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Write The Perfect Resume

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Write The Perfect Resume. What to know before you start!. People don’t read resumes…They SKIM them! (Employers look for any reason to throw away a resume since they get so many. Visually it should look appealing and be easy to read). Intro:. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Write The Perfect Resume

Write The Perfect Resume

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What to know before you start!

People don’t read resumes…They

SKIM them!(Employers look for any reason to throw away a resume since they get so many. Visually it should look appealing

and be easy to read)

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Intro:

Identify your Job/School target and make target statements

Identify core job/school qualifications and find evidence for skills

Parts of a Resume Dos and Don’ts Format, Edit, Polish, and Proofread Full Sample

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Identify your Job/School target and make target statements

You don’t want to apply for a job you aren’t interested in

Decide what you want to do or where you want to go (ex. I’m good at accounting)

Specify your target (ex. Entry level auditor for a big 5 accounting firm)

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Identify Core Job/School Qualifications and Compile Evidence Most ads specify a variety of required skills

Other ways to find qualifications: Occupational Outlook Handbook Informational Interviews with Professionals Professional Associations

College Career Centers Make notes on experiences that could fill

the skill requirements of the job

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Parts of a Resume

Contact Information Objective Education Related Experience Other Experience Activities Publications

Presentations Honors Licenses/Accreditations Skills (languages,

computer programs) References

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Contact Info Your name should be prominent, top and center of the

page, at least 18 pt. font. In smaller font include Permanent Address (and School

Address if applicable), Phone numbers (home/cell), and E-mail

The address should have no abbreviations (i.e. Rd should be Road)

Example

Meredith JohnsonSchool Address Permanent Address

257 West Shell Street 780 Columbus Road

Bradenton, FL 34201 Boston, MA 02120

(617) 559-9049 [email protected] (513) 729-8350

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Objective

Make it short and to the point There should be no question as to the

purpose of this resume Clearly state the type of position you hope to

obtain Example for an Engineer

Objective: To obtain a position as an engineer in the field of structural engineering.

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Education Recent graduates should have this section

right below their objective (this will probably be your strongest asset).

Highest level of achievement should be first (ex. Bachelor and then Associate), and leave out High School unless it applies to the career.

List the degree as awarded by the institution (A.A., B.A., B.S., etc.) but spell them out.

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Education cont… Include your GPA only if it is over a 3.0 (you

may want to include Major GPA instead if it is higher).

You only need to include schools that granted you a degree (If you transferred from a school you may leave it out).

Could include Dean’s/Provost list below the degree.

Education:State University of New York College at Oneonta Oneonta, NYBachelor of Arts in psychology Exp. May 2010GPA 3.6

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Related Experience Any work experience or major activities that

are relevant to the career you are applying for can be included here.

Include place of employment, job title, dates worked, & bulleted summary (w/ action verbs)

Start with most recent ExampleRelated Experience:Evening Sun Newspaper, Stansbury, CT Jan 2006-Present

Intern•Received Outstanding Service Award, 1999-2000•Effectively interviewed and wrote articles for the weekly news•Generated a list of 120 advertising businesses

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Other Experience Any other job experience that doesn’t relate

to the career you are applying to should go here, with same format as in related experience.

Include any activities you have been actively involved in, starting with most recent.

Should include activity title, any leadership positions, and dates involved.

Activities

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Publications, Presentations, and Honors Honors awarded for sports, leadership, and

service

Written and published articles or papers

Presented at any conferences or meetings Ex:

Presentations:

“Bake a pie” National Cake conference May 2001

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Skills Fluency in a foreign language

Computer knowledge and experience

Operating office machinery

Certification or license to operate special equipment in this section (if received in college, you may place this under education)

Interests/hobbies

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References

Available on Request

OR

Include full name, title, address, and phone # &/ email address Hint: If you only have an email address for one

Reference, don’t include it.

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Dos

Do STAY CONSISTENT! If you start with one format, stay with it. (ex. If you start numbering dates 5/08, number all dates. Don’t change half way through to May 2008)

Do make the whole resume look appealing to the eye

Do use professional weight paper, maybe in an off white or bright white, so the resume will stand out.

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Dos Do use only one font style, but utilize font

size, bolds, italics, and underlines to catch the eye.

Do Label your second page with your name and page 2

Do prepare a list of great Action verbs Do be prepared for a phone call Do keep information relevant to what you are

applying for

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Don’ts Don’t make your resume more than 2 pages

(especially if you have recently graduated)

Don’t repeat anything

Don’t include high school information

Don’t make bulleted items full sentences

Don’t use pictures or random colors

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Don’ts

Don’t ever repeat the same information

Don’t use templates

Don’t staple a resume/cover letter

Don’t use negative words

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CHRIS DOE212 Hollow Road SUNY College at OneontaBinghamton, NY 13888 Golding Hall [email protected] Oneonta, NY 13820Mobile (607) 316-0202 Room (607) 364-1324

OBJECTIVE:To obtain an entry level position at _________

EDUCATION:State University of New York College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY May 2008 Bachelor of Science in Geography with concentration in International Business and World Trade, GPA 3.59 (as of Fall 2007)•Dean’s List (2 semesters)

EMPLOYMENT:Resident Advisor SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY Aug. 2006-May 2008•Assist residents with personal and academic issues•Facilitate meetings •Develop educational and fun programs each month•Enforce rules and regulations within the residence hall

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Intern Rounder Records Group, Burlington, MA May 2007-Aug. 2007

•Acquired positive traits to become successful in the business world•Contacted and serviced venues with tour support material•Ensured venues had adequate preparations for artists and

publicists Assistant Manager Subway, Oneonta, NY Mar. 2003-Aug. 2007

•Directed opening of store and preparations of sandwiches•Monitored Inventory and prepared weekly order•Learned to prioritize quickly and work under pressure

ACTIVITIES:Field Hockey, Goalie Nov. 2004 – PresentResident Student Organization Aug. 2006 – PresentCancer Walk, Volunteer May 2005Polish Club, Vice President Nov. 2004 – Jun. 2005Golding Hall Government Sept. 2004 – May 2005

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SKILLS: Nearly fluent in PolishProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Minitab, SPSS, Internet Explorer, and FirefoxFarming experienceStrong Intrapersonal Skills

REFERENCES:Available upon Request

PLEASE NOTE:

Do NOT copy this into a word document, font sizes are not correct and have been adjusted for this power point.

Also this entire document would normally fit on 1 page, other wise you should remember to include your name and page number at the top of each page.