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1. JOBTALKS Creating Your Resume Indiana UniversityKelley School of BusinessC. Randall Powell, Ph.D

2. Creating YourResume

3. Resume Length • Be Detailed, Yet Concise • Keep Most Important Content on Top • Employers Prefer One Page • Network Contacts Prefer Two Pages Personal Choice: Length Relates To Use

4. Resume Preparation Guides Nothing Standardized – Use Multiple Resources – No Perfect Approach • Contain Section-by-Section Tips • Keep Guides Handy as You Work • Sources: Career Service – Websites – Books

5. Name and Address • Use a larger bold font for your name • Use a permanent address if you cannot always be reached at your current address • Use a phone number where youcan always be reached • Include e-mail address • Add life to your resume by long-term tracking option

6. Career Objectives • Summarize career statement into 1- to 4-word job title • Draw attention to your job interests • Follow up with a description of your long-term career interests

7. Start with a Review of Examples Examples can be found in Career Planning Strategies Career Services Websites

8. Resume Distribution

9. Marketing Management Product Management. After experience in sales force management, desire staff level responsibilities in advertising coordination, pricing, packaging, and market research. Prefer involvement in a consumer or commercial product line with multiple distribution channels for specific well-known brands. Wish to use strong analytical skills, copywriting abilities, and assertive personal characteristics in initial assignments. Interested in advancement to a product manager within ten years with profit and loss responsibilities.

10. Management Development Program Management Trainee. Prefer a medium-size firm that rotates new employees through the sales, finance, and operations functions and makes final assignments to one area within several months based upon a joint assessment of personal talents and firm needs. Strongest area may be in marketing since best course work is in the humanities and social sciences which develop extensive writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. Very flexible in relocations, especially international tours, which might draw upon multi-lingual talents. Aspire to become a senior manager or partner in a service industry organization.

11. Management Information Systems Systems Consultant. Wish to begin in computer systems to expand on academic training but later hope to merge technical skills with management ambitions. Plan to draw upon a strong background in statistics, computer programming, data structures, and information systems management. Seeking initial work in systems support, MIS consulting, and internal and external client relations which require unique interpersonal skills, presentation abilities, as well as technical competencies. Willing to start in programming but wish to soon move to a system support team with a career path leading toward a senior information systems officer position.

12. Human Resource Management HR Assistant. Desire to start in human resource management with rotational assignments in employment recruiting, selection, career development, interviewing, training, compensation, benefit administration, labor relations, contract administration, and personnel services. After some division level rotations and departmental supervision, desire to transfer to headquarters assignments. Ambition is to advance through department manager jobs into senior human resource positions as an HR generalist and, eventually, a senior HR manager.

13. Marketing Management Sales Representative. Desire extensive contact with customers and regular exposure to management to help build upon talents of facilitating relationships. Prefer on-the-job training that quickly introduces products and services. After training and experience, seek a promotion into first line management that involves recruiting, hiring, training, and motivating subordinates. Prefer experience doing a line management career in some staff assignments, such as advertising, market research, and merchandising. Eventually wish to move into a marketing management position.

14. Retail Distribution Management Retailing. Plan to start in a management development program with an upscale fashion retailer that rotates associates through the buying, store management, and operational aspects of a hectic and exciting environment. Desire assignments in merchandising, advertising, sales, customer service, and supervision. As a senior executive, desire to buy merchandise on a global basis and manage large multi-employee operations. Interested in using multi-cultural background in positions that build upon technical skills, positive attitudes, and leadership qualities.

15. Financial Institution Management Commercial Banking. Long term goal is to progress to a senior operating officer of a large financial institution. Desire to gain experience in branch banking, installment lending, commercial lending, credit analysis, trust administration, cash services, mortgage lending, customer relations, and internal operations supervision. The competitive commercial lending function draws upon considerable technical skills acquired in course work in finance, accounting, economics, and communications. Possess strengths in customer relations developed by extensive involvement in large extracurricular activities. Seek some experience in global banking as career advances.

