1. Marketing Me: Building a Resume
College Prep

2. Purpose of a Resume Applicant: Introduce yourself
Show how great you are (Why should someone hire you)
Advertise what you have done
Highlight what you CAN do
Network

3. Purpose of a Resume Future Employer: Screening Tool First impression
Match to current opening
Possibilities for other positions
Give them to people for letters of rec.

4. Common Resume Components
Contact information
Objective/Summary or a qualification statement
Professional or student experience
Education, credentials, licenses
Affiliations
Publications, presentations or patents
Awards and honors
Relevant Coursework
Other

5. Issues to Consider Tailor to the position
Demonstrate minimum qualifications
Current trends, philosophies and challenges
Limited work history?
Course work
Student groups
Volunteer
Portfolio

6. Cover Letters Purpose:
Draw attention to key experiences, education, expertise
Ex: How does customer experience translate to good classroom skills?