RESUME/CV WORKSHOP

1. RESUME/CV WORKSHOP Amy Hicks, mba Amy.hicks@unt.edu CAREER CENTER

2. Career Services… • Resume/Cover Letter • Networking/LinkedIn/Mentoring • Personal Branding • Job Search • Interviewing • Connections to employers • Come See Us!

3. Logging in to Handshake • Sign in to my.unt.edu. • On the home page, scroll down to the Jobs section • Click on ‘Eagle careers powered by Handshake’ • Log in to Handshake OR http://unt.joinhandshake.com https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/career-center/eagle-careers/students-and-alumni

4. Click Active UNT Student Login Here. Next, sign in using your EUID (ex. ab0012)and UNT password.

5. Accessing Resume Resources on Handshake Click on Career Center drop down menu and select Resources.

6. Creating Your Resume

7. Resume Facts • The average time spent by recruiters looking at a resume is 5 to 7 seconds. • In 2000, only 22% of resumes were submitted via email or posted on the web. • Since 2014, over 90% of resumes are now online or sent via email.

8. Resume Appearance • Font Size: 10-12pt font size • Font Style: Professional (EX. Arial, Times New Roman) • Margins: .5 to 1inch • Length: One page • Choose a resume style that best fits your experience: • Chronological (primary format) • Functional/Skills (secondary format)

9. Resume Appearance (Cont’d.) • Consistency: Font, alignment, bolding, etc. should be the same throughout • Clarity: Be specific about your contributions by elaborating on your professional skills • Accuracy: double-check spelling, punctuation, grammar and accuracy of information • Relevance: Tailor your resume to your desired position PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD

10. Two Types of Resumes Chronological: Highlights responsibilities that you had while at a specific job, internship or class project. • Students who choose this format should have had at least 2 experienceswith responsibilities that pertain to their area of career interest, or one job with extensive career-related experience • Preferred format Functional: Highlights your skills and abilities that you have acquired through various experiences. This format is for students with little to no experience that pertains to their area of interest.

11. Chronological

12. Functional

13. Content Areas Your resume should include the following content areas: • Header with Contact information, name, city and customized LinkedIn URL (if applicable) • Professional Profile • Core Competencies • Technical Skills • Language Skills if applicable • Education • Experience (Chronological)/Professional Skills (Functional) • Employment History (Functional) • Leadership, Campus, & Community Involvement

14. Creating a Header • The header of your resume is the first thing that employers will read about you so keep it simple • Include customized LinkedIn URL (if applicable) • Use a professional/institutional email • Use bold lettering and a larger font to draw attention to your name Nita Job City, State Phone number (Customized LinkedIn URL) nita.job@my.unt.edu _______________________________________________________________________________________

15. Professional Profile Vs. Objective • Professional Profile: A brief summary of your professional skills, personal strengths and long-term career goals. • Senior Marketing major at the University of North Texas planning to graduate in May 2019. Hardworking individual who thrives in diverse, fast-paced environment and values group collaboration in a professional setting. Seeking an internship in the logistics field starting May 2019. • Objective: Focuses more on the position you are seeking as opposed to the skills you can bring to the company. • “Electrician with 8 years of experience in the electrical engineering field. Seeking a full time position as a foreman.”

16. Professional Profile Vs. Objective General Rule - • Who you are – Senior Marketing major at University of North Texas…. • Skills or accomplishments – Hardworking individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment… • Career goals – “Seeking” an internship in… Senior Marketing major at the University of North Texas planning to graduate in May 2019. Hardworking individual who thrives in diverse, fast-paced environment and values group collaboration in a professional setting. Seeking an internship in the logistics field to build upon current skillset. Logistics and Supply Chain Management major with the creativity and skills to effectively solve problems and complete tasks. Possesses experience in the functional aspects of logistics including sales, purchasing, distribution, and finance. Seeking an entry level position in the logistics field.

17. Professional Profile continued • Effective communicator and results focused individual that cultivates creative thinking and supports self-management initiatives. Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship from the University of North Texas. Proficient in financial analytics with an exposure to basic real estate transactions and deal making, as well as risk management strategy. Passion for superior customer service and commitment to professional growth. Seeking a career in a financial sector starting immediately.

