A workshop presented by Career Services

What a resume does for you Tells your professional story Gives employer’s their first exposure to you as a job candidate Matches your skills to those desired by an employer Markets you to employers, potentially landing you an interview Prepares you for an interview Give you confidence in your experiences

What you typically find in a resume ~a general overview~ Name and professional contact information The type of position desired A summary of relevant qualifications including: Education Work experiences Internships Skills Any other relevant information which could include honors, organizations, volunteer work etc.

How to write your resume Step 1: Collect your history Step 2: Identify relevant experiences Step 3: Write resume sections Step 4: Format resume Step 5: Review and refine resume

Step 1: Collecting your History Work Experiences Internships Coursework Projects Volunteer Work Extracurricular Activities Awards

Step 2: Identify Relevant experiences

Typical skills desired for Computer Science Fields Experience with certain programs: examples C++, C#, Javascript, SQL, HTML, XML, Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Organization, teamwork, and customer service skills The ability to problem-solve and think about complex problems

Step 3: Writing Resume Sections Sections of a resume typically include: Heading Objective Education Skills Work experience Awards/honors Activities References

Step 3: Heading Name Phone number Address

Step 3: Objective To obtain a position in software design, development, and testing To serve the University of New England as the Web Technology Manager To obtain a network consulting internship position with a major telecommunications company, using my programming skills, Internet experience, and creative talent.

Step 3: Education Education should include: School name School location Date of graduation degree GPA

Education University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI Bachelor of Science May 2012  Computer Science  GPA 3.8

Skills SKILLS / STRENGTHS Programming languages: Perl, Java, C++, HTML, PHP, MySQL, Scheme, MatLab Software: Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver, 3ds Max Operating Systems: Windows (95, 98, 2000, XP, Vista), Mac OS, Linux Professional: Self-motivated, creative thinker; detail-oriented; excellent time management Skills TECHNICAL SKILLS Programming experience with C, C#.NET, Python and Java, as well as some database experience using MySQL and Postgres. Design and Animation: AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Created a variety of websites, commercial and personal Assembly Language: Programmed an ARM board; coded a lunar landing game Currently learning VB.net and C# Operating Systems: Linux, Unix, OS 10, Windows XP Troubleshooting and configuration experience in both Windows and MacOS based systems Strong understanding of various data structures and algorithms Application experience in a variety of office suites, multimedia and graphics programs, network utilities, and compilers Able to explain high-level technical concepts and ideas in plain language to end users/clients

Step 3: Work Experience Job title Employer name Employer location Dates of Employment Accomplishment statements Position description

Accomplishment Statements Start with an action verb Talk about what you did rather than your responsibilities Talk about the scope or your activities Show results and specific skills

Action Verbs Information skills: Document, Gather, Inform, Kept records Technical skills: Assemble, Built, Calculate, Compute, Design, Devise, Engineer Problem-solving skills: Problem solve, Propose, Research, troubleshoot

Step 3: Awards/Honors Scholarships Departmental honors Dean’s list Academic awards Research awards

HONORS Dean’s List – every semester Psi Chi – Psychology Honor Society Presidential Honor Society

Step 3: Activities Organizations Clubs Teams Projects Outreach

Campus Involvement American Marketing Association Eau Claire, WI Vice President of Finance Dec –May 2011 Assumed position during a period of adversity and immediately implemented changes to the accounting procedures, resulting in 100% satisfaction of financing Managed, forecasted, and budgeted for over $12,000 through fundraising, dues, directors, and events, while overseeing four directors and their responsibilities with corporate sponsorship & fundraising Assisted in overseeing members and their involvement in the organization, by leading bi--‐weekly meetings throughout each semester Coordinated an AMA Saves Lives event, a program that promotes the benefits of organ donation, to which UWEC--‐AMA received over $1,000 to give back to the chapter Participated in the AMA International Collegiate Conference, where UW--‐ Eau Claire placed in the top ten out of 304 schools, based on an annual report which included an extensive budget

Step 3: References REFERENCES Carol Hart School Psychology Professor/Advisor UW-Stout School Counseling Program Menomonie, WI (715) David Johnson School Psychologist North Crawford School District Soldiers Grove, WI (608) Samantha Popperton Associate Director UW-Eau Claire Career Services Eau Claire, WI (715)

Section 4: Format Resume

Step 5: Review and Refine Resume

Questions? ~For more information about Career Services visit us in Schofield 230~

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