utsa.edu/careercentercareer.services@utsa.edu

210-458-4589

Lauren Hoffmann Career Counselor – College of Business

Resume Prep – MGT 3003

Question:What is the purpose of a resume?

A Resume:

Is a fact-based, official documentShare what you already have accomplished, not what you

intend to accomplish

Should highlight qualifications related to the job

Should use chronological order

Gets AT MOST a 20 second review by a recruiter

Font styles - Times New Roman, Calibri

Font sizes between 10-12 (Name can be 16)

Margins should be 0.8 - 1.0”

CAPS, bolding, underlining, italics, bullets

Print on white/crème cotton-bond resume paper

One page; significant exp. – two page max

Resume Basics:

Do include keywords found in job openings

Do use short phrases beginning with action words

Do make sure grammar/spelling are correct

Do stop by the Career Center M-F 1:00 - 4:00pm for a 15 minute resume review

DO:

Do not use the words me, my or I

Do not use periods

Do not use acronyms

Do not use graphics, photos or personal information

DO NOT:

QUESTIONS about what’s been covered so far?

HEADING CAREER OBJECTIVE SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION (Work) EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES AND HONORS ADDITIONAL SKILLS

CSPD Resume Template Sections

FIRST AND LAST NAMELocal Address, City, State Zip Code (optional)

Phone Number Email Addresshttps://www.linkedin.com/profile/view

HEADING

Is it necessary? Yes No Objective should be employer-centered

Remember, do not use I, me, or my

Career Objective

◦I am seeking a position with a progressive, stable organization where I can use my skills to grow and seek opportunities for my personal and professional advancement

◦Seeking the Business Development Account Manager position with Worldwide Express

◦To obtain a Summer 2015 internship in the Accounting Department’s Internship Program at USAA

Career Objective *Which is correct?

Identify at least 3 skills that show the employer you are qualified Use relevant keywords that mirror job description

Examples:• Over four years experience performing

various accounting procedures• Excellent customer service skills with

the ability to interact with a wide range of personality styles

Summary of Qualifications

The University of Texas at San AntonioBachelor of Business Administration in (major) Expected Graduation: May

2016

Cumulative or Major GPA: 3.39 (Do NOT round up or use if below 3.0)Relevant Coursework (List only your upper-level major courses)

• Organizational Theory • Managing Human Relations • Management Science • Principles of Marketing

* Omit high school in your education section if you have completed more than one year of college

Education

Immersion Program/Study Abroad, degrees:

Study Abroad – University of Madrid - Madrid, Spain Summer 2013

Traveled throughout Spain, observed culture and enhanced language skills; Immersed in language and culture of the society

Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, TXAssociate of Arts in General Business May 2011

Education – what else?

Use bulleted phrases with action verbs? (Yes/No)

Include accomplishments in bullet points? (Yes/No)

Add specific stats/numbers that describe my contributions? (Yes/No)

Include special assignments/training that help me stand out? (Yes/No)

EXPERIENCE – Yes or No?

Some good examples:• Selected by Management to train 6 new employees on

corporate policy and procedure

• Promoted to Shift Manager after 4 months of service

• Accurately balanced $10,000 cash drawer daily

Some “so-so” examples:

• Provided assistance to vendors/visitors• I have excellent interpersonal and communication with my

customers.

EXPERIENCE

Include student organizations, volunteer activities, scholarships and academic achievements.

Make sure to list positions of responsibility; include title, name of organization/team, and dates.

Examples: • President, Business Student Council Fall 2014• McDermott Scholarship, UTSA Fall 2013, Fall 2014• Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity Fall 2012

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

List foreign language skills, additional software skills, certifications or training programs

Examples:

• Fluent in Portuguese; conversational in French

• Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

• Familiar with C++ and Java

• CPR and First Aid Certification, valid through August 2014

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Make sure your resume is focused toward the field you want.

Make sure your resume is tailored for each application.

Do NOT include reference information – create a separate Word document.

Assignment Specific:

Your resume MUST be free from grammatical, spelling, punctuation, usage, and typographical errors.

Use CSPD template and refer to grading rubric for clarification.

FINAL RESUME TIPS

University Career Center – UC 2.02.04Walk In’s: Monday-Friday, 1pm-4pm CSPDWalk In’s: Mondays, 1pm-4pm

Resume Reviews

QUESTIONS about this presentation?