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Resumes EIU 1111
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Skills Sought by Employers 96% skills that contribute to innovation 93% think critically & solve complex problems 93% communicate clearly These skills are more important than college major.
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Skills Sought by Employers 96% candidates with ethical judgment and integrity 96% good intercultural skills 94% capacity to continue to learn 94% broad knowledge of the liberal arts and sciences
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What college activities can display the skills employers want?
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College activities Independent research with a faculty member Course projects/projects for RSOs Practicum, internships, community engagement Hold positions in organizations Volunteer consistently with an organization Build network for references Start a portfolio http://www.cbsnews.com/news/top-tech- ceos-advice-to-grads-and-job-seekers-of-all- ages/ http://www.cbsnews.com/news/top-tech- ceos-advice-to-grads-and-job-seekers-of-all- ages/
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What does a resume look like?
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Resume Rules 1 page Easy to read in a 15-30 second scan White or cream paper No goofy clipart or flourishes Professional font Fill the page, but don’t crowd it Consistent style—same indents and bullets Verbs—active & appropriate tense
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What do you include on a resume?
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Resume Content Name and Contact Information—top Objective or summary statement Work experience Where, when, what Jobs, internships, practica, babysitting Volunteer & Extracurricular Reliability, leadership, skills Education GPA, honors, merit scholarships, pertinent coursework, degree earned, major/minor, thesis Skills Languages, computers, writing, etc. References
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Start your resume List work experience (What were your responsibilities? What skills did you use?) List current extra-curriculars (planned), positions held—committees, etc. List special skills/abilities http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zHKIZhB mk4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zHKIZhB mk4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- ZloJATVo84 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- ZloJATVo84
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