16. Accounting and Financial Management Staff Accountant. Desire a position with a large prestigious industrial firm that leads controllership candidates through the technical depart- ments like internal auditing, management accounting, financial systems, tax preparation, financial reporting, and information management. With over 30 hours in finance, systems, and accounting course work, expect to employ talent in a progression of positions leading to senior financial management responsibilities. Willing to relocate frequently including international rotational assignments that draw upon multiple language fluencies developed in various academic programs and academic studies.

17. Career Financial Management Financial Analyst. Seeking mid-level financial assignment in an international manufacturing firm which demands a strong course background in accounting, finance, and computer systems supported with nearly two years of related work experience. Course work in advanced accounting, financial structures, financial analysis, budgeting, taxes, and risk assessment serve to prepare for managing a controllership or treasury function. After multiple management positions in finance, marketing, and operations at division and corporate levels at several worldwide locations, seek to move into general management responsibilities.

18. Public Accounting Profession Staff Accountant. Desire to join a medium to large public accounting firm in the audit function. After training and several client assignments, would consider working in the tax function. Interested in the continual professional education offered by major firms as practice and knowledge develops with client assignments. Aspire to a partnership responsibility within a 12 - 15 year time frame that would enhance leadership skills and build upon improving external relationships.

19. Management Services and Consulting Management Consultant. Drawing upon previous extensive work experience in accounting systems, plan to start in the management service function of a large public accounting or national consulting firm. Desire to use academic courses in accounting, finance, systems in analyzing data, writing proposals, writing analytical reports, and making specific recommendations to client organizations. Eventually wish to be involved in strategic projects involving product positioning, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational design. Aspire to become a partner within the next decade.

20. Education • List information about “higher” education only • Include educational institution, location, majors, degree level, grades, dates attended, and graduation date • List in reverse chronological order

21. Major(s)Minor(s)Recognitions and Honors Specific Course Content Academic Training Support Technical Competencies

22. 3.7 3.0 3.5 3.1 2.8 Overall GPA: Specific Competency GradesTrends: Add “Time” and “Interest” grade changesRecent Grade Improvements: Why? Academic Performance

23. Technical Skills GainedCo-opsInternshipsStudy Abroad Academic Special Courses Support Your Total Academic Background Package

24. SimulationsCase Study CoursesGroup ProjectsLab Experiments Academic Team Work How Do You Best Learn? Focus: Educational Methods

25. Typical Education Format Concentrate on descriptions Be wordy Edit later Indiana University Bloomington, IN BS, Dates of Attendance (xx/xx to xx/xx), Graduation Date, Major, GPA Paragraph #1 Paragraph #2 Paragraph #3, etc.

26. GRADE PERFORMANCE EXAMPLES • Grades the past three terms have been 3.0, 3.3, and 3.6 which show deep interest and special abilities in the major field where most courses now are being taken. • Grades reflect the fact that financial needs require a work commitment of 30-plus hours per week to earn expenses to complete the degree. • Academic performance has excelled in courses that draw heavily upon communication and teamwork abilities. Grades in the humanities have been very strong, and recent grades in analytical courses have improved significantly. Grade Performance Factors • Signals intellect and motivation • Address the issue • Follow examples

27. Grade performance has improved steadily after a poor first-year GPA caused by illness and immaturity. Have maintained at least a "B" average the last three terms.Overall grades rank in the top quarter, and grades in my major have been 3.65 which is near the top in a highly competitive program. GRADE PERFORMANCE EXAMPLES • Grade trends • School quality • Specific courses Grade Performance Factors • Financial Contributions • Outside commitments • Recognitions

