Cell Biology
The discovery of the antibiotic Penicillin in the 1920s made a big impact on human history. Not only did it provide a cure for bacterial infections that were once deadly, but it also led to a golden age in discovery of new antibiotics. The great benefit of these drugs is that antibiotics inhibit the growth of bacterial cells or kill them outright, and yet, on the whole, do not harm eukaryotic cells.
Answer BOTH of the following questions:
1. Given the following list of antibiotics and their targets, explain how each stops bacteria without harming human cells. Base your analyses on the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
2. Considering the targets of these antibiotics, explain why antibiotics in general would not be useful for treating a viral infection.
Antibiotic
Target
Penicillin
Blocks cell wall synthesis
Tetracycline
Blocks protein synthesis by binding to the 30S Unit of the ribosome
Chloramphenicol
Blocks protein synthesis by binding to the 50S Unit of the ribosome
Sulfonamides
Inhibit folic acid synthesis
Vancomycin
Blocks cross-linking of the peptidoglycan in the cell wall
Read this to enhance your understanding of the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells: How do antibiotics kill bacterial cells but not human cells?
See a comparison of bacterial and viral features here: Differences between bacteria and viruses.
Follow these guidelines for your paper:
· Utilize at least 1 credible source to support the arguments presented in the paper. Make sure you cite appropriately within your paper, and list the reference(s) in APA format on your Reference page.
· Your paper should be 1–2 pages in length, not counting the Title page and Reference page.
References
Mobley, H. (2018). How do antibiotics kill bacterial cells but not human cells? Retrieved from: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-antibiotics-kill-b/
Aryal, S. (2015). Differences between bacteria and viruses. Retrieved from: https://microbiologyinfo.com/differences-between-bacteria-and-viruses/
Grading Criteria
Grading Criteria
Proficient Descriptor
Points
Antibiotics and their processes
• Explains how antibiotics stop bacteria growth without harming human cells.
• Discusses each antibiotic and its target. (5 points for each antibiotic)
1) Penicillin; Blocks cell wall synthesis
2) Tetracycline; Blocks protein synthesis by binding to the 30S Unit of the ribosome
3) Chloramphenicol; Blocks protein synthesis by binding to the 50S Unit of the ribosome
4) Sulfonamides; Inhibits folic acid synthesis
5) Vancomycin; Blocks cross-linking of the peptidoglycan in the cell wall
25
Antibiotics and viruses
• Discusses why antibiotics in general would not be useful for treating a viral infection.
• Supports the conclusion by commenting on the target of each antibiotic.
15
Format, Grammar, and Mechanics
• Provides a 1-2 page paper that is double-spaced, and includes a title page, reference page, running head, and page number.
Including Mental Health Support in Project Delivery, 14 May.pdf
Cell BiologyThe discovery of the antibiotic Penicillin in the 19.docx
1. Cell Biology
The discovery of the antibiotic Penicillin in the 1920s made a
big impact on human history. Not only did it provide a cure for
bacterial infections that were once deadly, but it also led to a
golden age in discovery of new antibiotics. The great benefit of
these drugs is that antibiotics inhibit the growth of bacterial
cells or kill them outright, and yet, on the whole, do not harm
eukaryotic cells.
Answer BOTH of the following questions:
1. Given the following list of antibiotics and their targets,
explain how each stops bacteria without harming human cells.
Base your analyses on the differences between eukaryotic and
prokaryotic cells.
2. Considering the targets of these antibiotics, explain why
antibiotics in general would not be useful for treating a viral
infection.
Antibiotic
Target
Penicillin
Blocks cell wall synthesis
Tetracycline
Blocks protein synthesis by binding to the 30S Unit of the
ribosome
Chloramphenicol
Blocks protein synthesis by binding to the 50S Unit of the
ribosome
Sulfonamides
Inhibit folic acid synthesis
Vancomycin
Blocks cross-linking of the peptidoglycan in the cell wall
Read this to enhance your understanding of the differences
between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells: How do antibiotics
kill bacterial cells but not human cells?
See a comparison of bacterial and viral features here:
2. Differences between bacteria and viruses.
Follow these guidelines for your paper:
· Utilize at least 1 credible source to support the arguments
presented in the paper. Make sure you cite appropriately within
your paper, and list the reference(s) in APA format on your
Reference page.
· Your paper should be 1–2 pages in length, not counting the
Title page and Reference page.
References
Mobley, H. (2018). How do antibiotics kill bacterial cells but
not human cells? Retrieved from:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-antibiotics-
kill-b/
Aryal, S. (2015). Differences between bacteria and viruses.
Retrieved from: https://microbiologyinfo.com/differences-
between-bacteria-and-viruses/
Grading Criteria
Grading Criteria
Proficient Descriptor
Points
Antibiotics and their processes
• Explains how antibiotics stop bacteria growth without harming
human cells.
• Discusses each antibiotic and its target. (5 points for each
antibiotic)
1) Penicillin; Blocks cell wall synthesis
2) Tetracycline; Blocks protein synthesis by binding to the 30S
Unit of the ribosome
3) Chloramphenicol; Blocks protein synthesis by binding to the
50S Unit of the ribosome
4) Sulfonamides; Inhibits folic acid synthesis
5) Vancomycin; Blocks cross-linking of the peptidoglycan in
the cell wall
25
Antibiotics and viruses
• Discusses why antibiotics in general would not be useful for
3. treating a viral infection.
