career placement services brigham young university
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Is clear, organized, and accurate
Speaks the language of the employer (Use Job Description)
Focuses on accomplishments and skills
Is brief and easy to read
Name, relevant addresses and phone numbers
Web page and email address Objective Education Experience Organizations & Honors
I’m seeking a career-oriented position that will allow me to use my excellent interpersonal skills and academic knowledge for my intended career in management.
To identify an organization that will offer me the opportunity to use the skills that I have acquired through my major studies as well as my personal experiences in recognizing and striving to achieve both my personal and professional goals.
To obtain a research internship with BioChem Labs.
To obtain a summer position with youth camps R US.
To obtain a full-time career track position in professional sales.(Career Fair)
Bachelor of Science, Biology, May 2009Brigham Young University, Provo, UTGPA: 3.5/4.0 Major GPA: 3.8/4.0
Study Abroad in Communications, Summer 2007University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
HOT TIP: study abroad experience can be included as a write up in experience section.
Link actions with results“What? So What?”
Use action verbs and keyword nouns
How have your experienceshelped you develop skillsyou can use in the job you are applying for?
Promoted from volunteer to coordinator in first summer.
Recruited, trained and scheduled over 100 volunteers for food distribution programs serving 500 families.
Provided personal assistance to elderly and infirm clients.
Assisted in coordinating fundraising events with the Executive Director.
Show your potential for more responsibility!
Co-Captain, Women’s Volleyball, 2005-present; team member, 2002- present
President, Campus Activities Board, treasurer, 2004-2005; member, 2002 – present
American Society of Marketing Professionals, 2003-present Volunteer, I’ve Got Heart Community Outreach, 2004-presentCoach, Little League Softball, East Lansing, MI, 2002-presentVolunteer, Alternative Break, New York City, NY, 2005
Set up an appointment to meet with your Career Advisor
To schedule an appointment go to: http://ccc.byu.edu/placement/advising.php
Please call (801) 422-3000 or (801) 422-6535 to schedule an appointment with your advisor.
. . .lead to winning resumes!
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