18. Core Competencies • Core competencies are the soft, transferrable skills, or personal strengths you possess. • Make sure you can support each competency with strong examples in the event that an employer asks you to provide one. In other words, don’t just list random skills that you have no experience with. • This section should include at least 3-4 skills CORE COMPETENCIES Analytical | Verbal Presentation Skills | Strong Written Communication Skills | Customer Service

19. Technical Skills • Technical skills are any computer/software skills you have • For the purpose of this assignment, it is okay to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. However, employers will expect you to already have these basic skills so you will eventually want to replace them with more advanced ones. • This section should include at least 2-3 skills TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Excel | SAP Software | Adobe Photoshop | VBA Programming | Outlook Language Skills: Bilingual Spanish and English

20. Education • ONLY include institutions in which you have received a degree from • Avoid listing High School Education unless you are a freshman • List Education in reverse chronological order (current/most recent first) • Only include GPA if 3.0 or higher • You may also include any study abroad experience if applicable EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing GPA 3.4 Minor in Psychology The University of North Texas, Denton, Texas Expected May 2018 Associate of Arts GPA 3.7 Austin Community College, Cedar Park, Texas May 2013 STUDY ABROAD Cultural and Historical Perspectives in Psychology May 2016 London, Paris and Amsterdam

21. Experience (Chronological ONLY) • Include your position, the name of the company, location and dates (in reverse chronological order) • Use 3-step method to write your bullet points: what did you do, what did you use to do it (skills), quantify with numbers • Experience • The Container Store May 2017 - Present • OPTIONAL: The Container Store Group, Inc. is an American specialty retail chain company that operates The Container Store, which offers storage and organization products • Marketing Analyst Dallas, TX • Collecting and analyzing data from Salesforce and SAS on consumers, competitors and market place and consolidating information into actionable items, reports and presentations • Coordinated data findings with organizational goals and providing recommendations for improvements such as implementation of post-shopping experience surveys and development of a new app • Provide competitive analysis on various companies’ market offerings, identify market trends, pricing/business models, sales and methods of operation with recommendations of 15% cost savings

22. Bullet Points

23. Bullet Points continued • SOAR Method • Statement of Action- What did you do? • Occurrence of Action- Daily, weekly, monthly • Amount of Action- 19, 50 or over 100 • Results- Increased, decreased, saved, taught • Example: • Statement- Trained new wait staff • Occurrence- Trained new wait staff on monthly basis • Amount- Trained over 15wait staff on a monthly basis • Results- Trained over 15 wait staff on a monthly basis which increased customer satisfaction and sales of new menu items 3 quarters in a row

24. Professional Skills (Functional ONLY) • Professional skills are similar to core competencies in that they are basic, transferrable skills that you have substantial experience with. • Include at least 2-3 skills, each should be supported by 2-3 strong examples of times you have used that skill in the work place, academics, leadership roles, etc. • Do not use personal pronouns (I, my, we, me, etc.) • PROFESSIONAL SKILLS • Customer Service Experience • As an orientation leader, promotes and provides a friendly and welcoming environment for incoming students and guests • Attentive listener to guests’ concerns and ability to identify and resolve conflict in a professional manner • Assesses each individual’s needs in order to provide customers with the right products and an unforgettable shopping experience

25. Employment History (Functional ONLY) • Include your position, the name of the company, location and dates (in reverse chronological order) • Don’t be afraid to list positions that are irrelevant to your desired field of work if it shows your ability to hold a job • Optional: include one bullet point that describes the company or your duties as they relate to the position you held EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Sales Associate, Old Navy, Denton, Texas June 2016- Present Server, Barley and Board, Denton, Texas August 2014- June 2016 Server/Hostess, Longhorn Steakhouse, Austin, Texas January 2011-August 2014

26. Leadership & Involvement • Include any student organizations, leadership positions, certifications, and volunteer work in this section • Sophomores and up, avoid including any High School involvement • Include the position, name of organization, and dates in which you were active ( in reverse chronological order) • LEADERSHIP, CAMPUS, & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • President, Delta Gamma Sorority December 2015- Present • Orientation Leader, University of North Texas May 2014- Present • Member, Sigma Alpha Pi Leadership Society August 2013- Present • Recipient, Presidential Leadership Scholarship May 2015 • Dean’s List,University of North Texas Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015 • Volunteer, Meals on Wheels • Over 150 documented hours of volunteer work with Meals on Wheels

27. Keep in Mind… 1) Keep it Organized:Make your resume flow. Avoid using resume templates because they can often times be too over the top and distracting. Keep it simple! 2) Honesty is the best policy:Act with integrity and be honest when building your resume.

28. Uploading your Resume to Handshake Select Documents 2. Click Select from Computer

29. CV’s • CV Purpose • In the United States, a resume is a short (usually one page) summary of education and work experience, whereas a Curriculum Vitae, also known as a CV, is a longer document with more academic and professional details. Oftentimes a CV refers to an academic resume. However, in Europe and in some other countries, resume and CV are used interchangeably. Used in pursuing academic and research opportunities rather than the resume, which is briefer and geared toward private industry jobs.

30. Standard CV Format and Content

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33. Questions/Discussion?

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35. Resources for International Job Candidates

36. http://www.myvisajobs.com/ http://www.myvisajobs.com/Reports/2019-H1B-Visa-Sponsor.aspx

37. https://www.uscis.gov/h-1b-data-hub http://www.goinglobal.com/

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39. Individual Time Feel free to meet with Amy or work on your resume/CV!