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Resume WritingResume Writing
Amy O’DonnellAmy O’Donnell
Career Development LecturerCareer Development Lecturer
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
[email protected]@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