How to Create a Winning Resume

1. Making the Grade in YOUR Job Search: A Teacher’s Guide to Career Success How to Create a Winning Resume Presented by: Bethany Bagley College of Education Career Consultant

2. The Resume • Highlights: • Education • Certifications • Experience • Skills • Accomplishments • Accent the positive: • Most important info first • Focus on achievements and successes • Emphasize any computer/technical skills YOUR Marketing Document

3. The Resume • Formatting • One full page/two full pages • Limit white space (margins~ .5) • 10-12 point font • Use bullets, not paragraphs • Action Words • No Pronouns

4. Making a Good Resume GREAT • Be relevant • Be concise • Be consistent • Consider the Employer’s Perspective • What skills, abilities, experiences, and characteristics do you have that will meet the employer’s needs ? • Think before you write… • What is the purpose of a résumé? • Who is the intended reader? • What message do I want to send?

5. The Employer’s Perspective School Districts Speak Out! How can a candidate make him or herself stand out in their resume? • “…when applying for a specific job, tailor the resume to that position. That means researching the position and emphasizing your attributes that make you the perfect candidate.” • “High GPA, special endorsements (math, gifted, etc.).” • “include volunteer opportunities in a school environment; make sure the information is free of errors, well-organized, and professional” • “Keep it neat, concise and orderly with dates and location of student teaching and work history.” • “On a resume, I look for their educational preparation, degrees and certification first in an attempt to make a match. Once you have this basic information, I like to see what else they can bring to the table as in extracurricular activities, fine arts, or class moderatorpositions. We have 100 teachers on staff, but everyone has to do something else to be hired and it's nice to see that on the resume.” • “Put "highlights" of their experience teaching/student teaching.” • Know Your Strengths and Fit for THAT specific school!

6. General Resume Headings • Heading/Contact Information • Objective • Education/Certifications • Experience • Optional: • Skills (Technical, Computer, and/or Language) • Honors & Memberships • Research • Campus & Community Involvement

7. Personal Information NAME ADDRESS Telephone Number Optional: Website, Link to Profile EMAIL Is your Email and Voicemail appropriate??

8. Objective • A good objective statement answers the following: • What type of positions you are seeking (internship or entry-level). • What type of company/industry/job you are seeking (human resources, operational management, education). • What qualities you bring to the job (your strengths).

9. Education & Certification • Degree- Proper Name • Date of graduation • Institution and Location • Minor, Concentration Area, Emphasis • G.P.A. 3.0 or higher* • Can include Study Abroad • Can include endorsements (Reading, Gifted, ESOL) • Additional trainings/certifications (Project Wild, CPR, FirstAID)

10. Education & Certification

11. Experience • Most important section of a Resume • Include: • Position Title (department) • Organization – Location • Dates • Reverse chronological order • Bullet Statement: • One to two line statement beginning with action verb • Describes a skill, responsibility, or experience • Quantify and place into perspective when possible • Forget the fancy stuff – keep it simple and hard-hitting • Lead with your strengths (Most Important Info First) • Relevant to Objective and Employer Focused • Use Action Words

12. Experience Chairman of Advertising/Public Relations Athens, GA American Red Cross, Fundraising Committee March 2010 – Present • Coordinated and supervised committee • Marketed program to media • Wrote press release for event • Use #’s, $’s, %’s • Results Focused • Consistent • No Pronouns • Scanable OR • Chairman of Advertising/Public Relations Athens, GA • American Red Cross, Fundraising Committee March 2010 – Present • Coordinated and supervised a 6 member committee, maximized committee potential by • delegating to members’ strengths • Provided personal outreach to various media outlets, led to first coverage from 4 outlets • Wrote press release and secured media publicity through radio, paper, and internet sources

13. Experience Are you thinking of the reader? • EXPERIENCE • General ( Professional ) • Interest Specific (Teaching Experience) • Related Experiences • Characteristic Specific (Leadership experience) • RECOMMEND: • Student Teaching Experience/Practicum • Related Experiences • Anything related to the educational field, paid or volunteer • eg. Tutoring, day-care, camp counselor • CAMPUS & COMMUINTY INVOLVEMENT • Campus and Community Involvement • Extracurricular Activities • Philanthropic Endeavors

14. Special Sections • Campus & Community Involvement • Honors & Awards • Skills (Language & Computer) • Related Coursework • Research Experience • Professional Memberships & Conferences

15. Resume Example

16. Resume Example • One page resumes are • also acceptable. • Don’t forget:MAKE IT YOUR OWN!

17. Resume Tips & Reminders • Omit all personal pronouns • Avoid wordiness • Provide information that is relevant and positive • Quantify & Qualify when possible • Prioritize information • Emphasize importance: Bold, italic - help to highlight items you want to bring to the reader’s attention - Do not overuse • Don’t include personal information, salary requirements, or geographic preferences • Proofread, Proofread!!

18. QUESTIONS? Upcoming Events: Teacher/Administration Recruitment Day Feb. 20th from 10am-1pm in Tate Grand Hall, 5th floor Resume Critiques: Monday, February 18th 4:00-6:00pm, Aderhold G23 Tuesday, February 19th 2:30-4:30pm, Aderhold G23 School District Panel Tuesday, February 19th 5:00-6:00pm, Aderhold G5

19. Come visit me at the Career Center! To make an Appointment call 706-542-3375 OR Visit Satellite Hours in Aderhold 124L every Tuesday from 3:00pm-5:00pm OR Visit Walk-Ins Hours Available everyday in Clark Howell Hall from 12:00pm-2:00pm