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Developing a Resume and Cover Letter For Students

Discover the best approach to developing a student resume with practical tips from Dr. J. Learn why your resume is crucial, common misconceptions to avoid, and steps to create a skill-based resume that highlights your unique abilities.

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Developing a Resume and Cover Letter For Students

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  1. Developing a Resume and Cover Letter For Students By Dr. J, Center for Teaching and Learning

  2. Question to Consider: What do you believe is the best approach for developing a new resume?

  3. There is a Functional Resume Type

  4. There is a Chronological Resume Type

  5. There are Resumes with Photos Added

  6. There are Resumes with Colorful Backgrounds

  7. There are Creative Resumes

  8. There are Resumes with a Lot of Information on One Page

  9. There are Resumes with Overloaded Pages

  10. There are Resumes with Spelling and Grammar Errors

  11. What if I told you…

  12. None of these Resumes will help you? Especially as a student?

  13. My Name is Dr. J, Manager of Faculty Development

  14. Question: Why is Your Resume So Important?

  15. Because it Represents You

  16. Your Resume Matters

  17. What are Common Misconceptions about Resumes?

  18. Misconception #1: The Objective Statement

  19. You Don’t Need an Objective Statement

  20. Misconception #2: A One Page Resume

  21. What Type of Resume will Help You as a Student?

  22. A Skill-Set Based Resume

  23. As a Student You Need to Demonstrate that You Have… Transferrable Skills

  24. Here are the Steps to Follow to Develop a Skill-Set Based Resume

  25. Step #1: Decide on a Targeted Job or Career This will give your new resume a focus.

  26. Step #1: Itemize Current and Prior Employers Make a list of your employers for the past five years (if applicable). This can include part time jobs.

  27. #2. For Each Employer List: • Job Title: • Employer, City, State: • Dates of Employment: • The main responsibilities and duties of the job.

  28. #3. For Each Employer List: • What would you say was your greatest achievement with this job? • Was it something you learned, designed, or created? • Was it a special project, a team contribution, or anything else?

  29. #4. For Each Employer List: • When thinking back on your achievements, were there any hurdles along the way?

  30. #5. For Each Employer List: • When thinking back on this achievement, how did your company benefit from it?

  31. #6. For Each Employer List: • Have you received any form of special recognition or awards for this job?

  32. #7. For Each Employer List: • What expertise would you say you have gained because of this job?

  33. #8. Itemize Your Continuing Education • List any degrees, training classes, workshops, seminars, conferences, certificates, etc.

  34. #8. List Affiliations • List any memberships, affiliations, etc.

  35. #9. Write a General Summary • General skills and qualities of a professional nature.

  36. Time to Develop Your New Resume

  37. #1. Developing a Format

  38. #2. Professional Summary

  39. #3. Skill Sets

  40. #3. Skill Sets (continued)

  41. Develop Skill Sets with Action Verbs I took orders. vs. I assisted customers by providing recommendations for their orders.

  42. Action Verbs

  43. #4. Listing Education

  44. #5. Listing Your Jobs

  45. #6. Other Relevant Experience?

  46. Fine Tuning Your Resume

  47. Avoid Clichés

  48. Use a Uniform Font, Font Size 11 or 12 pt Font Size

  49. Proofread

  50. Cover Letter

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