Make your resume

1. Make your resume Stand OUT! OWN YOUR AWESOMENESS Photo by Suresh Eswaran

2. Outline for today Why you need a resume Resume basics How to Tailor your resume Questions & Practice

3. WHY ARE YOU HERE??

4. YOUR SKILLS = YOUR VALUE

5. Bucky Badger • 123 Sesame St, Madison, WI 53706 • buckeybadger@wisc.edu • EDUCATION • University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI • Bachelor of Science May 2015 • Major: Underwater Basket Weaving GPA: 3.5/4.0 • What fills in the • white space?

6. WHAT FILLS IN THE WHITE SPACE? Experience = skills You + skills = what employers want The more experiences… the more skills… the more marketable you are 

8. Purpose of a Resume A resume is: • A marketing tool • A response to the job hunt situation A resume is NOT • A complete history of your work • You

9. Functions of a Resume Initiate contact. Highlight skills & experience.

10. First Steps In Building Your Resume • Assess yourself • Collect details of your work, volunteer, academic and research life • Research potential organizations

11. Contact Information Objective Education Experience Activities/Volunteer/ Honors Skills

12. Objective Do NOT include unless: • Specify Position • Fill white space Include: • Position applying for • Skill set • Looking for/ gain Do not include on resume with cover letter

13. Examples Good Example: General Example: Bad Example: To obtain a finance internship with State Farm for the summer of 2014 utilizing my business, interpersonal, mathematical, and computer skills to ensure State Farm reaches their quarterly goals To obtain an internship for the summer of 2014 that will allow me to use my critical thinking skills and leadership abilities in a child care setting Seeking internship that will give me skills for my future career

14. Contact Information Name Address Phone Number Be sure message is professional E-mail Address Keep it professional LinkedIn URL

15. Samples: Bucky Badger 1234 Stadium Drive Madison, WI 53703 linkedin.com/in/buckybadger 608.222.2222 bbadger@wisc.edu Bucky Badger 608.222.2222 bbadger@wisc.edu Current Address Permanent Address 1234 Stadium Drive 1234 Badger Lane Madison, WI 53703 Racine, WI 53444

16. Name of institution Degree (s) obtained Location Major Graduation (month/year) Certificates GPA, ≥ 3.0/4.0 Education You only need to list institutions from which you received a DEGREE

17. Education Examples

18. Course Highlights International Experience Study Abroad License / Certifications Optional Designations: Education • % of Education YOU Financed • Special Projects • Educational Honors

19. Experience Section Position Title Organization Name Location (City/State) Date (month/year) SKILLS TIP: most recent on top

20. Don’t be afraid to use several different experience sections “experience” does not equal “paid” All experiences involve some type of transferable skill Experience Sections

21. Relevant Coursework Internship Experience Child Care and Development Experience Leadership Experience Volunteer Experience Event Planning Experience Professional Experience Work Experience Personal Finance Experience CATEGORY HEADINGS

22. A Word About Bullet Points Begineach bullet point with a power verb Describe more than just duties Turn DUTIES into SKILLS Include what IMPACT or CONTRIBUTION your actions had QUANTIFY your achievements or responsibilities… #s POP

23. Skills + What you did + Result/Purpose Skills = action verb What = qualifier (qualifying your skill) Result/Purpose = how/why or quantifier SIMPLE FORMULA

24. Skills + What you did + Result/Purpose Responsible for campers Planned and coordinated activities and fieldtrips for 30 children ages 6-12 Operated cash register Providedprompt and friendly service to patrons and averaged$1000 in daily sales

25. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE • Order of Omega, Madison, WI (April 2012 – April 2013) • Vice President of Programming • Organized 8-10 risk management and professional development speakers and programs for 125 members • Coordinated 5 social and networking programs for members to build partnerships • Oversaw Greek Awards Night, which included recruiting judges, facilitating selection process of 200 applicants, and managing the $2,500 budget

26. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE • Order of Omega, Madison, WI (April 2012 – April 2013) • Vice President of Programming • Organized 8-10risk management and professional development speakersand programs for 125 members • Coordinated 5social and networking programs for members to build partnerships • Oversaw Greek Awards Night, whichincludedrecruiting judges, facilitating selection process of 200 applicants, and managing the $2,500 budget

27. Original Kept inventory Called prospective customers Coordinated volunteers Revised Kept daily inventory of over 1000 classifications of medical supplies Built client base from 0 to 70 within two months by effectively using cold calling techniques Coordinated over 50 volunteers and tabulated donations during fundraisers Examples of Bullet points