• Supports the conclusion by commenting on the target of each
antibiotic.
15
Format, Grammar, and Mechanics
• Provides a 1-2 page paper that is double-spaced, and includes
a title page, reference page, running head, and page numbers.
The title page and reference page are not counted in the length
of 1-2 pages for the paper.
• Sentences are clear, well-articulated, and free from grammar,
punctuation, and spelling errors.
• Information sources (a minimum of one) utilized are clearly
identified, properly cited, and referenced using APA Style.
10
Total
50
Contact Information
(Must include: Name, address, cell phone, email) What this
LOOKS like
is up to you.
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looks like is up to you.)
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FIRST on your resume. Pick ONE of
4. these headings or call this section whatever you want, but your
resume MUST grab the reader’s attention
immediately!)
- LIST 4, 5, 6 of the MOST impressive EXAMPLES from your
resume that HIGHLIGHT you
- These examples MUST be specific and can be detailed if you
choose
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efficient” “fast-learner.”)
o try to list an example of an education highlight, an
employment
highlight, a training or specials skills highlight, a language
skill, etc.
chronological order. Most recent is listed first.
Do NOT list high school. List GPA ONLY if it is HONORS or
better [3.5 or higher.])
- You can list classes taken, major, degree, dates, projects, or
anything you think will impress the reader.
these headings. Do NOT
use the heading “EXPERIENCE” it is vague! Jobs are listed in
reverse chronological order.)
-Do not list duties or responsibilities- list
5. ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Additional Section??? (If you have space OR if there are
additional items you have not yet
mentioned, you may add one additional section. BUT, it must
also contain EXAMPLES that show excellence! DO
NOT add a section just to FILL SPACE.)
- Additional sections commonly used include: specialized
training, internships, volunteer experience, clubs and
organizations (but only those that qualify you for this job.)
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5848 Sierra Ave
Fontana, CA 92336
909-555-1212
[email protected]
EXPERIENCE
03/97 – Present PFF BANK & TRUST
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Information Security Analyst
Under the direction of the Information Security
Manager, recommends, develops and monitors
implementation of all policies, standards and
procedures designed to ensure compliance with
8. statutory and regulatory requirements in the use of in-
house, service bureau, electronic banking, PC and
network based computer systems.
03/95 – 03/97 PFF BANK & TRUST
Pomona, CA
Compliance Specialist
Under the supervision of the Compliance, Community
Investment and Data Security Officers, perform varied
administrative, general clerical and secretarial duties.
Process routine correspondence not requiring the
attention of supervisors. Receive visitors, place and
receive phone calls, schedule appointments and
meetings, open and distribute mail. Organize and
maintain department files. Record and transcribe
minutes of Compliance and CRA Committee
Meetings. Demonstrated ability to routinely deal with
confidential information and materials. Provide back-
up support for Data Security Officer as it pertains to
the M & I and CPI Systems which includes creation of
User IDs, issuing Teller Stamps, resetting passwords
and some maintenance functions. Proficient in
Windows, WordPerfect 6.0 and the Administration of
CompliancePro (Regulatory Compliance Monitoring
System).
mailto:[email protected]
1990 – 1995 FIRST TRUST BANK
Ontario, CA
9. Administrative Assistant
Secretary to Vice President & Cashier/Security Officer
in Cashiers Department (Bank Operations). Provided
technical typing for four other Corporate Officers in
the Cashiers and Central Operations Departments,
three of which were systems liaison staff. Often
assisted the systems liaison staff with special
projects. General clerical duties including receiving
vendors, heavy telephone coverage, and
organization/maintenance of department files as well
as Security files for 14 branches and all other
departments. Verified, logged and filed micro fiche
received from Systematics (client server).
Demonstrated ability to routinely deal with confidential
information and emergency situations. Cross-trained
as back-up for various departmental functions such as
ATM data entry, on-line maintenance of customer
accounts. Assisted with training of new or junior
employees. WordStar 2000+ and PC proficient.
1987 – 1990 CONNECTICUT NATIONAL BANK
(Now part of Fleet Boston Financial)
Hartford, Connecticut
Senior Secretary
Secretary to SVP and Manager of Property
Management Division. Secretarial support and
technical typing for Group Financial Officer for
Corporate Services Group. On an average of one
day per week, provided secretarial support for
Executive Vice President. Heavy telephone
coverage, scheduling appointments/meetings, travel
arrangements and general clerical functions.
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion handling
10. confidential information combined with excellent
organizational skills and ability to prioritize. Excellent
working knowledge of WANG word processing
system.
1967 – 1987 CHASE LINCOLN FIRST BANK
Rochester, New York
Executive Secretary
Secretary to Manager of Trust Tax Department.
