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Resumes

Resumes. Resume Presentation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plHSkieWtnc&feature=player_embedded. Categories that MUST be included on a Resume. Name, one address, phone number, and e-mail Education—includes degree, institution, location of institution, G.P.A (if > 3.0), and date of education

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Resumes

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  1. Resumes

  2. Resume Presentation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plHSkieWtnc&feature=player_embedded

  3. Categories that MUST be included on a Resume Name, one address, phone number, and e-mail Education—includes degree, institution, location of institution, G.P.A (if > 3.0), and date of education Experience—arranged in reverse chronological order with the most recent dates first

  4. A Resume Is the first meeting between you and the employer Tells a great deal about you Gets you the interview Is your calling card, so remember that “First impressions are lasting ones.”

  5. Types of Resumes Chronological Functional

  6. Chronological Resume Most common Listing of your jobs and experience with most recent mentioned first Good for job seekers who have practical work experience with long periods of employment Resume type most preferred by employers

  7. Functional Focuses on your skills and accomplishments Highlights what they are, not when you developed them Good format for job seekers with lots of job experience and many jobs

  8. Categories that SHOULD NOT be included on a Resume Demographic date—height, weight, age, marital status, sex, race, health, picture of yourself, social security number, salary, reasons for leaving a previous job

  9. Categories that could be included on a Resume Objective—concisely describes what kind of job you are seeking Leadership/Activities—include student government, fraternities, sororities, sports, band, clubs, and organizations Honors, Awards, Foreign Languages, Research Projects, Publications Computer Skills—included the software packages that you are able to use. For example: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel

  10. Checklist for a Winning Resume Your resume should have a visual appeal that is easily read. Use a clean font (such as Arial) with 11-12 point type. Be consistant with formatting-always place information in the same place within each entry. Proofread your resume to ensure there are no spelling, typographical, or grammatical errors. Choose a good quality 100% bond paper in a conservative color such as white or off-white.

  11. Organize information to have maximum impact on the reader - use reverse chronological order because your most important and applicable experiences, education, etc. are likely to be most recent. When describing your experience use actions words to create more powerful sentences. Results sell - include quantifiable measurements and stress actions that resulted in accomplishments. Avoid filling up the résumé with a laundry list of functions and responsibilities. Instead, grab the employers attention with specific projects, skills that you used, and initiatives that you took.

  12. Speak the employer's language. Include industry specific jargon, computer experience, trends, required skills that you have experience with. Include a targeted cover letter addressing the specific requirements in the job description. Avoid "I", "responsible for" and "duties included" before each description.

  13. Accomplishments (Weak vs. Strong)

  14. Headings for Resume Academic Background Achievements Activities Additional Skills Affiliations Certifications Community Service and Activities Computer Languages Computer Skills Credentials Education Exhibits and Shows Honors and Awards Interests

  15. More Headings Internship Experience Languages Leadership Military Service Presentations Publications References Related Courses Research Experience Scholarships Special Skill(s) Study Abroad Travel Abroad Volunteer Activities Workshops Attended

  16. Action Verb Examples Accomplished Achieved Administered Analyzed Categorized Classified Coached Directed Edited Eliminated Encouraged Established Formulated Gathered Led Maintained Organized Participated Renewed Strengthened

  17. References http://career.uark.edu/template/students/JobSearch/Resumes.asp http://my.fit.edu/ncsbiprojects/Resume.pdf

  18. Assignment Write a Chronological Resume Part Time Job Internship Career

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