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What is a Résumé ?
A personal summary of your professional history and qualifications
It includes information about your
career goals, education, work experience, activities, honors, and any special skills.
First Steps:Know what you want
– Research positions– Know qualifications, required skills and education requirements – Key words and industry jargon
Know what you have to offer– Certifications– Computer skills– Awards– Scholarships – Languages
– Work experience– Volunteer experience– Academic Achievements– Clubs/Organizations– Activities
A Résumé Includes…
HeadingJob Objective or Professional SummaryEducationExperienceRelevant Courses (optional)
Summary of Qualifications (optional)
Honors and Activities (optional)
• Your full name (Bold)• Complete address• Contact number (professional voicemail message) • E-mail address (professional e-mail address)
Example:Example: John Doe1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431(815) [email protected]
Heading
A Résumé Includes…
Objective
Clearly lets the employer know what type of job you are looking for
AVOID STATEMENTS THAT FOCUS ON YOU
AVOID VAGUE STATEMENTS
A Résumé Includes…
Objective (cont.)
To obtain a challenging position that utilizes my education and skills
AVOID VAGUE STATEMENTS
AVOID STATEMENTS THAT FOCUS ON YOU
A position where I can advance professionally
Seeking a position as a mechanical maintenance technician requiring strong electrical/electronics, physics and mathematical skills
To obtain an orthotics and prosthetics technician position at Children's Memorial Hospital
EPA certified professional seeking an entry-level HVAC technician position
BE SPECIFIC, CLEAR AND CONCISE
Objective (cont.)
• Names and locations of schools or programs• Dates of attendance• Degrees, certificates or licenses awarded• Major• G.P.A. (if 3.0 or above)*
Education
A Résumé Includes…
EDUCATION:Joliet Junior College, Joliet ILElectrical/Electronic Automated Systems Technology ProgramAssociates in Applied Science, Expected May 2010GPA: 3.2/4.0
Example
Education
• List recent courses relevant to your objective
• Do not list every course taken
• Only include this section for 3 or more relevant courses
Relevant Courses (optional)
A Résumé Includes…
RELEVANT COURSES:Basic Wiring & Circuit DesignFinite MathematicsAutomated SystemsProcess Control & InstrumentationMotors & DrivesIndustrial Controls I & IIIndustrial Circuits Basic PLC
Do Not Include
Do Not Include
Course Numbers
Course Numbers
Relevant Courses
Example
Gain attention of the reader State your skills, values and interests Excellent place for keywords and
requirements from a job description
Summary of Qualifications (optional)
EEASSummary of Qualifications:Technical Knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits including electrical quantities, circuits and
drawings. Able to calculate and measure voltage, current, resistance and power circuit design. Expertise in the operation of A.C. and D.C. rotating equipment, solid-state devices and
controls. Experience in using transformers, motors, magnetic control devices, relays, time circuits
and control input devices. Able to install controls for pressure, temperature, flow, and level circuits.Computer Training in Microsoft Office: Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word Familiar with AutoCAD 2002
Summary of Qualifications
Orthotics & ProstheticsSummary of Qualifications: Ability to converse with Allied Health Practitioners concerning patient care Capable of locating and identifying anatomic landmark for the purpose of measuring and
fitting Knowledge of anatomical language Experience with basic tool handling Familiarity with components and materials used in the manufacturing Orthotics &
Prosthetics Experience with patient handling Skilled in measuring and fitting basic Orthotics and Prosthetics
Summary of Qualifications
HVACSummary of Qualifications: EPA 608 certification and knowledge of proper chemical handling Ability to fabricate ductwork Knowledge of control systems and automation of commercial & residential systems Experienced in calculating heat loss and heat gain Skilled in performing basic maintenance and troubleshooting Familiar with blueprint reading and constructions
Summary of Qualifications
Industrial Maintenance
Summary of Qualifications: Capable of performing precision shaft alignments on motors and pumps Ability to pre-fabricate piping systems Skilled in troubleshooting pneumatic circuits to include 2, 3 and 4-way valves, force
control systems and flow control systems Experience installing mechanical seals on pumps Able to read precision measuring instruments
Summary of Qualifications
May include internships, full-time, part-time, seasonal or volunteer work
• Name of employer• City, state• Dates of employment (month and year)• Job titles• Duties and major accomplishments
List most recent experience first
A Résumé Includes…
Experience
Use Action
Verbs
Example
EXPERIENCE:
Wendy’s, Joliet, IL May 2008 to PresentCook Prepare menu items according to customer specifications Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils Maintain health, sanitation and safety standards in work environment Stock food and beverage stations
Experience
About Bullets Describe more than just your duties
Include what IMPACT or CONTRBUTION your actions had
Turn duties into skills
Quantify whenever possible– Add numbers (money, number of times you did something,
how much of something you accomplished)
Bullet Points
Examples
TURN THIS:
Kept inventory
Called prospective customers
Coordinated volunteers
Bullet Points
INTO THIS:Kept daily inventory of over 1000
medical supplies
