1. Résumés Sell Yourself in Writing Joliet Junior College Career Services

2. What is a Résumé ? A personal summary of your professional history and qualifications It includes information about your career goals, education, work experience, activities, honors, and any special skills.

3. First Steps: Know what you want – Research positions – Know qualifications, required skills and education requirements – Key words and industry jargon Key words Know what you have to offer – Certifications – Computer skills – Awards – Scholarships – Languages – Work experience – Volunteer experience – Academic Achievements – Clubs/Organizations – Activities

4. A Résumé Includes… Heading Job Objective or Professional Summary Education Experience Relevant Courses (optional) Summary of Qualifications (optional) Honors and Activities (optional)

5. Your full name (Bold) Complete address Contact number (professional voicemail message) E-mail address (professional e-mail address) Example: Example: John Doe 1215 Houbolt Road Joliet, IL 60431 (815) 280-2762 jdoe@jjc.edu Heading A Résumé Includes…

6. Objective Clearly lets the employer know what type of job you are looking for AVOID STATEMENTS THAT FOCUS ON YOU AVOID VAGUE STATEMENTS A Résumé Includes…

7. Objective (cont.) To obtain a challenging position that utilizes my education and skills AVOID VAGUE STATEMENTS AVOID STATEMENTS THAT FOCUS ON YOU A position where I can advance professionally

8. Seeking a position as a mechanical maintenance technician requiring strong electrical/electronics, physics and mathematical skills To obtain an orthotics and prosthetics technician position at Children's Memorial Hospital EPA certified professional seeking an entry-level HVAC technician position BE SPECIFIC, CLEAR AND CONCISE Objective (cont.)

9. Names and locations of schools or programs Dates of attendance Degrees, certificates or licenses awarded Major G.P.A. (if 3.0 or above)* Education A Résumé Includes…

10. EDUCATION: Joliet Junior College, Joliet IL Electrical/Electronic Automated Systems Technology Program Associates in Applied Science, Expected May 2010 GPA: 3.2/4.0 Example Education

11. List recent courses relevant to your objective Do not list every course taken Only include this section for 3 or more relevant courses Relevant Courses (optional) A Résumé Includes…

12. RELEVANT COURSES: Basic Wiring & Circuit Design Finite Mathematics Automated Systems Process Control & Instrumentation Motors & Drives Industrial Controls I & II Industrial Circuits Basic PLC Do Not Include Course Numbers Relevant Courses Example

13. Gain attention of the reader State your skills, values and interests Excellent place for keywords and requirements from a job description Summary of Qualifications (optional)

14. EEAS Summary of Qualifications: Technical Knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits including electrical quantities, circuits and drawings. Able to calculate and measure voltage, current, resistance and power circuit design. Expertise in the operation of A.C. and D.C. rotating equipment, solid-state devices and controls. Experience in using transformers, motors, magnetic control devices, relays, time circuits and control input devices. Able to install controls for pressure, temperature, flow, and level circuits. Computer Training in Microsoft Office: Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word Familiar with AutoCAD 2002 Summary of Qualifications

15. Orthotics & Prosthetics Summary of Qualifications: Ability to converse with Allied Health Practitioners concerning patient care Capable of locating and identifying anatomic landmark for the purpose of measuring and fitting Knowledge of anatomical language Experience with basic tool handling Familiarity with components and materials used in the manufacturing Orthotics & Prosthetics Experience with patient handling Skilled in measuring and fitting basic Orthotics and Prosthetics Summary of Qualifications

16. HVAC Summary of Qualifications: EPA 608 certification and knowledge of proper chemical handling Ability to fabricate ductwork Knowledge of control systems and automation of commercial & residential systems Experienced in calculating heat loss and heat gain Skilled in performing basic maintenance and troubleshooting Familiar with blueprint reading and constructions Summary of Qualifications

17. Industrial Maintenance Summary of Qualifications: Capable of performing precision shaft alignments on motors and pumps Ability to pre-fabricate piping systems Skilled in troubleshooting pneumatic circuits to include 2, 3 and 4-way valves, force control systems and flow control systems Experience installing mechanical seals on pumps Able to read precision measuring instruments Summary of Qualifications

