resume writing

Resume WritingResume Writing

Amy O’DonnellAmy O’Donnell

Career Development LecturerCareer Development Lecturer

amy.odonnell@utoledo.edu

ST 2012ST 2012

419-530-2422419-530-2422

ComponentsComponents

Identifying informationIdentifying information

ObjectiveObjective

EducationEducation

Relevant coursework/projects/researchRelevant coursework/projects/research

Experience/EmploymentExperience/Employment

Activities/leadershipActivities/leadership

HonorsHonors

Other good stuffOther good stuff

Identifying InformationIdentifying Information

Full nameFull nameCurrent/permanent addressCurrent/permanent addressCurrent/permanent phoneCurrent/permanent phoneEmail addressEmail addressWebsite Website

Now’s the time to clean up your act—you Now’s the time to clean up your act—you never get a second chance to make never get a second chance to make a first impressiona first impression

Objective Objective (Career/Job/Internship)(Career/Job/Internship)

It’s not all about you (remember this is It’s not all about you (remember this is

ememploymentployment, not , not memeploymentployment))

Specificity is a plusSpecificity is a plus– Job function (position)Job function (position)– Organization typeOrganization type– Experience/skills offeredExperience/skills offered

No objective No objective isis an option an option

How do I Know What to Put in My How do I Know What to Put in My ObjectiveObjective

Visit company websites and select their Visit company websites and select their career opportunities tabscareer opportunities tabsReview internet job boards Review internet job boards Select newspaper classified adsSelect newspaper classified adsSpeak with people “in the know”Speak with people “in the know”This Spring, check out the Job Fair List of This Spring, check out the Job Fair List of Employer Participants online Employer Participants online https://stmain.st.utoledo.edu/BCPJobFair/Students/JobFairStuInfoCtr.asp

Objective: Key WordsObjective: Key Words

America’s Career InfoNet America’s Career InfoNet http://www.careerinfonet.org/acinet/default.asp

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (The Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://stats.bls.gov/oco/))

Occupational Information Network Occupational Information Network (O*NET) (O*NET) http://online.onetcenter.org/

Objective SamplesObjective Samples

Seeking an accounting internship. Wish to Seeking an accounting internship. Wish to apply mathematic, analytical and apply mathematic, analytical and evaluative skills in a business evaluative skills in a business environment.environment.Desire a sales internship with an Desire a sales internship with an organization that promotes application of organization that promotes application of communication, relationship building and communication, relationship building and persuasive skills. persuasive skills.

EducationEducation

Leave high school off (except in rare Leave high school off (except in rare circumstances)circumstances)Degree and majorDegree and majorDate--assume you’ll graduate, most recent Date--assume you’ll graduate, most recent degree firstdegree firstOverall and major GPAOverall and major GPASpecial areas of emphasis, relevant Special areas of emphasis, relevant course work, researchcourse work, researchPercentage of education self-financedPercentage of education self-financed

Employment/ExperienceEmployment/Experience

This section can have a variety of headingsThis section can have a variety of headings– Related or RelevantRelated or Relevant - Field-specific- Field-specific– Paid/VolunteerPaid/Volunteer - Other- Other

Most related to position of interest goes firstMost related to position of interest goes first

List employer, position, location, dates List employer, position, location, dates

Use Use key words, key words, action words, qualifiers, quantifiers, action words, qualifiers, quantifiers, examples of progressive responsibilityexamples of progressive responsibility

Ask yourself “why” an employer needs toAsk yourself “why” an employer needs to

know thisknow this

Experience Sample FormatExperience Sample Format

Name of the OrganizationName of the Organization, City, State, City, StatePosition TitlePosition Title, Dates of Employment, Dates of Employment DO NOT WRITE “RESPONSIBILITIES DO NOT WRITE “RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE OR DUTIES INCLUDE”INCLUDE OR DUTIES INCLUDE” List responsibilities using action wordsList responsibilities using action words Focus on accomplishments, achievementsFocus on accomplishments, achievements

