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Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
Resume
Instructional Resume Example
Your Name
Street Address
City, State Zip
Phone Number
Email
Profile of Qualifications
 List at least 3-5 specific qualifications that are tailored to the job description or industry in which you’re applying
 Example: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 Example: Ability to work with teams and independently to complete tasks
 Example: Proficient in graphic design software as well as recognized for graphic design skills
Education (can include more than one school or degree if applicable; list advanced degree first)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology Graduation: May 2020
Minor: Sociology GPA: (list if 3.0 or above)
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Related Experience (related to job you’re applying for; listed in reverse chronological order)
Job Title Month Year – Month Year
Employer Name – City, State
 List your most relevant accomplishment for this job
 Provide details related to the type of tasks you completed
 Name a skill perfected which is a transferable skill required for future jobs
Human Services Aide January 2017 – August 2018
XYR Department – Stillwater, OK
 Supervised routine, court ordered parent/child visits to ensure the wellbeing of the children
 Documented services provided and prepared written reports daily
 Obtained and processed urine samples for court-ordered drug tests of clients
Additional Experience (other jobs or positions that are not related to your area of study or the job you’re applying for)
Job Title Month Year – Month Year
Employer Name – City, State
 Add 2-3 details describing the position and everyday tasks
 Include transferable skills that would be an asset in a future position related to your major or career plans
Campus Involvement
Title | Organization, Oklahoma State University Month Year – Month Year
 List activities where leadership has been developed and be detailed about your responsibilities
Treasurer | OSU Student Psychology Club August 2017 – Present
 Oversee $5k budget and track expenses related to club activities and community outreach
Volunteer Activities
Volunteer Activity Month Year – Month Year
 Description
Ticket Sales Volunteer – OSU Athletics June 2018 – May 2019
 Sold $1k in tickets, raising $20k for the entire event
Honors & Awards (No dates or details, one or two columns to save space)
Honor Societies Scholarships Received
Honor Rolls (President’s or Dean’s) School & Work Related Awards
Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
Cover Letters
 Do I need a
cover letter?
 What should I
include?
 Tips & Tricks
Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
What is a Cover Letter?
 Resume = Stating the Facts
 Cover Letter = First introduction & showing
your personality
 Be Memorable! What would make your
cover letter stand out from the other
applicants
Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
Why Are Cover Letters Important?
 The hiring manager’s viewpoint
• Demonstrating you want this job
• You put in extra effort, willing to go above and beyond the initial
requirements
• You can make a connection with those reading the cover letter
 Memorable
• Include information about you that isn’t in your resume
• What makes you special? This is your opportunity to stand out!
Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
Anatomy Lesson!
 Keep it short
• Do not sum up your entire life
story in a cover letter
• Do not just restate your resume
 Aim for three paragraphs
1. Memorable Introduction
2. Specific, well-organized examples
of work that translates specifically
to this company and position
3. Concise conclusion and a call to
action
 Close with your thanks and contact
information
Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
What’s included in a the Cover Letter?
 Tailor your letter to the job requirements or the
KSAs – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
 What do you think is special about the company,
prove to the company that you did your research!
 What can you bring to the table, how can you help?
 Address your transferable skills/education
 Most importantly, WHY should the company hire you
above everyone else?
Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
Cover Letter Tips
 Most important – SPELL CHECK and EDIT!
• Take a break, come back and read again, then edit accordingly
• Ask someone to proofread
 Be Honest
• Overstating the truth, stating you have a skill that you do not,
will only cause you difficultly in the future
 Copycats
• Anyone can copy and paste from the internet, template cover
letters will not make you special or interesting
 Address the company
• Do your research about the company
• Why is this company your company of choice, why do you want to
work there?
• What experience do you have that would help this company
Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
Time Saving Tips for Job Searching
 Start with your network
• Talk with family and friends or past work colleagues
• Ask for referrals
 The world is online - It’s the digital age
• Indeed.com
• Monster.com
• Google for jobs
• Glassdoor.com
• ZipRecruiter.com
• OKJobmatch.com
Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
Time Saving Tips for Job Searching
 Be ready to apply online
• Have your resume saved in multiple formats (PDF, Word
doc, etc)
• Be prepared to edit
 Join social networks
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
 Search often
• Jobs are updated daily on these sites
Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
Time Saving Tips for Job Searching
 Be ready for:
 Phone calls and email correspondence about your
application
 Interviews
 Transitioning to a new job
 Review your application!
