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To utilize my [qualifications, strengths, or skills] as a
[position title]
A position as a [position title] for [company name]
allowing me to develop my [qualifications, strengths,
or skills]
An opportunity to [professional goal] in a [type of
organization, work environment, or field]
[position title] with emphasis in [areas of expertise]
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- 2. Major Sections ina Resume The Contact Information The Objective Statement Education Experience Honours and Activities Personal Details 2
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- 5. The Contact Information Createsfirst impression Provides information to help prospective employers contact you Usually placed at the top of the page 5
- 6. Is this aGood Sample? Your Name Here 1234 Streetname, #1 West Lafayette, IN 47907 Student@univ.edu 765-555-5555 6
- 7. Is this SampleBetter? YOUR NAME HERE Campus Address Permanent Address 1234 Streetname, #1 4321 Streetname West Lafayette, IN 47907 Anytown, IN 12345 yourname@university.edu http://univ.edu/~login 765-555-5555 555-555-1234 7
- 8. Appearance Use and coordinatedesign strategies Fonts – style and size Text highlighting Layout – alignment, columns and tables Adding a graphic element Match with rest of the resume and the cover letter Aim for a professional package 8
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- 10. What is anObjective Statement? A short section (usually 1-3 lines), often in the form of a sentence fragment, immediately below your contact information An “at a glance” picture of you and your career interests Other names: Professional Objective, Resume Capsule, Career Goals etc. 10
- 11. Why Write One? Emphasizekey qualifications, skills and/or goals Help your readers find what they need to know quickly Make a good first impression Relate company goals to personal goals 11
- 12. Is this aGood Objective Statement? An internship allowing me to utilize my knowledge and expertise in different areas Well-written but raises too many questions For example: What kind of internship? What knowledge? What kinds of expertise? Which areas? How will you contribute to this company? 12
- 13. A Good ObjectiveStatement Answers What position(s) are you applying for? What are your main qualifications? What are your career goals? What is your professional identity? How can you help the company? 13
- 14. Getting Started. .. Reflect on your overall qualifications and career goals: In what ways are they typical? Unique? Research individual employers in your field: In what ways are employers alike? Different? 14
- 15. Questions about You Whatare your main qualifications, strengths, skills, and areas of expertise? What position(s)--or type of position--are you seeking? What are some of your professional goals? What type of organization or work setting are you most interested in? 15
- 16. Questions about theEmployers What qualifications are most desired by employers in your field? What positions are available on the job market? What are they titled? What are some goals of the organizations that interest you? What kinds of organizations are now hiring? 16
- 17. Instant Objective Statement Forpractice, fill in the parts in brackets To utilize my [qualifications, strengths, or skills] as a [position title] A position as a [position title] for [company name] allowing me to develop my [qualifications, strengths, or skills] An opportunity to [professional goal] in a [type of organization, work environment, or field] [position title] with emphasis in [areas of expertise] 17
- 18. Which of theObjective Statement is BEST? The one that best… Emphasizes your qualifications and/or goals Appeals to employer expectations A trick question: You’ll probably need to write more than one objective statement. Tailor for each type of position that interests you and, for best results, modify for each particular employer (as necessary) 18
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- 20. What is anEducation Section? Focus on your educational background and formal training, individualizing for an organization Usually a major section for college students and recent graduates 20
- 21. Purpose: To Informand to Persuade Give information about your schooling and training Persuade employers your educational background is relevant to the job, providing evidence of your qualifications Help your resume stand out from others in the stack 21
- 22. Where to Placethis Section? Above or below your experience section? It depends… Which is stronger, your education or your work experience section? How much relevant work experience do you have? Place strongest, most relevant section closest to top of the page 22
- 23. Questions to Answer Whatare my major and minor What courses have I taken GPAs? that are related to my career Any honors related to my goals? degree? With what computer How is my education funded? programs am I most familiar? What are my major(s) and What language proficiencies minor(s)? What are my do I have? areas of emphasis, Any certifications or specialization, or licenses? concentration? Do I have any on-the-job What special course or educational training such as degree-related projects may in-house training programs? be relevant? 23
- 24. Is it OK? Education B.A.in English Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana Anticipated Graduation: December 2007 GPA: 3.4/4.0 24
- 25. Is it Better? Education B.A. in Professional Writing, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, May 2007 (Funded 100% of Schooling) Concentration: Business and Technical Writing Select Coursework: Computer-aided Publishing, Writing for the Computer Industry, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Advanced Professional Writing Overall GPA: 3.4/4.0 Major GPA: 3.7/4.0 25
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- 27. The Experience Section Asection that demonstrates your most relevant experience in work or activities. Other common names: Professional Experience, Work History, Field Work, Volunteer Work, etc. Special names: Technical Experience, Supervisory Experience, Aviation Experience, etc. 27
- 28. The Experience Section: Informing to Persuade Construct your professional identity Help your resume stand out from others in the stack Provide information to help persuade prospective employers that your experiences make you qualified for the job and that you align with the organization’s goals 28
- 29. The Experience Section: Elements Company or organization and location (city, state) Position title Dates of employment or involvement Descriptions of responsibilities, duties, achievements, etc. Use action verbs to describe duties! 29
- 30. Where should youPut this Section? Above or below your education section? It depends… How much work experience do you have? Which is stronger, your education or your work experience section? Place strongest, most relevant section closest to top of the page 30
- 31. Getting Started. .. List your past and present experiences. Include: Organization Position Duration Responsibilities Achievements 31
- 32. Describing Experiences Relate itto your career goals Asked for in job ads and descriptions Choose one experience you circled and describe briefly 32
- 33. The Honours andActivities Section 33
- 34. What is anHonours and Activities Section? A section that emphasizes your participation in relevant activities and any honors you have received Other names Awards Memberships Volunteer Work 34
- 35. What is anHonours and Activities Section? Completes your personality Provide additional evidence of your qualifications Give employers a sense of who you are outside of school and work 35
- 36. Placing this Section Usuallylast section on the page Can be moved up if information is especially important or relevant Sometimes omitted if there is a lack of space or relevant information 36
- 37. Exploring Content Possibilities Extracurricularactivities Awards, grants, prizes, and special honors Memberships in professional clubs and organization Volunteer activities 37
- 38. Two Approaches Minimal approach Photography Club, University of Illinois, January 1999-Present Elaborated approach President, Photography Club, University of Illinois, January 1999-Present Organized campus contest Increased membership with promotional efforts 38
- 39. Plan of Attack Brainstorm Decidewhat to include based on relevance, interest-value, and space considerations Match organization and design with rest of resume Seek critical feedback 39
- 40. Other Important Sectionsand Details 40
- 41. Personal Details Section Dateof Birth Sex Marital Status Nationality Languages Known Hobbies and Interests 41
- 42. References Section At leasttwo references with complete contact details In case you don’t want to give, write References available on request 42
- 43. Declaration Section (Optional) Atthe end of the resume It shows your declaration of truth and authenticity Write: I hereby declare that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date Signature 43
- 44. Resume Writing: Formatand Style Formats Chronological Functional Combination Styles Targeted General 44
- 45. Thank You! 45