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RESUME BUILDING

RESUME BUILDING. Why Resumes are Important. Every employer and many graduate schools will expect one It is your chance to make a first impression. At a glance, a potential employer can see how you can contribute to an organization.

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RESUME BUILDING

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  1. RESUMEBUILDING

  2. Why Resumes are Important • Every employer and many graduate schools will expect one • It is your chance to make a first impression. • At a glance, a potential employer can see how you can contribute to an organization. • Decisions on whether to interview you will be made based on this document.

  3. Be clear, organized, easy to read & concise (1 page) Start with blank Microsoft Word Document Prioritize categories in order of relevance and importance List items in Reverse Chronological Order Have your resume critiqued by a Career Advisor Do not use Personal Pronouns such as “I” or “me” Do not use a generic Resume Template Do not include References on the resume itself Do not include photographs or salary requirements Do not include personal information like race or age

  4. Stu Dent 715 North Ave; New Rochelle, NY 10801 sdent1@iona.edu / 914-555-5555 OBJECTIVE To obtain full-time employment utilizing my academic background and professional experience in... EDUCATIONIona College New Rochelle, NY Bachelor of Business Administration Expected May 2011 Major: Finance Minor: International Business GPA: 3.8 AWARDS Dean’s List, Fall & Spring 2008 Academic Scholarship, Four Years WORK SMITH, SMITH & SMITH, LLC Greenwich, CT EXPERIENCE Administrative Assistant 9/09 - Present • Perform administrative tasks for fast paced firm with over fifteen attorneys handling Real Estate, Litigation, and Corporate Law • Communicate with staff, attorneys, partners, and team of interns on depositions, researching files, and organizing exhibits • Handle bi-weekly financial transactions for attorneys

  5. When you work you learn….what did you learn? DUTY:“I answered phones…” SKILL: “I gained communication skills while answering phones…” ACTION VERB:“Developed communication skills while answering phones…” CLARIFY:“Developed excellent communication skills addressing customer billing concerns…”

  6. Breaking down the skill… GAP Inc. Sales Associate Folded Clothes Closed Register Helped Customers Worked fitting room Sold Gap Cards GAP Inc. Sales Associate Assisted with store inventory, merchandising and display organization Performed closing of registers, tallying daily sales of $17,000 + Interacted with customers and assisted them with merchandise selection to promote daily sales Recognized for outstanding customer service: Holiday Season 2008

  7. 7 Second Knockout… Grammatical / Spelling Errors Too much white space Format Inconsistency Incomplete bullet points Lack of information Irrelevant experience & qualifications Not demonstrating value to employer

  8. Wendy Wrong-Resume • 715 North Ave / New Rochelle, NY 10801 • 212-555-5555 • OBJECTIVE To gain valuable experience working in computer technology. • EDUCATIONIona College New Rochelle, NY • Major: Computer Technology Expected Completion 2011 • WORK Iona College Admissions Office New Rochelle, NY • EXPERIENCEStudent Worker 7/08-8/09 • Answered Phone • Campus Tours • General office duties • Christina's Computer Shop Mamaroneck, NY • Computer Salesman 9/08 - Present • Assisted with store inventory, merchandising and deplay organization. • Interacted and assisted customers with merchandise selection to promote products. • Handled financial transactions exceeding $1,000 per purchase.

  9. Additional help for Resume Building Career Development Website (“Next Step Guide”; Resumes & More section) Resume Critique by Career Advisor Walk-In hours: brief critique

  10. We Are Here to Help! The Gerri Ripp Center for Career Development 914-633-2462 Spellman Hall 2nd Floor www.iona.edu/careerdevelopment Walk-In Hours schedule is available on our website

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