 Don’t hit submit until your application is 100% complete
 YOUR APPLICATION IS YOUR FIRST INTERVIEW

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  • 1. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Resume Instructional Resume Example Your Name Street Address City, State Zip Phone Number Email Profile of Qualifications  List at least 3-5 specific qualifications that are tailored to the job description or industry in which you’re applying  Example: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  Example: Ability to work with teams and independently to complete tasks  Example: Proficient in graphic design software as well as recognized for graphic design skills Education (can include more than one school or degree if applicable; list advanced degree first) Bachelor of Science in Psychology Graduation: May 2020 Minor: Sociology GPA: (list if 3.0 or above) Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Related Experience (related to job you’re applying for; listed in reverse chronological order) Job Title Month Year – Month Year Employer Name – City, State  List your most relevant accomplishment for this job  Provide details related to the type of tasks you completed  Name a skill perfected which is a transferable skill required for future jobs Human Services Aide January 2017 – August 2018 XYR Department – Stillwater, OK  Supervised routine, court ordered parent/child visits to ensure the wellbeing of the children  Documented services provided and prepared written reports daily  Obtained and processed urine samples for court-ordered drug tests of clients Additional Experience (other jobs or positions that are not related to your area of study or the job you’re applying for) Job Title Month Year – Month Year Employer Name – City, State  Add 2-3 details describing the position and everyday tasks  Include transferable skills that would be an asset in a future position related to your major or career plans Campus Involvement Title | Organization, Oklahoma State University Month Year – Month Year  List activities where leadership has been developed and be detailed about your responsibilities Treasurer | OSU Student Psychology Club August 2017 – Present  Oversee $5k budget and track expenses related to club activities and community outreach Volunteer Activities Volunteer Activity Month Year – Month Year  Description Ticket Sales Volunteer – OSU Athletics June 2018 – May 2019  Sold $1k in tickets, raising $20k for the entire event Honors & Awards (No dates or details, one or two columns to save space) Honor Societies Scholarships Received Honor Rolls (President’s or Dean’s) School & Work Related Awards
  • 3. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Cover Letters  Do I need a cover letter?  What should I include?  Tips & Tricks
  • 4. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance What is a Cover Letter?  Resume = Stating the Facts  Cover Letter = First introduction & showing your personality  Be Memorable! What would make your cover letter stand out from the other applicants
  • 5. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Why Are Cover Letters Important?  The hiring manager’s viewpoint • Demonstrating you want this job • You put in extra effort, willing to go above and beyond the initial requirements • You can make a connection with those reading the cover letter  Memorable • Include information about you that isn’t in your resume • What makes you special? This is your opportunity to stand out!
  • 6. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Anatomy Lesson!  Keep it short • Do not sum up your entire life story in a cover letter • Do not just restate your resume  Aim for three paragraphs 1. Memorable Introduction 2. Specific, well-organized examples of work that translates specifically to this company and position 3. Concise conclusion and a call to action  Close with your thanks and contact information
  • 7. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance What’s included in a the Cover Letter?  Tailor your letter to the job requirements or the KSAs – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  What do you think is special about the company, prove to the company that you did your research!  What can you bring to the table, how can you help?  Address your transferable skills/education  Most importantly, WHY should the company hire you above everyone else?
  • 8. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Cover Letter Tips  Most important – SPELL CHECK and EDIT! • Take a break, come back and read again, then edit accordingly • Ask someone to proofread  Be Honest • Overstating the truth, stating you have a skill that you do not, will only cause you difficultly in the future  Copycats • Anyone can copy and paste from the internet, template cover letters will not make you special or interesting  Address the company • Do your research about the company • Why is this company your company of choice, why do you want to work there? • What experience do you have that would help this company
  • 9. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Time Saving Tips for Job Searching  Start with your network • Talk with family and friends or past work colleagues • Ask for referrals  The world is online - It’s the digital age • Indeed.com • Monster.com • Google for jobs • Glassdoor.com • ZipRecruiter.com • OKJobmatch.com
  • 10. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Time Saving Tips for Job Searching  Be ready to apply online • Have your resume saved in multiple formats (PDF, Word doc, etc) • Be prepared to edit  Join social networks • Facebook • LinkedIn  Search often • Jobs are updated daily on these sites
  • 11. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Time Saving Tips for Job Searching  Be ready for:  Phone calls and email correspondence about your application  Interviews  Transitioning to a new job  Review your application!  Don’t hit submit until your application is 100% complete  YOUR APPLICATION IS YOUR FIRST INTERVIEW