MSU Career Services www.moreheadstate.edu/career Tips for Writing a Top-notch Resume Megan Boone Career Counselor 606.783.2233.

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MSU Career Services Tips for Writing a Top-notch Resume Megan Boone Career Counselor

Purpose of a Resume To entice a prospective employer to call you for an interview Show you can make an immediate & valuable contribution Only include information relevant to the position Focus on where you are going with your career

Resume Components Contact Information Objective Education Skills Experience Activities Honors & Awards

Contact Information Mary Tech 100 East College Street Anytown, KY (555)

Objective Most resumes of entry-level grads need one! Gives focus to your job search Clear and concise statement about the position you are seeking using a job title or a job description May be specific or general

Education List universities in reverse chronological order Do not include high school Name of institution, city, state, degree, major/minor, graduation date, GPA=3.0 Selected courses/Detail on course work Honors/Scholarships Computer skills Foreign languages % self-supporting if greater than 50%

Sample Education Education Morehead State UniversityMorehead, KY Bachelor degree in AccountingExpected May 2011 GPA: 3.0/4.0, worked 20+ hours/week

Skills Highlights qualifications in an easy to read format Example: Qualifications Proficient in C++, HTML, JAVA Knowledge of website design Understanding of SQL databases 4 years customer service experience

Experience Anything career related, including volunteer positions, co-ops, internships List in reverse chronological order (most recent position first) Info to include: employer, location (city, state), job title, dates of employment and description of your duties and accomplishments

Sample Experience Powerful Job Description Statements With Action Words Example: Toyota Erlanger, KY Engineering InternSpring 2009, Summer 2010 Designed car doors using AutoCAD Reduced waste on line by 20%, saving $300,000

Activities Include Relevant Activities (i.e., Fraternity, Sorority, Campus Organizations, Sports, etc.) List positions and describe your participation Incorporate skills acquired and used Focus on accomplishments

Sample Activities AIGA Morehead State University PresidentFall present Increased membership by 10% Organized New Member Induction Ceremony for 200 guests Lead monthly meetings and service activities

MSU Career Services Need Additional Help?

MSU Career Services Call ahead for appointments that fit your schedule - (606) See our online resources University Drive (Across from Baird Music Hall) Walk ins are welcome All services are free

MSU Career Services Offers: Career Fair – October 5, 2010, 10AM-1PM, ADUC Personality and Interest Inventories Mock Interviews Resume/CV critiques- individually or group workshops Assistance with decisions about plans for majors and career paths or job search itself Joblink-a FREE online network that helps connect students to employers for full-time jobs, internships, and student workers