This document provides tips for writing an effective resume. It discusses choosing the appropriate resume format, including reverse chronological, functional, and combination styles. The document emphasizes highlighting accomplishments rather than responsibilities and using a summary statement to capture attention. Other advice includes choosing a common font, having no errors, and customizing the resume for specific jobs. Resumes should focus on the desired position and use keywords from the job description.

1. Résumé Writing
How to Get Noticed

2. Résumé
Purpose:
to get an interview
to market yourself
to highlight your accomplishments

3. Which type is best for you?
Reverse Chronological
Professional experience
Education
Functional
Skills and experience
Categorized

4. Which type is best for you?
Combination
Categorized skills
Work history
Electronic version – Online

5. Help
 MSN Career Builder Web site
 25 Resume Tips
 Myresumeonline
 Resume Examples –
 Resume Resource
 Example Resumes

6. More Examples
Make your resume shine

7. Appearance Counts
Attractive Layout – use a template
Justify the text instead of using left align
Choose a common font
Times New Roman
Arial
Verdana

8. Résumé Basics
 Complete heading
 Name
 Contact info
 Phone numbers
 Email address – deactivate links
 Mailing address
 No “I” in your resume
 Reverse Chronological Order – most recent first
 Education
 Work history

9. Résumé Basics
Correct name of your degree or certificate
Associate in Applied Science Degree in
________________
Certificate of Technology in _________
Sample wording:
Working toward Associate in Applied Science
Degree in _______. Anticipated completion
May 2014

10. Résumé – Get Noticed
Summary Statement – capture attention
Accomplishments – not responsibilities
Evidence of abilities
Demonstrate your value

11. Summary Statement
 Keywords that match those of the job description.
 Hard skills (professional and technical experience).
 Soft skills (personal attributes).
 Advanced degrees.
 Years of experience.
 Interesting achievements.
 Anything that sets one apart from other candidates.

12. Examples
Instead of…Experience working in fast-
paced environment
Try… Registered 120+ third-shift
emergency patients per night

13. Examples
Instead of … Excellent written
communication skills
Try… Wrote jargon-free User Guide for
11,000 users

14. Résumé Basics
Appearance counts
No mistakes
Meaningful job titles
Customized for particular jobs

15. Examples
13 Most Overused Résumé Phrases

16. Words that can hurt your résumé
 Aggressive
 Ambitious
 Competent
 Creative
 Detail-oriented
 Determined
 Efficient
 Experienced
 Flexible
 Goal-oriented
 Hard-working
 Independent
 Knowledgeable
 Motivated
 Professional
 Reliable
 Team Player
 Well organized

17. Keywords
Clichés
 Introduced new products
Better
 Developed, introduced
and launched successful
new products, which
increased market share
3% and contributed $3
million to bottom-line
profitability.
Source: 13 Most Overused Résumé Phrases by Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer

18. Keywords
Clichés
 Track record of success
Better
 Consistently surpassed
sales goal by 10% or
more each year.

19. In Conclusion
When reviewing your resume, look for the
following key elements
 Focus: Know the position you want -
eliminate all the detail that doesn't relate to
that position.
 Brevity: Less is more. 1-2 pages

20. In Conclusion
 Keywords: Use plenty of key words –
computer screening system
 Attention-Grabbing: Captivate the reader -
convince the reader that you are the best
candidate for this position