1. Presented By: Career Services
Winning Resumes
Presented By: Career Services
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2. Introduction Pressed for time? Want to get started
These tips can help the beginner and the more advanced resume writer
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3. Agenda The basics will be covered
You will have the tools needed to start writing
Success will be maximized when you return for a critique (individual appointment)
EXPECT REVISION
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4. Reasons for Procrastination
Perfectionism
Myths: “I have no relevant skills.”
Swirling Ideas – can’t organize them
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5. Tip 1 Think deeper when brainstorming
Brainstorm everything you have done since high school in the following areas: volunteer work, paid work, academic or research projects, fieldwork, internships, travel
WRITE it all down without editing
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6. Tip 2
Think of what position you are applying for and circle or highlight everything that seems most related or relevant
Scan time for resumes is 30 seconds to one minute
May need more than one resume for very different positions
For right now, concentrate on writing one resume that is most related to the field or job your are seeking
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7. Tip 3 AVOID THE FOLLOWING: High school activities (few exceptions)
Hobbies or personal information that has nothing to do with the position
GPA below 3.0
Jargon that the average person in your field would not understand
Typos and grammatical errors of any kind
Lying
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8. Tip 4 Choose a format: consistency more important than style
Reverse chronological order
Try for one page, but limit to two
Clear objective
Examples of formats in samples provided
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9. Tip 5 The EXPERIENCE section is often under utilized
Find buried treasures
Expand where necessary
Dispel the myths (you probably did more than you think)
Take a look at sample resumes for ideas
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10. Tip 6 Tell me what you did Use active verbs
Think of highest level of activity
Dates
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11. Tip 7 Proofread three times – you and two other people
Visit Career Services for final critique
Update every six months
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12. Tip 8 Create a Cover Letter
Letter is introduction of you and why you are interested in the position
Write RELEVANT info. – make the reader want to look at your resume
Business format, same paper as resume
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13. Cover Letter Content
Opening paragraph: why you are writing, why you are interested, and source of information
Body paragraph: describe skills and achievements RELEVANT to employer’s needs
Closing paragraph: Request interview, provide contact information, say thank you
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14. Tip 9 Proofread everything again
Visit us soon and read the website for upcoming workshops and events!
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