The document provides an overview of career services at the University of Delaware, including resources like the online job board Blue Hen Careers, career workshops, networking events, and resume/interview assistance. It discusses resume writing, noting key sections like contact information, education, experience using action verbs, skills, and honors/activities. The document emphasizes keeping resumes concise, one page for new graduates, and free of errors or irrelevant personal details.

1. Career Services
Overview and
Resume Writing
Career Services Center
University of Delaware

2. CAREER SERVICES:
WHAT DO WE DO?

3. Services for Students
 Blue Hen Careers
 Full-time, part-time, on-campus, internships and
summer job postings
 Access to events calendar
 Schedule individual career appointments
 Career Workshops
 Employer and Alumni Networking Events
 Resume Reviews/Mock Interviews
 Major Resource Kits

4. Career Workshops
 Resume and Cover Letter Writing
 Interview Preparation
 Job Search Strategies
 Internship/Summer Job Search
 Blue Hen Careers Orientation
 Developing a 30-Second Commercial
 Dining Etiquette
 How to Develop a Professional Image
 Salary Negotiation
 International Students and Careers

5. Employers Rank Skills!
Skills and qualities employers are seeking in Class of 2013
 Verbal communication skills  Analytical skills – 4.30
- 4.63  Technical skills – 3.99
 Teamwork - 4.6  Computer software – 3.95
 Problem solving - 4.51  Written communication –
 Plan, organize and prioritize 3.56
work - 4.46  Sell and influence others -
 Obtain and process 3.55
information - 4.43
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers

6. RESUME WRITING

7. What Is Included?
 Required information
 Contact information
 Education
 Experience – Paid and unpaid
 Activities
 Optional Information
 Job Objective
 Computer Skills
 Course work
 Languages
 Honors and awards
 Travel

8. The Job Objective
 A focus for the resume
 Short and to the point
 Is optional, but employers prefer one
 Use different resumes for different objectives
 Sample Objectives:
 To obtain a full-time position in marketing or sales
 Seeking a human services internship focusing on
adolescents
 An entry level position in financial services

9. Your education
 State your degree, institution,
location, and date of graduation
 List minors, GPA (if appropriate),
coursework and study abroad
 List coursework when it is unique

10. Education Sample
 Bachelor of Science in Marketing, University of
Delaware, Newark, DE May 2013.
 Minor: Economics
 Overall GPA: 2.9 Major GPA: 3.2
 Study Abroad: London, Economics
Program, Winter 2012
 Related Courses: List course name

11. Your Experience
 Can include paid as well as intern or volunteer
positions
 May be in one section or two (Related
Experience and/or Other Experience)
 List Job title, Organization, Location, and Date
 Identify key responsibilities in order of priority
 Use action words as descriptors

12. Job Sample
 Blue Hen Ambassador, University of
Delaware, Newark, DE, Sept. 2011-present
 Promote the university to prospective students and
parents.
 Develop recruitment programs with the assistance
of the admissions staff.
 Participate on student panels and discussions.
 Assist in the processing of student applications.

13. Skills Section
 May include:
 Computer skills- think about what software,
etc you know how to use
 Language skills
 Writing or public speaking skills
 Special equipment
 Certifications

14. Honors/Awards and Activities
 Honors/Awards Section:
 Multiple honors/awards should be in a special category,
single awards under education
 Include dates where appropriate
 Explanations may be needed for clarification
 May include: scholarships, Dean’s List, Honorary
Societies, Athletic awards, Academic awards, Community
Service
 Activities Section:
 Clubs and social organizations
 Professional associations
 Recreational organizations
 Special interests
 Include leadership roles!

15. What Is Excluded?
 Irrelevant personal information
 Sex, religion, birth date
 Salary expectations
 Photograph
 List of references
 Preparea separate sheet with names, titles,
employer name, addresses, phone
numbers, and email addresses.
 Make sure you ask first!
 Inaccurate or negative information

16. Layout and Appearance
 Attractive and easy to read
 Do not use templates as they are difficult to edit
and can cause problems when scanning or
faxing
 Be concise - one page for new graduates!
 Be careful - no errors!
 Avoid ornate fonts, use 11/12 font sizes
 Margins should not be less than .75 on each side
 Do not fold, staple or mutilate!
 Use paper of a neutral color - white, gray or
beige!

17. Resume Language
 Is crisp, expressive, and succinct!
 Avoid personal pronouns
 Avoid unnecessary phrases
 Use parallel grammatical structures and
consistent verb tenses
 Use action verbs to create a vivid picture of
your skills and accomplishments!
 Created
 Scheduled
 Organized
 Tutored
 Collected

18. Contact Information
Lerner College Career Services Center
113 Lerner Hall
302-831-3160
www.lerner.udel.edu/careerservices
Main Career Services Center
401 Academy Street
302-831-2392
www.udel.edu/CSC
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