Resumes EIU 1111

Skills Sought by Employers  96% skills that contribute to innovation  93% think critically & solve complex problems  93% communicate clearly These skills are more important than college major.

Skills Sought by Employers  96% candidates with ethical judgment and integrity  96% good intercultural skills  94% capacity to continue to learn  94% broad knowledge of the liberal arts and sciences

What college activities can display the skills employers want?

College activities  Independent research with a faculty member  Course projects/projects for RSOs  Practicum, internships, community engagement  Hold positions in organizations  Volunteer consistently with an organization  Build network for references  Start a portfolio  ceos-advice-to-grads-and-job-seekers-of-all- ages/ ceos-advice-to-grads-and-job-seekers-of-all- ages/

What does a resume look like?

Resume Rules  1 page  Easy to read in a second scan  White or cream paper  No goofy clipart or flourishes  Professional font  Fill the page, but don’t crowd it  Consistent style—same indents and bullets  Verbs—active & appropriate tense

What do you include on a resume?

Resume Content  Name and Contact Information—top  Objective or summary statement  Work experience  Where, when, what  Jobs, internships, practica, babysitting  Volunteer & Extracurricular  Reliability, leadership, skills  Education  GPA, honors, merit scholarships, pertinent coursework, degree earned, major/minor, thesis  Skills  Languages, computers, writing, etc.  References

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