1. RESUME TIPS IN A NUTSHELL

2. There are many considerations when writing a Resume…..

3. Type/ Style of Resume Chronological vs. FunctionalChronological vs. Functional Format- Bullets vs. ParagraphFormat- Bullets vs. Paragraph Objective or not?Objective or not?

4. Length of Resume One pageOne page When is a multiple page resume appropriate?When is a multiple page resume appropriate? Recommended Max. margins of 1”Recommended Max. margins of 1”

5. Be Consistent!!!! Style- Horizontal Lines, Empty Space,Style- Horizontal Lines, Empty Space, Font- Arial, Times New Roman- 10-12 pointFont- Arial, Times New Roman- 10-12 point Verb Tense- congruent with position (past or present)Verb Tense- congruent with position (past or present) Headers- use same on Resume, Cover Letter, References, Thank YouHeaders- use same on Resume, Cover Letter, References, Thank You

6. Highlight the Past DO! Connect past experiences through Transferrable SkillsDO! Connect past experiences through Transferrable Skills DO! Sell Successes and Accomplishments rather than dutiesDO! Sell Successes and Accomplishments rather than duties Don’t tell everythingDon’t tell everything Don’t go back to birthDon’t go back to birth

7. Use Keywords Hard SkillsHard Skills Transferable SkillsTransferable Skills Tech TermsTech Terms CertificationsCertifications “Buzz Words”“Buzz Words” Degrees Products/Company Names Job Titles Hints: Search Job Boards, Job Descriptions, Ads for Search Job Boards, Job Descriptions, Ads for Industry-Specific Key Words Industry-Specific Key Words Goal of 25-25 Key Words Goal of 25-25 Key Words

8. Presenting the Resume No Mistakes! No Typos! Be sure that all spelling and grammar is correctNo Mistakes! No Typos! Be sure that all spelling and grammar is correct Print on Resume PaperPrint on Resume Paper Send in 8 ½ x 11” EnvelopeSend in 8 ½ x 11” Envelope Submit.pdf Format ElectronicallySubmit.pdf Format Electronically If e-mailing or faxing the resume, follow with mailing a hard copyIf e-mailing or faxing the resume, follow with mailing a hard copy

9. Reference Reminders On separate page – never in the body of resume!On separate page – never in the body of resume! Minimum of three professional references – not friends or family!Minimum of three professional references – not friends or family! Ensure that the individuals have agreed to serve as a referenceEnsure that the individuals have agreed to serve as a reference Notify the reference with each submission or applicationNotify the reference with each submission or application