General secretarial and clerical responsibilities
including maintenance of attendance and vacation
records for department staff of 20 as well as typing of
performance evaluations. Proficient in organizing and
prioritizing multiple tasks. Responsible for processing
quarterly federal and stat estimated income tax
payments for approximately 250 individual income tax
customers. Effectively dealt with many elderly well-to-
do bank customers. Prepared and filed approximately
350 Annual Information Returns, Form 1099-MISC.,
WANG OIS Word Processing.
EDUCATION
Rochester High School, graduated 1967
BUSINESS AND PERSONAL REFERENCES
Available and furnished upon request
11. David J. Lunder
355 Oakmont Drive
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 555-1212
E-mail: [email protected]
Qualifications:
C, C++, Visual C++ and OOD. Real-time programming,
embedded systems. 80xx,
8051, Power PC and other assemblers. Electronic and optical
design experience.
Familiar with emulators, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes and
other types of test
equipment.
Professional Experience:
Software and Engineering Consultant
San Diego, CA Currently
Various projects involving software and electronic design. Real
time control of
vision system using ThreadX on a Power PC, MS Visual C++
with MFC for GUI on
a CNC machine control.
Alaris Medical Systems
December 1995 to
August 1998
San Diego, CA
Principal Software Engineer
Designed software on embedded 80xx platform for control of
infusion pump. Used
12. C++ and OOD to implement low and mid-level graphics, audio,
and flash memory
drivers. Designed and implemented software in 8051 C and
assembler for battery
charging and safety supervision.
Eaton Leonard Technologies May 1985 to December,
1995 Carlsbad, CA
Manager, Advanced Development Engineering
Designed and received patents for non-contact laser measuring
system using
software, electronic and optical design skills. The device is now
one of Eaton
Leonard’s main products. Designed multi-processor, multi-
tasking automation line
control system with touchscreen GUI. Managed design team for
a laser radar
measuring system. Led team that implemented a machine
control using the AMX
rtos on an embedded PC platform.
Education:
Oakland University
Rochester, MI
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, with cognate in
Electrical Engineering.
Graduated cum laude.
Other:
Member AIIE. First-class radiotelephone operator’s license.
Like to surf, mountain
climb, read. Have 2 kids, divorced. References available upon
request.
13. William Robert Quitter San Diego,
California 92120-1740
[email protected]
Clearance: Secret and completed SBI, previously held
Fluent in spoken and written German
Summary
Technical Lead Engineer responsible for the development of
microprocessor based systems in a team environment.
Skilled in firmware/software development and hardware
analysis to develop, enhance and maintain real-time systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Systems and
Control Option; UC San Diego
Associate of Science in Electronics; Cuyamaca College
Programming
Operating Systems: Windows, Windows CE, MS DOS, UNIX
(linux,) Pharlap, ThreadX (some)
Languages: C, C++, Java (recent coursework), Assembly,
MASM, BASIC, PLM51
Processors: Intel 80x86, PIC, Motorola 68K, 6502, 8051,
8080/Z80, XA, MIPS, ARM (some)
Work Experience
December 2000 – Dec 2005
Cubic Transportation Systems, San Diego, California
Led technical development aspects of microprocessor based
automatic fare collection equipment. As lead; coordinated
engineers, technicians and others to facilitate construction of
equipment. Participated in the creation of engineering
design processes for ISO certification. Used ISO procedures to
14. implement the new designs. Analyzed customer
requirements to create functional requirements specifications.
Co-designed USB-based microprocessor circuit boards
which formed the backbones of ticket vending machines. Wrote
driver software and application code for USB boards.
Wrote design documentation per company ISO procedures,
including design specifications, external interface
specifications and user / system level documentation.
November 1996 – November 2000
MicroJoin (formerly Hughes Aircraft); Poway, California
Designed and integrated firmware, software and hardware
enhancements to microprocessor based electronics assembly
equipment. Implemented host communications control programs
for this equipment. Using C coded a 68332 based
welding power supply. As project lead, designed a Windows
CE based real time data acquisition system centered on
the Texas Instruments TMS320C32 DSP. Implemented a PIC
17C756 based Welder which went into production.
Designed and implemented a PIC 16F877 based I/O controller
using Protel schematic tools. Developed a PIC 16C65
based motion controller. Responsible for both the hardware and
firmware design of the last two PIC projects.
April 1995 – November 1996
Systems Integrated; San Diego, California
Designed and implemented real time data acquisition, control
and protocol based communications programs for
embedded multi-microprocessor systems. Designed, supervised
field installation and commissioning of Fiber Optic
communications systems.
June 1993 - March 1995
Precision MicroControl; Carlsbad, California
Implemented Windows applications to exercise in-house
designed, microprocessor based motion controllers. This
15. included modifying existing interface software to be compatible
with Windows and creating all necessary program
elements for distribution.
November 1991 - May 1993
Wehrle Automobilelekronik; Teingen, Germany
Programmed real-time, networked surface mount printed circuit
board assembly machines. Repaired machines when
needed to keep production line running. Coordinated
production schedules with the Production supervisor.
Supervised
5 staff members.
