An Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Webinar presented on June 6, 2019. Career Guidance expert Arnold James discusses how to write a resume that will be read by recruiters and get you the job you want. The session includes do's and don'ts as well as many pointers to make your resume stand out.
4. May 30: Ft. Walton Beach, FL
July 13: San Diego, CA
Sept 5: Seattle, WA
Sept 13: Dallas, TX
Oct 3: Prescott, AZ
Oct 10: Daytona Beach, FL
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7. Recruiter’s Resume
• Visually appealing resume with relevant information
• Consistent, easy-to-read format with balanced open
space and text
• No grammatical or spelling errors
• Appropriate length of resume
• Results-oriented resume (demonstrates either potential
or experience)
8. Recruiter’s Resume
1. Joe Student - Minimal work experience (<2 years)
2. Joe Pilot – Flight/Pilot Resume
3. Joe Experience - Moderate to experienced resume (5
years or more)
4. Joe Professor – Curriculum Vitae (CV)
12. Resume Trends
• Infographic-style Resume
• NACE Competencies (career-ready soft skills)
o Critical thinking/problem solving Oral/written communication
o Teamwork/collaboration Digital Technology
o Leadership Professionalism/work ethic
o Career management Global/Intercultural Fluency
• Video resume
• LinkedIn, social media
13. Resume Do’s/Don’ts
DO:
• Results-oriented based resume
• Use easy to read, but contemporary professional font (Cambria, Arial, Calibri, etc.)
• Limit to 4-5 work experience bullets
• Use only previous 10 years of work experience
• Tailor or format resume to each job description
DO NOT:
• Use personal pronouns
• Use excessive format elements (bullets, bold font, underline, italics)
• Use street address (123 Carmichael Ave)
• Use info which may cause a personal perception of you as a risk to hire,
irresponsible, etc.)
• Include references on resume
• Print resume on front and back
14. Building the Resume
What Sections??
• Name and contact info:
– Name: Bold, no larger than 18 or 20pt font
– City, state, zip code (no street address)
– Phone and email address
• Profile abstract
– Academic degree
– Previous or current experience
– Targeted career position or area
– Relevant certifications and skills
– Professional affiliations
15. Building the Resume
What Sections??
• Education
– Degree program, expected graduation year
– Name of institution, city/state
– GPA (if 3.0 or above), Honors
• Flight/Project or Work Experience
• Additional Experience (relevant work experience over 10 years)
• Extracurricular or community involvement
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Additional Resume Sections
• Licenses/Certificates: Include A&P, CPR, EMT, etc.
• Activities/Involvement: Include memberships in organizations, fraternities, sororities, and clubs with
dates of involvement
• Leadership: List any positions held in the clubs or organizations with dates of involvement
• Awards: Scholarships, Honors, Recognitions, Awards, and Commendations can be listed. Include info
such as locations and dates when relevant
• Volunteer: List volunteer experiences or other experiences relevant to the position
• Publications, Research, and Personal Projects can also be included