs to describe situations and achievements.

• Remember to highlight accomplishments, experience gained, or skills acquired in your job, rather than recite your job description.


FuncorpCentral West St. Paul, MN

Marketing Intern May, 2007-August, 2007-Performed store demonstrations of company’s birthday party products for ten retail locations.-Communicated with store personnel and parents on safe use of toys and balloons. -Built positive relationships with storeowners.-Completed and submitted reports within one day of events.

Components of a Resume:Activities

• List any on campus clubs, memberships, elected positions, etc.• Choose those activities which sustain and demonstrate skills

supporting your objective. • Present you as a well-rounded and versatile individual.• Employers will see you as someone who gets involved.


Member of University of St. Thomas Communications ClubStudent Member of MN Chapter of Public Relations Society of AmericaElected Public Relations Representative for Student Government

Resume Categories :Other

• Computer skills/technical

• Languages

• Travel

• Interest/Hobbies

• International/Abroad Experience

• Volunteer Experiences

• Honors/Awards


Components of a Resume:References

References Available Upon Request

• You can include “References available upon request” on your resume if space permits.

• Do not actually list references on your resume. • Whether on your resume or not, you should have at least three

references available to employers. • Be sure to ask references whether they are willing to serve as a

reference for you and their preferred method of contact• If requesting a letter, allow time for it to be written.


Putting It All Together… Things to Remember• There is no perfect resume – only great works

in progress

• There is no “exact recipe” – only traditions & guidelines

• Keep your language concise, crisp & clear

• Provide concrete evidence

• When in doubt, ask “does it support my purpose?”


Putting It All TogetherFinal Details

• Check for grammatical, spelling & typing errors

• Critique! Critique! Critique!

• Laser print on resume paper


Next Steps…

Career Development Center350 Herrick Hall

651-962-6761

Make an appointment or come to pop-in/walk-in hours

for additional help or questions.

2007UST Career Development Center

Additional Resources

• Handouts

• Website

• Audio Guides

• Books in Resource Center

• Walk-in critique with draft


http://www.stthomas.edu/careerdevelopment/files/pdf/guidebooks/Resume-Development.pdf

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