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Lakehead University
Lakehead University
The fundamentals: Resumes
Student Success Centre
Lakehead University
Define the purpose of a résumé
Explore sections to include
Explain how to write action
statements
Today’s objectives…
Lakehead University
1. What can you do for me?
 Needs & Wants
 Experience
 Skills, knowledge,
competencies
2. How will you fit within my
organization?
 Attitude
In the employers shoes…
Lakehead University
Important to understand two things:
What does this all mean?
WHO your audience is
EMPLOYER
WHAT your audience is looking for
YOU
Lakehead University
Chronological
 List of everything by date, most recent first
Functional
 Skill based
Combination
 Combines chronological and functional aspects
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
 Focus on Academic
Résumé formats
Lakehead University
What sections can I include?
Objective
Summary of
Skills
Education
Work
Experience
Volunteer
Experience
Extracurricular
Activities
Related
Experience
Publications
Memberships
Conference
Attendance
Awards Certifications
Lab Skills Technical Skills Interests
Professional
Development
Lakehead University
Study by ‘The Ladders’
• They found recruiters spend an average of
six seconds reviewing an individual
resume
• Used ’eye tracking’ technique that
analyzed how 30 professional recruiters
reviewed profiles and resumes
http://business.time.com/2012/04/13/how-to-make-your-resume-last-longer-than-6-seconds/
Lakehead University
Lakehead University
They found…
• Almost 80% of recruiters’ time was spent
on:
• Name
• Current title/company
• Previous title/company
• Previous position start and end dates
• Current position start and end dates
• Education
Lakehead University
Tips
• Put your relevant expertise and skills near
the top
• Don’t be overly creative
• Don’t make it too long
• Ditch the photos
• Use a professional layout
Lakehead University
Jenny Jobseeker
226 Vernon Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario
(807) 555-5555
jennyjobseeker@lakeheadu.ca
Jenny Jobseeker
226 Vernon Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 ♦ Ph: (902) 472-9760 ♦ jennyjobseeker@lakeheadu.ca
Contact information
Lakehead University
Summary of Skills
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
• Possess three years experience delivering excellent customer service
• Excellent organization skills as evidenced by extracurricular involvement
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Experienced in writing and editing documents
• Ability to communicate and listen effectively as a member of a team
Lakehead University
Education
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science 2011-Present
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lakehead University
Associations/Memberships
MEMBERSHIPS
Student Member, Canadian Biologists Association 2011-Present
Lakehead University
What is experience?
 Part time/Full time
 Summer
 Experiential
Learning
 Volunteer
 Extra-curricular
 In the classroom
 Internships/Co-ops
 Life
WHO is the reader?
WHAT are they
looking for?
Lakehead University
Paid Employment
Residence Advisor 2015
Residence and Conference Services, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON
• Developed leadership skills by facilitating a cohesive community environment for 55 residents
• Coordinated four social, educational and cultural programs each semester, increasing student
participation by 20%
• Developed and presented training program, “How To Successfully Plan Community Events”,
resulted in very positive feedback
• Completed comprehensive training in team building, diversity and crisis management
Lakehead University
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Fundraiser
Thunder Bay Grammar School, Ontario, May – Oct 2011
• Raised money in support of local charities in cooperation with Senior
Administrators at the Halifax Grammar School
• Utilized online social media to promote fundraising events resulting in a 30%
increase in funds raised
• Successfully led a team of 12 volunteers ensuring a cohesive team environment
• Conducted post event surveys to improve upon future fundraising endeavors
Volunteer Experience
Lakehead University
Academic Projects
Project: Assessment of the Impacts of Community Organizations in Nova Scotia
Class: Senior Seminar
• Collaborated with a team of four students to assess the effectiveness of local
community groups
• Conducted a series of interviews with community members that measured the
perceived effectiveness of community programming
• Made recommendations on future policies in community programming which were
accepted by the United Way
Academic Projects
Lakehead University
Action Statements
What I did How or Why Result
 Bulleted sentence
 Skills vs. Duties
 Conscious of audience
 Guide:
Lakehead University
Break it down…
Skills What How or Why Result
-Communication
-Teamwork
Answered customer
inquiries
Worked together
with 4 team
members
To educate on product
details
To complete a project
on sustainable
development
Involved delegating
project responsibilities
and taking the lead on
putting the final
presentation together
Resulted in an A-
grade
Lakehead University
Created and implemented a new youth mentoring program by
assessing the needs of youth in the community through one-
on-one interviews and focus groups resulting in an 80%
participation of local high school students
Action Statements
What I did How or Why Result
Lakehead University
Resume checklist
 Are they “proving their fit”?
 How does the résumé look?
 Does the person reading the résumé
know they are effective?
 Is their relevant experience included?
 Proofread carefully – ask a friend
 Organize in a logical fashion
 No longer than two pages
 Be honest
Lakehead University
Don’t Lie
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZxsxa
FJ3YQ
• Or
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXvFq8
HVTGs
Lakehead University
A person who can attest to your work
experience, skills, character and
personality.
