Career Placement Services

Brigham Young University

To get the interview!

Know thy audience Target the employer’s needs Speak the language Demonstrate vs. tell

Is clear, organized, and accurate

Speaks the language of the employer (Use Job Description)

Focuses on accomplishments and skills

Is brief and easy to read

Name, relevant addresses and phone numbers

Web page and email address Objective Education Experience Organizations & Honors

I’m seeking a career-oriented position that will allow me to use my excellent interpersonal skills and academic knowledge for my intended career in management.

To identify an organization that will offer me the opportunity to use the skills that I have acquired through my major studies as well as my personal experiences in recognizing and striving to achieve both my personal and professional goals.

To obtain a research internship with BioChem Labs.

To obtain a summer position with youth camps R US.

To obtain a full-time career track position in professional sales.(Career Fair)

Bachelor of Science, Biology, May 2009Brigham Young University, Provo, UTGPA: 3.5/4.0 Major GPA: 3.8/4.0

Study Abroad in Communications, Summer 2007University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK

HOT TIP: study abroad experience can be included as a write up in experience section.

Link actions with results“What? So What?”

Use action verbs and keyword nouns

How have your experienceshelped you develop skillsyou can use in the job you are applying for?

Promoted from volunteer to coordinator in first summer.

Recruited, trained and scheduled over 100 volunteers for food distribution programs serving 500 families.

Provided personal assistance to elderly and infirm clients.

Assisted in coordinating fundraising events with the Executive Director.

Show your potential for more responsibility!

Co-Captain, Women’s Volleyball, 2005-present; team member, 2002- present

President, Campus Activities Board, treasurer, 2004-2005; member, 2002 – present

American Society of Marketing Professionals, 2003-present Volunteer, I’ve Got Heart Community Outreach, 2004-presentCoach, Little League Softball, East Lansing, MI, 2002-presentVolunteer, Alternative Break, New York City, NY, 2005

Set up an appointment to meet with your Career Advisor

To schedule an appointment go to: http://ccc.byu.edu/placement/advising.php

Please call (801) 422-3000 or (801) 422-6535 to schedule an appointment with your advisor.

. . .lead to winning resumes!