October 1989 - November 1991 Computer
Sciences Corporation (CSC); San Diego, California
Designed and implemented real-time Desqview windowing
software to interface a PC based control console to the
Secure Conferencing Project (SCP). Documentation for the
console software met DOD-STD-2167A guidelines. Wrote
Z80 software to integrate a new FAX machine to the SCP’s
Graphics Terminal. Designed new I/O drivers, used
hardware emulators, software debuggers and other hardware for
upgrades.
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Mundy KR_bad.DOCWalter Quitt
KR_bad.docSummaryEducationProgrammingWork
ExperienceDecember 2000 – Dec 2005
Cubic Transportation Systems, San Diego, CaliforniaNovember
1996 – November 2000 MicroJoin
(formerly Hughes Aircraft); Poway, CaliforniaApril 1995 –
November 1996
Systems Integrated; San Diego, CaliforniaJune 1993 - March
1995
Precision MicroControl; Carlsbad, CaliforniaOctober 1989 -
November 1991 Computer Sciences
Corporation (CSC); San Diego, California
16. A NEW RESUME
A 21ST CENTURY APPROACH
TO HIGHLIGHTING YOU
Extra Credit Alert: I have hidden the titles of at least 15 movies
in the resume
slides. If you can find at least 12, email them to me, and you
will get extra
credit. (The movie posters don’t count.) Have fun!!!
Creating an Effective 21st
Century Resume
Perhaps you already have an “effective” resume -
if you have ever used a resume and it has helped
you get an interview, an Italian Job, or The
Internship congrats!
But, things change, right? Competition is intense -
so you might have to update that once “effective”
resume.
Here’s how we are going to make your resume
better - by turning that old 20th century resume
into a 21st century resume!
One that SHOWS the reader how good you are
using clear, detailed EXAMPLES!!!
17. Employers LOVE a one-page RESUME!
But, this is really up to you.
Your resume “should” be ONE PAGE - if possible.
If you have more than one page, it’s not Armageddon, The
End of Days, or Apocalypse Now.
Yes, it might be hard to fit all of your work experiences,
education,
training, and qualifications on one page; however, in regards to
writing,
LESS IS MORE!
No one wants to read LONG resumes - no matter how
impressive - so get to the good stuff early and impress the
reader with your ONE PAGE masterpiece!!!
***If you have more than one page, it better LOOK GOOD
and everything better make YOU LOOK GOOD!
What is an “effective” 21st Century
Resume?
! An effective resume is any resume that gets you the job! or
at least gets you an interview.
! An effective resume is job specific. Do not send out
general, vague resumes to several potential employers.
18. ! A job specific resume shows potential employers you
are serious about their job.
! An effective resume uses all the tricks: headings, bold
type, bullets, white space, examples, lists, and
informative sections that highlight your qualifications.
! Using these writing “tools” effectively will make your
resume professional looking, and it will be very easy to
read. This will get your resume noticed, picked up, and
read.
What is common to most effective resumes?
! They LOOK GOOD! This is KEY!
! They are easy to read and follow.
! They have clearly defined sections.
! They contain specific examples that show how good you
are.
! They begin with a “Highlights” or “Qualifications” section
- which grab the readers’ attention immediately.
! They do not have vague phrases - like “team-player,
motivated, customer service.”
! They lists ACCOMPLISHMENTS - not duties &
responsibilities, and certainly not Music and Lyrics
! They have ZERO typos/mistakes.
! They are polished.
19. List Current Items FIRST
Using Chronological Resumes
This is what I want. It is the most common, modern style.
! Most effective resumes are chronological. They are organized
by dates.
! Chronological resumes are actually “reverse chronological”
resumes. The most recent dates appear first, followed by
subsequent dates.
! This applies to all dates for employment, education, and any
other section that requires a list of dates.
! List your current job FIRST in the Employment
section. List your current school (CSUSB?)
FIRST in the Education section.
Don’t want to use dates?
Some use a “Functional” Resume
! Functional resumes are less common - they list general skills,
some
specific jobs, and other vague information.
! These resumes are usually suspicious because there is usually
no
timeline, company name, or location; therefore,
readers/potential
employers have no idea what you have been doing in the past.
! People have reasons for using a FUNCTIONAL resume - a
Rocky past
20. is one reason.
! Lack of work experience, large gaps in employment history,
“unofficial” work experience, seasonal work
! EX: I have seven years of professional experience as an
electrician
and general contractor.
! EX: For parts of five years, I have worked in warehouses and
loading docks.
How to Write Your Resume
You Have Some Important Decisions to Make
! Will you use: complete sentences or action verbs?
! In the past, action verbs have been preferred.
! Words such as: earned, awarded, given, selected,
promoted, worked and others were used to begin
ideas. But this can sound CHOPPY and
UNNATURAL.
! For example: Awarded Employee of the Month
three times.
! Earned several awards.
! Graduated with honors.
! This style made the writer seem goal oriented and
cut down on the number of words. Do you like it?
You MIGHT Consider Using Complete
21. Sentences. This is a very MODERN resume
style.
! Complete sentences will allow your resume to
sound natural, like the way you talk. This is one of
the keys to WRITING WELL, remember?
! Complete sentences also allow you to show how
well you write. Why not use them?
! I was awarded “Employee of the Month”
honors three times during the past year.
! I graduated with honors after three educational years at
California State University, San Bernardino.
