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How to Write a Resume

How to Write a Resume. Resources: Mustangjobs.com Students/Alumni (Left Navigation Bar) Resumes Samples, Videos, Power Point Action Verb List & Skills Checklist. Southwest Minnesota State University Career Services, BA 156 www.SMSU.edu/CampusLife/CareerService s.

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How to Write a Resume

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  1. How to Write a Resume Resources: Mustangjobs.com Students/Alumni (Left Navigation Bar) Resumes Samples, Videos, Power Point Action Verb List & Skills Checklist Southwest Minnesota State University Career Services, BA 156 www.SMSU.edu/CampusLife/CareerServices

  2. What is a Resume? • Resumes introduce you to the prospective employer and provide a summary of your skills, experiences, accomplishments and education • Resumes motivate the employer to call you • Resumes get you the interview…the interview will get you the job Employers spend 15-30 seconds on the resume — Make your time count!

  3. Resumes are not an Application • Resumes are typically one page • Showcase skills • Should not tell the whole story • Focus on the career and company • Help you get a foot in the door • Use action verbs—not full sentences (No “I” “Me” “They” Statements)

  4. Format Do’s and Don’ts Do Don’t • Use the Chronological Format • Use 12-14 Font for Heading Info; 10-12 Font for all other info • Use Times New Roman, Arial Script, Calibri • Use Resume Paper • Use Action Verbs & Quantitative Examples • Focus on what you want • Provide Personal Information or Reference Information • Use fancy fonts, multiple fonts or fonts smaller than 10 point • Use template resumes

  5. How to get started • Open up a word doc • Change from “Normal” to “No Spacing” • Change the margins—T & B .7; L & R 1 Inch • Select font • Arial 10 pt or Times 12 pt are the most common Use Black type (you can change later) Single space with double space between sections

  6. Sections in a Resume • Heading • Objective • Profile/Qualifications Skills/Strengths • Education • Internship • Volunteer • Work • Honors/Awards

  7. Contact Information Name Street, City, State, Zip Telephone/Cell Email address (Professional) Tip:Make sure your voice mail sounds professional

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  10. Objective • Purpose is to help the employer understand what career you want • Be careful not to be too general

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  12. Profile/Qualification Section • 4-6 sentence overview of professional experience, education, skills, and projects • Start each statement with an Action Verb

  13. Action Verbs

  14. Skills Checklist

  15. To Use or Not to Use…Resume Words Eye Catching Words • Created • Increased • Reduced • Improved • Developed • Researched • Accomplished • Awarded Overused Words • Outstanding • Strong • Exceptional • Good • Excellent • Driven/Hard Working • Motivated • Seasoned • Energetic

  16. EXAMPLES

  17. Education & Training • College/University • Major/Minor • Specialization • Concentration • Graduation Date • GPA • Specialized Courses • Specialized Projects • Licenses • Certifications Tip: Don’t list your High School Diploma in this section

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  20. Experiences • Include present and past jobs in reverse chronological order • List only relevant work experience • Don’t go back more than 10 years— Focus on your college experiences instead of High School

  21. Experience Sections • Internships • Activities • Volunteer Experience • Leadership • Sports • Study Abroad • Honors/Awards • Computer Skills

  22. Experiences • What to include… • Responsibilities & Accomplishments • Action Verbs • Key Words that describe the position • Quantitative Examples (as appropriate)

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  24. Need Help? • Schedule an appointment • Career Services is located in BA 156 • Reach our office at 507-537-6221 • Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-Noon; 1PM-4:30pm • Fast 15-Walk In Hours-Wednesdays; 1-4pm • Resumes on the Run—Noon-12:30—LL SC • Mustangjobs.com—Resume Web pages • CareerSpot Videos

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