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Making the Grade in YOUR Job Search:
A Teacher’s Guide to Career Success
How to Create a Winning Resume
Presented by: Bethany Bagley
College of Education Career Consultant
The Resume
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Highlights:
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Education
Certifications
Experience
Skills
Accomplishments
YOUR Marketing
Document
Accent the positive:
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Most important info first
Focus on achievements and successes
Emphasize any computer/technical skills
The Resume
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Formatting
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One full page/two full pages
Limit white space (margins~ .5)
10-12 point font
Use bullets, not paragraphs
Action Words
No Pronouns
Making a Good Resume GREAT
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Think before you write…
Be relevant
 What is the purpose of a résumé?
 Who is the intended reader?
Be concise
 What message do I want to send?
Be consistent
Consider the Employer’s Perspective
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What skills, abilities, experiences, and characteristics do you have
that will meet the employer’s needs ?
The Employer’s Perspective
School Districts Speak Out!
How can a candidate make him or herself stand out in their resume?
 “…when applying for a specific job, tailor the resume to that position. That means
researching the position and emphasizing your attributes that make you the perfect
candidate.”
 “High GPA, special endorsements (math, gifted, etc.).”
 “include volunteer opportunities in a school environment; make sure the information
is free of errors, well-organized, and professional”
 “Keep it neat, concise and orderly with dates and location of student teaching and
work history.”
 “On a resume, I look for their educational preparation, degrees and certification first
in an attempt to make a match. Once you have this basic information, I like to see
what else they can bring to the table as in extracurricular activities, fine arts, or class
moderator positions. We have 100 teachers on staff, but everyone has to do
something else to be hired and it's nice to see that on the resume.”
 “Put "highlights" of their experience teaching/student teaching.”
 Know Your Strengths and Fit for THAT specific school!
General Resume Headings
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Heading/Contact Information
Objective
Education/Certifications
Experience
Optional:
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Skills (Technical, Computer,
and/or Language)
Honors & Memberships
Research
Campus & Community
Involvement
Personal Information
NAME
Telephone
Number
ADDRESS
EMAIL
Is your Email and Voicemail appropriate??
Optional:
Website, Link
to Profile
Objective
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A good objective statement answers the following:
 What type of positions you are seeking (internship or entry-level).
 What type of company/industry/job you are seeking (human resources,
operational management, education).
 What qualities you bring to the job (your strengths).
Education & Certification
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Degree- Proper Name
Date of graduation
Institution and Location
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Minor, Concentration Area, Emphasis
G.P.A. 3.0 or higher*
Can include Study Abroad
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Can include endorsements (Reading, Gifted, ESOL)
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Additional trainings/certifications (Project Wild, CPR, FirstAID)
Education & Certification
Experience
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Forget the fancy stuff – keep it simple
and hard-hitting
Lead with your strengths
(Most Important Info First)
Relevant to Objective and Employer
Focused
Use Action Words
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Most important section of a
Resume
Include:
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Reverse chronological order
Bullet Statement:
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Position Title (department)
Organization – Location
Dates
One to two line statement beginning
with action verb
Describes a skill, responsibility, or
experience
Quantify and place into
perspective when possible
Experience
Chairman of Advertising/Public Relations
American Red Cross, Fundraising Committee
• Coordinated and supervised committee
• Marketed program to media
• Wrote press release for event
Athens, GA
March 2010 – Present
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Chairman of Advertising/Public Relations
Athens, GA
American Red Cross, Fundraising Committee
March 2010 – Present
• Coordinated and supervised a 6 member committee, maximized committee potential by
delegating to members’ strengths
• Provided personal outreach to various media outlets, led to first coverage from 4 outlets
• Wrote press release and secured media publicity through radio, paper, and internet sources
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Use #’s, $’s, %’s
Results Focused
Consistent
No Pronouns
Scanable
Experience
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EXPERIENCE
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General ( Professional )
Interest Specific (Teaching Experience)
Related Experiences
Characteristic Specific (Leadership
experience)
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Student Teaching Experience/Practicum
Related Experiences
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Anything related to the educational field, paid
or volunteer
eg. Tutoring, day-care, camp counselor
CAMPUS & COMMUINTY
INVOLVEMENT
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Campus and Community Involvement
Extracurricular Activities
Philanthropic Endeavors
Are you
thinking of the
reader?
Special Sections
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Campus & Community Involvement
Honors & Awards
Skills (Language & Computer)
Related Coursework
Research Experience
Professional Memberships & Conferences
Resume Example
Resume Example
 One page resumes are
also acceptable.
Don’t forget:
MAKE IT
YOUR OWN!
Resume Tips & Reminders
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Omit all personal pronouns
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Avoid wordiness
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Provide information that is relevant
and positive
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Quantify & Qualify when possible
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Prioritize information
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Emphasize importance: Bold, italic help to highlight items you want to
bring to the reader’s attention - Do not
overuse
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Don’t include personal information,
salary requirements, or geographic
preferences
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Proofread, Proofread!!
QUESTIONS?
Upcoming Events:
Teacher/Administration Recruitment Day
Feb. 20th from 10am-1pm in Tate Grand Hall, 5th floor
Resume Critiques:
Monday, February 18th 4:00-6:00pm, Aderhold G23
Tuesday, February 19th 2:30-4:30pm, Aderhold G23
School District Panel
Tuesday, February 19th 5:00-6:00pm, Aderhold G5
Come visit me at the Career Center!
To make an Appointment call
706-542-3375
OR
Visit Satellite Hours in
Aderhold 124L every Tuesday
from 3:00pm-5:00pm
OR
Visit Walk-Ins Hours
Available everyday in Clark
Howell Hall from
12:00pm-2:00pm