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Building Your Resume
• Resumes should be quick and easy to read and about one page.
• Use simple, easy-to-read fonts.• Avoid including “cutesy” clipart or stock
photos.• Be organized and have specific reasons
for your structure.• Think about how someone’s eye will move
over your document
Resume General Guidelines
• Update your resume after every position or significant freelance assignment.
• Start statements with action words like:Managed, directed, oversaw, won, increased,
delivered, purchased, built, etc.
• Pay attention to details - Have your resume proofed by several people. Don’t rely on spell check.
Resume General Guidelines
• Missing or inaccurate dates or gaps
• Missing or unprofessional contact info ([email protected])
• Long resumes - over 2 pages
• Long paragraphs as opposed to bulleted information
Resume “Pet Peeves”
• Personal info not relevant to the job (i.e. enjoy working out, Will Ferrell movies, long walk on the beach, etc.)
• Lying or misleading info/inflated titles and responsibilities
• Meaningless or vague summaries
• Poor font choice or style
• And the #1 Pet Peeve….
More Resume “Pet Peeves”
•TYPOS!!!
Grrrrr…I hate typos more than kitties!!
Resume “Pet Peeves”
1. Heading
2. Summary
3. Skills
4. Work Experience
5. Education
6. Awards & Affiliations
Resume Structure
• Headings include: Full name Mailing Address Telephone number Professional e-mail Website address For example: Michelle A. Smith
12856 Camino del ArtistaSan Diego, CA 92108p [email protected]
Resume Structure
SummaryA brief description that captures your strengths as
they relate to the position you are applying for.
For Example:
"Hard working, self-motivated, high achieving sales professional with eight years experience in the telecommunications industry, including work with key/hybrid systems and high end PBX systems. Recognized for excellent ability to build and maintain relationships through long and short sales cycles.”
Resume Structure
The Summary• Keep your it short and sweet. Your objective should be as
specific as possible including job title, function, or industry.• DO show the benefits the company will receive by hiring
YOU – It’s not about what YOU want, but what THEY are looking for.
• DON’T state the obvious, like “I want an exciting position that uses my skills and knowledge”. Well, duh.
• DO be results-oriented. DO show what you can bring to the table. DO use concrete language.
Resume Structure
Skills Section Examples include: Photoshop, Illustrator, Hand
Drafting, 3D Studio Max , Microsoft Office, PC and MAC platforms. Spell the software titles correctly.
List skills most desired by the employer first. Check job ads similar to the ones you seek to
determine sought-after skills. Do you speak a foreign language? Do you have specialized training in something
relevant?
Resume Structure
Employment History List your title, company name, location, dates
and at least three bullets of what you did while you were there.
For example:Michael Smith Interior Design, Solana Beach, CADesign AssistantSeptember 2003 to May 2007-Assisted design team with various tasks including finish and furnitureselection, programming-Maintained resource library and worked with vendors-Developed space plans for existing and new customers
Resume Structure
Education Display your degree, where you went to school and
date degree was or will be completed. Recent graduates should highlight their education
first, since likely your degree is your greatest achievement.*
If you are an experienced candidate – highlight what you’ve accomplished first, and then your education.
* However, you might want to project you are more than just a student and have real-world experience by listing your work experience if you have it.
Resume Structure
Affiliations & Awards ASID, AIGA, Deans List, President of the Graphics
Club, IIDA, etc. Best of Portfolio Show, Student Winner of the
International Advertising to Youth Award, etc. The things you have done outside of work and school
say a lot about the type of person you are. Also, an affiliation with a professional organization shows you are learning how to network within your industry.
Resume Structure
“REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”– Well, of course! It’s assumed you have
references. Totally optional to put this.– Prepare, instead, a professional reference
list in case it is asked for during the interview.– Make sure the people on your reference list
know someone may be contacting them.
Resume Structure
• Identify the key qualities and skills employers in your field will be looking for.
• Structure your resume to highlight skills employers in your field most desire.
• Have Career Services look over your resume and show you samples
• Start with an outline of what should be included and fill in the blanks.
Getting Started
• A good resume: Helps you stand out from the rest which
in return gives you the invitation to more interviews.
Helps you better compete in a highly competitive marketplace.
Gets your foot in the door to be able to show off your skills and more in-depth coverage of your portfolio.
A final thought..
And now some good examples…
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Got Questions?
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