! Notice these are not long, complicated ideas. You do not want
to create a
novel. Your writing is clear and to the point.
Does your current RESUME use an old, tired, boring1960’s
or 1970’s style? Think about it…
! Why have you created a resume that was
“effective” in the 1980’s and 1990’s?
! My point: you must create a MODERN resume!
! How can you spot an OLD Resume?
! OLD resumes have: objectives, references, list
duties and responsibilities only, vague words
and phrases, lack of specific examples, lack of
originality.
! Does your current resume use these “old”
22. concepts? If so - time to do better!
10
Want to RUIN your resume? Part I
- If you list DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES you
will hurt your chances and ruin your resume! -
-In fact, if you USE the word “duties” or “responsibilities”
you are doomed!
! One of the biggest resume killers is focusing on
what you do/did!
! Responsible for providing fast, efficient service. (UGH)
! You should be focusing on explaining HOW WELL
you do/did your job!
! By providing fast and efficient service, I was promoted
twice and given a staff to train. (Yes!)
11
12
Your resume should not be “duties” driven;
it should be “accomplishment” driven
! Do not write a resume that simply lists your duties. You
should
always describe how well you performed your duties.
23. ! Employers do not want to know you answered phones,
delivered
product, took customers’ orders, or stocked shelves.
! Potential employers want to know how well you did these
things.
! Any job you include on your resume MUST show your ability.
You must have had some kind of success. Promoted? Helped
create
sales? Given extra responsibility? Trained others? Think of
what
you did to help your employer and include this information.
! If your resume simply lists duties, it will be down-graded.
8
13
Brag about your accomplishments - if
you don't - no one will
! Old style:
! Duties: answered phones, placed orders, created
schedules. BORING! and VAGUE!
! Responsible for providing fast, efficient customer
service. (<— notice the writer never actually says he/
she DID these things - only responsible for this.)
! New improved, preferred method:
! While I was in charge of answering phones at Lord of the
24. Rings, sales increased by 20% due to my quick thinking.
The orders I placed were rated 99% accurate, which also
helped sales increase. I was given the added
responsibility of making weekly schedules.
9
14
If you don’t know what you do
well - ask your Boss Baby!
! Server
! Waited tables, made drinks, seated customers. (old, outdated,
and
vague. We know what a server’s duties are. What we don’t
know
is how well you did these duties.)
! TRY THIS:
! As a server at Mel’s Diner, I was given multiple
responsibilities. I
waited tables, seated customers, and filled drink orders all while
maintaining my status as the diner’s top-rated employee.
! Because of my quality service, I was promoted twice in a one
year
period, and I was given added responsibility, including opening
and closing the restaurant.
10
25. WANT TO RUIN YOUR RESUME? PART II
! DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
Qualifications
! Team-player
! Highly Motivated
! Excellent Communication Skills
! Computer Efficient
! Multi-tasking ability
Let’s be honest: these meaningless phrases are ADDED to the
bottom (or top) of resumes because the writer (YOU?) has
NOTHING ELSE TO ADD - so they waste the reader’s time by
using these phrases they have seen used on other resumes. Time
to
ERASE these awful, vague, tired, ideas - and
add...EXAMPLES!
15
Eliminate “dead” phrases, tired ideas, and
meaningless cliches
A major mistake on many resumes is the overload of vague,
general, phrases. The
biggest problem with these phrases is they are VERY vague and
are now
considered meaningless. These phrases are usually added when
writers have nothing
else to say or add, which is why they are usually tacked-on at
the end of a resume.
26. Examples: team player, goal oriented, excellent
communications skills, computer efficient, works well with
others, able to take directions, works well individually,
dedicated, hard worker, ambitious, detail oriented, people
person, self- motivated, fast learner, capable, problem
solver
NO MORE! STOP using these. They DO NOT HELP
YOUR RESUME!
See how general these phrases are? Without specific
examples, these ideas make your resume weak.
16
You can use “team player” IF you give examples of your
“team player-ness” - LIKE THIS:
! While working at Toys R’ Us, I was known for being a team
player. I was a
shift leader for the night crew, volunteered to help train new
employees,
and voted most helpful by my co-workers.
! OR-
! I have excellent computer skills. I have taken seven different
classes at
CSUSB ranging from basic programming to more advanced anti
- hacking
software design.
! FYI - Efficient computers skills i.e. - Office,
Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. is NOT considered
valuable. Is there anyone on this planet who does
not have these very basic COMPUTER skills?
27. Why add it, if 99.9% of fellow applicants have
the same ability.
17
You want the FEWER WORDS/ACTION
VERBS version?
! Team-player: Toys R’ Us night crew shift-leader, volunteered
to help
train new employees; voted most helpful by my co-workers
! OR-
! Excellent computer skills: completed seven different computer
classes at CSUSB, ranging from basic programming to more
advanced anti-hacking software design
! These are NOT sentences now - so they are not punctuated
as a sentence.
! The choice of styles is yours, but remember, BE
CONSISTENT with whatever style you use!
18
No MORE Vague Ideas/Phrases
! So if you want to say you are a hard worker,
motivated, loyal, dedicated (or anything else that
makes you sound like a golden retriever) you better
give examples that PROVE you are what you claim
28. to be!
