Writing a Super Resume or How to transform your resume from ho-hum to WOW!

Chance or Luck Heads – Tails Game Why leave your future to chance?

Your Resume Questions What is a Resume? A resume tells a potential employer... Why do I need a resume? How can a resume help me? When and how do I use a resume?

Types of Resumes Reverse Chronological Used when job experiences closely parallel the position for which they are applying No lapse between employment Functional Used to place things in order of importance rather than chronological order Ignore experiences that do not relate to the job you are applying for Skills Resume Emphasizes WHAT you do Good for people who have gained valuable skills from a variety of unrelated experiences.

Most Common Resume Mistakes Too long or too short--KISS Disorganized Poorly typed or reproduced— Resume paper Poor description of experience Irrelevant personal information Incomplete references Tries too hard Misdirected Proofread, Proofread, Proofread

Resume Sections Personal Information Education Work Experience References Other Skills/Training Awards or Achievements Leadership Experience

Personal Information Full Name—Bold—no nicknames Street Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number(s) —professional (remove hyperlink) Create your heading

Objective Statement One statement of your area of expertise and career interest Write a statement—not a sentence—no me, my or I Relate your existing skills to job Demonstrate what you can do for the company rather than what the company can do for you.

Objective Statement Avoid over generalized statements: A position which allows me to utilize my knowledge and expertise in different areas What can YOU do for the company? Be as specific as possible: A challenging position which allows me to apply my unique background in criminal justice to solving world problems

Check for Understanding I will read Objective examples. Raise your hand when those I read are correct examples. Why? Why not? Seeking entry-level position To be an elementary school intern To become a valued employee and journalist at the Salt Lake Tribune A position which allows me to apply my background in engineering and high performance computing to biological problems Create Objective Statement

Educational Highlights Graduation Date Related course work Overall GPA or Related Coursework GPA if B or above Honors and Awards Extracurricular Activities Leadership Create Education Heading

Work Experience Use of Action Verbs Created Initiated Directed Achieved Improved Created Demonstrated Obtained Assisted Coordinated

Skills & Abilities Transferable Skills: (either job content or management skills) Type 75 wpm Great with Customers Managed Football team Excel/Access Job Content Skills: Microsoft Office JavaScript Operate Cash Register Cut & Trim Hair Referee Jr. Jazz Games Management Skills: Dedicated Team Player Punctual Excellent People Skills Effective Communicator Under Education—make a list of your Skills & Abilities

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Samples: Resume Review Evaluate! Apply what you know and let’s talk about what you would do differently and why?

Samples: Resume Review

References Include References Former teachers or professors Work supervisors Professional colleagues Contacts from work-related associations or volunteer work Include Contact Info Phone number Address Create a list of potential References

Proofread, Proofread, Proofread I have a spelling checker It cane with my PC It plainly marks four my revue Mistakes I cannot sea. I’ve run this poem threw it I’m sure you please too no; It’s letter perfect in it’s weight My checker told me sew.

Resume Blunders “I am an extremely fast leaner” “Instrumental in ruining entire operation for a Midwest chain store” "I am a rabid typist“ “Received a plague for Salesperson of the Year“ “Dramatically increased exiting account base, achieving new company record” “Seeking a party-time position with potential for advancement” “Consistently tanked as top sales producer for new accounts”

Resume Do’s Do’s Emphasize your assets Be truthful Keep it brief Use action verbs Make it clear Keep it concise monitored work flow in order to ensure on-time performance monitored work flow to meet deadlines Write and rewrite Have it critiqued by others Keep old resumes for reference

Be Prepared! Keep your resume up-to-date! Questions

Assignment Each student will prepare their own resume for their internship. Use Microsoft Word to create your resume. No Templates!!! Use your practice page as a guide/help. Decide upon which type of resume you need. Three copies of rough drafts will be due the next day class meets.