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RESUME WRITING
OPENING THE DOORS TO
OPPORTUNITY THROUGH
COLLEGE EDUCATION !!!
What is a Resume?
A resume is a short
document that details
your qualifications for a
job
How much time do you think
someone will look at your resume?
About 20 seconds
What are the 3 types of resumes?
Print- Word, Word Perfect, etc.
Electronic- ASCII, Plain Text, Notepad
Web- HTML, FrontPage, Dreamweaver
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What makes a winning resume?
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Quickly shows you have the qualifications for
the job
Demonstrates that you can meet the
employer’s needs-(show knowledge of the job and what you have
accomplished that is similar)
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Suggests you are likeable and works well with
others (Stress activities, teamwork and leadership-use words like accurate,
cooperative, flexible, organized)
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Appeals to both human and electronic
reviewers-(Some employers scan, have databases but some still read-use
keywords and action words)
Four steps to preparing your
resume
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Decide on your job objective- even if you don’t write it on
the resume
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Choose most appropriate layout- which one works the
bet for you
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Organize it carefully and write forcefully- use action
phrases not sentences-use numbers and specific examples”raised $3,000- for American Cancer Society while…”-use
keywords and industry terminology- “AutoCad, Access, Holland
Codes, etc.”
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Fine tune each section- Include sections of resume most
relevant
3 Most Appropriate Resume
Layouts
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Reverse Chronological -list your employment
history with most recent first-typical of college
student- page 141 figure 9-6
Functional-If you lack directly related
experience-skills resume- Page 142 figure 9-7
Combination-Do summary of skills then list
your experiences with most recent first- Page143
figure 9-8
PERSONAL DATA-(no information about age,
height, weight, gender, marital status, race, religion, photograph,
ss#, etc.-this is sometimes called your “banner”)
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NAME
ADDRESS (LOCAL & PERMANENT)
PHONE NUMBER (CELL, LOCAL & PERMANENT LANDLINES)
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E-MAIL
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BRIAN D SANDERS
Home:
School:
6897 Red Lane
278 Ocean Way
Thurmond, MD 28771
Ocean Town, MD 21998
(301) 555-7897
(410) 555-4444
[email protected]
CAREER OBJEECTIVE
(OPTIONAL)
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ONE OR TWO PHRASES
NOT TOO VAGUE OR TOO SPECIFIC
BEST WRITTEN FOR A PARTICULAR JOB
EXAMPLE
To develop and apply planning, analysis, and financial
management skills in a new or an established
organization
EDUCATION
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DEGREE-(Graduation Date)
MAJOR/MINOR
GPA
UNIVERSITY AND LOCATION
FOREIGN STUDY PROGRAMS
RELEVANT COURSES-??-May be separate section
EXAMPLE
Bachelor of Science In …
May 2008
Major: Management/Minor: Psychology
GPA- Major: 3.6/4.0 Overall: 3.2/4.0
Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
Relevant Coursework; Financial Management, Marketing or
describe activities in classes.
