Resume Workshop

General Resume Guidelines Contact information should be listed as font size 18 – 24 and at the top of each document Font size in body of resume should be minimum 10, maximum 12 Margins should be .5 inch – 1 inch Be sure font, etc. is consistent throughout resume (and accompanying documents such as cover sheet, references) Font is easy to read No spelling or grammatical errors No personal pronouns Resume design consistent with profession If using a design element (architecture, VCT) be sure brand is consistent in all documents Prefer one page resume from students (if more than one page, no less than page and a half) Omit high school Save and attach as PDF when sending via email List references on separate document

Contact Information – Located at the top First and Last Name Address Phone Number Email Address Use 18-24 Point Font

Education – As a Student, List Education after contact information List highest or most recent degree first List full name of college or university List city and state of college or university List official name of degree Architecture – Bachelor of Science in Architecture Aviation –Bachelor of Science in Aviation, Specialization (Flight Technology and Operations, Management and Operations, Aviation Engineering Technology) Construction Management – Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Engineering Technology – Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology - Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Engineering Technology Mechatronics- Bachelor of Science in Technology, Major: Mechatronics Quality Systems – Bachelor of Science in Technology, Major: Quality Systems Visual Communication Technology – Bachelor of Science in Technology, Major: Visual Communication Technology Management and Technology – Bachelor of Science in Technology, Major: Management and Technology Minors, licenses, certifications GPA if greater than 3.0 Expected graduation date

Employment Experience List in reverse chronological order List full name of company or organization List city and state of company or organizations List position title List start and end date including month and year If still employed list as month, year – Present List responsibilities and duties using short bulleted statements List responsibilities and duties using resume action words http://career.opcd.wfu.edu/files/2011/05/Action-Verbs-for-Resumes.pdf List current position responsibilities as present tense and past position responsibilities as past tense.

Industry Skills Competencies, Proficiencies, Qualifications Software knowledge, proficient, competent Certifications Specific industry knowledge or understanding learned in or out of the classroom. Familiar with blueprint reading Understanding of estimating Proficient in (software) i.e. AutoCAD, Solidworks, Photoshop, Microsoft Suite

Honors, Awards, Achievements List in reverse chronological order List title of award, honor, achievement List month and year

Volunteer, Community, Extracurricular List in reverse chronological order List name of activity List role List month and year List any responsibilities, duties, activities associated with activity using resume action verbs Use present and past tense as appropriate

Revise and Customize Revise your resume as you learn and gain new skills Review your resume for each job you apply to Customize your resume for each job if necessary Match terminology in description to resume if possible i.e. description lists “must be proficient in Photoshop”, list proficient in Photoshop

Cover Letter/Intro Letter

General Cover letter Guidelines Include Contact Information at top (18-24 font size) Body of Text (10-12 point font) Margins - .5 – 1 inch Easy to read font and consistent font style and size Headings, font and margins are consistent No spelling or grammatical errors Do not use acronyms Design is consistent with profession If using a design element (architecture, VCT) be sure brand is consistent in all documents

Contact Information List in Heading as is listed on your resume (same font style) (18-24 font size) Include your name and contact information Address Phone number Email address (be sure to use a professional email address) Below Heading Include Company Contact Information Employers First and Last Name (if known) or Hiring Manager Employers position title Company Name Company Address

Cover letter Greeting Opening Paragraph Second Paragraph “Greetings” (employer first and last name) “Dear Hiring Manager/Committee” (if name unknown 3 – 5 sentences Identify position you are applying to and how you learned about it Identify yourself, your major/minor 5 – 7 Sentences Describe how your knowledge, experience, is a good fit Describe your interest Use terminology from position description to link your interest and knowledge/experience to position

Cover letter Closing Paragraph Signature Third and Fourth Paragraph Closing Paragraph Signature Link position to personal goals Reference information about the company to your personal goals Restate interest Request to meet to discuss Restate how you can be contacted Thank you First and Last Number If sending as an attachment: Sign with blue or black ink If sending as an attachment save as a pdf.

Other Guidelines Customize Proof read Include even if not required, unless specifically instructs not to include

References Include Contact Information at top (18-24 font size) Body of Text (10-12 point font) Margins - .5 – 1 inch Easy to read font Headings, font and margins are consistent No spelling or grammatical errors Do not use acronyms Design is consistent with profession If using a design element (architecture, VCT) be sure brand is consistent in all documents

References List in Heading as is listed on your resume (same font style) (18-24 font size) Include your name and contact information Address Phone number Email address (be sure to use a professional email address) Professional References First Name, Last Name Position Title Company Name Professional Email Address Phone Number Your connection (i.e. Supervisor)

References Do’s Ensure you have current information for all references utilize references from multiple companies or organizations Updates your references about your interview process so they can anticipate when to receive a reference check Follow up with a thank you note to your references Keep electronic copies of your reference contacts and letters for future use Don’ts Assume a former supervisor or faculty advisor will serve as your reference just because you have an established relationship Assume your references have effective written and verbal skills to communicate your ability as a successful candidate Forget to ask and communicate each time you use them as a reference, Be inconsiderate. Provide your references with enough time to respond to your request UTILIZE FRIENDS AND FAMILY - References should consist of professional connections and not friends or family who have not worked with you in a professional setting

Dress Professional for the Interview