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1. Resume Writing for a
Business Manager Role

2. THE WHAT
BEHIND
RESUMES
John Doe
Anywhere, USA •555-555-5555 •email@isp.com •LinkedIn John Doe
Target Role Title
This space provides you with an opportunity to insert multiple applicable keywords and key phrases. It’s also a
great area to highlight the value proposition you bring to the table. I recommend three to four MEANINGFUL
sentences using technical writing.
Areas of Expertise
• Hard Skill • Hard Skill • Hard Skill
• Hard Skill • Hard Skill • Hard Skill
• Hard Skill • Hard Skill • Hard Skill
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business | Any University, Anywhere, USA, 2021
Coursework: Accounting, Business Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Cost Controls
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
Senior Portfolio Award – First Place, President’s Scholarship, IT Excellence Award, Student Government Award
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
ANY INSTITUTE, Anywhere, USA, 2020-2021
Student
Use this section to share more about your academic program, as it relates to your target role. You can share
information on project collaboration, mentoring from expert faculty, lead roles you assumed with school clubs,
and what the program helped you gain academically (e.g. deepened understanding of computer science theory
and its use in real world settings).
Key Accomplishments:
• Example: Designed, developed, and presented intensive research project on the need for investing in
cybersecurity during 2020-2021 pandemic; received top marks.
• Example: Recipient of top researcher achievement award for participation in program senior seminar.
ANY UNIVERSITY, Anywhere, World, 2016-2020
Undergraduate Student
Use this section to share more about your academic program, as it relates to your target role. You can share
information on project collaboration, mentoring from expert faculty, lead roles you assumed with school clubs,
and what the program helped you gain academically (e.g. deepened understanding of computer science theory
and its use in real world settings).
Key Accomplishments:
• Example: Received top marks for design, development, and presentation of intensive research project on
the need for investing in cybersecurity during pandemic.
• Example: Recipient of top researcher achievement award for participation in senior seminar program.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION, Anywhere, USA, June - August 2019
Volunteer
• Provide a brief explanation of your volunteer work and any positive outcomes as a result of your
involvement.

3. WHAT RESUMES ARE:
 Your professional blueprint.
 An opportunity for you to share what the company needs to know.
 A list of relevant skills, experiences, and achievements.
Key Point: Your resume needs to align with desired roles. If something on your
resume is not related to the role you’re applying for, reconsider including it.

4. WHAT RESUMES ARE NOT
 The resumes are not your professional story.
 The resumes are not an opportunity for you to share what you want.
 The resumes are not an exhaustive list of your skills, experiences, and
achievements.

5. Check out this video 1 to understand what your professional blueprint is.
WHAT IS MY PROFESSIONAL BLUEPRINT?

6. HOW DO I KNOW WHAT INFORMATION THE
COMPANY NEEDS ABOUT ME?
Check out this video 2 to access what companies are seeking among candidates.

7. HOW DO I KNOW WHICH SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE
RELEVANT FOR MY RESUME?
Check out this video 3 to understand what is meant by “relevant.”

8. THE WHY
BEHIND
RESUMES
John Doe
Anywhere, USA •555-555-5555 •email@isp.com •LinkedIn John Doe
Target Role Title
This space provides you with an opportunity to insert multiple applicable keywords and key phrases. It’s also a
great area to highlight the value proposition you bring to the table. I recommend three to four MEANINGFUL
sentences using technical writing.
Areas of Expertise
• Hard Skill • Hard Skill • Hard Skill
• Hard Skill • Hard Skill • Hard Skill
• Hard Skill • Hard Skill • Hard Skill
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business | Any University, Anywhere, USA, 2021
Coursework: Accounting, Business Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Cost Controls
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
Senior Portfolio Award – First Place, President’s Scholarship, IT Excellence Award, Student Government Award
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
ANY INSTITUTE, Anywhere, USA, 2020-2021
Student
Use this section to share more about your academic program, as it relates to your target role. You can share
information on project collaboration, mentoring from expert faculty, lead roles you assumed with school clubs,
and what the program helped you gain academically (e.g. deepened understanding of computer science theory
and its use in real world settings).
Key Accomplishments:
• Example: Designed, developed, and presented intensive research project on the need for investing in
cybersecurity during 2020-2021 pandemic; received top marks.
• Example: Recipient of top researcher achievement award for participation in program senior seminar.
ANY UNIVERSITY, Anywhere, World, 2016-2020
Undergraduate Student
Use this section to share more about your academic program, as it relates to your target role. You can share
information on project collaboration, mentoring from expert faculty, lead roles you assumed with school clubs,
and what the program helped you gain academically (e.g. deepened understanding of computer science theory
and its use in real world settings).
Key Accomplishments:
• Example: Received top marks for design, development, and presentation of intensive research project on
the need for investing in cybersecurity during pandemic.
• Example: Recipient of top researcher achievement award for participation in senior seminar program.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION, Anywhere, USA, June - August 2019
Volunteer
• Provide a brief explanation of your volunteer work and any positive outcomes as a result of your
involvement.