28. ACADEMIC TOPICS • Many human resource courses involve term projects which draw upon several courses in information systems. • Presentation skills have been enhanced by taking several courses in such areas as speech, theater, television, mass communication, and broadcast journalism. • Coursework has included two internships, one of which earned academic credit in addition to teaching about day-to-day commitments. • Plan to use business and analytical skills to function in international environments after the skills are improved by actual work in the domestic environment. • Action words • Content learned Academic Choices • Course options/selection • Differ by school

29. GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES • Studied abroad for one year in Latin America and visited several multinational corporations in real-world educational projects supervised by local faculty and professors in the USA. • Lived with a local family for six months in France while participating in a student exchange program. This exposure provided a significant learning opportunity which created a strong appreciation for other cultures, different environmental conditions, and improved language fluency. • Worked closely with a faculty advisor who is an internationally recognized expert on east-west trade relations. Fluent in Japanese resulting from a military assignment. • Poise and maturity • Personality indicators International Experience • Future goals • Indicators of potential

30. JOB-RELATED SKILLS • Completing 24 hours of accounting and 12 hours of finance. • Job related topics studied include cost accounting, capital budgeting, electronic auditing, advanced taxation, and investment analysis. • Communication and business team work abilities developed in several honors seminars should improve skills in decision making. The honors courses are small classes with senior faculty who competitively select course participants. • Liberal arts education has been supplemented with courses in marketing, sales management, retailing, basic accounting, and computer programming. • Team work • Socialization • Achievements Skills • Specific courses • Intensity • Competency Level

31. Activities and Honors • Indicators of leadership, interests, social skills, team work, and commitments • List as separate, bulleted items or short paragraphs • Word selection is very important!

32. 2- to 3-word descriptive title 1- to 3-sentence clarifying paragraphs • Items to discuss: • Leadership • Size of group • Budget responsibilities • People supervised • Time commitment • Personal achievements

33. Datesxx/xx to xx/xxxx/xx to xx/xxxx/xx to xx/xxxx/xx to xx/xxFall, 20xxSpring, 20xxSpring, 20xx Activities Organization Delta Gamma Social Sorority Indiana Daily Student Union Board Trustee Student Foundation Varsity Track Team Little 500 Bicycle Rider University Theater Role Vice President Reporter Trustee Steering Committee Team Leader Rider Singer Options • Paragraphs or columns • Show leadership, not joiner • On or off-campus

34. Many ExamplesPotentially extensive optionsProfessional, academic, socialIllustrate:Organization - Leadership - Dates Activities Dates Spring, 20xx xx/xx to xx/xx Fall, 20xx last 2 years Senior year Fall term, 20xx Fall, 20xx xx/xx to xx/xx Organization University Admissions Board Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity Beta Alpha Psi Honorary Flying Club Finance Guild Campus Political Party Young Democrats Intramural Basketball Role Committee Officer Membership Chairman Finance Chairman Treasurer Officer Candidate Campaign Manager Team Captain

35. Activities Organization Campus Open Tennis Tournament Family Planning Council President's Advisory Board Management Quarterly Student Government Junior Achievement Student Judicial Board Alumni Magazine Christian Church Role Runner-up Volunteer Counselor Student Advisor Writer/Contributor Senator Program Leader Juror Student Editor Organist Dates Senior year Junior year xx/xx to xx/xx Periodically Senior year xx/xx to xx/xx Junior year Freshman year xx/xx to present • List: • Dates of Involvement • Leadership Roles • Commitments

36. Activities Organization Student Council on the Arts Law Student Association Mortar Board Boy's Club College Radio Station University Arts Festival Investment Club CPA Society Entrepreneurs Club Special Education Volunteers for Youth Role Consultant Member Selected member Basketball coach Announcer Organizer Officer Program Chair Membership Officer Volunteer Volunteer Dates xx/xx to xx/xx xx/xx to present from xx/xx Summer, 20xx xx/xx to xx/xx Annually xx/xx to present Spring, 20xx xx/xx to present xx/xx to xx/xx 20xx to present Balance Activities Describe organization and role Commitment/Fun Leadership

