1. The Professional Resume Presented by

2. Today’s topics: Three Formats Recommended Content Professional Styles Three Versions Making the Connection

3. Three formats: Chronological Functional/Skill Combination

4. The content: Objective –yes / no? Education –high school –other institutions Experience –directly related –unrelated Activities –campus –community Skills –technical –language Interests References

5. The table resume: Space is not an issue Easy to edit –set up a table under your heading (2 columns and a row for each section) –adjust width of columns –avoid tab key Table Resume

6. The indent resume: Provides more space for text Type everything flush left to start Several versions: –left indent –banner –right justified Indent Resume OBJECTIVE To get a job! EDUCATION PSU -- WE are... EXPERIENCE Lots and lots and lots REFERENCES Yes, of course

7. Three versions: Human Eye Scan-able Electronic

8. Connecting your resume: Cover letter –research the employer and the position –elaborate your resume appropriately –group experiences to strengthen your point –do not repeat the resume Interview –research the employer and the position -- X2 –be prepared to provide detail -- lots of detail –know the weaknesses of you resume –the truth, nothing but the truth -- not the WHOLE truth

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