RESUME WRITING

1. RESUME WRITING OPENING THE DOORS TO OPPORTUNITY THROUGH COLLEGE EDUCATION !!!

2. What is a Resume? A resume is a short document that details your qualifications for a job

3. How much time do you think someone will look at your resume? About 20 seconds

4. What are the 3 types of resumes? Print- Word, Word Perfect, etc. Electronic- ASCII, Plain Text, Notepad Web- HTML, FrontPage, Dreamweaver

5. What makes a winning resume? • 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) • Suggests you are likeable and works well with others (Stress activities, teamwork and leadership-use words like accurate, cooperative, flexible, organized) • Appeals to both human and electronic reviewers-(Some employers scan, have databases but some still read-use keywords and action words)

6. Four steps to preparing your resume • Decide on your job objective- even if you don’t write it on the resume • Choose most appropriate layout- which one works the bet for you • 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.” • Fine tune each section- Include sections of resume most relevant

7. 3 Most Appropriate Resume Layouts • 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

8. PERSONAL DATA-(no information about age, height, weight, gender, marital status, race, religion, photograph, ss#, etc.-this is sometimes called your “banner”) • NAME • ADDRESS (LOCAL & PERMANENT) • PHONE NUMBER (CELL, LOCAL & PERMANENT LANDLINES) • E-MAIL BRIAN D SANDERS Home: School: 6897 Red Lane 278 Ocean Way Thurmond, MD 28771 Ocean Town, MD 21998 (301) 555-7897 (410) 555-4444 .Student@salisbury.edu

9. CAREER OBJEECTIVE(OPTIONAL) • 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

10. EDUCATION • 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.

11. 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…

12. WORK EXPERIENCE • 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…

13. ACTIVITIES • 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

14. HONORS • SCHOLARSHIPS • AWARDS • HONORARY SOCIETIES • DEAN’S LIST • GRADUATING WITH HONORS EXAMPLE • Recipient of the OUTSTANDING HISTORY STUDENT AWARD • University Trustee Scholarship

15. OTHER??- Usually not a good title-consider using such things as “Awards/Honors, Volunteer Work, Community Services, Activities, Certificates, etc.” • 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: • Served as Head Counselor and Lead Instructor of St.Mary’s College Sailing school in St. Mary’s City, MD

16. Reference Page Rules • 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

17. Tips for Choosing References • 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

18. REFERENCES ofJOHN WILLIAMS Mr. Blaine SmithDr. Rebecca Emery President Director of Career Services The Feed Company Salisbury University 1234 Sandy RD 1101 Camden Avenue Wayne, TX 22391 Salisbury, MD 21801 (555) 555-5847 410-543-6075 Bsmith@feed.comraemery@salisbury.edu Supervisor Employer Mr. Charlie Endicott Associate Director of Career Services Salisbury University Salisbury, MD 21801 410-543-6075 rcendicott@salisbury.edu Academic Advisor

19. Organization & Format • 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 color- quality (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

20. Do not include these items in your Resume • Don’t list anything that has to do with your high school experiences. They are considered “expired” • Don’t include your GPA unless 3.0 or higher • Don’t include specific addresses for your employment; the state and county is all you need • Don’t use any font larger than 16 point • Don’t include any personal information other than email, permanent/present address, phone #

21. 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 Embed these skills in your resume Top 10 things employers look for in a resume

22. Recruiter Pet Peeves • 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

23. EXAMPLES OF SKILLS • 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)

24. A WELL WRITTEN RESUME WILL GET YOUR FOOT IN THE DOOR WHERE YOU GO FROM THERE IS ENTIRELY UP TO YOU!!!