37. Involvements: Role Speaks for YouDescribe talents indirectlyReveal personal qualitiesLeadership and commitment Activities Organization Adolescence Monitoring Program Women in Business Volunteer Students Bureau Red Steppers Child Care Center Women's Wheels American Cancer Society Campus Tours SAE Social Fraternity Big Brothers/Sisters Role Mentor Treasurer Nursing Aide Dancer Volunteer Teacher Volunteer Driver Promoter Tour Guide Class President Big Brother Dates xx/xx to xx/xx xx/xx to xx/xx Current volunteer Since xx/xx Fall, 20xx xx/xx to present Spring, 20xx xx/xx to xx/xx sophomore year xx/xx to present

38. Offer Detail>> Leadership - Initiative >> Commitment - Values >> Intensity - Time Activities Role Participant Solicitor Soloist Designated Member Captain Board Member Vice Chair Resident Assistant Membership Group Solicitor Organization Overseas Study Program Christmas Charity Army Voices of Hope Interfraternity Council Air National Guard Student Union Board Cultural Diversity Council Housing Staff Black MBA Association United Way Dates Spring, 20xx Each year Every week xx/xx xx/xx to present Senior year Elected 20xx xx/xx to present xx/xx to present Annually

39. Delta Gamma Social Sorority FellowshipUnion Board Trustee Varsity Track TeamTryus Campus Party Toastmaster's International United Way of Bloomington College Child Care Center Women in Business Dean's List Metz Merit Scholarship Phi Beta Kappa Indiana Daily Student Army Medal of Honor National Merit Scholar Who's Who in College Myers Writing Award Beta Gamma Sigma • Multi-faceted interests • Responsible person Listing Format Objectives • Reveals many activities • Bullets capture attention

40. Social Fraternity, President, 20xx-xx; worked about 20 hours per week to manage many responsibilities of a 100 member facility.College Radio Station, Announcer, 20xx-xx; introduced and interviewed personalities and edited and delivered news broadcasts on a regular basis for about 10 - 15 hours per week to a local student audience of about 2,000 listeners. • Start with verbs • Numbers add credibility Descriptive Job Format Style • Basics in top line • One to three sentences

41. Beta Gamma Sigma, Treasurer, 20xx-xx; this accounting honorary has 380 members and runs over 20 professional programs each year. Manage a budget of $3,000 per year. Last year, we managed a large job fair on campus.Student Union Board, Vice Chair, 20xx-xx; this policy setting 12-student board is responsible for a $32 million budget that includes a 200-room hotel, food service, and recreation facilities. Chair the Audit and Food Service Committees. • Intense activity • Substitutes for work experience Major Commitments • Avoid superficiality • Committed involvement

42. Student Association, Chair, Professional Activities Committee, 20xx-xx. This committee of the 500 member association is responsible for hosting over 50 senior executives who make presentations to our group each year. The committee is responsible for invitations, marketing, hosting, and other logistics. Chair supervises over 20 different members. Finance Guild, Vice President, 20xx-xx. This student group coordinates several programs between 300 finance students, 25 faculty, and scores of senior financial managers. The professional programs of the group cover current issues and topics which are discussed in group settings of 25-75 participants. Numbers Add Credibility Separate Categories Type of activities - social, professional Size and Budget

43. Phi Gamma Delta Social Fraternity, Treasurer, 20xx-xx. Our fraternity earned superior academic recognition during the four-year period, and the 150 members were very involved in the Greek life on campus. Elected to the Policy Board of the Interfraternity Council senior year.Indiana Daily Student, News Reporter, 20xx-xx. Wrote several news articles based upon wire news, TV feeds, and interviews. Won an award for reporting on an issue involving investment policy of the I.U. Foundation.Dean's List, 20xx-xx. Ranked in top 10 percent academically in six of eight terms. • Descriptive adjectives • Active verbs Indirectly Ascribe Personal Qualities

