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What a resume does for youTells your professional story Gives employer’s their first exposure to you
as a job candidateMatches your skills to those desired by an
employerMarkets you to employers, potentially landing
you an interviewPrepares you for an interviewGive you confidence in your experiences
What you typically find in a resume~a general overview~
Name and professional contact informationThe type of position desiredA summary of relevant qualifications including:
EducationWork experiencesInternshipsSkillsAny other relevant information which could
include honors, organizations, volunteer work etc.
How to write your resumeStep 1: Collect your historyStep 2: Identify relevant experiencesStep 3: Write resume sectionsStep 4: Format resumeStep 5: Review and refine resume
Step 1: Collecting your HistoryWork ExperiencesInternshipsCourseworkProjectsVolunteer WorkExtracurricular ActivitiesAwards
Typical skills desired for Computer Science Fields
Experience with certain programs: examples
C++, C#, Javascript, SQL, HTML, XML,
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Organization, teamwork, and customer
service skills
The ability to problem-solve and think about
complex problems
Step 3: Writing Resume SectionsSections of a resume typically include:
HeadingObjectiveEducationSkillsWork experienceAwards/honorsActivitiesReferences
Step 3: ObjectiveTo obtain a position in software design, development, and testing
To serve the University of New England as the Web Technology Manager
To obtain a network consulting internship position with a major telecommunications company, using my programming skills, Internet experience, and creative talent.
Education University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI Bachelor of Science May 2012 Computer Science GPA 3.8
SkillsSKILLS / STRENGTHS Programming languages: Perl, Java, C++, HTML, PHP, MySQL, Scheme, MatLabSoftware: Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver, 3ds MaxOperating Systems: Windows (95, 98, 2000, XP, Vista), Mac OS, LinuxProfessional: Self-motivated, creative thinker; detail-oriented; excellent time managementSkills
TECHNICAL SKILLS• Programming experience with C, C#.NET, Python and Java, as well as some database experience using MySQL and Postgres.• Design and Animation: AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max• JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Created a variety of websites, commercial and personal• Assembly Language: Programmed an ARM board; coded a lunar landing game• Currently learning VB.net and C#• Operating Systems: Linux, Unix, OS 10, Windows XP• Troubleshooting and configuration experience in both Windows and MacOS based systems• Strong understanding of various data structures and algorithms• Application experience in a variety of office suites, multimedia and graphics programs, network utilities, and compilers• Able to explain high-level technical concepts and ideas in plain language to end users/clients
Step 3: Work ExperienceJob titleEmployer nameEmployer locationDates of EmploymentAccomplishment statementsPosition description
Accomplishment StatementsStart with an action verb
Talk about what you did rather than your
responsibilities
Talk about the scope or your activities
Show results and specific skills
Action Verbs
http://www.uweccareerservices.org/resume_guide/Information skills: Document, Gather, Inform,
Kept records
Technical skills: Assemble, Built, Calculate, Compute, Design, Devise, Engineer
Problem-solving skills: Problem solve, Propose, Research, troubleshoot
Campus Involvement American Marketing Association Eau Claire, WI Vice President of Finance Dec. 2009 –May 2011 Assumed position during a period of adversity and immediately
implemented changes to the accounting procedures, resulting in 100% satisfaction of financing
Managed, forecasted, and budgeted for over $12,000 through fundraising, dues, directors, and events, while overseeing four directors and their responsibilities with corporate sponsorship & fundraising
Assisted in overseeing 150 + members and their involvement in the organization, by leading bi--‐weekly meetings throughout each semester
Coordinated an AMA Saves Lives event, a program that promotes the benefits of organ donation, to which UWEC--‐AMA received over $1,000 to give back to the chapter
Participated in the AMA International Collegiate Conference, where UW--‐ Eau Claire placed in the top ten out of 304 schools, based on an annual report which included an extensive budget
Step 3: ReferencesREFERENCES
Carol Hart School Psychology Professor/Advisor UW-Stout School Counseling Program
Menomonie, WI (715) 321-4567
David Johnson School Psychologist
North Crawford School District Soldiers Grove, WI
(608) 876-5432 [email protected]
Samantha Popperton Associate Director
UW-Eau Claire Career Services Eau Claire, WI (715) 987-6543
Questions?
http://www.uwec.edu/career/
~For more information about Career Services visit us in Schofield 230~
715-836-5358