1. Dan Solarek Myrna Rudder
Creating Your Resumé
Dan Solarek
Myrna Rudder

2. What is a Resumé?
Critical tool in your co-op, part-time or full-time job search
A summary of your qualifications and experience
A brief document that communicates enough information to an employer to elicit further interest
PURPOSE: The main purpose of a resumé is to get you an interview!

3. Building Your Resumé The Art of Selling You!
A resumé is like a commercial, it lets an employer know about your best qualities.

4. Resumé Tips Pay attention to detail Proofread Organize
Clear and to the point
Legibility
One Page
Include all work experience

5. Basic Resumé Elements Career / Educational Objective Education
Computer Skills
Experience / Accomplishments
Honors / Awards
Collegiate Activities / Community Activities
References

6. Career / Educational Objective
Should answer two questions:
What do you want?
Why do you want it?
Should be focused
Short and Concise
The ‘2’ Second rule!

7. Your Education The High School Dilemma! What is Needed? Extras
The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio.
August Present
Bachelor of Science, _____ Engineering Technology
Anticipated Graduation Date
Extras
The Great GPA Debate
Should I list every class I ever took?
Scholastic Honors, Awards & Scholarships

8. Work Experience What are Employers Looking For?
General work experience
Does this person have a good work ethic?
Customer Service Skills / Interpersonal Skills
Teamwork skills / “Likability” Index
Professional Experience
The Power of Three
The Use of Bullets
Utilizing Action Words

9. Some Examples of Action Words
Accomplished
Analyzed
Achieved
Coordinated
Contributed
Delegated
Designed
Devised
Enhanced
Established
Formulated
Generated
Implemented
Supervised
Trained
Researched

10. Job Description Example
For more than one job entry:
Order with most recent at top
Repeat format with blank line between positions

11. Professional Job Description
For more than one job entry:
Order with most recent at top
Repeat format with blank line between positions

12. Collegiate Activities
Why is this necessary?
What is Important?
The Message

13. Collegiate Activities Example
Order with most recent activities at top
Include dates where appropriate
List positions and responsibilities

14. Resumé Extras Personal Strengths / Special Skills Community Activities
Superior Time Management Skills
Excellent listening skills and the ability to interact with others
Well developed written and oral communication skills
Community Activities
What not to include:

15. References Available upon request
Whom should I ask to be my references?
Employers and Professors
Co-Workers and Family Friends
How many references should I have?
Separate piece of paper
Name, Address and Telephone Number/
Company and Title of Individual
Make sure to call those you have chosen

16. References
Use a format similar to that shown at right for each of your references
Make certain that addresses are accurate
All references must have agreed to serve

17. Paper and Layout Paper weight: Color: Spacing:
Use matching paper for resumés and cover letters (rag bond, textured, etc.)
Color:
Use white, off-white, tan, beige, or light gray to achieve a professional, businesslike appearance
Spacing:
Center your resumé on the page leaving adequate “white space.” Make sure top and bottom margins are equal.

18. C A Convincing Resumé The four “ C’s ” Complete Concise Consistent
Correct
Proofread carefully and proofread again!
A simple error can cause your resumé to be recycled!

19. Resume Dos
DO think of your resumé as an ad for your qualifications, not an autobiography.
DO begin each bullet point with a verb.
DO include paid and unpaid experience to demonstrate the range of what you’ve done.
DO show the reader why you’re a good match for a particular job.
DO make several resumés, with each one targeting a particular field or company.
DO look at other resumés to see how they are written.

20. Resume Dos (2)
DO use reverse chronology (the most recent position is your first entry) to organize your education and experience.
DO format your resumé clearly.
DO proofread many times.
DO ask others to look at your resumé.
DO come to the Co-op Office for a critique.
DO remember that most employers will only look at your resumé for seconds.

21. Resume Don’ts DON’T make your reader dig for information.
DON’T tell everything you’ve ever done.
DON’T use complete sentences
DON’T include personal information, such as age, race, marital or health status.
DON’T make your resumé too dense, busy or cute.
DON’T use a font smaller than 10 point.
DON’T use fancy fonts that are hard to read.

22. Key Aspects of a Successful Job Search
Assertiveness
Planning
Active
Self-Awareness
Ask for Help
Don’t Fear
Perseverance
Don’t Give Up