44. 4-H leader Marathon running Cycling Dance and ballet International traveling Semi-professional tennis Jewelry making Tour guide Intramural sports Semi-professional singer Summer theater actress Fashion show model Amateur photographer Cable TV reporter/host Scuba diving Team Coach/Referee AVOCATIONS Avocations Recognition Hobbies Time commitments

45. HONORS Army Medal of Honor Most Valuable Player AKO Leadership Honorary Athletic Student Tutor Myers Writing Award Athlete of the Year of Fraternity High School Valedictorian Dean's List AT&T Scholar National Merit Scholar Beta Gamma Sigma Honorary Presidential Scholar Who's Who Among Colleges Hispanic Society Fellowship Metz Merit Scholarship Pride not Conceit: Achievements Get desired recognition Explain each listing: size, dates, nature

46. Work Experience • Prior work experience is important to employers • List organization's name and address • List position title • List beginning and ending dates of employment Continuous Learning Growth By Observation By Doing

47. EMPLOYER NAME City/statePosition #1 (1- to 3-word title) Start xx/xx, end xx/xx Duties described in current or last position, responsibilities explained, supervision, level in organization, budget commitment, sales volume, people in group, hours per week worked, length in job. Position #2 (1- to 3-word title)Start xx/xx, end xx/xxDescribe prior position in firm. Indicate the same details as above. PAST EMPLOYERS City/statePosition (1- to 3-word title)Start xx/xx, end xx/xx Description of duties and responsibilities. Indicate full-time, part-time, or summer work. EXPERIENCE • List employers • Describe duties & responsibilities • Emphasize achievements • List significant positions • Part-time/Full-time/Intern • Focus on leadership

48. EXPERIENCE ARTHUR ANDERSEN Cincinnati, OH5/xx-8/xx and 5/xx-8/xx Accounting InternThis credit and salary based internship lasted for two consecutive summers. Participated in 6 - 8 audit team assignments each summer. Handled various tasks, such as loan documentation, cash verifications, confirming Bank Secrecy Act, payroll testing, and footing various reports. Spent time working with a client doing some electronic spreadsheet and data base analysis on a laptop computer. Certain assignments required working 50-60 hours per week. INDIANA UNIVERSITY Bloomington, IN Teaching Assistant8/xx to PresentAssisted Professor Smith in teaching a sophomore level course on basic computer hardware and software use. Served as consultant for student inquiries, graded assignments, and extensively communicated to students via email. Worked about 10 hours per week in assisting 100 students in the two sections taught. • Type of job: Part-time vs. Full-time • Describe what you did and learned • Reveal personal qualities

49. EXPERIENCE TRENDSETTERS Indianapolis, IN Sales Clerk xx/xx to Present As school schedule permits, work 10-20 hours per week with local women's fashion shop. Duties include sales, cash control, gift wrapping, display, customer service, merchandising, and floor supervision. Worked full-time the past two summers; commission aspect of pay permits significant earnings potential. Top paid part-time clerk recognition for past six months. Do limited fashion modeling for store in local ads. • Explain...Explain…Learned…Achieved • Descriptive titles • Volunteer Activities

50. EXPERIENCE MAXI DISCOUNTS Fort Wayne, IN Bookkeeper 5/xx-8/xx and 5/xx-8/xx Worked full-time the past two summers at this family-owned electronic discount center which is the fastest growing store in the region. Frequently returned to work during holidays, school breaks and peak weekend periods. Started as a sales clerk and moved through cashiering, personnel, credit, security, marking, stocking, loss prevention, merchandising, advertising coordination, and many other areas. Invited into the finance function when supervisors learned of coursework in accounting and systems. Helped develop several new control procedures and suggested some new weekly analytical reports. • Part-time or full-time • Extended responsibilities • Avoid street addresses • Summers • Hours worked • Trends in job