Presented By: Career Services Winning Resumes Presented By: Career Services 11/10/2018

Introduction Pressed for time? Want to get started These tips can help the beginner and the more advanced resume writer 11/10/2018

Agenda The basics will be covered You will have the tools needed to start writing Success will be maximized when you return for a critique (individual appointment) EXPECT REVISION 11/10/2018

Reasons for Procrastination Perfectionism Myths: “I have no relevant skills.” Swirling Ideas – can’t organize them Idea Idea Idea Idea Idea Idea Idea Idea Idea 11/10/2018

Tip 1 Think deeper when brainstorming Brainstorm everything you have done since high school in the following areas: volunteer work, paid work, academic or research projects, fieldwork, internships, travel WRITE it all down without editing 11/10/2018

Tip 2 Think of what position you are applying for and circle or highlight everything that seems most related or relevant Scan time for resumes is 30 seconds to one minute May need more than one resume for very different positions For right now, concentrate on writing one resume that is most related to the field or job your are seeking 11/10/2018

Tip 3 AVOID THE FOLLOWING: High school activities (few exceptions) Hobbies or personal information that has nothing to do with the position GPA below 3.0 Jargon that the average person in your field would not understand Typos and grammatical errors of any kind Lying 11/10/2018

Tip 4 Choose a format: consistency more important than style Reverse chronological order Try for one page, but limit to two Clear objective Examples of formats in samples provided 11/10/2018

Tip 5 The EXPERIENCE section is often under utilized Find buried treasures Expand where necessary Dispel the myths (you probably did more than you think) Take a look at sample resumes for ideas 11/10/2018

Tip 6 Tell me what you did Use active verbs Think of highest level of activity Dates 11/10/2018

Tip 7 Proofread three times – you and two other people Visit Career Services for final critique Update every six months 11/10/2018

Tip 8 Create a Cover Letter Letter is introduction of you and why you are interested in the position Write RELEVANT info. – make the reader want to look at your resume Business format, same paper as resume 11/10/2018

Cover Letter Content Opening paragraph: why you are writing, why you are interested, and source of information Body paragraph: describe skills and achievements RELEVANT to employer’s needs Closing paragraph: Request interview, provide contact information, say thank you 11/10/2018

Tip 9 Proofread everything again Visit us soon and read the website for upcoming workshops and events! 11/10/2018