Kristin Walker, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Graduate Programs, Assessment, and Off-Campus Internships kwalke2@clemson.edu 864.656.0316

RESUMES AND CVs from a critical thinking lens

Who is the CCPD? Center for Career and

Professional Development

Michelin Career Center University Professional

Internship and Co-op Program

Cooperative Education Program

CCPD’s Mission

Engaging students in career development and experiential learning activities that will

empower them to successfully pursue their educational and professional goals.

Critical Thinking Framework “Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action. In its exemplary form, it is based on universal intellectual values that transcend subject matter divisions: clarity, accuracy, precision, consistency, relevance, sound evidence, good reasons, depth, breadth, and fairness.”

(Scriven & Paul, 1987)

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What We Will Accomplish Defining a Resume and CV Progression of Developing Documents Formatting Guidelines Tailoring your Documents

Disclaimer/Special Notes Is not one PERFECT way to write a resume or CV

If you want to be competitive – SEVERAL versions

Create an “everything but the kitchen sink document”

Ask mentors, professors, industry professionals to see their resumes

If you have to provide a verbal explanation

with your resume or CV, they you need to revise your resume.

“Disclaimer”

Let’s Compare Resume • Industry jobs, internships, part

time jobs, scholarships, admission

• Tailored • Highlight

– Education – Employment History – Experience

• Leadership, internship/coop, research, volunteer

– Awards and Honors – Skills – Languages

CV • Academic, educational, scientific or

research positions, grants, admission

• Tailored • Exhaustive

– Education – Teaching/Research Experience – Publications and Presentations – Awards and Honors – Professional affiliations – Grants – Languages

Progression of Developing Documents “Everything but the kitchen sink”

Brainstorm all experiences Length does not matter – think CV

General formatting Editing for grammar and spelling Continual update every semester Tailoring and customizing for each

Salad bar analogy Incorporate language from each company Possible to create area-specific then tailor

Resume Formatting Basics Fill the page – no empty space Margins

½” to 1” Top, bottom, left, right

Font Size Name – 14-16 size Everything Else – 10-12 size

Types of Font Ariel Times New Roman Garamond Calibri

Heading Daniel J. Forman 543 Buffalo Avenue Apartment 207-D

Clemson, South Carolina 23897 (864) 555-1804

djforman@clemson.edu http://www.djforman.com

Name Address Phone Email

* Common to include current and permanent contact information

Web Address

Resume and CV

Objective No consensus on using an objective

objective = goal statement Tailor the objective to the position being applied for

Should contain 3 parts: A) Position B) Department/Company C) Applicable skills

Example: To obtain a position as Assistant Manager in advertising, which utilizes my data analysis, communication, and project management experience.

Objective

Resume

Quick note on Summary of Qualifications

Education Degree(s) Date of graduation Institution Location Minor, concentration area, emphasis G.P.A. (only if 3.0 or better)

Masters of Automotive Engineering May 2013 Clemson University , ICAR Clemson, South Carolina G.P.A. 3.2/4.0

Education

Resume and CV

Experience Most Important Section(s)

Can come from: work, internships, class work, volunteering, etc. Include - Position (department), Dates, Organization, Location Should always begin with an action verb Bullet Statement: one to two line statement which describes a skill, responsibility, or experience related to a position Paragraph style okay for seasoned professional or CV Intern – Human Resources Department January 2015 - May 2015

BASF Corporation Bozeman, Montana • Organized employment files for over 250 employees • Assisted in the recruiting and hiring of 12 full time associates • Designed a more efficient method of filing leave of absence forms

Experience

Resume and CV

Descriptions of Experiences • Style

– Academia – paragraphs are okay – Industry – prefer bullets

• How many? – Everything but the kitchen sink – as many as you want. Tailored

resume – select the most relevant to each position

• Avoid overall project descriptions • Focus on what you did/skills acquired • Transferable skills

Resume and CV

Understanding the Difference Job-Related

• Very particular • Task-oriented

Transferable • Universal • Accomplishment/Impact

oriented

How do you fit with their company?

Resume and CV

Honors\awards\activities

Clubs/Orgs

Languages or International Experiences

Leadership Positions

Professional Organizations

Publications/ Presentations

Scholarships

Society of Engineers April 2012-Present Frank D. Raeford Honor Scholarship Fall 2014 Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity August 2013-Present

Honors and Activities

Resume and CV

Special Sections

Computer Skills Microsoft Word Excel Web Development PowerPoint C++ Eudora Pro

These sections are normally directly related to the position.

Optional Sections • Summary of Qualifications • Computer Skills • Language Skills • Related Coursework

• Intercultural Experience • Research Experience • Publications • Presentations

Resume and CV

Tailoring and Customizing WHY?

• Showcases skills and knowledge that

pertains to that specific job opportunity • Impresses the employer that you took

the time and effort to customize your resume

• The easier you make it for the employer to see you are a fit, the more likely you will make it to the interview

• Electronic scanning software and generic resumes don’t match

HOW

• Make your objective statement specific!

• Read the job description and look at

their key words and skills; do you have what they are looking for? If so show it!

• Match your experiences to what the

employer is seeking

• Use the language in the position description and organization

Resume and CV

Determining Order - Resume • Reverse Chronological • Experiences

– Industry or Research Experience – Leadership or Volunteer Experience – Awards/Honors/Other Skills

• Bullet Statements – Relevance to position description

Resume

Determining Order - CV • Reverse Chronological • Experiences

– Teaching/Research/Service

• Publications and Presentations – Note pending – Format based on your field’s format – Bold name when co-authoring

CV

Connect to Position Description • Highlight/circle

– Key words – Responsibilities – Skills – Qualifications

• What strong words do you see? • What words are specific to the company?

Resume and CV

First impression, appealing to the eye?

Consistency is key

Check spelling, grammar, and wording

Is information complete and relative?

Every document is different and unique!

Final Reminders

Resume and CV

Career Fairs • September 15th and 16th

– 12:00 - 4:00pm in Fike Recreation Center – All Majors

• September 30th – 5:30 - 8:00pm – in Madren Center – Construction Science Management

• ClemsonJobLink to see who’s coming!

Need more help – visit us! • 3rd Floor of Hendrix Student Center • Main Campus

• Website – career.clemson.edu • Main Phone – 864.656.6000 • Career Library – 864.656.0440

– Use this # to make appointments

Hours for Counseling Services Drop-In Hours

– 1:30pm-4pm Monday-Friday – 10-15 Minutes – don’t have to call ahead – Can Talk about one of the following:

• Resume • Cover letter • Internships • Job Search • Got a offer, now what?

Hours for Counseling Services Appointments

– 10am-12pm & 1:30pm-4pm Monday-Friday – 30 or 60 Minutes – must call ahead – week out

– Can talk about multiple topics: • Resume Personal Statement • Cover letter Job Applications • Internships Major Change • Job Search Future Careers • Got a offer, now what? Interview Preparation

Need a Workshop • Major/Career Options • Resumes/CVs • Cover Letters • Job/Internship Search • Interview Skills • Interviewing over

Meals • Nitty Gritty of

Networking

• Maintaining your Brand • Soft Skills in the

Workplace • Communicating your

Communication Skills • Social Media • Presidential

Management Fellows Program

• Request here

Questions Every student has a unique identity, and we recognize you may have specific career-related questions and/or concerns. Please come in for a drop-in or appointment, so we can assist you.

Center for Career and Professional Development

316 Hendrix Student Center www.clemson.edu/career

864.656.6000

Kristin Walker, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Graduate Programs, Assessment, and Off-Campus Internships kwalke2@clemson.edu 864.656.0316