RÉSUMÉ WRIT
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Résumé Workshop
HEY COLLEGE STUDENTS…
Looking For a Job?!
This Presentation Will Help You
• Market yourself effectively• Stand out form other applicants• Secure your interview
And most importantly…
• Get that job!
ObjectivesFormat your pageChoose a style that works for youOrganize accordinglyChoose the right words
What You Already KnowRésumés can come a dime a dozen but having a résumé
that really stands out is valuable asset in your job hunt
Many college students already have a résumé or at least have a good idea of one but in order to make yours stand out and land the position you’ve been hoping for, you have to make it stand above the rest.
Choosing a StyleThere are typically 3 types of résumé Chronological
Jobs and positions are listed in chronological orderUsed often by those who have been in the same field a long time because they
show promotions and roles with added responsibility Functional
Focuses more on skills and knowledge, grouping experiences togetherUsed often by those who have less experience or have taken jobs in a variety of
fields Combined
Brings aspects of both Chronological and Functional stylesVery often used
Formatting Your Resume Font
Font should be easy to readFont should be about 12pt, headers can be about 14 to 16Font should be in black font
Layout StyleRegardless of your chosen style of résumé, it will need to be broken down
into sectionsA section at the top should include contact informationEffective use of text that is bolded, underlined, or italicized is encouraged
when highlighting main points.Résumé should be devoid of pictures, colored lettering, fancy borders or
other additions that will distract from the actual content.
Sections & Content Contact Information Section
A contact information section is essential and should contain:Name, Number, Email, Mail address (home and college if applicable)
Objective SectionA section for your objective is optional
If you choose to have an objective section it should be no more than a sentence or two that relates directly to the job you are applying for
Education Educational information should be basic and include:
College/University name and location (city, state), Major/Minor/Program of study, (expected) graduation date
Adding a GPA is optional. A good rule of thumb is if it is above a 3.25, include it
Sections & Content Continued Experience
The experience section can be broken down many ways depending on the applicant and the job they are seeking
Experience section may be titled: Work History, Relevant experience, or other titles.
For each role/experience give details about the organization, its location, how long you worked there, and your responsibilities.
Other SectionsOther sections may be more relevant to certain applicants or positions. They
include:Research Experience, Leadership Experience, Volunteer/Service Work,
Extracurricular Involvement, Relevant Coursework, Publications, Awards and Achievements, Skills, etc.
Sections & Content ContinuedReferences
Typically 3 references should sufficeReferences should not be family membersGive their name, title/position, and their contact
information (email and phone)An alternative to providing references on the résumé is
to note at the bottom “references available upon request”
Wording of SectionsTo make your content stand out keep these tips in
mind:Use the Active voiceUse Action wordsUse evidence and numbers when relevant (oversaw
3,000 dollars, lead a team of 20 people)
PITFALLS• Too much detail• try to limit input to only one page, especially if you are
a college student• Information is unclear• Keep name center and large
• Contact information is wrong• Double and Triple check your email, phone number, and
address.
NOW IT’S YOUR TURNThis information is only useful if you apply it• Get a piece of high quality, white paper• Break out the Time New Roman Font• Get started!
EXAMPLE RESUME
Name is central, large, bolded.
Action verbs used
Dates and locations present
High GPA is included
Headers are bolded
Separation betweensections
Reverse chronological order
Good
Poin
ts
Only college address listed
No mention of references
Try to limit white space
Bad
Poi
nts
CONTACT INFORMATION
For More Help Send Questions to..
Resume Workshop Alex [email protected]
We would love to give you feedback!
EXTRAS
For more…
Check out this HowCast Video
REFERENCESThanks to
Jobsearch.about.com
Ball State University Career Center
James Madison University Career Center