How to Create a Winning Resume

Presented by: Bethany Bagley

College of Education Career Consultant

Making the Grade in YOUR Job Search:

A Teacher’s Guide to Career Success

The Resume

Highlights: Education Certifications Experience Skills Accomplishments

Accent the positive: Most important info first Focus on achievements and successes Emphasize any computer/technical skills

YOUR Marketing Document

The Resume Formatting

One full page/two full pages

Limit white space (margins~ .5)

10-12 point font Use bullets, not

paragraphs Action Words No Pronouns

Making a Good Resume GREAT

Be relevant Be concise Be consistent Consider the Employer’s

Perspective What skills, abilities, experiences, and

characteristics do you have that will meet the employer’s needs ?

Think before you write… What is the purpose of a

résumé? Who is the intended reader? What message do I want to

send?

The Employer’s PerspectiveSchool Districts Speak Out!

How can a candidate make him or herself stand out in their resume? “…when applying for a specific job, tailor the resume to that position. That

means researching the position and emphasizing your attributes that make you the perfect candidate.”

“High GPA, special endorsements (math, gifted, etc.).” “include volunteer opportunities in a school environment; make sure the

information is free of errors, well-organized, and professional” “Keep it neat, concise and orderly with dates and location of student teaching

and work history.” “On a resume, I look for their educational preparation, degrees and

certification first in an attempt to make a match. Once you have this basic information, I like to see what else they can bring to the table as in extracurricular activities, fine arts, or class moderator positions. We have 100 teachers on staff, but everyone has to do something else to be hired and it's nice to see that on the resume.”

“Put "highlights" of their experience teaching/student teaching.” Know Your Strengths and Fit for THAT specific school!

General Resume Headings Heading/Contact

Information Objective Education/Certifications Experience Optional:

Skills (Technical, Computer, and/or Language)

Honors & Memberships Research Campus & Community

Involvement

Personal Information

NAME ADDRES

S

Telephone

NumberEMAIL

Optional: Website, Link to Profile

Is your Email and Voicemail appropriate??

Objective A good objective statement answers the following:

What type of positions you are seeking (internship or entry-level).

What type of company/industry/job you are seeking (human resources, operational management, education).

What qualities you bring to the job (your strengths).

Education & Certification

Degree- Proper Name Date of graduation Institution and Location

Minor, Concentration Area, Emphasis G.P.A. 3.0 or higher* Can include Study Abroad

Can include endorsements (Reading, Gifted, ESOL) Additional trainings/certifications (Project Wild, CPR, FirstAID)

Education & Certification

Experience

Most important section of a Resume

Include: Position Title (department) Organization – Location Dates

Reverse chronological order

Bullet Statement: One to two line statement

beginning with action verb Describes a skill,

responsibility, or experience

Quantify and place into perspective when possible

Forget the fancy stuff – keep it simple and hard-hitting

Lead with your strengths (Most Important Info First)

Relevant to Objective and Employer Focused

Use Action Words

ExperienceChairman of Advertising/Public Relations Athens, GAAmerican Red Cross, Fundraising Committee March 2010 – Present• Coordinated and supervised committee• Marketed program to media• Wrote press release for event

Use #’s, $’s, %’s Results Focused Consistent No Pronouns Scanable

Chairman of Advertising/Public Relations Athens, GAAmerican Red Cross, Fundraising Committee

March 2010 – Present• Coordinated and supervised a 6 member committee, maximized committee potential by delegating to members’ strengths• Provided personal outreach to various media outlets, led to first coverage from 4 outlets• Wrote press release and secured media publicity through radio, paper, and internet sources

OR

Experience

EXPERIENCE General ( Professional ) Interest Specific (Teaching

Experience) Related Experiences Characteristic Specific (Leadership

experience) RECOMMEND:

Student Teaching Experience/Practicum

Related Experiences Anything related to the educational

field, paid or volunteer eg. Tutoring, day-care, camp

counselor CAMPUS & COMMUINTY

INVOLVEMENT Campus and Community

Involvement Extracurricular Activities Philanthropic Endeavors

Are you thinking of the reader?

Special Sections Campus & Community Involvement Honors & Awards Skills (Language & Computer) Related Coursework Research Experience Professional Memberships & Conferences

Resume Example

Resume Example

One page resumes are

also acceptable.

Don’t forget: MAKE IT

YOUR OWN!

Resume Tips & Reminders Omit all personal pronouns Avoid wordiness Provide information that is relevant and

positive Quantify & Qualify when possible Prioritize information Emphasize importance: Bold, italic - help

to highlight items you want to bring to the reader’s attention - Do not overuse

Don’t include personal information, salary requirements, or geographic preferences

Proofread, Proofread!!

QUESTIONS?

Come visit me at the Career Center!

To make an Appointment call 706-

542-3375

OR Visit Satellite Hours in

Aderhold 124L every Tuesday from 3:00pm-

5:00pm

OR

Visit Walk-Ins HoursAvailable everyday in

Clark Howell Hall from 12:00pm-2:00pm