Personal
Professional
References
Lakehead University
Reference example
Email and Phone #
References
Mary Withrow
Owner, Mary’s Seafood
2345 Wonton Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario
(Ph) 807-555-5554
marysseafood@sympatico.ca
Lakehead University
Some tools
• Action Statements Tip Sheet
• Resume Templates
• With experience
• With little experience

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SSC resume guide

  • 2. Lakehead University The fundamentals: Resumes Student Success Centre
  • 3. Lakehead University Define the purpose of a résumé Explore sections to include Explain how to write action statements Today’s objectives…
  • 4. Lakehead University 1. What can you do for me?  Needs & Wants  Experience  Skills, knowledge, competencies 2. How will you fit within my organization?  Attitude In the employers shoes…
  • 5. Lakehead University Important to understand two things: What does this all mean? WHO your audience is EMPLOYER WHAT your audience is looking for YOU
  • 6. Lakehead University Chronological  List of everything by date, most recent first Functional  Skill based Combination  Combines chronological and functional aspects Curriculum Vitae (CV)  Focus on Academic Résumé formats
  • 7. Lakehead University What sections can I include? Objective Summary of Skills Education Work Experience Volunteer Experience Extracurricular Activities Related Experience Publications Memberships Conference Attendance Awards Certifications Lab Skills Technical Skills Interests Professional Development
  • 8. Lakehead University Study by ‘The Ladders’ • They found recruiters spend an average of six seconds reviewing an individual resume • Used ’eye tracking’ technique that analyzed how 30 professional recruiters reviewed profiles and resumes http://business.time.com/2012/04/13/how-to-make-your-resume-last-longer-than-6-seconds/
  • 10. Lakehead University They found… • Almost 80% of recruiters’ time was spent on: • Name • Current title/company • Previous title/company • Previous position start and end dates • Current position start and end dates • Education
  • 11. Lakehead University Tips • Put your relevant expertise and skills near the top • Don’t be overly creative • Don’t make it too long • Ditch the photos • Use a professional layout
  • 12. Lakehead University Jenny Jobseeker 226 Vernon Street Thunder Bay, Ontario (807) 555-5555 jennyjobseeker@lakeheadu.ca Jenny Jobseeker 226 Vernon Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 ♦ Ph: (902) 472-9760 ♦ jennyjobseeker@lakeheadu.ca Contact information
  • 13. Lakehead University Summary of Skills SUMMARY OF SKILLS • Possess three years experience delivering excellent customer service • Excellent organization skills as evidenced by extracurricular involvement • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks • Experienced in writing and editing documents • Ability to communicate and listen effectively as a member of a team
  • 14. Lakehead University Education EDUCATION Bachelor of Science 2011-Present Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario
  • 15. Lakehead University Associations/Memberships MEMBERSHIPS Student Member, Canadian Biologists Association 2011-Present
  • 16. Lakehead University What is experience?  Part time/Full time  Summer  Experiential Learning  Volunteer  Extra-curricular  In the classroom  Internships/Co-ops  Life WHO is the reader? WHAT are they looking for?
  • 17. Lakehead University Paid Employment Residence Advisor 2015 Residence and Conference Services, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON • Developed leadership skills by facilitating a cohesive community environment for 55 residents • Coordinated four social, educational and cultural programs each semester, increasing student participation by 20% • Developed and presented training program, “How To Successfully Plan Community Events”, resulted in very positive feedback • Completed comprehensive training in team building, diversity and crisis management
  • 18. Lakehead University VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Fundraiser Thunder Bay Grammar School, Ontario, May – Oct 2011 • Raised money in support of local charities in cooperation with Senior Administrators at the Halifax Grammar School • Utilized online social media to promote fundraising events resulting in a 30% increase in funds raised • Successfully led a team of 12 volunteers ensuring a cohesive team environment • Conducted post event surveys to improve upon future fundraising endeavors Volunteer Experience
  • 19. Lakehead University Academic Projects Project: Assessment of the Impacts of Community Organizations in Nova Scotia Class: Senior Seminar • Collaborated with a team of four students to assess the effectiveness of local community groups • Conducted a series of interviews with community members that measured the perceived effectiveness of community programming • Made recommendations on future policies in community programming which were accepted by the United Way Academic Projects
  • 20. Lakehead University Action Statements What I did How or Why Result  Bulleted sentence  Skills vs. Duties  Conscious of audience  Guide:
  • 21. Lakehead University Break it down… Skills What How or Why Result -Communication -Teamwork Answered customer inquiries Worked together with 4 team members To educate on product details To complete a project on sustainable development Involved delegating project responsibilities and taking the lead on putting the final presentation together Resulted in an A- grade
  • 22. Lakehead University Created and implemented a new youth mentoring program by assessing the needs of youth in the community through one- on-one interviews and focus groups resulting in an 80% participation of local high school students Action Statements What I did How or Why Result
  • 23. Lakehead University Resume checklist  Are they “proving their fit”?  How does the résumé look?  Does the person reading the résumé know they are effective?  Is their relevant experience included?  Proofread carefully – ask a friend  Organize in a logical fashion  No longer than two pages  Be honest
  • 24. Lakehead University Don’t Lie • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZxsxa FJ3YQ • Or • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXvFq8 HVTGs
  • 25. Lakehead University A person who can attest to your work experience, skills, character and personality. Personal Professional References
  • 26. Lakehead University Reference example Email and Phone # References Mary Withrow Owner, Mary’s Seafood 2345 Wonton Street Thunder Bay, Ontario (Ph) 807-555-5554 marysseafood@sympatico.ca
  • 27. Lakehead University Some tools • Action Statements Tip Sheet • Resume Templates • With experience • With little experience