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Content Writings LtdMailing Address: Third Floor 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH

Telephone:  +442032398763E-mail: [email protected]

G Talk ID: contentwritings12Skype ID: contentwritingsTwitter : Contentwriting3

Website : http://www.contentwritings.com

Today’s Agenda

10:00-11:00 The nuts and bolts of resume writing

11:00-1145 Small group feedback sessions

11:45-12:00 Review, wrap-up, and questions

In this session, you will learn:What information to include on your resume

How to organize your information

How to choose the most appropriate categoriesHow to format your resume

Answers to commonly asked questions about the resume

Gathering/Grouping Information

The five major sections of a resume:

Personal Information Objective Education Work Experience References

Other Possible Sections

Related skillsComputer skillsVolunteer workHonors and AwardsPublications/presentationsAffiliations

Personal Information

Name

Address

Phone number(s)

Email address

Personal Information

Jones Maury Third Floor 207 Regent Street London

[email protected]

ObjectiveIndicates specific position for which you are

applyingSimple, clear, and conciseDoes not need to be a complete sentence

(usually a short, one-line phrase)Take advantage of information from the job

advertisement (use key words in your objective)Don’t be wordy and don’t add unnecessary

information Translation: Don’t blather onDon’t get too “ME” centered

Jones Maury Third Floor 207 Regent Street London

[email protected]

Objective: To obtain an entry level position as an Electrical Engineer.

Education

WHATWHEREWHEN

EducationHigh School Diploma

Associates Degree

Advanced Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree

Doctoral Degree

EducationCERTIFICATION

Certified TrainingVocational TrainingTeaching CertificationOther Certificates indicating educational training

Remember to stick to the What/Where/When format

EducationOTHER ITEMS TO INCLUDE

Academic Majors and Minors?? Grade Point Averages ??Relevant Coursework

Only if it’s related in some way to the job you’re applying for

List it as a subheading under EDUCATION Don’t list everything and Don’t list course numbers

Jones Maury Third Floor 207 Regent Street London

[email protected]

Objective: To obtain an entry level position as an Electrical Engineer.

Education:Associates Degree; Major in Electrical EngineeringLondon College, London, United KingdomMay 2009Related Coursework in Computers, Technical and Blueprint

Reading, and Advanced Circuitry

Work ExperienceThis section is the single most important

place to sell yourself to a potential employer

With so many to read, employers often skim resumes, looking for:Key job titlesSpecific skillsRelevant qualifications

Always use key words/phrases that clearly and briefly articulate your experiences

Work ExperienceStick to the What/Where/When format

The skills you include on your resume should be connected to the skills required in the job you are seeking

Good skill-related verbsAdministered Analyzed AppraisedAssembled Budgeted CoachedCompiled ConductedCoordinatedDesigned Developed EvaluatedFacilitated Managed MonitoredNegotiated Planned RepairedPrinted Recorded RecruitedServed Supervised TaughtTranslated Wrote Reviewed

Jones Maury Third Floor 207 Regent Street London

[email protected]

Objective: To obtain an entry level position as an Electrical Engineer.

Education:Associates Degree; Major in Electrical EngineeringLondon College, London, United KingdomMay 2009Related Coursework in Computers, Technical and Blueprint

Reading, and Advanced Circuitry

Work Experience:Electrical Apprentice, London Electrical Agency, London September 200 to present.

*Delivered supplies tot the Associate Electricians on site*Assisted Associate Electricians with in-house repairs

ReferencesAvailable on Request

Create a list of references on a separate pageAlways ask first

Use professional information, not personal

List Name, title, organization, address, and contact info.

Other Possible CategoriesResearch ExperienceRelated ExperienceAccomplishmentsRelated skillsVolunteer ExperienceHonors and AwardsPublicationsConference PresentationsWorkshops

Jones Maury Third Floor 207 Regent Street London

[email protected]

OBJECTIVE: To obtain an entry level position as an Electrical Engineer.

EDUCATION:Associates Degree: Major in Electrical EngineeringLondon College, London, United Kingdom, May 2009

Related Coursework: Computers, Technical and Blueprint Reading, and Advanced Circuitry

WORK EXPERIENCE:Electrical Apprentice, London lectrical Agency, London, United Kingdom September 200 to present.

*Delivered supplies tot the Associate Electricians on site*Assisted Associate Electricians with in-house repairs

REFERENCES: Available upon request

Quick Tips for a Better ResumeMake your name stand outLet your objective reflect the job you’re applying

forUse headings and subheadings for organizationUse What/Where/When formatPut Education and Work Experience in reverse

chronological orderUse bullets to make your experiences stand outProofread, proofread, proofread, proofread

To Download Free Resume Samples

http://www.contentwritings.com/sample/reusme-samples/reusme-templates

Contact Us For Resume Writing Services

Mailing Address : Third Floor 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH

Telephone : +442032398763

E-mail : [email protected]

GTalk ID : contentwritings12

Skype ID : contentwritings

Twitter : Contentwriting3

Website : www.contentwritings.com