9. WHY DO WE USE RESUMES?
 A resume’s purpose is to get you an interview.
 Resumes are a requirement across companies.
 Resumes tell a company why they should invest in you.

10. An impressive (and relevant) resume tells a potential employer that you have what they need.
In order to develop the ideal resume, a candidate must learn more about the desired role by
THOUGHTFULLY reading the job description and doing research on the organization.
HOW CAN RESUMES HELP
SECURE AN INTERVIEW?

11. WHY ARE RESUMES REQUIRED?
With the growth in workforce across the world, it can be time-consuming to conduct
countless interviews in pursuit of a new hire. Resumes contribute to making the process
more efficient and serve as a tool to assess a candidate’s ability to market themselves
accordingly.

12. When developed thoroughly, resumes reflect your ability to meet the company’s needs by performing
specific tasks. If a hiring manager can clearly understand your work history and immediately see the
compatibility and alignment with their open position and organizational culture, the resume sends the
“signal” that the candidate meets and or exceeds the core requirements.
HOW DO RESUMES SHOW THAT YOU ARE
A GOOD INVESTMENT?

13. THE HOW
BEHIND
RESUMES
John Doe
Anywhere, USA •555-555-5555 •email@isp.com •LinkedIn John Doe
Target Role Title
This space provides you with an opportunity to insert multiple applicable keywords and key phrases. It’s also a
great area to highlight the value proposition you bring to the table. I recommend three to four MEANINGFUL
sentences using technical writing.
Areas of Expertise
• Hard Skill • Hard Skill • Hard Skill
• Hard Skill • Hard Skill • Hard Skill
• Hard Skill • Hard Skill • Hard Skill
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business | Any University, Anywhere, USA, 2021
Coursework: Accounting, Business Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Cost Controls
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
Senior Portfolio Award – First Place, President’s Scholarship, IT Excellence Award, Student Government Award
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
ANY INSTITUTE, Anywhere, USA, 2020-2021
Student
Use this section to share more about your academic program, as it relates to your target role. You can share
information on project collaboration, mentoring from expert faculty, lead roles you assumed with school clubs,
and what the program helped you gain academically (e.g. deepened understanding of computer science theory
and its use in real world settings).
Key Accomplishments:
• Example: Designed, developed, and presented intensive research project on the need for investing in
cybersecurity during 2020-2021 pandemic; received top marks.
• Example: Recipient of top researcher achievement award for participation in program senior seminar.
ANY UNIVERSITY, Anywhere, World, 2016-2020
Undergraduate Student
Use this section to share more about your academic program, as it relates to your target role. You can share
information on project collaboration, mentoring from expert faculty, lead roles you assumed with school clubs,
and what the program helped you gain academically (e.g. deepened understanding of computer science theory
and its use in real world settings).
Key Accomplishments:
• Example: Received top marks for design, development, and presentation of intensive research project on
the need for investing in cybersecurity during pandemic.
• Example: Recipient of top researcher achievement award for participation in senior seminar program.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION, Anywhere, USA, June - August 2019
Volunteer
• Provide a brief explanation of your volunteer work and any positive outcomes as a result of your
involvement.

14. HOW DO WE DEVELOP RESUMES?
• Create an itemized inventory of your skills, qualifications, education,
and experience.
• Determine your desired role (e.g. Business Manager, Financial analyst,
Customer Services Representative, Web Developer) and align your
skillsets with role requirements.
• Convert job description language into resume-ready content.

15. HOW DO I CREATE AN ITEMIZED INVENTORY LIST?
Watch this video 4 to understand how you can itemize your professional and
academic experience.

16. HOW DO I ALIGN MY EXPERIENCE WITH ROLE
REQUIREMENTS?
Watch this video 5 to understand how you can effectively align your haves with a
company’s needs.

17. HOW DO I CONVERT APPLICABLE JOB DUTIES
INTO RESUME CONTENT?
Watch this video 6 to understand how to convert applicable requirements into
resume-ready language.

18. PART 1: RESUME
DEVELOPMENT
WATCH THIS VIDEO SERIES TO
LEARN HOW TO DEVELOP
YOUR RESUME.

19. PART 2: RESUME
DEVELOPMENT
WATCH THIS VIDEO SERIES TO
LEARN HOW TO DEVELOP
YOUR RESUME.

20. PART 3: RESUME
DEVELOPMENT
WATCH THIS VIDEO SERIES TO
LEARN HOW TO DEVELOP
YOUR RESUME.