Resumes

Agenda  Review the Basics 1. Purpose of a Resume 2. General Tips 3. Formatting  Outline 1. Heading 2. Objective 3. Education 4. Experience -Bullet points 5. Skills  Targeting

What’s the Purpose? To get you an interview!

Reality Check… You have 1 minute or less to: 1. Make a good first impression 2. Communicate your relevant skills 3. Highlight your qualifications 4. Highlight your experiences 5. Show them you’re a good fit! On average, an employer will look at your resume for one minute or less.

General Tips  Be honest  Tailor it  Keep it to one page  No personal information  age, hobbies, etc.  Proofread and have others proofread again  Don’t include references  No personal pronouns

Basic Formatting  Use indentations, bullets, lines, bold and capital letters .5 - 1” margins  point font- Simple and consistent  Reverse chronological order Attractive Easy to Read

Resume Outline  Header  Objective  Education  Honors/Awards (if relevant)  Relevant Courses (optional)  Experience  Activities  Skills

Header Information  No one “right” header  Include: -Name, (school & home)address, phone, -List the best phone number where you can be reached -Keep and voice mail professional

Objective  A statement of goals for your employment  Be Specific and Concise -Can include job title, industry, and competencies or skills you would like to use in your position  Optional Section -Cover letter -Job fairs  Careful about Primary Resume in Careerolina

Education  First section (after objective)  College, Study Abroad, High School  Degree, Major(s), Minor(s), Concentration  Graduation Dates (or anticipated)  List GPA if 3.0 or higher (overall and/or major) -2 decimal places only  Relevant Courses (optional)  Honors (optional)

Experience  What to include: -Jobs, Internships, Volunteer, Clubs, Organizations, Shadowing, Class projects  Divide into types of experience -Relevant, leadership, work, volunteer  Format: -Be consistent -Simple bullets

Strong Bullet Points  Lead with strong action verbs  Focus on YOUR role in a group  Focus on accomplishments, results  Quantify  Don’t: -Be passive -Talk about what you learned -Provide a list of duties- focus on skills!

Example “I was responsible for yearly off-site training courses for team members” “Created and managed a technical training program of 8 off-site courses serving 300+ team members, resulting in a 20% increase in work productivity.”

Skills  Include: -Computer, Social Media, Lab, Language -Certifications  Do not include: - Communication, public speaking, organizational and similar skills – show those “in action”  Place this section in the resume that markets you the best

Customizing Your Resume What is the employer looking for? Employer Me Social media skills Communication skills Leadership abilities Strong organization skills Time I did marketing for the collegiate conference Retail job, internship collaborations, campus club Led campus club Organized 3 events during internship

Targeted, Concise Resume