I. Preparing a successful Resume

1. I. Preparing a successful Resume • Rules of Engagement • Developing Your Resume • Types of Resumes • Resume Basics - Do’s and Don’ts

2. Candidate Rules of Engagement • Step 1:Focus on Creation of Resume—Candidates should invest time in perfecting their resume since almost all recruiters consider it important for deciding which applicant to contact for an interview. It is the most important part of the application. • Step 2:Tailor Your Application Materials to the Job Description – Read descriptions thoroughly to avoid unsuitable positions and learn the minimum qualifications desired. In your resume, highlight the qualifications mentioned in the job description. • Step 3:Follow Up After the Interview– Wait at least 3 days and up to 1 week before following up post interview. Follow up directly with the recruiter and not with anyone else in the organization.

3. Developing your Resume Sometimes the hardest part of developing a resume is starting the process. Here is a simple “checklist” outlining the process of creating an effective and professional resume: • Gather information – names, places and dates of employment, education • Assess your skills and experiences related to the type of position(s) you are seeking • Outline your resume and organize effectively • Review and edit; ask for feedback and revise accordingly • Continue to revisit your resume and revise throughout your academic and professional career

4. Types of Resumes • Chronological resume format lists your education and experience beginning with your most recent. Focusing on time, continuity, growth and achievements • This format is easy for an employer to follow your work history and is usually the preferred resume • Functional resume focuses on skills, credentials, and accomplishments over the course of all jobs held. Emphasis is on what you did, not when or where you did it. Accomplishments, qualifications and experience are grouped together, to emphasize your experience in specialty areas. • Experience is grouped together to focus on your experience in specialty areas • Combination resume a functional style listing of relevant skills and accomplishments, and then proceeds to describe employment and education histories in reverse chronological order. • Supports the functional section

5. Chronological Functional Functional

6. Combination

7. New Graduate Resume

8. Resume basics as a new graduate What to include What not to include Interests and hobbies Insignificantdetails Flair (crazy fonts/symbols, colors) Reasons for leaving Personal details and attributes (birth date, SS#, religion, race, etc.) • List your education first, include your major, minor, and cumulative and major GPA • List relevant coursework, work experience, community service, technical skills, additional information • Use spell check AND proof read your resume • Specific details on tasks you're in charge of (not just a standard job description) • Your experience and capabilities as applicable to the open position – OK to have multiple versions • Any pertinent accomplishments or successes that make you a top choice Click here to access additional resume tips on CareerBuilder.