2.  To showcase education, experience, transferrable skills, and technical skills- MATCH! Read the job description!  To excite an employer and leave him/her wanting to know more!  To get an interview!

3.  There is no “one size fits all”  Constantly evolving and changing  Resumes need to be tailored

4.  Contact information  Objective  Experience (Paid and Unpaid)  Technical Skills  Education  Professional Development, Involvement, Leadership

5.  Name  Address Can include City, State instead of street address  Phone number Make sure voicemail is professional  E-mail address Separate e-mail address since you’re currently working for UW-Stout. Make sure it’s professional

6.  Describes the position you are seeking  No “I” statements—Think about what the employer wants!  “Where there is a need for…”

7. NO! The Administrative Assistant 1 position at the University of Wisconsin-Stout Memorial Student Center where I can use my knowledge to gain experience and advance. YES! The Administrative Assistant 1 position at the University of Wisconsin-Stout Memorial Student Center where there is a need for exceptional customer service skills and a strong ability to multitask. Tailor as much as you can! Job Title, Employer, Qualifications

8.  Can be paid or unpaid  Can be broken into sections: “Related Experience” and “Other Experience”  Reverse chronological order within sections (most recent first)  How far back should I list??

9.  Position title, Name of Company, City, State, Dates Dining Assistant, University of Wisconsin Stout—Dining Services, Menomonie, WI (April 08 – present) Waiter, Applebee's, Eau Claire, WI (June 07 – July 08) DATES ARE VERY IMPORTANT FOR UW-STOUT POSITIONS  Skill Statements!!! Bullet points that include transferrable skills under positions Not a set number per position—more for more valuable experiences

10. Action verb + Skill + Task

11. BEFORE: Helped students schedule appointments. AFTER: Enhanced communication skills while efficiently assisting 40 students per day to schedule appointments.

12.  Any technical skills related to the position  Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.), Quickbooks,…..  Look at position descriptions to see what employers want

13.  Highest Level of Education  Full name  Major/Degree/Certificate  Location (City, State)  Graduation Date

14.  Volunteer opportunities  Conferences and other professional development events  Draw attention to leadership roles Title, Organization/Event, Dates

15.  Spell check!!!!!  Consistency (spacing, periods, etc.)!!  One page is not a rule—however, be mindful and intentional about the length of your resume.

16.  Introduction to you! “Sample Application Cover Letter” on page 16 in the Employment Guide  What to include? Contact information section Paragraph 1: Why are you contacting us? Why are you interested? Paragraph 2: (Bullet points or paragraph format) Why you?—Match qualifications Paragraph 3: Introduce your resume Paragraph 4: Ask for an interview Sendoff

17.  What are references?  What is the difference between a reference and letter of recommendation?

18.  Separate sheet- Not on your resume See page 9 in the Employment Guide for information to include  3-5 References  Professional references—No family or friends  Ask and provide copy of your resume  Current supervisor dilemma