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What is a resume? A resume is a summary of your academic background, employment background, and job qualifications. “Your resume is an advertisement: The product for sale is you. It is the marketing tool you use to pique the interest of recruiters.” - Tory Johnson Advertising You – Building a Strong Resume

1 page in length Typed Never have typos, spelling, or grammar errors Include the following information: Contact information (name, address, phone #, ) Education (GPA, honors, awards) Work Experience (summer job, part time work, internships) Volunteer Experience Skills/ Interests (clubs, leadership roles, computer skills) The Basics

Emphasize the most relevant and recent experiences Be direct and concise Turn responsibilities into accomplishments Use action or power words to demonstrate your skills and accomplishments Use a different action word for each bullet Use past tense for previous activities or employment Use present tense for current jobs and activities Fitting Yourself Onto One Page!

Power Words Achieve Assist Built Coach Conduct Coordinate Demonstrate Establish Increase Initiate Instruct Lead Mediate Mentor Motivate Organize Promote Recruit Strengthen

Using Power Words Managed multiline phones, reservations, and seating for customers. Recruited, supervised, and trained staff. Performed employee orientation. Stocked and priced merchandise. Designed advertising campaigns and storyboards for a large account.

References People who can speak about your personal and workplace qualifications Teachers, employers, coaches, club sponsors, etc.. Get permission to use the person as a reference Have their contact information handy Provide them with your resume or a list of accomplishments

Send a thank you note within 24 hours of your interview Business format Address the interviewer specifically Keep it short Don’t use a generic thank you letter

How to Submit a Resume & Cover Letter Mail Fax In person