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Winning Resumes

Need help with writing a resume? This presentation covers the basics and provides tools for successful resume writing. Avoid procrastination and learn how to brainstorm, choose the right format, highlight your experience, and proofread effectively. Don't forget to create a compelling cover letter as well. Join us for a critique to maximize your success!

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Winning Resumes

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  1. Winning Resumes Presented By: Career Services

  2. Introduction • Pressed for time? • Want to get started • These tips can help the beginner and the more advanced resume writer

  3. Agenda • The basics will be covered • You will have the tools needed to start writing • Success will be maximized when you return for a critique (individual appointment) • EXPECT REVISION

  4. Reasons for Procrastination • Perfectionism • Myths: “I have no relevant skills.” • Swirling Ideas – can’t organize them Idea Idea Idea Idea Idea Idea Idea Idea Idea

  5. Tip 1 • Think deeper when brainstorming • Brainstorm everything you have done since high school in the following areas: volunteer work, paid work, academic or research projects, fieldwork, internships, travel • WRITE it all down without editing

  6. Tip 2 • Think of what position you are applying for and circle or highlight everything that seems most related or relevant • Scan time for resumes is 30 seconds to one minute • May need more than one resume for very different positions • For right now, concentrate on writing one resume that is most related to the field or job your are seeking

  7. Tip 3 AVOID THE FOLLOWING: • High school activities (few exceptions) • Hobbies or personal information that has nothing to do with the position • GPA below 3.0 • Jargon that the average person in your field would not understand • Typos and grammatical errors of any kind • Lying

  8. Tip 4 • Choose a format: consistency more important than style • Reverse chronological order • Try for one page, but limit to two • Clear objective • Examples of formats in samples provided

  9. Tip 5 • The EXPERIENCE section is often under utilized • Find buried treasures • Expand where necessary • Dispel the myths (you probably did more than you think) • Take a look at sample resumes for ideas

  10. Tip 6 • Tell me what you did • Use active verbs • Think of highest level of activity • Dates

  11. Tip 7 • Proofread three times – you and two other people • Visit Career Services for final critique • Update every six months

  12. Tip 8 Create a Cover Letter • Letter is introduction of you and why you are interested in the position • Write RELEVANT info. – make the reader want to look at your resume • Business format, same paper as resume

  13. Cover Letter Content • Opening paragraph: why you are writing, why you are interested, and source of information • Body paragraph: describe skills and achievements RELEVANT to employer’s needs • Closing paragraph: Request interview, provide contact information, say thank you

  14. Tip 9 • Proofread everything again • Visit us soon and read the website for upcoming workshops and events!

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