Built client base from 0 to 80 by effectively using cold calling techniques
Coordinated over 50 volunteers and tabulated donations during fundraisers
More ExamplesTURN THIS: Cooked burgers Cleaned floors Stocked food
Helped kids clean up their mess Helped feed the kids Took kids outside on a regular basis
Keep inventory and purchase supplies Make snacks and do dishes
Bullet Points
INTO THIS: Prepared menu items according to customer
specifications Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking
surfaces and utensils Stocked food and beverage stations
Assisted children and cleaned play areas Prepared snacks and lunches Helped coordinate recreational activities
Maintain inventory and purchase office supplies when needed
Prepare snacks and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen
Honors and Activities (optional)
Highlight relevant activities you have been involved with and honors you have received
Generally placed after the education and experience sections of the resume
A Résumé Includes…
Honors and Activities
HONORS & ACTIVITIES:
Phi Theta Kappa (International Honors Society)2007 – Present
JJC Volunteers ClubVice-President 2007 – Present
Joliet Junior College Men’s Football Team Starting Wide Receiver 2006-2007
Example
Sell Yourself
Emphasize the positive and sell your strengths Highlight your accomplishments Use Action Verbs Use Key Words Limit first person pronouns (I, me, my) Avoid wordiness– Use phrases not complete sentences– Be Direct
Don’t forget to…
Be Direct
I staged an extensive campaign to cut costs and increase overall profits from fund-raisers by 10% in the course of one year’s time
- OR -
Increased profits from fund-raisers by 10% in one year
Design an Attractive Layout
• Microsoft Word• 1” margins on all sides• Choose font and font size (Times 12)
• Avoid fancy type or difficult to read styles
• Use capital letters, boldface, bullets and indenting to emphasize important information
Composing A Resume
• Make sure verb tense is consistent
• Try to limit to one page (2nd page header)
• Make high-quality copies
• Resume paper is best• Check spelling, punctuation, grammar and
word usage (ask a friend)
Composing A Resume
Design an Attractive Layout
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ROBERT JONES
123 Tenth Street Joliet, Illinois 60431
(815) 123-4567 [email protected]
Objective: Seeking an entry-level position as a mechanical maintenance technician utilizing strong electrical/electronics, physics and mathematical skills. Education: Joliet Junior College, Joliet, Illinois
Electrical/Electronic Automated Systems Technology Program Associate in Applied Science Degree, Expected December 2009
GPA: 3.5/4.0 Relevant Coursework:
Basic Wiring & Circuit Design Finite Mathematics Automated Systems Process Control & Instrumentation Motors & Drives Industrial Circuits Industrial Controls I & II Basic PLC Microsoft Office
Skills and Qualifications: Technical
Knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits including electrical quantities, circuits and drawings.
Able to calculate and measure voltage, current, resistance and power circuit design. Expertise in the operation of A.C. and D.C. rotating equipment, solid-state devices and
controls. Experience using transformers, motors, magnetic control devices, relays, time circuits
and control input devices. Able to install controls for pressure, temperature, flow, and level circuits. Computer Training in Microsoft Office: Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word Familiar with AutoCAD 2002
Work Experience: Dominick’s Food Stores, Shorewood, Illinois December 2006 to Present Produce Clerk
Maintains stock in the produce department. Assess and maintain inventory of products. Provides customer service and maintains cleanliness of departments.
ROBERT JONES 123 Tenth Street
Joliet, Illinois 60431 (815) 123-4567 [email protected]
References: Terry Johnson, Instructor, Technical Department Joliet Junior College 1215 Houbolt Road Joliet, IL 60431 (815) 729-9020 [email protected] Sarah Milsap, Manufacturing Planner BP Naperville 150 W Warrenville Road Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 678-0943 [email protected] Philip Marcum, Produce Manager Dominick’s Finer Foods 950 Brook Forest Avenue Shorewood, IL 60404 (815) 577-2714 [email protected]
Powerful Action Words
Accomplished Achieved Attained Completed Created Delivered Demonstrated Enhanced Explained
Improved Increased Managed Obtained Performed Produced Secured Succeeded Surpassed
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Electrician:
Electric motor/switch assembler and repairer, electronic equipment installer/repairer, electrical power-line installer/repairer, electrician's helper, electrician assistant, commercial electrician, maintenance electrician, certified electrician, journeyman electrician, electric meter installer/repairer, electrical engineer, avionics technician, electrical technician, schematic diagram interpretation, blueprint reading and interpretation, control circuit troubleshooting, 120V, 480/277V, VFDs, individual sensors, level probes, thermocouples, RTD, 3-phase AC motors, drive systems, electrical testing equipment, logic schematics, mechanical aptitude, welding equipment, air compressors, HVAC systems, vacuum pumps, programmable logic controller (PLC) systems, Allen Bradley PLC Systems, motor controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, welding systems, project management (PM), SLC-5 series, rsnetworx, Control Logix, DH+, process control instrumentation, I/P, PID, voltage troubleshooting, standard wiring practices, National Electrical Codes (NEC), AC/DC control circuit troubleshooting.
Keywords Example
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