The Ten-Second Résumé

Presented by Laura NeedsAdapted from Ball State University

Average employer will spend roughly 10-20 seconds reviewing your résumé.

Hmmm. . .

Capture their attention!

Objectives This workshop will give you

1. Essential and optional components of a résumé.

2. Why and how to tailor résumé to employer's needs.

3. How to create powerful accomplishment statements.

4. Differences between chronological and functional résumés.

5. How to prepare a reference list.

6. Where to find additional information.

Capture their attention!

Your resume should

Summarize your relevant skills, strengths, and experiences.

Be easy to read.

I HAVE MADE THIS LETTER LONGER THAN USUAL,

BECAUSE I LACK THE TIME TO MAKE IT SHORT.

— BLAISE PASCAL

Résumés Communicate

A resume is a tool to

market. . . YOU!

Capture their attention!

Resume Do’s

Tips for getting your resume noticed:

Use high-quality paper

Consistent with dates, numbers, spacing, abbreviations, etc.

Check and re-check for errors

Someone else critique your résumé

Resume Don’ts Ways to NOT get noticed:

Underestimate this as your first impression

Write lengthy prose

Use multiple fonts, typographic symbols, or visual elements

Resume Don’ts

Do NOT do the following:

Use personal pronouns (I, we, my)

Include a photograph

Mention personal data

Give information that could potentially screen you “out” of the job

Step 1 - Prepare!

Identify your strengths.

Research the employer and position.

Step 2 - Essentials Contact Information

Name

Address (current and permanent)

Telephone number (with area code)

E-mail address

Charlie Cardinal617 W. Birdsboro LaneMuncie, Indiana 47303(765) 289-3456ccardinal@bsu.edu

Step 2 - Essentials Education

Name of Institution

City, State Graduation Date

Degree Awarded Major and Minor Concentration

Area

Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana May 2008

Bachelor of Science, HistoryMinor: American Studies

2 Styles of Resumes:

Chronological

Functional

Step 3 – Choose a Style

Step 4 - Experience

Employer Information:

Name of employer (organization)

City and state of employer

Start and end dates of employment (include month)

Title of position

Step 4 - Experience

Accomplishment statements Emphasize major responsibilities,

accomplishments and results

Quantify when possible

Start with action verbs (use past tense if not current job)

Example

Senior Citizens Coalition, Muncie, Indiana Program Assistant January 2004-June 2006

•Planned and coordinated educational, health, and social programs; increased weekly participation by 40 people

•Coordinated 25 volunteers’ schedules for “Meals on Wheels” program

•Recruited, trained, and scheduled 60 volunteers for a nursing home visitation program

Step 5 – Other Info

Honors/awards/scholarships Licenses/certificates Publications/presentations/research

Step 5 – Other Info Include as space permits

Career objective and include Specific position and level Employer’s name or specific type of employer Skills you bring to job

Relevant skills section

Volunteer Activities

Step 6 - Optional?

Memberships/activities

College Courses

G.P.A. Only if above a 3.0 Include scale (3.6/4.0)

Step 7 – References? Be considerate of your references’

information

You may say “Available upon Request”

Alert references when give out information so they are prepared if contacted

So references can speak of how you would be a fit for position, it is helpful to provide Job description Updated copy of your resume

Step 7 – Reference Page

Name Title Address Telephone

number (with area code)

E-mail address (verify beforehand)

Dr. J. P. SmithDirectorSenior Citizens Coalition3000 Kilgore Ave.Muncie, IN 47303(765) 280-0000jpsmith@scc.org

References’ information:

VICKIE L. MORGANvlmorgan@bsu.edu

Present Address (until 5/01/08) Permanent AddressP.O. Box 490000 712 Peachtree RoadMuncie, Indiana, 47304 Calhoun, Indiana 45678(765) 236-0000 (765) 332-1576

Objective Acquire staff reporter or related position at Star Press utilizing my journalism and layout skills.

Education Bachelor of Arts, Journalism Major, Spanish Minor May 2008Ball State University, Muncie, IndianaGPA: 3.4/4.0Study Abroad- Universidad de Salemanca, Salemanca, Spain Summer 2007

Special Computer Experience: Mac and IBM compatible, Aldus PageMaker, Freehand, MS Word Skills Associated Press Style Writing and Editing

Language Skills: Advanced level written and spoken Spanish

Related Hetzler Industries, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana August 2007- PresentExperience Communication Intern

• Meet weekly deadlines in producing newsletter for 500 team members• Develop marketing materials to support sales effort in eight states• Contribute to quarterly corporate-wide newsletter• Write and distribute press releases concerning new products

Ball State University Publications, Muncie, Indiana August 2006-PresentStudent Life Editor, The Cabin Log • Design and edit award-winning section layout of daily student-run newspaper

What’s wrong here?

Nathaniel Pearson5001 Northlake Ave. 305 Shady Oak Lane

Muncie, IN 47304 Cincinnati, Ohio 4524

What’s wrong here?Education: Accounting, 5/03

B.S.U., Muncie, IndianaG.P.A.: 3.7 (major), 3.5

(overall) Honors: Presidential Scholar, Dean’s List, Honors College

What’s wrong here?Cendant, May 2003-August 2003

As an accounting intern, I learned all aspects of the accounting division at Cendant. I assisted the airport account and rent specialist with preparing spreadsheets and researching items. I also prepared account analysis and journal entries.

BSU Computer Labs, 9/02 thru present Checked in student users. Assisted students with computer problems Coordinated lab schedule for lab assistants.

Objectives – Completed?

Did you gain understanding of

1. Essential and optional components of a résumé.

2. Why and how to tailor résumé to employer's needs.

3. How to create powerful accomplishment statements.

4. Differences between chronological and functional résumés.

5. How to prepare a reference list.

6. Where to find additional information.

Remember . . . 1. Capture their attention! 10-15 sec/resume2. Communicate clearly and succinctly3. Prepare & include essentials4. Style – chronological or functional5. Proofread & feedback

These steps will lead you to a GREAT Resume!