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Tips for Creating a Resumé Presented by Helen Dolive & Kristi Shaw- Saleh. Successful job applications. Curriculum Vitae = CV Historical record of accomplishments and professional activities Detailed synopsis of career Resumé Summary tailored to specific position
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Tips for Creating a Resumé Presented by Helen Dolive & Kristi Shaw-Saleh Successful job applications
Curriculum Vitae = CV • Historical record of accomplishments and professional activities • Detailed synopsis of career • Resumé • Summary tailored to specific position • Personal advertisement • 1st interaction with employer • How do you meet the employer's needs? Resume versuscV
Length • Information to include: • name • contact information • professional summary statement • employment objective statement • education • employment experience • skills/activities/affiliations • references (optional) Resume features
Professional Summary Statement, e.g. • An (immigration advisor) with (9) years of experience in (higher education) who has successfully (improved office procedures for visa processing) • Employment Objective Statement, e.g. • To find a (challenging) position in (an international trade organization) where my (analytical) skills can be utilized • To obtain a position in a (global enterprise) that will use my education and work experience in (international business, telecommunications, and market analysis) • Power Words Resume features
Customize for each application • Most important information first • Highlight skills specific to job • Relevant experiences only • Use key words & terms from your profession • Answer question: "Why should I hire you?" Resume format
Spelling Grammar Punctuation Formatting Find a reader, e.g. Career Services Save as PDF Online sources Resume editing
Shulman, M. (2003). Selected Readings in Business. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press. Viera, E. (2010). When You Need a Resume. Women in Cell Biology, ASCB Oct. Newsletter, p.13 references