What is your Resume?What is your Resume?
Past : Past : What have you done?
Present: Present: What are you doing?
Future: Future: What do you want?
Resume ElementsResume ElementsContact InformationWork Experience Technical SkillsEducationHonors and Special Skills Professional Affiliations
General GuidelinesGeneral GuidelinesLength: 1 to 2 typed pages
Be as concise and keep it uncluttered
Recommended Font: Not smaller than 10 point Not larger than 12 point
Paper: Use 8 1/2 ” x 11” and 20 lb paper Print your resume with a high quality printer.
Research before Writing a ResumeResearch before Writing a Resume
Find out• Desired qualifications and skills• General job information • Key values and words
Check with• Company Literature
• Internet• Directories
Identifying InformationIdentifying Information
•Name • Addresses• Phone Numbers• Email Address or Fax Number
*Should appear at the top of your resume*
KIMBERLY ANN HURST
1305 Palmer Dr. #1276
West Lafayette, IN
(765) 555-1706
Objective Statement (optional)Objective Statement (optional)• Summarize your area of expertise and career interest in
2 to 3 sentences.• Write complete sentences or as descriptive phrases
- minimal punctuation.• Relate your existing skills directly to the job you are
seeking.• Demonstrate what you can do for the company.
Objective StatementObjective StatementAvoid over generalized statements:•A position allowing me to utilize my knowledge and expertise in different areasUse statements such as:•Seeking a clerical position which allows me to apply my background and hardworking ability as well as become an asset to your company•To obtain a position with Sprint as a telemarketer
Summary of QualificationsSummary of Qualifications
• Concise targeted statement or list of accomplishments
• Summarize your key skills and qualifications pertaining to the job
Qualifications StatementQualifications StatementSummary of Qualifications• More than 13 years experience as a technical
trainer/instructor with strong knowledge in software and technical training.
• Strong ability to translate technical information making it easily understood by non-technical audiences.
Key QualificationsKey Qualifications
Investment Planning Customer Relations QuickBooks
International Business Human Resource Microsoft Office 2007
EducationEducation• This is an important section for recent college graduates or
students seeking internships or summer jobs.
• Beginning with the highest level of educational achievement. Include:
• University Attended • Grade Point Average
• Degrees Earned• Date of Program Completion
• Minors• Major
EducationEducationBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
HOPE University, West Lafayette, IN
Pursuing a Pre-Engineering Associates of Arts degree
Gulf Coast Community College, Panama City, FL
Employment ExperienceEmployment Experience• Include positions you have held which are related to the job
you are seeking.
• Describe and emphasize your experiences in the most relevant way possible.
paid positions volunteer positions
Action Phrases:Action Phrases:
Action phrases help:
• You avoid being too brief • Think about your qualifications
as a professional would.
Employment ExperienceEmployment ExperienceHospitality Specialist(May 1999-August 2003)Mountain Jacks, Lafayette, IN*Oversaw the planning, production, preparation and prompt delivery of food*Assisted in training and retaining new and experienced employees *Created a positive and healthy atmosphere in the restaurant
• Include information such as company name and location, job title, dates, and duties performed.
• Make this section easy to read by using spacing and bullets.
• Use action phrases to highlight the duties you have performed.
Activities and HonorsActivities and HonorsInclude relevant activities and honors:
•That you could discuss with your prospective employer•That have given you valuable experience or skills.
Specialized SkillsSpecialized Skills•Include skills that make you unique - computer skills, foreign language skills, or military service.
•Be specific in describing your special skills - name computer programs you know, how long you studied a foreign language, or your dates of military service.
ReferencesReferences• In general, do not include the names and addresses of your
references on your resume.
• It is enough to state that references are available upon request.
• Choose professional references rather than character references.
Reference SheetReference Sheet
Ms. Mary DelinskyOperation ManagerKmart, Inc. Destin, FL(850) 494-3723
• Include the names and phone numbers of your references.
• Always ask permission before you include any information on your reference sheet.
• Consider giving your references a copy of your resume so they will be prepared to talk to employers.
Types of ResumesTypes of Resumes
The most common resume styles are:
FUNCTIONAL CHRONOLOGICAL
Chronological Resume StyleChronological Resume Style• Present your education and work experience in chronological
order - beginning with your most recent experiences.• This style is best for people whose:
* Job experiences closely parallel the positions for which they are applying or
* Who have not had periods of unemployment time between jobs.
Chronological Resume ExampleChronological Resume Example
Functional Resume StyleFunctional Resume StyleWHY?• Shifting Careers
• Unrelated Jobs
• Entering Workforce after long period of not working
ALLOWS:• Ignore experiences that do
not relate to the job
• Place things in order of importance rather than chronological order.
Functional Resume ExampleFunctional Resume ExampleJane K. Doe
305 Delle Street, Panama City, FL 32405Phone: (850) 555-3507
Email: [email protected]______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Objective
To obtain a position as an Elementary Teacher that will enable me to utilize my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with people. Key Abilities *Educational Experience *Communication Skills *Problem Solver *Dependable *Work Well Under Pressure *Organized
Professional Experience
Child Care•Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents' or guardians' attention. • Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits. •Read to children and teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, songs, personal hygiene, and social skills. Leadership•Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play. •Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.•Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Biggest mistakes:Biggest mistakes:Running too short or too long
DON'T include personal informationPhysical shortcomings
Highlighting duties instead of accomplishmentsTypos and “Poor Punctuation;
Contact:Contact:Career CenterCareer CenterLeila WintherLeila WintherStudent Union East Rm 54872-3855
Job Placement Office Job Placement Office Christine EtheridgeChristine EtheridgeStudent Union East Rm 54769-1551 x 3339
