How to Create On-line and Scannable R é sum é

1. How to Create On-line and Scannable Résumé Employment Communication

2. On-Line & Scannable Résumés • Heading • Keyword Summary • Career or Job Objective • Education • Experience • Activities, Honors, Special Skills • References

3. On-Line & Scannable Résumés • Use serif typeface--Courier New • Use 10- to 12-point fonts • Do not use italics, underlining, open bullets, or graphic lines • Use ample white space • Use all-cotton paper, preferably white • Print on one side of the paper • Do not fold the résumé

4. On-Line & Scannable Résumés • Position your name as the first readable line on each page • Prepare a keyword summary • Capitalize the first word of each item and end with a period • Prioritize your lists to position your most important qualifications first • Maximize the use of industry jargon

5. On-Line & Scannable Résumés • Don’ts • Do not use postal abbreviations within the résumé to indicate location--spell out names of states • Do not abbreviate words • Do not use capital letters when listing your major unless it is English, French, or such • Do not include an average or below average GPA

6. On-Line & Scannable Résumés • Heading • Name • Address • Telephone number (omit on web page) • E-mail address—hyper link e-mail address • Example: Mary Jo Boggs 1910 Ginnway Drive New Castle, DE 19720-2810 (302) 555-1933 MaryBoggs@hotmail.com

7. On-Line & Scannable Résumés • Keyword Summary • Provides brief abstract of qualifications • Completed after the remainder of the résumé is complete • Use nouns in priority order to describe qualifications • Begin a capital letter and end with a period • Example: Bachelor of Business Administration. Accounting. Productive work habits. Dean’s list.

8. On-Line & Scannable Résumés • Career or Job Objective • Most employers like to see an objective • An opportunity to attract favorable attention • List short-term and long-term objectives • Hint at your desire to benefit the employer • Example: To obtain a summer internship in accounting to better prepare myself for a professional career.

9. On-Line & Scannable Résumés • Education • Follow the keyword summary with either education or experience--your strongest qualification. • Use reverse chronological order to list names and location of each college attended and dates of attendance. • Example:University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in accounting, June 1997.

10. On-Line & Scannable Résumés • Experience • Most interviews are granted based on the quality of work experience. • Use action verbs to clearly describe the abilities that you can bring to a new position. • Use either chronological or functional order for listing your experience.

11. On-Line & Scannable Résumés • Example: Night Manager, Holiday Motel, De Kalb, Illinois, 1996 to present Responsibilities: Supervised four employees; greeted and registered guests; maintained accounting and guest records. Achievements: Learned to work effectively with people; gained skill in meeting difficult customer needs; developed new guest accounting records.

12. Once the text version is done: • Open PowerPoint • Use copy and paste to complete the various portions of the e-résumé • Include a new slide for each major element • Contact Information—opening slide • Education • Experience

13. Once the text version is done: • Include as many slides as required to communicate your qualifications • Save the PowerPoint slides when finished • Use “Save as Web Page” to translate the PowerPoint slides into a frames version of your résumé for posting on the Internet

14. Once the text version is done: • Your PowerPoint résumé should look similar to that on the following slides

15. Melissa D. Jackson 911 Lakelynn Drive Lake Charles, LA 70806 (225) 478-1687

16. Keywords • BBA • Pharmaceuticals marketing • Marketing

17. Objective • To obtain a career in the pharmaceuticals marketing, making calls on physicians and other medical care personnel

18. Qualifications • My qualifications consist of my outgoing personality, which enables me to work well with people. I have strength in customer service and enjoy working in the job market today.

19. Education • 1998, BBA in marketing, Louisiana State University • 1990-1994, diploma, St. Louis High School

20. Employment • 2000-present, Barger’s Fine Clothing, sales associate • Greet customers when they entering store • Assist customers with problems •  1998-2000, Morgan Firs, sales representative • Sell fir coats at the Atlanta Apparel Mart • Greet wholesale customers • Assist wholesale customers with selecting fine furs • Arrange delivery of purchases

21. References • Mr. William Gani (912) 499-2463 • 17 Harvest Drive • Savannah, GA 30127 • Miss Virginia Anderson (770) 427-1292 • 1131 Cedar Branch court • Marietta, GA 30064 • Mrs. Nancey Ferel (770) 426-0990 • 1567 Amberforest way • Powder Springs, GA 30127