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POP QUIZ! The purpose of a resume is to:

A.Get a jobB.Get an interview

B. Get an interview

True or False TRUE / FALSE: My resume

needs to be “eye-catching” – I should use neon-orange paper & BIG fonts.

FALSE – The content of your resume is what’s important! Employers don’t

care about “gimmicks” – we care about substance.

True or FalseThe average resume will reach the trash can in the same amount of time Usain Bolt will reach the finish line in the 100 meter sprint:

TRUEThat’s right the average resume gets viewed for 10 seconds or less.

Experience What is a resume? Preparing to write your resume Resume content areas Resume Design Cover letters Employment Applications Tips Resources

Overview

Gaining relative work experience is a must From sophomore year on, jobs should be more than a paycheck

• Target jobs that will give you relative experience in the field(s) that you want to enter after graduation

• Seek opportunities that will give you the opportunity to gain skills you are lacking

• Don’t assume that retail or restaurant jobs are not important Now is the time to take unpaid internships or job shadow opportunities

even if your chosen field does not requires one. • After graduation you will have many expenses and won’t be able

to afford to go unpaid

Experience

The single most important tool you need to start your career

One page (NO MORE!) summary of your education, experience, skills and accomplishments

Gets you to the interview so you can get the job!

What is a resume?

Preparing to write your resume Take time to do a self-assessment on paper Outline your skills and abilities Outline your work experience Don’t forget extra curricular activities Have 1 paragraph worth of information for each item

listed to include: Concrete, quantifiable data (awards/targets/quotas) Success stories List of skills and abilities Ways in which each item illustrates one of your

strengths/weaknesses

Resume Item Job or

Experience

Awards/ Achievements

from job

Success Stories Skills/Assets Job Provided

Strengths/ Weaknesses

Illustrated in Job

 Recruiting Manager

Enterprise Rent-a-Car

          

•Consistently met hiring forecast•Received Administrative MVP Award•Awarded Exceptional Achievement Award

•Highest Intern conversion % in corporation•Increased Intern Conversion % from previous year•Increased Internet hire % from previous year

               

•time management•public speaking skills •developed relationships with colleges/universities

•Competitive•tend to be reactive•strong sales ability•public relations skills

  

***must be quantifiable

     

Preparing your resume (continued)Building a Resume Grid

Resume content areas Personal Information Career objective (optional) Education Work experience Additional Experience -- Professional

organization/community involvement/extracurricular activities

Awards and honors Professional Skills References (separate sheet)

Personal Information All contact information should go at the top of

your resume Do not use nicknames Use a professional or neutral email address Use both your permanent and school addresses Include home and school phone numbers and

don’t forget area codes. If listing your cell phone – be sure to have a

professional greeting Do not include personal statistics (height,

weight, marital status), religious affiliation or pictures

Objective Tells potential employers the type of work

you hope to do Tailor your objective to each employer you

target/every job you seek Should include:

• Type of position you are seeking• Type of organization or work environment

Sample Objective Statements Objective: Recent Graduate seeking an entry-

level, full time position as an Account Representative with a pharmaceutical company that will use my chemistry background and ability to work on a self-directed basis in managing a marketing territory.

Objective: College intern seeking to obtain a challenging, entry-level position in Broadcast Journalism, with a special interest in reporting, anchoring, and producing with a commercial television station.

Education Items to include:

Degree attaining Major Minors or concentrations Institution attending Graduation date

• Ensure that the date or expected completion is clear Only include GPA if it is higher than 3.0 Academic honors

Items to NOT include: Anything related to high school List of classes taking or taken

Work Experience Items to include:

Title of your position Name of organization Location of company (city and state) Date of employment Description of experience with emphasis on

specific skills and achievements• Include 3-5 points to outline the

accomplishments and knowledge gained Use action words to describe your job duties

Work Experience (continued) Specific Skills

Interpersonal skills Teamwork Verbal communication Written communication Analytical skills Demonstrated Work Ethic Leadership ability

Work Experience (continued) Action Words: achieved acquired adapted addressed administered analyzed anticipated assembled assisted audited budgeted calculated centralized changed collaborated composed condensed conducted constructed contracted converted coordinated created cultivated demonstrated designed developed devised discovered doubled

drafted edited eliminated enforced established evaluated expanded explained forecasted formed founded generated guided hired implemented improved informed insured interpreted interviewed launched maintained managed marketed minimized motivated negotiated obtained operated organized originated

oversaw performed planned prevented produced programmed promoted provided published recruited reorganized reported researched resolved reviewed selected separated set up simplified solved surveyed staffed supervise taught trained used

Additional Experience

Show that you’re a leader!!! Include any leadership positions you’ve held

in professional organizations, athletics, student clubs/organizations, fraternities/sororities

Highlight community involvement or professional affiliations

Include athletic experience

Awards and Honors

List any awards and honors you have received as well as any achievements in work school or athletics

Include dean’s list honors, scholarships and honor society inductions & athletic directors honor role.

Professional Skills

Languages Computer skills Any special skills or training

References First ask before using someone as a

reference before giving their name to a potential employers.

Be sure to verify: Correct spelling of their name Current position/title Best phone number to reach them at

Do NOT include references on the resume You may note “References furnished upon

request” at the bottom on your resume Have a separate page (same paper/font as

resume) with references

Resume Design Use white or off-white 8 ½ X 11 inch paper Use a font size of 10-14 pts Use non-decorative typefaces (Times New Roman,

Arial) Stick with one typeface Avoid italics, script, and underlined words Do not use acronyms or abbreviations Choose a pattern of spacing and stick with it Do not use horizontal or vertical lines, graphics,

pictures or shading Do not fold or staple your resume If mailing your resume, put it in a large envelope (and

summon the carrier pigeon)

Resume Example:

Remember to include both current and permanent addresses. You can also include a skills/accomplishments section prior to listing work experience.

Optional Skills Summary

Cover Letters Explains why you are interested in the

position and why you are a “fit” for the job Describes the relevant skills and knowledge

you have attained and relates them to the position you are applying for

When writing a cover letter: Visit the company website to review the job

description and important information about the organization

Personalize each cover letter with the appropriate business and contact name (don’t ever assume contact is male or female – find out!)

Employment ApplicationsMany companies today use online applications in lieu

of resumes.

Read and follow application directions Fill out the application completely NEVER write “see resume” on any application or

other document Make sure you application information is accurate ALWAYS proofread before submitting

Additional Resume Tips Proofread, Proofread, Proofread! Should be neat, appealing and unique Visit Corporate Playbook for additional examples

www.thecorproateplaybook.com When submitting resumes online make sure to visit company

website, take notes on the verbiage used to describe the position. Insert thoseaction words & descriptors into your resume. This will help with keyword association & increase the likelihood of your resumemaking it through the digital gate.