AMERICAN STYLE RESUME Brought to you by: International Students’ Career Services

The purpose of the resume The purpose of a resume is not to get a job, but to get an interview with an employer The typical employer only looks at a resume for 30 to 40 seconds

Structure of an American resume There is not one form you can buy and fill out the necessary information like in Korea and other countries. You need to be creative in layout. You do not want your resume to look like everyone else’s

Resume Content American style Personal data Job objective Education Work experience Volunteer work Honors & Activities Specialized skills References

Content & Language Do not have to have a full sentence Never want to use pronouns (I, my, mine). It is implied Do not abbreviate, unless it is industry standard Always start with a strong action word

Resume: Your Advertisement Focus on –Important strengths and skills outside of work that make you an excellent candidate for employment –What makes you unique –Work and volunteer experiences –Information and words that grab the employers attention –Not being too modest! For Hire

Resume For example resume’s, assistance in writing resumes, or critiques please visit International Students’ Career Services or attend their in-depth resume workshop offered every semester! International Students’ Career Services Student Success Center Room 3 Telephone: Monday – Friday 10 AM – 4 PM