1. Resumes and Interviews
What is a resume?

2. What is a resume? Resumes are NOT used to get jobs
A resume is to get your foot in the door

3. One Page Outline your achievements briefly and concisely
Good quality bond paper

4. Content of your resume Name Address (Permanent) Telephone
address

5. What not to include Title Salary
Mention of age, sex, race, religion, national origin
Photographs
Charts, graphs
Weaknesses
Reason for leaving
References

6. Objective or summary
Tells the employers the work you are hoping to do

7. Highlights of qualification
Skills or awards related directly to the position applying for

8. Education New graduates- before experience Most recent education first
Include degree (a.s., b.s.)
Mention GPA if higher than 3.0
Mention academic honors

9. Work experience Use action words to describe the work that you did
Include work experience in reverse chronological order

10. Work Experience Title of Position Name of Organization Location
Dates of employment
Responsibilities with emphasis on specific skills and achievements

11. Additional Information
Participation in groups, sports, volunteer work, special skills, etc

12. References
References available upon request

13. Review
Spell Check
Grammar review

14. Design 8 ½ by 11 White or off white One side
Font 10 to 14, make sure phone # is large enough
Non-decorative font
No vertical lines, graphics, or shading
Do not fold or staple

15. Interviews
What are the top ten qualities employers seek?

16. Tips Know your resume Avoid the use of I
Thank you letter for interview mailed immediately with reference to interview.
Know where you are going
Know about the company
Bring a pen, small notebook, mouthwash
Be early

17. Tips Brush teeth before putting on suit Be positive
Mail references with thank you letter, notify your references
Remember names
Shake hands
Do not mention money

18. Tips No smoking Minimal jewelry Bring license and social security card
Have questions to ask about company
You do not know who you are talking to… be nice to everyone

19. Legal Turnoffs No interest in the industry Monetary requirements
Schedule requirements
Do not fit standards set by your company (must be legal and follow 100%)