utsa.edu/careercenter Lauren Hoffmann Career Counselor – College of Business

 Is a fact-based, official document  Share what you already have accomplished, not what you intend to accomplish  Should highlight qualifications related to the job  Should use chronological order  Gets AT MOST a 20 second review by a recruiter

 Font styles - Times New Roman, Calibri  Font sizes between (Name can be 16)  Margins should be ”  CAPS, bolding, underlining, italics, bullets  Print on white/crème cotton-bond resume paper  One page; significant exp. – two page max

 Do include keywords found in job openings  Do use short phrases beginning with action words  Do make sure grammar/spelling are correct  Do stop by the Career Center M-F 1:00 - 4:00pm for a 15 minute resume review

 Do not use the words me, my or I  Do not use periods  Do not use acronyms  Do not use graphics, photos or personal information

 Your resume must use the CSPD template and follow other requirements as outlined on the Resume Grading Rubric  Due Date: February 17 th, 2015 by 11:59pm  CAP Students: resume to  Non-CAP Students: submit via BlackBoard

 This is worth 10 points (10% of the grade!)  CAP Students – attend CAP Orientation  Non-CAP Students – get a review by a Career Center Counselor:  Mondays, Lauren’s CSPD Walk-In Table  Any weekday, Career Center Walk In’s

 HEADING  CAREER OBJECTIVE  SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS  EDUCATION  (Work) EXPERIENCE  ACTIVITIES AND HONORS  ADDITIONAL SKILLS

FIRST AND LAST NAME Local Address, City, State Zip Code (optional) Phone Number Address

 Is it necessary? Yes No  Objective should be employer-centered  Remember, do not use I, me, or my

◦ I am seeking a position with a progressive, stable organization where I can use my skills to grow and seek opportunities for my personal and professional advancement ◦ Seeking the Business Development Account Manager position with Worldwide Express ◦ To obtain a Summer 2015 internship in the Accounting Department’s Internship Program at USAA

 Identify at least 3 skills that show the employer you are qualified  Use relevant keywords that mirror job descriptionExamples: Over four years experience performing various accounting procedures Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact with a wide range of personality styles

The University of Texas at San Antonio Bachelor of Business Administration in (major) Expected Graduation: May 2016 Cumulative or Major GPA: 3.39 (Do NOT round up or use if below 3.0) Relevant Coursework (List only your upper-level major courses) Organizational Theory Managing Human Relations Management Science Principles of Marketing * Omit high school in your education section if you have completed more than one year of college

Immersion Program/Study Abroad, degrees: Study Abroad – University of Madrid - Madrid, Spain Summer 2013 Traveled throughout Spain, observed culture and enhanced language skills; Immersed in language and culture of the society Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, TX Associate of Arts in General Business May 2011

 Use bulleted phrases with action verbs? (Yes/No)  Include accomplishments in bullet points? (Yes/No)  Add specific stats/numbers that describe my contributions? (Yes/No)  Include special assignments/training that help me stand out? (Yes/No)

Some good examples: Selected by Management to train 6 new employees on corporate policy and procedure Promoted to Shift Manager after 4 months of service Accurately balanced $10,000 cash drawer daily Some “so-so” examples: Provided assistance to vendors/visitors I have excellent interpersonal and communication with my customers.

 Include student organizations, volunteer activities, scholarships and academic achievements.  Make sure to list positions of responsibility; include title, name of organization/team, and dates. Examples: President, Business Student Council Fall 2014 McDermott Scholarship, UTSA Fall 2013, Fall 2014 Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity Fall 2012

 List foreign language skills, additional software skills, certifications or training programs Examples: Fluent in Portuguese; conversational in French Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Familiar with C++ and Java CPR and First Aid Certification, valid through August 2014

 Make sure your resume is focused toward the field you want.  Make sure your resume is tailored for each application.  Do NOT include reference information – create a separate Word document. Assignment Specific:  Your resume MUST be free from grammatical, spelling, punctuation, usage, and typographical errors.  Use CSPD template and refer to grading rubric for clarification.

University Career Center – UC Walk In’s: Monday-Friday, 1pm-4pm CSPD Walk In’s: Mondays, 1pm-4pm