! I am dedicated to children’s education. I have a degree
in liberal studies; I have published three papers about
the importance of reading to pre-schoolers; I founded a
charity with my friend Andy Dufresne called “The
Shawshank Redemption Book Club” which delivers
books to underprivileged children in the San Bernardino
area.
! SEE? CLEAR, SPECIFIC, EXAMPLES that PROVE this
person is DEDICATED! In this case, this person is
dedicated to improving children’s education, right?
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Information Almost All Effective Resumes Have
! Contact Information (Name, address, phone number, cell
number, email)
! Qualifications/Highlights/Skills section at the TOP
(Using an “Objective” is now considered out of style. However,
some
jobs ask for it. It is up to you, but remember, 8-15 seconds is
all you get to
catch the reader’s attention.)
! Education (reverse chronological list of schools you have
attended)
! Employment (reverse chronological list of all recent jobs/last
ten years or
so/ DO NOT use ONLY the word —>EXPERIENCE (TOO
VAGUE)
29. Use “Work Experience” or “Employment History”)
! Additional Section - if necessary, you can add another
IMPORTANT
section - Professional Training, Volunteer Work, Internships.
There are many other sections you may add including awards,
achievements, specialized training, personal matters, and
affiliations.
! References are no longer required. DO NOT list references!
“Reference
available upon request” is a NO-NO.
Contact Information/Name - If they
don’t know your name, what’s the point?
! All contact information will appear at the top of
the resume.
! Your name: it should be in the biggest, boldest
font on your resume: Alice Walker.
! Your name should be your “official name,” not a
nickname.
! If your resume has more than one page, your
name and email should appear at the TOP of the
other page/s as well.
Contact Information/Address
! Mailing Address- no PO Box if possible/no temporary
30. residences.
Why not add ALL your information?
! 12345 Main Street/Riverside, CA/92508
! Phone number/cell number- give both if you have them. Most
employers would prefer to talk to you on a “land-line” (if
possible)
rather than on a cell phone. Just be sure to indicate cell phone.
(Cell /
909-235-0909)
! Email address (By now, you should have a professional
sounding/
looking email address. [email protected] is unacceptable.)
! If submitting your resume electronically, turn the hyperlink
ON, so
the reader can click on it and email you right away.
! Some are choosing to add web pages/links and social media
information (Twitter, Facebook, Linked-in) to their contact
information as well.
Contact Info-How Should It
Appear on the Page?
! There are several possibilities.
! Centered, Justified Left, Right, or Split
! Be sure to separate your contact information
from the rest of the resume using a solid line-
break of some kind.
Cole R. Metz
19618 Crestmont Pl.
31. Riverside, CA 92508
Home (951) 776-1234/Cell (951) 776-5678
Email: [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]
Centered
Cole R. Metz
19618 Crestmont Pl.
Riverside, CA 92508
Home (951) 776-1234
Cell (951) 776-5678
Email: [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]
Justify Left
Cole R. Metz
19618 Crestmont Pl. / Riverside, CA 92508
Home (951) 776-1234 / Cell (951) 776-5678
Email:[email protected]
mailto:[email protected]
Split
Cole R. Metz
19618 Crestmont Pl.
Riverside, CA 92508
_____________________________________________________
32. _____
Home (951) 776-1234
Cell (951) 776-5678
Email: [email protected]
19618 Crestmont Pl.
Riverside, CA 92508
Cole R. Metz
Home (951) 776-1234
Cell (951) 776-5678
Email: [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]
mailto:[email protected]
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Find a style you like
Cole R. Metz
19618 Crestmont Pl. * Riverside, CA * 92508 * (951)776-1234
[email protected]
_____________________________________________________
_____________________
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mailto:[email protected]
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33. Careful with Commas - They can
cause confusion and be hard to read
! Never use commas to separate items in a resume. You should
always
use white space, either vertical of linear. Or, you can use
symbols to
separate items if you are pressed for space.
Bartender, Chili’s, Riverside, CA, 2015 - current (UGLY)
Use the TAB key and add white space instead:
Bartender Chili’s Riverside, CA 2015 -
current
Student, Accounting, California State University, San
Bernardino, 2017 - current
(hard to read)
Student * Accounting * California State University, San
Bernardino * 2017 - current
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Should I include an OBJECTIVE?
Probably Not!
! A stated objective is no longer required; however, some JOBS
might ask you to include
one. It should come right after the contact information, right
below the line break.
! This should be your thought process in regards to a stated
objective:
! If you are job specific, it is clear, but limits your
34. opportunities:
Cole R. Metz
19618 Crestmont Pl. * Riverside, CA 92508
Home (951) 776-1234 * Cell (951) 776-5678
Email: [email protected]
Objective: I am looking for a challenging career as a bank
teller at Bank of America.
(Notice this objective is job specific. But, it might limit the jobs
you will be considered
for.) Is this effective? Some say yes. But, it takes time to read,
and might be obvious
information. So MOST now begin resumes with a HIGHLIGHTS
section!
Instead of an OBJECTIVE - begin your
resume with… A GREAT Movie Poster!
