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Resumes SOWK 287

Resumes SOWK 287. Cassidy Lawson, M,Ed. Career & Academic Advisor. What We Will Cover Today:. What is CAP? www.jmu.edu/cap Resume Content Format Suggestions Q&A Time. What is Career & Academic Planning?. Located in 3rd Floor of SSC Phone: 540-568-6555 Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

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Resumes SOWK 287

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  1. Resumes SOWK 287 Cassidy Lawson, M,Ed. Career & Academic Advisor

  2. What We Will Cover Today: What is CAP? www.jmu.edu/cap Resume • Content • Format • Suggestions Q&A Time

  3. What is Career & Academic Planning? Located in 3rd Floor of SSC Phone: 540-568-6555 Hours: M-F 8am-5pm *We engage students with opportunities and resources, leading to informed decisions for academic and career success at JMU and beyond! We can help with ALL things related to the job search! You can make an appointment or go to our website at www.jmu.edu/cap

  4. Why is Your Resume so Important? • The only thing an employer has to go off of sometimes • A document that is summarizing all your accomplishments • A good indicator of how seriously you take your job search

  5. Contact Information What is Needed? Name (Full name-if you have nickname, put in parentheses) Email Address (professional addresses only) Phone Number (cell phone) Permanent and/or Local Address *Can put link to a portfolio in this section if you wish

  6. Education What Is Needed? Name of University (James Madison University) Location of School (Harrisonburg, VA) Degree Received (Bachelor of Science in Dietetics) Graduation Date (May 2018) *Special Honors/Study Abroad Can Go Here-No High School

  7. The “Experience” Section What experiences should I include? You can separate this out depending on your preference (Relevant, Work, Employment, etc.) Just because it isn’t paid, doesn’t mean it’s not a good experience Can focus on related experience/experience with transferable skills

  8. Formatting the “ Experience” Section What is Needed: Employer/Organization (Sentara Healthcare/Big Brothers, Big Sisters) Title (Intern, Volunteer, etc.) Location (Richmond, VA) Dates Of The Experience (May 2016-August 2016)

  9. Formatting the “ Experience” Section Descriptive Phrases: ALWAYS begin with an action verb (pay attention to tenses) Quantify wherever possible-i.e. Put things into numbers Include outcomes wherever possible-what happened as a result? Include info about type of population you worked with… In other words, BE AS SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE!!!

  10. Sample Bullet Phrase:

  11. Other Headings Besides “ Experience” • Work/Employment History • Professional Involvements/ Presentations • Special Activities/Awards • Volunteer Experience • Skills (Language/Computer) • Licensure/Certification

  12. Additional Information: • One page is the standard format so stick to one page for right now! • Triple check for spelling and grammar errors • Be consistent with headings/fonts/margins • Fonts: No smaller than 10 points • Margins: No less than .5 inches • If printing, use quality resume paper • If submitting electronically, save as PDF • Be honest and come to CAP for a resume review! • No templates-use Word!

  13. Final Thoughts on Resumes: Talk to your faculty/supervisors/advisors about your resume Target your resume when you apply for jobs! Example: If job description wants someone who speaks Spanish, place Spanish experience in “Relevant Coursework” section and “Skills” section Everyone is going to give their own opinion, but at the end of the day, your resume is designed to highlight YOU! Any questions?

  14. Questions? If you need help, come to CAP! Cassidy Lawson, M.Ed. Career & Academic Advisor Student Success Center, Room 3210 540.568.6555. lawsoncj@jmu.edu

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