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RESUME WRITING

RESUME WRITING. Mr. Endicott. We will start from the top section and move down Each section will be specifically studied You should come out with a precise idea of how you want to do the resume There are NO specific templates to use Everyone’s resume is different.

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RESUME WRITING

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  1. RESUME WRITING Mr. Endicott

  2. We will start from the top section and move down • Each section will be specifically studied • You should come out with a precise idea of how you want to do the resume • There are NO specific templates to use • Everyone’s resume is different How do we write our resume?

  3. NAME • ADDRESS (LOCAL & PERMANENT IF NEEDED) • PHONE NUMBER (CELL, LOCAL & PERMANENT LANDLINES) • E-MAIL (MAKE SURE IT IS PROFESSIONAL) • LINKEDIN ADDRESS AND/OR PERSONAL WEBSITEhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/salisburybrian - www.salisbury.edu/briansanders BRIAN D SANDERSHome: School: 6897 Red Lane 278 Ocean Way Thurmond, MD 28771 Ocean Town, MD 21998 (301) 555-7897 (410) 555-4444 Student@salisbury.edu / www.salisbury.edu/brian PERSONAL DATA or what is called “The Banner or Heading”-no information about age, height, weight, gender, marital status, race, religion, photograph, ss#, etc.

  4. ONE OR TWO PHRASES • NOT TOO VAGUE OR TOO SPECIFIC • BEST WRITTEN FOR A PARTICULAR JOB • EXAMPLE “To develop and apply planning, analysis, and financial management skills in a new or an established organization” CAREER OBJEECTIVE(OPTIONAL)

  5. DEGREE-(Graduation Date) • MAJOR/MINOR • GPA • UNIVERSITY AND LOCATION • FOREIGN STUDY PROGRAMS • RELEVANT COURSES-??-May be separate section EXAMPLE: Bachelor of Science In … May 201X Major: Management/Minor: Psychology Major GPA: 3.6/4.0-Overall GPA: 3.2/4.0 Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD • Relevant Coursework: Financial Management-describe activities in class. Must be upper level class. Only 2-3 classes. EDUCATION

  6. INTERNSHIPS • VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE • COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE • RELATED PART-TIME JOBS • COACHING/ATHLETICS EXAMPLE Intern Summer 201X Dean Witter Reynolds Inc., Ocean City, MD - • Coordinated three marketing seminars for 100 employees and analyzed market events such as… Other Experience

  7. Paid employment • List most recent job first • For each job that you select, list your job title first, employers name, city and state, dates of employment, brief results oriented descriptions-give examples EXAMPLE: MAAGS Attendant Summer 201X Salisbury University Athletics, Salisbury, MD • Monitored strength and conditioning room and made certain all students were from SU and all students were in a safe and welcoming environment. WORK EXPERIENCE

  8. ACTIVITIES • LIST ORGANIZATIONS • STATE YOUR ROLE • BRIEFLY DESCRIBE IF APPLICABLE EXAMPLE Chairperson, LEADS Program 201X-1X • Counseled local “high risk” elementary school students on the importance of education

  9. SCHOLARSHIPS • ATHLETIC AWARDS • HONORARY SOCIETIES • DEAN’S LIST • GRADUATING WITH HONORS EXAMPLE: • All Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) Academic Student Award- Football, Salisbury University • University Trustee Scholarship -SU Academic Scholarship HONORS

  10. OTHER??- Usually not a good title-consider using such titles as “Awards/Honors, Volunteer Work, Coaching, Community Services, Activities, Certificates, etc.” • Must be pertinent to your job objective • Include activities such as memberships, leadership offices held, professional associations, social and school organizations • All of this shows you are well-rounded and able to work with others • NO high school listings anywhere! Only a few exceptions EXAMPLE: Activities: • “Served as Head JV Basketball Coach and served as Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach for Bennett High School in Salisbury, MD”

  11. Do not include on your resume • Use separate page of resume paper • Only people who can attest to your workability and personal qualities • 3-5 references • List name, title, employer, phone, email, and relationship to you • Grad school references usually academic Reference Page Rules

  12. Consider different types of references • Get permission to use someone • Go over all details for each reference-what is required • All requirements of school or employer requesting the reference should be addressed by YOU • Keep your references informed • Be sure to thank your references Tips for Choosing References

  13. Mr. Matt NeinDr. Rebecca Emery President Director of Career Services Mgr. Facilities & Fitness Programs/ Salisbury University Strength & Conditioning Coach, Athletics Salisbury, MD 21801 MaggsCenter (MC) 146 410-543-6075 Salisbury, MD, 22391 raemery@salisbury.edu MattNein@SU.com/(555) 555-584 Direct Supervisor Supervisor Mr. Charlie Endicott Associate Director of Career Services Salisbury University Salisbury, MD 21801 410-543-6075 rcendicott@salisbury.edu Academic Advisor REFERENCES ofJOHN WILLIAMS

  14. Do not include these items in your Resume • Don’t list anything that has to do with your high school experiences. They are considered “expired” • Don’t include your GPA unless 3.0 or higher • Don’t include specific addresses for your employment; the state and county is all you need • Don’t use any font larger than 16 point-only use this for name • Don’t include any personal information other than email, permanent/present address, phone # • Don’t include spelling or grammatical errors

  15. 1.Organized & conscientious 2. Communication 3. Leadership 4. Interpersonal 5. Adaptable/flexible 6. Analytical/problem solving 7. Teamwork 8. Positive attitude 9. Energy 10. Passion/enthusiasm • Embed these skills in your resume Top 10 things employers look for in a resume

  16. Spelling errors, typos, poor grammar • Lacks specifics; talk accomplishments • Missing/inaccurate dates • Missing/inaccurate contact info • Poor formatting • Long resume • Long, dense paragraphs-use bullets Recruiter Pet Peeves

  17. Computer literate- Lotus 1-2-3, HTML, Dream Weaver, etc. • Communication-Corresponded with alumni on progress of fraternity house expansion and fundraiser • Interpersonal- Assisted incoming students with transition to college • Analytical/Problem Solving- Assisted with accreditation of American Chemical Society Student Chapter • Adaptable/Flexible-Worked full time, earning 100% of educational expenses • Teamwork-Completed many team projects for class such as…. • Leadership -Served as Captain of... • Mathematics-Using Access, developed data base for senior project • Foreign Language-Lived closely with 12 students and professor (foreign study) while doing internship in Ghana EXAMPLES OF SKILLS

  18. A Well Written Resume Will Get Your In the Door

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