Building a Resume

1. Building a Resume

2. Just the Basics I’d be perfect for the job and here’s why…. Relevant Info ONLY 20 Second Glance One Page Give Me An Interview!

3. Who Are You? Sally Career first.lastname@ucr.edu ∙ 555.555.5555 ∙ 123 Street Name, Riverside, CA 92521 CONTACT INFORMATION

4. What’s the Purpose? CONTACT INFORMATION Sally Career first.lastname@ucr.edu ∙ 555.555.5555 ∙ 123 Street Name, Riverside, CA 92521 OBJECTIVE: Seeking summer marketing internship position at Deckers Outdoor Corporation. OBJECTIVE

5. Education is Key CONTACT INFORMATION Sally Career first.lastname@ucr.edu ∙ 555.555.5555 ∙ 123 Street Name, Riverside, CA 92521 OBJECTIVE: Seeking summer marketing internship position at Deckers Outdoor Corporation. EDUCATION B.A., Business Administration (Marketing), University of California, Riverside June 2011 OBJECTIVE EDUCATION No High School GPA Education Abroad Relevant Courses

6. What Have You Done? CONTACT INFORMATION OBJECTIVE EDUCATION • LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE • Vice President, Delta Upsilon Fraternity, UC Riverside September 2009-June 2011 • Established a mentor program in which members partner to provide tutoring and offer personal support. • Developed online server to upload and share notes and readings from all classes taken by members. • WORK EXPERIENCE • Server, Bob’s Big Boy, Riverside, CA January 2008-August 2008 • Provided excellent customer service, maintained cashier drawer and ensured accurate daily cash records. • Worked 20 hours per week while attending school full time. • RELEVANT EXPERIENCE • Advertising Account Executive, The Highlander Newspaper, UC Riverside October 2009-Present • Manage more than 100 clients and their advertising needs. • Design advertising campaigns and marketing related plans utilizing AdPro software. • Create and work with designers using Adobe software to develop effective advertisements. • Raise approximately $3,000 in advertising revenue each month. EXPERIENCE Active Verbs Categories Results Task + Skill

7. You’ve Got Skills! CONTACT INFORMATION Sally Career first.lastname@ucr.edu ∙ 555.555.5555 ∙ 123 Street Name, Riverside, CA 92521 OBJECTIVE: Seeking summer marketing internship position at Deckers Outdoor Corporation. EDUCATION B.A., Business Administration (Marketing), University of California, Riverside June 2011 SKILLS Computer: Minitab, Adobe CS, MATLAB, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio Language: Bilingual in Spanish and English. Presentations: Demonstrated experience developing and executing professional presentations to groups of up to 25. Marketing: Expert ability to develop customized marketing materials and strategies. OBJECTIVE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE SKILLS Specific Laboratory Transferrable Technical

8. What Else? CONTACT INFORMATION Other section headings may include… ACTIVITIES COMMUNITY SERVICE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL HONORS & AWARDS PUBLICATIONS INTERESTS OBJECTIVE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE SKILLS OTHER SECTIONS

9. Do NOT… • Use colored paper • Include pictures • List date of birth or marital status • Include “References Available Upon Request” • Use templates or charts

10. To Sum Up… One-Inch Margins Tailor to Job Resume Paper 10-12 Font References to Interview One Page Cover Letter

11. Now What? Career Fairs Online Resources: careers.ucr.edu • Sample Resumes • Resume Builder • Cover Letter Webshop • Interview Stream • Interview Workshop • SCOTLink Resume Review

12. WHERE is the Career Center? • What we do: • Career Planning • Resume Review • Internship and Job Search • Major Choice • Career Assessments • Interview Prep • On-Campus Interview Program • Resource Room • And more! Rec Center Career Center! Drop-In : M-Th: 10-3 F: 10-noon Appointments: 951-827-3631 HUB