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The Professional Resume

The Professional Resume. Presented by. Today’s topics:. Three Formats Recommended Content Professional Styles Three Versions Making the Connection. Three formats:. Chronological Functional/Skill Combination. Objective yes / no? Education high school other institutions Experience

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The Professional Resume

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  1. The Professional Resume Presented by

  2. Today’s topics: • Three Formats • Recommended Content • Professional Styles • Three Versions • Making the Connection

  3. Three formats: • Chronological • Functional/Skill • Combination

  4. Objective yes / no? Education high school other institutions Experience directly related unrelated Activities campus community Skills technical language Interests References The content:

  5. The table resume: • Space is not an issue • Easy to edit • set up a table under your heading (2 columns and a row for each section) • adjust width of columns • avoid tab key Table Resume

  6. The indent resume: • Provides more space for text • Type everything flush left to start • Several versions: • left indent • banner • right justified Indent Resume OBJECTIVE To get a job! EDUCATION PSU -- WE are . . . EXPERIENCE Lots and lots and lots REFERENCES Yes, of course

  7. Three versions: • Human Eye • Scan-able • Electronic

  8. Cover letter research the employer and the position elaborate your resume appropriately group experiences to strengthen your point do not repeat the resume Interview research the employer and the position -- X2 be prepared to provide detail -- lots of detail know the weaknesses of you resume the truth, nothing but the truth -- not the WHOLE truth Connecting your resume:

  9. Any questions? 4th floor Boucke Building Intake hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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