18. May include internships, full-time, part- time, seasonal or volunteer work Name of employer City, state Dates of employment (month and year) Job titles Duties and major accomplishments List most recent experience first A Résumé Includes… Experience Use Action Verbs

19. Example EXPERIENCE: Wendy’s, Joliet, IL May 2008 to Present Cook Prepare menu items according to customer specifications Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils Maintain health, sanitation and safety standards in work environment Stock food and beverage stations Experience

20. About Bullets Describe more than just your duties Include what IMPACT or CONTRBUTION your actions had Turn duties into skills Quantify whenever possible – Add numbers (money, number of times you did something, how much of something you accomplished) Bullet Points

21. Examples TURN THIS: Kept inventory Called prospective customers Coordinated volunteers Bullet Points INTO THIS: Kept daily inventory of over 1000 medical supplies Built client base from 0 to 80 by effectively using cold calling techniques Coordinated over 50 volunteers and tabulated donations during fundraisers

22. More Examples TURN THIS: Cooked burgers Cleaned floors Stocked food Helped kids clean up their mess Helped feed the kids Took kids outside on a regular basis Keep inventory and purchase supplies Make snacks and do dishes Bullet Points INTO THIS: Prepared menu items according to customer specifications Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils Stocked food and beverage stations Assisted children and cleaned play areas Prepared snacks and lunches Helped coordinate recreational activities Maintain inventory and purchase office supplies when needed Prepare snacks and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen

23. Honors and Activities (optional) Highlight relevant activities you have been involved with and honors you have received Generally placed after the education and experience sections of the resume A Résumé Includes…

24. Honors and Activities HONORS & ACTIVITIES: Phi Theta Kappa (International Honors Society) 2007 – Present JJC Volunteers Club Vice-President 2007 – Present Joliet Junior College Men’s Football Team Starting Wide Receiver 2006-2007 Example

25. Sell Yourself Emphasize the positive and sell your strengths Highlight your accomplishments Use Action Verbs Use Key Words Limit first person pronouns (I, me, my) Avoid wordiness – Use phrases not complete sentences – Be Direct Don’t forget to…

26. Be Direct I staged an extensive campaign to cut costs and increase overall profits from fund-raisers by 10% in the course of one year’s time - OR - Increased profits from fund-raisers by 10% in one year

27. Design an Attractive Layout Microsoft Word 1” margins on all sides Choose font and font size (Times 12) Avoid fancy type or difficult to read styles Use capital letters, boldface, bullets and indenting to emphasize important information Composing A Resume

28. Make sure verb tense is consistent Try to limit to one page (2 nd page header) Make high-quality copies Resume paper is best Check spelling, punctuation, grammar and word usage (ask a friend) Composing A Resume Design an Attractive Layout

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32. Powerful Action Words Accomplished Achieved Attained Completed Created Delivered Demonstrated Enhanced Explained Improved Increased Managed Obtained Performed Produced Secured Succeeded Surpassed ****

33. Electrician: Electric motor/switch assembler and repairer, electronic equipment installer/repairer, electrical power-line installer/repairer, electrician's helper, electrician assistant, commercial electrician, maintenance electrician, certified electrician, journeyman electrician, electric meter installer/repairer, electrical engineer, avionics technician, electrical technician, schematic diagram interpretation, blueprint reading and interpretation, control circuit troubleshooting, 120V, 480/277V, VFDs, individual sensors, level probes, thermocouples, RTD, 3-phase AC motors, drive systems, electrical testing equipment, logic schematics, mechanical aptitude, welding equipment, air compressors, HVAC systems, vacuum pumps, programmable logic controller (PLC) systems, Allen Bradley PLC Systems, motor controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, welding systems, project management (PM), SLC-5 series, rsnetworx, Control Logix, DH+, process control instrumentation, I/P, PID, voltage troubleshooting, standard wiring practices, National Electrical Codes (NEC), AC/DC control circuit troubleshooting. Keywords Example ****