Wait, what does that mean? Let me explain.
A great movie poster is the FIRST thing we notice about
movies. We
usually see the movie poster in the theater. And, it is designed
to CATCH
YOUR ATTENTION! An “effective, interesting, powerful,
intriguing”
movie poster is IMPORTANT!
Why? Because it makes me want to see the trailer, which makes
me
want to see the movie!
35. ! The HIGHLIGHTS section at the TOP of your
RESUME IS the poster; your resume is the trailer;
meeting you for an interview IS THE MOVIE!
Make sense???
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When I was a kid, I loved
monsters and robots. So when I
saw this movie poster…
I was hooked!
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! This poster grabbed me right away.
! The TOP of your RESUME must do the same thing.
! The TOP of your RESUME “IS” your movie poster!
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33
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You have ONLY 8 - 15 seconds to
36. impress the reader...go!!!
! According to recent data, the average resume
receives approximately 8-15 seconds of readers’
attention. They will scan your resume for 6
SECONDS! Fast and Furious, right?
! If your resume fails to impress the reader, catch
his/her eye in the first few seconds, your resume
will end up where most do...in the trash.
! So, how are you going to make a stronger,
quicker, more meaningful statement EARLY
on your resume? Well, let’s do this....
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Your RESUME MUST begin with a “Qualifications” section
OR “Highlights” section. Call IT what you want - but you
must have outstanding examples at the TOP of your resume.
! Instead of a stated objective, many resumes now begin with
a Skills or Highlights or Qualifications section. (If you do
use an objective, it goes before the HIGHLIGHTS
SECTION.)
! This “Highlights”section is designed to immediately
alert the reader to your specific skill set.
! You want the reader to be impressed by your
qualifications.
! In this section, you will want to list several impressive skills
you might
37. have. Think of adding an employment highlight, an educational
highlight, awards, specialized training, or anything else you
believe
will impress the reader.
36
Highlight your Qualifications AT THE TOP of
your resume!!!
If done correctly, your HIGHLIGHTS section will motivate
the reader to continue reading your RESUME and see what
other VALUE you will bring to this job.
Qualifications
★ Master’s Degree in Finance
★ Eight years of professional experience
★ Twice named Employee of the Year - 2014, 2015
★ Managed a high-volume store and increased profits by 12%
★ Currently enrolled in PhD program - Business Law
★ Bilingual - English and Spanish
SEE THE IMPACT? THESE SPECIFIC ITEMS SHOULD BE
ENOUGH TO GET THE
READER TO WANT TO CONTINUE READING. IF YOU
START WITH YOUR EDUCATION
SECTION, (or any other boring section) THE READER WILL
NEVER GET TO THE GOOD
STUFF - SO PUT THE RIGHT STUFF AT THE TOP!!! This is
your MOVIE POSTER!
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38. Here is one example - see the
qualifications?
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This section works well - but NO
proficient computer skills are
allowed!
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Create something that the reader
will be impressed with - or they
will not read the rest of your
resume.
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Education Section
! This usually comes after the Highlights/Qualifications section.
But if the job
requirements stress experience over education, you should place
your work
experience section before the education section.
! List all degrees in reverse chronological order:
39. Education
Accounting California State University, San Bernardino
2017 - current
>Currently, I am pursuing a Master’s Degree in Accounting at
CSUSB. I have
completed 80% of the classes with a GPA of 3.8.
Economics University of Redlands
2012
> I graduated with honors from U of R with a BA
in Economics.
Education continued
! There is generally no need to include your high school, unless
it is helpful.
(Prestigious school, valedictorian, class president, etc.) Do NOT
list high
school - all it does is indicate your AGE - which you NEVER
want to do!
! You can include GPA, major GPA, classes taken, honor roll,
Dean’s List, or
anything else you feel is worthy of mention. You can include
scholarships
(awards/achievements?) and internships (employment) in this
section if you
wish.
! ONLY ADD GPA IF IT IS HONORS OR BETTER < 3.5
40. ! When listing your schools, you can included city and state.
! University of Redlands Redlands, California
! Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, California
! Be sure you know the exact name of the school you attend. No
kidding? SEE NEXT SLIDE…
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CSUSB
Do you know the EXACT name of this university?
You sure? Do you know how to WRITE it correctly?
Here are some of the ways others have INCORRECTLY written
the name
of our school:
- California State University San Bernardino San Bernardino
California <—huh?
! What? CSUSBSBCA??? is this correct? NO! - this will NOT
fit on a
sweatshirt!
- Cal State San Bernardino <— NO! Do NOT abbreviate the
school’s name!
- CSU San Bernardino <— NO! Do NOT abbreviate the school’s
name!
- University of California San Bernardino <— NO! When did
we become a UC
school?
- California State University of San Bernardino <—NO! There
41. is NO “of” in the
name of our school - there is no “in, on, by, near, close to,
around.” 25
If you want a degree, you better know the EXACT
name of this university and how to write its name
correctly !
OK - how the Heck do I write it?
