1. Resume Workshop

2. General Resume Guidelines
Contact information should be listed as font size 18 – 24 and at the top of each document
Font size in body of resume should be minimum 10, maximum 12
Margins should be .5 inch – 1 inch
Be sure font, etc. is consistent throughout resume (and accompanying documents such as cover sheet, references)
Font is easy to read
No spelling or grammatical errors
No personal pronouns
Resume design consistent with profession
If using a design element (architecture, VCT) be sure brand is consistent in all documents
Prefer one page resume from students (if more than one page, no less than page and a half)
Omit high school
Save and attach as PDF when sending via
List references on separate document

3. Contact Information – Located at the top
First and Last Name
Address
Phone Number
Address
Use Point Font

4. Education – As a Student, List Education after contact information
List highest or most recent degree first
List full name of college or university
List city and state of college or university
List official name of degree
Architecture – Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Aviation –Bachelor of Science in Aviation, Specialization (Flight Technology and Operations, Management and Operations, Aviation Engineering Technology)
Construction Management – Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
Engineering Technology – Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology - Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Engineering Technology
Mechatronics- Bachelor of Science in Technology, Major: Mechatronics
Quality Systems – Bachelor of Science in Technology, Major: Quality Systems
Visual Communication Technology – Bachelor of Science in Technology, Major: Visual Communication Technology
Management and Technology – Bachelor of Science in Technology, Major: Management and Technology
Minors, licenses, certifications
GPA if greater than 3.0
Expected graduation date

5. Employment Experience
List in reverse chronological order
List full name of company or organization
List city and state of company or organizations
List position title
List start and end date including month and year
If still employed list as month, year – Present
List responsibilities and duties using short bulleted statements
List responsibilities and duties using resume action words
List current position responsibilities as present tense and past position responsibilities as past tense.

6. Industry Skills Competencies, Proficiencies, Qualifications
Software knowledge, proficient, competent
Certifications
Specific industry knowledge or understanding learned in or out of the classroom.
Familiar with blueprint reading
Understanding of estimating
Proficient in (software) i.e. AutoCAD, Solidworks, Photoshop, Microsoft Suite

7. Honors, Awards, Achievements
List in reverse chronological order
List title of award, honor, achievement
List month and year

8. Volunteer, Community, Extracurricular
List in reverse chronological order
List name of activity
List role
List month and year
List any responsibilities, duties, activities associated with activity using resume action verbs
Use present and past tense as appropriate

9. Revise and Customize
Revise your resume as you learn and gain new skills
Review your resume for each job you apply to
Customize your resume for each job if necessary
Match terminology in description to resume if possible
i.e. description lists “must be proficient in Photoshop”, list proficient in Photoshop

10. Cover Letter/Intro Letter

11. General Cover letter Guidelines
Include Contact Information at top (18-24 font size)
Body of Text (10-12 point font)
Margins - .5 – 1 inch
Easy to read font and consistent font style and size
Headings, font and margins are consistent
No spelling or grammatical errors
Do not use acronyms
Design is consistent with profession
If using a design element (architecture, VCT) be sure brand is consistent in all documents

12. Contact Information
List in Heading as is listed on your resume (same font style) (18-24 font size)
Include your name and contact information Address
Phone number
address (be sure to use a professional address)
Below Heading
Include Company Contact Information
Employers First and Last Name (if known) or Hiring Manager
Employers position title
Company Name
Company Address

13. Cover letter Greeting Opening Paragraph Second Paragraph
“Greetings” (employer first and last name)
“Dear Hiring Manager/Committee” (if name unknown
3 – 5 sentences
Identify position you are applying to and how you learned about it
Identify yourself, your major/minor
5 – 7 Sentences
Describe how your knowledge, experience, is a good fit
Describe your interest
Use terminology from position description to link your interest and knowledge/experience to position

14. Cover letter Closing Paragraph Signature
Third and Fourth Paragraph
Closing Paragraph
Signature
Link position to personal goals
Reference information about the company to your personal goals
Restate interest
Request to meet to discuss
Restate how you can be contacted
Thank you
First and Last Number
If sending as an attachment: Sign with blue or black ink
If sending as an attachment save as a pdf.

15. Other Guidelines Customize Proof read
Include even if not required, unless specifically instructs not to include

16. References
Include Contact Information at top (18-24 font size)
Body of Text (10-12 point font)
Margins - .5 – 1 inch
Easy to read font
Headings, font and margins are consistent
No spelling or grammatical errors
Do not use acronyms
Design is consistent with profession
If using a design element (architecture, VCT) be sure brand is consistent in all documents

17. References
List in Heading as is listed on your resume (same font style) (18-24 font size)
Include your name and contact information Address
Phone number
address (be sure to use a professional address)
Professional References
First Name, Last Name
Position Title
Company Name
Professional Address
Phone Number
Your connection (i.e. Supervisor)

18. References Do’s Ensure you have current information for all references
utilize references from multiple companies or organizations
Updates your references about your interview process so they can anticipate when to receive a reference check
Follow up with a thank you note to your references
Keep electronic copies of your reference contacts and letters for future use
Don’ts
Assume a former supervisor or faculty advisor will serve as your reference just because you have an established relationship
Assume your references have effective written and verbal skills to communicate your ability as a successful candidate
Forget to ask and communicate each time you use them as a reference,
Be inconsiderate. Provide your references with enough time to respond to your request
UTILIZE FRIENDS AND FAMILY - References should consist of professional connections and not friends or family who have not worked with you in a professional setting

19. Dress Professional for the Interview