The document outlines the essential components and strategies for creating an effective resume, emphasizing that content is more important than design gimmicks. It highlights the importance of gaining relevant experience, provides guidance on structuring resumes, and stresses the inclusion of concrete achievements and relevant skills. Additionally, it offers tips on personal information, objectives, education, work experience, and cover letters to maximize job application success.

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2. POP QUIZ! The purpose of a resume is to: Get a job Get an interview B. Get an interview

3. True or False TRUE / FALSE : My resume needs to be “ eye-catching ” – I should use neon-orange paper & BIG fonts. FALSE – The content of your resume is what’s important! Employers don’t care about “gimmicks” – we care about substance .

4. True or False The average resume will reach the trash can in the same amount of time Usain Bolt will reach the finish line in the 100 meter sprint: TRUE That’s right the average resume gets viewed for 10 seconds or less.

5. Experience What is a resume? Preparing to write your resume Resume content areas Resume Design Cover letters Employment Applications Tips Resources Overview

6. Gaining relative work experience is a must From sophomore year on, jobs should be more than a paycheck Target jobs that will give you relative experience in the field(s) that you want to enter after graduation Seek opportunities that will give you the opportunity to gain skills you are lacking Don’t assume that retail or restaurant jobs are not important Now is the time to take unpaid internships or job shadow opportunities even if your chosen field does not requires one. After graduation you will have many expenses and won’t be able to afford to go unpaid Experience

7. The single most important tool you need to start your career One page (NO MORE!) summary of your education, experience, skills and accomplishments Gets you to the interview so you can get the job! What is a resume?

8. Preparing to write your resume Take time to do a self-assessment on paper Outline your skills and abilities Outline your work experience Don’t forget extra curricular activities Have 1 paragraph worth of information for each item listed to include: Concrete, quantifiable data (awards/targets/quotas) Success stories List of skills and abilities Ways in which each item illustrates one of your strengths/weaknesses

9. Preparing your resume (continued) Building a Resume Grid Resume Item Job or Experience Awards/ Achievements from job Success Stories Skills/Assets Job Provided Strengths/ Weaknesses Illustrated in Job Recruiting Manager Enterprise Rent-a-Car Consistently met hiring forecast Received Administrative MVP Award Awarded Exceptional Achievement Award Highest Intern conversion % in corporation Increased Intern Conversion % from previous year Increased Internet hire % from previous year time management public speaking skills developed relationships with colleges/universities Competitive tend to be reactive strong sales ability public relations skills ***must be quantifiable

10. Resume content areas Personal Information Career objective (optional) Education Work experience Additional Experience -- Professional organization/community involvement/extracurricular activities Awards and honors Professional Skills References (separate sheet)

11. Personal Information All contact information should go at the top of your resume Do not use nicknames Use a professional or neutral email address Use both your permanent and school addresses Include home and school phone numbers and don’t forget area codes. If listing your cell phone – be sure to have a professional greeting Do not include personal statistics (height, weight, marital status), religious affiliation or pictures

12. Objective Tells potential employers the type of work you hope to do Tailor your objective to each employer you target/every job you seek Should include: Type of position you are seeking Type of organization or work environment

13. Sample Objective Statements Objective: Recent Graduate seeking an entry-level, full time position as an Account Representative with a pharmaceutical company that will use my chemistry background and ability to work on a self-directed basis in managing a marketing territory . Objective: College intern seeking to obtain a challenging, entry-level position in Broadcast Journalism, with a special interest in reporting, anchoring, and producing with a commercial television station.

14. Education Items to include: Degree attaining Major Minors or concentrations Institution attending Graduation date Ensure that the date or expected completion is clear Only include GPA if it is higher than 3.0 Academic honors Items to NOT include: Anything related to high school List of classes taking or taken

15. Work Experience Items to include: Title of your position Name of organization Location of company (city and state) Date of employment Description of experience with emphasis on specific skills and achievements Include 3-5 points to outline the accomplishments and knowledge gained Use action words to describe your job duties

16. Work Experience (continued) Specific Skills Interpersonal skills Teamwork Verbal communication Written communication Analytical skills Demonstrated Work Ethic Leadership ability

17. Work Experience (continued) Action Words: achieved acquired adapted addressed administered analyzed anticipated assembled assisted audited budgeted calculated centralized changed collaborated composed condensed conducted constructed contracted converted coordinated created cultivated demonstrated designed developed devised discovered doubled drafted edited eliminated enforced established evaluated expanded explained forecasted formed founded generated guided hired implemented improved informed insured interpreted interviewed launched maintained managed marketed minimized motivated negotiated obtained operated organized originated oversaw performed planned prevented produced programmed promoted provided published recruited reorganized reported researched resolved reviewed selected separated set up simplified solved surveyed staffed supervise taught trained used

18. Additional Experience Show that you’re a leader!!! Include any leadership positions you’ve held in professional organizations, athletics, student clubs/organizations, fraternities/sororities Highlight community involvement or professional affiliations Include athletic experience

19. Awards and Honors List any awards and honors you have received as well as any achievements in work school or athletics Include dean’s list honors, scholarships and honor society inductions & athletic directors honor role.

20. Professional Skills Languages Computer skills Any special skills or training

21. References First ask before using someone as a reference before giving their name to a potential employers. Be sure to verify: Correct spelling of their name Current position/title Best phone number to reach them at Do NOT include references on the resume You may note “References furnished upon request” at the bottom on your resume Have a separate page (same paper/font as resume) with references

22. Resume Design Use white or off-white 8 ½ X 11 inch paper Use a font size of 10-14 pts Use non-decorative typefaces (Times New Roman, Arial) Stick with one typeface Avoid italics , script, and underlined words Do not use acronyms or abbreviations Choose a pattern of spacing and stick with it Do not use horizontal or vertical lines, graphics, pictures or shading Do not fold or staple your resume If mailing your resume, put it in a large envelope (and summon the carrier pigeon)

23. Resume Example: Remember to include both current and permanent addresses. You can also include a skills/accomplishments section prior to listing work experience. Optional Skills Summary

24. Cover Letters Explains why you are interested in the position and why you are a “fit” for the job Describes the relevant skills and knowledge you have attained and relates them to the position you are applying for When writing a cover letter: Visit the company website to review the job description and important information about the organization Personalize each cover letter with the appropriate business and contact name (don’t ever assume contact is male or female – find out!)

25. Employment Applications Many companies today use online applications in lieu of resumes. Read and follow application directions Fill out the application completely NEVER write “see resume” on any application or other document Make sure you application information is accurate ALWAYS proofread before submitting

26. Additional Resume Tips Proofread, Proofread, Proofread! Should be neat, appealing and unique Visit Corporate Playbook for additional examples www.thecorproateplaybook.com When submitting resumes online make sure to visit company website, take notes on the verbiage used to describe the position. Insert those action words & descriptors into your resume. This will help with keyword association & increase the likelihood of your resume making it through the digital gate.