! It’s not as hard as you think:
California State University, San Bernardino (YES)
California State University, San Bernardino (YES)
California State University, San Bernardino (YES)
California State University, San Bernardino (YES)
! CSUSB can be used IF you write the complete, proper name
earlier in your
document:
! I attended California State University, San Bernardino for
three years
and earned a Bachelors Degree in Marketing. I was also an
active member
of the Management Department at CSUSB for several quarters.
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Employment Section
Do not write “Experience”- it is too vague! “Professional
Experience” or
42. “Employment History” is fine.
! Start with most recent job, and list others in reverse
chronological order.
! Remember, try not to just list duties. You should tell how
well you performed your duties.
Employment History
Bounty Hunter Chico’s Bail Bonds Fresno, CA 2013-present
During my years with Chico’s Bail Bonds, I have helped
capture and hunt down some of the most ruthless criminals
in Fresno. My department is responsible for returning 127
criminals in a six month period. I have been given four
promotions during my time as a bounty hunter, due to my
excellent service and the untimely deaths of three of my co-
workers.
Short Order Cook Mel’s Diner Phoenix, AZ
2005 - 2013
As a short order cook, I helped turn Mel’s Diner into one of the
top eateries in Arizona. The diner’s customers voted
my “Double Chili Heart-burner” the best chili dessert in the
desert. The diner’s profits rose 28% due to my creative
menu.
Adding and additional section? You can, but ONLY if it is
important and makes your resume stronger. NO
hobbies, no Hobbit
! Many resumes will include one additional section.
43. ! This is the section where you can add anything that highlights
you as a
worker, student, person, athlete, volunteer, mentor, or anything
else that
you have not had an opportunity to highlight so far.
! In this section, be sure to give an overall excellent impression
of your
strengths and skills - your VALUE.
! You can add excellent computer skills, language skills,
speaking and
writing skills. You can include almost anything that shows what
a
VALUABLE asset you will be to that company. Be sure these
things will
aid your efforts.
! Many people want to include personal abilities. These might
be
interesting, but they should be important and somewhat related
to the
position you are applying for.
! I was voted team captain of my high school water polo team
for
two seasons. (Interesting? Important? Maybe- if you are trying
to
show you have leadership skills.)
! DO NOT add anything unless it shows your VALUE!
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44. Keying Wen
4420 North Varsity Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Cell: (909)-
653-7658★Email: [email protected]
!
!
!
Qualifications
• Current pursuit of bachelor’s degree in business
administration and accounting
• Over 85% of business courses completed
• One promotion during two-year professional accounting work
experience
• Advanced computer knowledge of Accounting Information
System
• Multilingual speaker in Cantonese, Mandarin, English, and
Korean
! ! !
!! !
Education
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
Bachelors of Arts Degree: Accounting Concentration
September 2014-Present
• I have currently earned a cumulative GPA of 3.96.
• I was awarded “AFFSA Scholarship” in April 2016.
• I have been Dean’s List recipient for 5 quarters.
• I received Presidential Letter twice in academic year 2014 and
45. 2015.
• I am a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, which is considered
“best in business”.
Guangdong University of Finance & Economic
Guangzhou, China
Bachelors of Arts Degree: Taxation
September 2013-July 2014
• I earned a cumulative GPA of 3.50.
• I was the director of Student Association, and was awarded
“best leader of the year” in 2014.
! ! !
! !
Employment History
Great Wall Securities Co., LTD.
Guangzhou, China
Assistant Accountant
June 2012-August 2014
I was hired as Junior Accountant in the first year, in charge of
collecting invoices and preparing
journal entries. My high work efficiency, preciseness, and good
communication skill were soon
highly appreciated by my department manager, as I could finish
a general ledger with zero error
when others were still working on the invoices. One year later,
because of my extraordinary work
performance, I was promoted as Assistant Accountant to work
on AIS, income statements, balance
sheets, as well as new-employer trainings in accounting
46. department.
! ! !
! !
Volunteer Experience
• The China Export Commodities Fair ★Voluntary translator★
China ★August 2014
• AIESEC Global Community Development Program
★Volunteer★ Indonesia ★April 2013
• AIESEC Global Community Development Program
★Volunteer★ Thailand ★January 2012
!
Graphic Designer
Daniela I. Fuentes Contact
[email protected]
(909)239-2341
4312 Lindbrook Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
EDUCATION
Business Administration & Arts and Humanities
April 2011 - July 2013
Imperial Valley College
Graphic Design
August 2009 - July 2010
Universidad del Valle de México (UVM)
47. Graphic Design & Marketing
September 2013 - Current (senior)
California State University of San Bernardino
WORK EXPERIENCE
University Credit Union
August 2015 - Current
Senior Graphic Design Specialist
Luxottica (Lens Crafters)
June 2013 - Current
Eyecare Advisor
Coach
July 2013 - October 2014
Fashion Advisor
Top sales for 12
months. Increased
company’s sales
30% (ytd)
Developed multiple
templates that
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brand identity.
Designed Summer
Loan Campaign that
generated $1.5
million in loans.
Surpased personal
sales goal by 40%
48. in 3 months.
Graduated
with honors.
Top 10
students.
3.50 GPA
Full
Scholarship.
9.5/10 GPA
City of Rancho Cucamonga
July 2014 - October …