28. Sample: Multiple Experience Sections Volunteer Experience Career Fair Volunteer Feb. 2012 The University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI • Aided staff with career fair set-up and take-down • Greeted and directed over 100 employers to booths • Provided over 200 students with directions to employer booths • Leadership Experience • Programming Director Feb. 2012-Present • The University of Wisconsin Homecoming Madison, WI • Develop and lead a committee of 15 students to organize events resulting in over 100 attendees per event • Assist a group of volunteers to plan and execute Spirit parade, hosted through campus to generate excitement about homecoming

29. Skills Section OPTION 1 Only list those in which you are proficient Computer Skills Word, Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Power Point Computer Skills Languages: BASIC, PASCAL, C, C++, Java Operating Systems: UNIX, Windows, LINUX, A+ Software: Word, Excel, Access, Adobe Acrobat Languages Proficient in Spanish Conversational in Chinese OPTION 2 OPTION 3

30. MAKING IT TO THE TOP OF THE PILE

31. Targeting- Google Online Sales • The Online Sales and Operations team works at the heart of Google’s business model. We are dedicated to supporting the company’s ever-growing base of advertisers, publishers and users in more than 40 languages on a global basis. We are innovators, problem-solvers, and critical thinkers that strive to turn traditional online advertising and client service on their head. The ideal candidate is proactive, energetic and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. There are a few different roles available on our team: • Partner with AdWords to help them meet their advertising goals • Review ads and keywords for quality and accuracy, trouble shoot advertising campaigns and technical problems, and optimize advertiser keyword lists and ads in order to maximize advertisers’ return on investment. • Customer or client service experience preferred; outstanding written and verbal communication skills • Creative problem-solving and analytical skills • Attention to detail with the ability to move through a large volume of work quickly • Familiarity with typical web practices and basic internet infrastructure for Search Quality Associates

32. Examining the Job Posting The Online Sales and Operations team works at the heart of Google’s business model. We are dedicated to supporting the company’s ever-growing base of advertisers, publishers and users in more than 40 languages on a global basis. We are innovators, problem-solvers, and critical thinkers that strive to turn traditional online advertising and client service on their head. The ideal candidate is proactive, energetic and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. There are a few different roles available on our team: Resume Skills: Innovate Creative Critical Thinking Communication

33. Examining the Job Posting • Working with others • Communication • Delegated • Consulted • Served • Coordinated • Directed • Investigative • Analyzed • Observed • Evaluated • Experimented • Projected • Partner with AdWords to help them meet their advertising goals • Review ads and keywords for quality and accuracy, trouble shoot advertising campaigns and technical problems, and optimize advertiser keyword lists and ads in order to maximize advertisers’ return on investment. • Customer or client service experience preferred; outstanding written and verbal communication skills • Creativeproblem-solving and analytical skills • Attention to detail with the ability to move through a large volume of work quickly

34. Tailoring Your Resume Generate a “Master Resume” Prioritize information Use the language of the industry Use descriptive headings Organize related information together MOST RELEVANT ON TOP

35. Resume Tips: Use only 1 font & consistent size NO templates Margins – 0.5-1” Easy to Read References = separate page Proof Read NO High School experience TAILOR IT… EVERY TIME Use correct tense

37. Cover Letters Photo by yauhin1 on Creative Commons

38. Cover letter basics The Heading Opening paragraph Body Paragraph(s) (What & How) Closing Paragraph Signature Enclosure Photo by Macroman on Creative Commons

39. Heading Various Possible formats • Same style as your resume • Standard block format Must include • Sender’s Information • Date • Recipient’s Information • Salutation

40. Opening Paragraph • Why are you writing? (specify position) • How did you hear of the vacancy? • Why are you interested?

41. Body Paragraph(s) Match what they are looking for in the job candidates’ desired skills

42. Body Paragraph(s) Match your skills, qualifications, experiences to the position Highlight strengths and accomplishments Convey excitement, enthusiasm, passion about field, organization, opportunity Do not restate your resume Be confident and convincing

43. Closing Wrap up sentence Refer to enclosed resume State your interest in interviewing Detail next plan of action Thank them List Contact Info

44. Signature Format Sincerely – 4 blank lines Your typed name – 2 blank lines “Enclosure(s)” Don’t forget to sign!!!

45. Common Mistakes Not finding a person’s name to address it to Not making it relevant to the position Too general More than a page Not writing a cover letter

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