RESUME WRITING Mr. Endicott

How do we write our resume? We will start from the top section and move down Each section will be specifically studied You should come out with a precise idea of how you want to do the resume There are NO specific templates to use Everyone’s resume is different

PERSONAL DATA or what is called “The Banner or Heading”- no information about age, height, weight, gender, marital status, race, religion, photograph, ss#, etc. NAME ADDRESS (LOCAL & PERMANENT IF NEEDED) PHONE NUMBER (CELL, LOCAL & PERMANENT LANDLINES) (MAKE SURE IT IS PROFESSIONAL) LINKEDIN ADDRESS AND/OR PERSONAL WEBSITE BRIAN D SANDERS Home: School: 6897 Red Lane 278 Ocean Way Thurmond, MD Ocean Town, MD (301) (410) /

CAREER OBJEECTIVE (OPTIONAL) ONE OR TWO PHRASES NOT TOO VAGUE OR TOO SPECIFIC BEST WRITTEN FOR A PARTICULAR JOB EXAMPLE “To develop and apply planning, analysis, and financial management skills in a new or an established organization”

EDUCATION DEGREE-(Graduation Date) MAJOR/MINOR GPA UNIVERSITY AND LOCATION FOREIGN STUDY PROGRAMS RELEVANT COURSES-??-May be separate sectionEXAMPLE: Bachelor of Science In … May 201X Major: Management/Minor: Psychology Major GPA: 3.6/4.0-Overall GPA: 3.2/4.0 Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD Relevant Coursework: Financial Management-describe activities in class. Must be upper level class. Only 2-3 classes.

Other Experience INTERNSHIPS VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE RELATED PART-TIME JOBS COACHING/ATHLETICS EXAMPLE Intern Summer 201X Dean Witter Reynolds Inc., Ocean City, MD - Coordinated three marketing seminars for 100 employees and analyzed market events such as…

WORK EXPERIENCE Paid employment List most recent job first For each job that you select, list your job title first, employers name, city and state, dates of employment, brief results oriented descriptions-give examples EXAMPLE: MAAGS Attendant Summer 201X Salisbury University Athletics, Salisbury, MD Monitored strength and conditioning room and made certain all students were from SU and all students were in a safe and welcoming environment.

ACTIVITIES LIST ORGANIZATIONS STATE YOUR ROLE BRIEFLY DESCRIBE IF APPLICABLEEXAMPLE Chairperson, LEADS Program 201X-1X Counseled local “high risk” elementary school students on the importance of education

HONORS SCHOLARSHIPS ATHLETIC AWARDS HONORARY SOCIETIES DEAN’S LIST GRADUATING WITH HONORSEXAMPLE: All Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) Academic Student Award- Football, Salisbury University University Trustee Scholarship -SU Academic Scholarship

OTHER??- Usually not a good title-consider using such titles as “Awards/Honors, Volunteer Work, Coaching, Community Services, Activities, Certificates, etc.” Must be pertinent to your job objective Include activities such as memberships, leadership offices held, professional associations, social and school organizations All of this shows you are well-rounded and able to work with others NO high school listings anywhere! Only a few exceptionsEXAMPLE:Activities: “Served as Head JV Basketball Coach and served as Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach for Bennett High School in Salisbury, MD”

Reference Page Rules Do not include on your resume Use separate page of resume paper Only people who can attest to your workability and personal qualities 3-5 references List name, title, employer, phone, , and relationship to you Grad school references usually academic

Tips for Choosing References Consider different types of references Get permission to use someone Go over all details for each reference-what is required All requirements of school or employer requesting the reference should be addressed by YOU Keep your references informed Be sure to thank your references

REFERENCES of JOHN WILLIAMS Mr. Matt NeinDr. Rebecca Emery PresidentDirector of Career Services Mgr. Facilities & Fitness Programs/Salisbury University Strength & Conditioning Coach, AthleticsSalisbury, MD Maggs Center (MC) Salisbury, MD, Direct Supervisor Supervisor Mr. Charlie Endicott Associate Director of Career Services Salisbury University Salisbury, MD Academic Advisor

Don’t list anything that has to do with your high school experiences. They are considered “expired” Don’t include your GPA unless 3.0 or higher Don’t include specific addresses for your employment; the state and county is all you need Don’t use any font larger than 16 point-only use this for name Don’t include any personal information other than , permanent/present address, phone # Don’t include spelling or grammatical errors

Top 10 things employers look for in a resume 1.Organized & conscientious 2. Communication 3. Leadership 4. Interpersonal 5. Adaptable/flexible 6. Analytical/problem solving 7. Teamwork 8. Positive attitude 9. Energy 10. Passion/enthusiasm Embed these skills in your resume

Recruiter Pet Peeves 1.Spelling errors, typos, poor grammar 2.Lacks specifics; talk accomplishments 3.Missing/inaccurate dates 4.Missing/inaccurate contact info 5.Poor formatting 6.Long resume 7.Long, dense paragraphs -use bullets

EXAMPLES OF SKILLS Computer literate- Lotus 1-2-3, HTML, Dream Weaver, etc. Communication -Corresponded with alumni on progress of fraternity house expansion and fundraiser Interpersonal- Assisted incoming students with transition to college Analytical/Problem Solving- Assisted with accreditation of American Chemical Society Student Chapter Adaptable/Flexible-Worked full time, earning 100% of educational expenses Teamwork-Completed many team projects for class such as…. Leadership -Served as Captain of... Mathematics-Using Access, developed data base for senior project Foreign Language-Lived closely with 12 students and professor (foreign study) while doing internship in Ghana

A Well Written Resume Will Get Your In the Door