—why would an employer want to know —why would an employer want to know thisthis

Experience ExampleExperience ExampleThe GapThe Gap, Toledo, OH, Toledo, OHSales AssociateSales Associate, May 2005 - Present, May 2005 - Present Greet customers and ascertain customer Greet customers and ascertain customer

wants or needs. wants or needs. Ticket, arrange and display merchandise to Ticket, arrange and display merchandise to

promote sales. promote sales. Consistently achieve daily sales goals by Consistently achieve daily sales goals by

15%.15%. Recognized as Employee of the Month Recognized as Employee of the Month

twice in a five month periodtwice in a five month period

Experience: Key WordsExperience: Key Words

America’s Career InfoNet America’s Career InfoNet http://www.careerinfonet.org/acinet/defaulthttp://www.careerinfonet.org/acinet/default.asp.asp

The Occupational Outlook Handbook The Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://stats.bls.gov/oco/)(http://stats.bls.gov/oco/)

Occupational Information Network Occupational Information Network (O*NET) http://online.onetcenter.org/(O*NET) http://online.onetcenter.org/

Other SectionsOther Sections

Honors-especially those related to the Honors-especially those related to the position/fieldposition/field

Activities-leadership is greatActivities-leadership is great

Proficiencies-platforms, languages, Proficiencies-platforms, languages, programsprograms

Information that will be eye-catching or Information that will be eye-catching or thought-provokingthought-provoking

References/Portfolio availabilityReferences/Portfolio availability

““Kick it up a notch”Kick it up a notch” with crisp, action verbs, adjectives, nouns and with crisp, action verbs, adjectives, nouns and

resultsresults

ManagedManaged

InfluencedInfluenced

NegotiatedNegotiated

CompetenceCompetence

SuccessSuccess

InquisitiveInquisitive

ResponsiveResponsive

““Your Guide to Resume Writing: Action Words,”Your Guide to Resume Writing: Action Words,”http://www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/http://www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/resume_guide/action.htmresume_guide/action.htm

Reference PageReference Page

Use the same “style” as your resumeUse the same “style” as your resume

Have 4-6 you can list—3 for any given Have 4-6 you can list—3 for any given application is standardapplication is standard

Center the references on the pageCenter the references on the page

Include all contact information your Include all contact information your reference is willing to release (address, reference is willing to release (address, phone, email etc.)phone, email etc.)

Reference Page EntryReference Page Entry

Ms. Amy O’DonnellMs. Amy O’DonnellCareer Development LecturerCareer Development Lecturer

College of Business AdministrationCollege of Business AdministrationThe University of ToledoThe University of Toledo2801 West Bancroft St.2801 West Bancroft St.Toledo, OH 43606-3390Toledo, OH 43606-3390

419-530-2422419-530-2422amy.odonnell@utoledo.eduamy.odonnell@utoledo.edu

Your “Look”Your “Look”

Paper should be cotton or linenPaper should be cotton or linen

Conservative colors are best--can’t go Conservative colors are best--can’t go wrong with whitewrong with white

Parchment paper does not re-produce wellParchment paper does not re-produce well

Recycled papers are ok, as long as they’re Recycled papers are ok, as long as they’re not too fuzzynot too fuzzy

Matching envelopes are niceMatching envelopes are nice

Type addresses or use labelsType addresses or use labels

Helpful ResourcesHelpful ResourcesVAULT Guide to Resumes, Cover Letters and VAULT Guide to Resumes, Cover Letters and Interviews, Chapters 1-4 on Interviews, Chapters 1-4 on ResumesResumes, as well , as well as relevant articles under the Career Advice tab as relevant articles under the Career Advice tab (Job Search) (Job Search) ““Your Guide to Resume Writing: How to prepare Your Guide to Resume Writing: How to prepare and effective resume,” and effective resume,” http://www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/rehttp://www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/resume_guide/how_to.htmsume_guide/how_to.htmwww.rileyguide.comwww.rileyguide.comwww.CareerJournal.com (Resume Gallery)www.CareerJournal.com (Resume Gallery)www.monster.comwww.monster.comDepartment or Student Organization resume Department or Student Organization resume booksbooks