Resume Writing Workshop

1. Resume Writing Workshop Career Services

2. What is a resume? • A resume is a one or two page summary of your education, skills, accomplishments and experiences.

3. Purpose • The purpose of the resume: • Get you considered for a job • Gets your foot in the door • Gets an interview • Job Offers

4. 6 Parts of a resume Work Experience Other Information References • Contact Information • Objective/ Summary • Education

5. Part 1- Contact Information • Name- avoid nicknames • Address • Telephone/ Cell phone • Record neutral greetings on voicemail/ answering machines • E-mail addresses- professional one

6. Part 2- Objective or Summary States your Goal or type of work • Be specific • Entry-level • Internship • Management • Tailor your objective for each job • Summarize Qualifications

7. Part 3- Education • List before “experience” if a new graduate with little experience- Begin with most recent education. - Include: degrees institution major/program G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher Mention honors

8. Part 4- Work Experience • Give us a brief overview of work skills • Use action words to describe job duties • List chronological order (last job first) • Job title • Company’s Name • City & State • Start and Ending Employment Dates • Job responsibilities (emphasizing skills & achievements)

9. Part 5- Other Information • Which enhances your employment possibilities • Licenses, Certificates, Awards • Special Skills (computer skills, language etc.) • Leadership experience • Community Involvement, Volunteer Work

10. Part 6- References • DO not include on the resume • Note: Will furnish upon request • Have four available • Use professionals

11. Resume CheckList Do’s & Don’ts Do: Don’t: Use multiple font styles Underline or italicize Use graphics or shading Staple or Fold • Spell Check • Grammatical Error • Have someone proofread • Use white or off-white resume paper • Print on one side • Use font size 10-14 • Mail in large envelopes