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A 4-Step Guide to Preparing Resumes that Work !. I. READ UP on resumes. Good Starting Place: Quintessential Careers Overview and Resume Do’s & Don’ts II. Select the TYPE of resume best for you. For Freshmen A Traditional Print Resume is a Must Have! Other types for later :
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I. READ UP on resumes. • Good Starting Place: Quintessential Careers Overview and Resume Do’s & Don’ts II. Select the TYPEof resume best for you. For Freshmen A Traditional Print Resume is a Must Have! • Other types for later: Scannable E-Posted Web-based
III. START BUILDING Your Resume • Concise HEADING with contact information • FOCAL POINT in top third For Freshmen: Objective Later: Summary of Qualifications, Keywords, Summary of Skills. Let’s try it with our before-and-after examples: Forrest H.M. Miller Thomas R. Waddell
Next. . . • EDUCATION • Degree (written out), Major, and Graduation Date • Full name & location (city & state) of university • Later could include: GPA; Key Courses; Significant Research, Design, or Writing Projects Let’s try it with our before-and-after examples: Forrest H.M. Miller Thomas R. Waddell
Next. . . • Work Experience: Make it work for you! • Chronological format • Title/Position, • Name of Company, Location, Dates • Description of Accomplishments • Tips: JobStar Central and Quint Careers • Don’t forget the Transferable Skills! • Functional format • Tips: JobStar Central • Warning from Quintessential Careers
Let’s try it with our before-and-after examples: Forrest H.M. Miller Thomas R. Waddell
Next. . . • Skills (Could also be located near top as part of your focal point.) • Honors & Awards • Activities • References (optional) Let’s try it with our before-and-after examples: Forrest H.M. Miller Thomas R. Waddell
IV. GOOD STYLE AND DESIGN DO MATTER!
Formal—Conventional—Professional Design • Easy to read!(see Monster.com) • 10-12 pt. font, non-decorative type • Enough white space • White/cream/lt. gray paper, black lettering Careful use of conservative colorfor headings • Underlining & italics for emphasis only • Headings, subheadings, bulleted lists • No sentences or paragraphs on resumes! • Uses strong action words/verbs • 1 page for freshmen
Let’s try it with our before-and-after examples: Forrest H.M. Miller Thomas R. Waddell