Other Experience
INTERNSHIPS
 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
 COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE
 RELATED PART-TIME JOBS
EXAMPLE
Intern
Summer 2002
Dean Witter Reynolds Inc., Ocean City, MD  Coordinated three marketing seminars for 100
employees and analyzed market events such as…
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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Paid employment
List most recent job first
For each job that you select,
list your job title first, employers name, city and state, dates
of employment, brief results oriented descriptions-give
examples
EXAMPLE
Manager Trainee
Summer 2008
Dean Witter Reynolds Inc., Ocean City, MD  Coordinated three marketing seminars for 100
employees and analyzed market events such as…
ACTIVITIES
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LIST ORGANIZATIONS
STATE YOUR ROLE
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE IF APPLICABLE
EXAMPLE
Chairperson, LEADS Program
2008-09
 Counseled local “high risk” elementary school
students on the importance of education
HONORS
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SCHOLARSHIPS
AWARDS
HONORARY SOCIETIES
DEAN’S LIST
GRADUATING WITH HONORS
EXAMPLE
 Recipient of the OUTSTANDING HISTORY
STUDENT AWARD
 University Trustee Scholarship
OTHER??- Usually not a good title-consider using such
things as “Awards/Honors, Volunteer Work, Community Services,
Activities, Certificates, etc
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Must be pertinent to your job objective
 Include activities such as memberships, leadership
offices held), professional associations, social and
school organizations
 All of this shows you are well-rounded and able to
work with others
EXAMPLE
Activities:
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Served as Head Counselor and Lead Instructor of St.Mary’s College
Sailing school in St. Mary’s City, MD
Reference Page Rules
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Do not include on your resume
Use separate page of resume paper
Only people who can attest to your workability
and personal qualities
3-5 references
List name, title, employer, phone,
email, and relationship to you
3-4 references listed
Tips for
Choosing References
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Consider different types of references
Get permission to use someone
Collect all details from each reference
Keep your references informed
Be sure to thank your references
REFERENCES of
JOHN WILLIAMS
Mr. Blaine Smith
President
The Feed Company
1234 Sandy RD
Wayne, TX 22391
(555) 555-5847
[email protected]
Supervisor
Mr. Charlie Endicott
Associate Director of Career Services
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-543-6075
[email protected]
Academic Advisor
Dr. Rebecca Emery
Director of Career Services
Salisbury University
1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-543-6075
[email protected]
Employer
Organization & Format
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Appropriate length: 1 page for every 5-7 years of work experience
(limit to 2 pgs-most of you will have 1 page)
Use standard fonts like Times-Roman or Arial
Use bolds, centering/left and right, solid bullets and indent tabs
1 inch margins
12 inch font for inner text-14 inch for name
Use 8 1/2 by 11 inch resume stock paper that is white or light colorquality (16-25 lb.) bond paper
Present strongest qualifications first
Brief succinct language; no unnecessary words
Appropriate format includes keyword phrases of profession
Begin phrases or sentences with powerful action verbs
Bold the Functional Titles (Objective, Education, Activities, etc.)
Always use action verbs to describe entries
Dates should be right-aligned
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Don’t list anything that has to do with your high school
experiences. They are considered “expired”
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Don’t include your GPA unless 3.0 or higher
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Don’t include specific addresses for your employment; the state
and county is all you need
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Don’t use any font larger than 16 point
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Don’t include any personal information other than
email, permanent/present address, phone #
Top 10 things
employers look for in a resume
1.Computer
2. Communication
3. Leadership
4. Interpersonal
5. Adaptable/Flexible
6. Analytical/problem solving
7. Teamwork
8. Integrative and life long learner
9. Mathematics
10. Foreign Language
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Embed these
skills in your
resume
Recruiter Pet Peeves
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Spelling errors, typos, poor grammar
Too duty-oriented; talk
accomplishments
Missing/inaccurate dates
Missing/inaccurate contact info
Poor formatting
Long resume
Long, dense paragraphs-use bullets
EXAMPLES OF SKILLS
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Computer literate- Lotus 1-2-3, Microsoft Word, Harvard Graphics, etc.
Communication -Corresponded with alumni on progress of fraternity house
expansion and fundraiser
Interpersonal- Assisted incoming students with transition to college
Analytical/Problem Solving- Assisted with accreditation of American Chemical
Society Student Chapter
Adaptable/Flexible-Worked full time, earning 100% of
educational expenses
Teamwork-Completed many team projects for class such as….
Analytical/Problem Solving- Assisted with accreditation of American Chemical
Society Student Chapter
Adaptable/Flexible -Worked full time, earning 100% of educational expenses
Teamwork -Completed many team projects for class such as…
Leadership -Served as president of...
Mathematics-Using Access, developed data base for senior project
Foreign Language-Lived closely with 12 students and professor (foreign study)
A WELL WRITTEN RESUME WILL
GET YOUR FOOT IN THE DOOR
WHERE YOU GO FROM THERE IS
ENTIRELY UP TO YOU!!!