Download - Write a Great Resume
WHAT IS A RESUME?Advertisement of your qualifications
A SELECTIVE overview of qualifications and accomplishments
Goal: To receive an interview NOT a job
Conversation starter
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YOURTITLE HERE
LAYOUT OPTIONS• Chronological vs. functional
• Chronological: Most traditional, organized around work experience with most recent first, always appropriate
• Functional: Less traditional, organized around skills headings, an option when you have inconsistent or limited experience
• One page – layout of four sections
• Use a clean font
• Serif
• Sans serif
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FOUR PARTS TO A
RESUME:
1. Contact information2. Education3. Jobs4. Relevant skills/activities/volunteer
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CENTERPICTURE SLIDE
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts.
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Located on top of page
Name larger and should stand out
Include:Permanent address
Professional emailPhone number
LinkedIn (optional)Online portfolio (optional)
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SECTION 1:CONTACT INFORMATION
One row on top:
Couple lines on top:
Couple lines on top and side:
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CAROLCONTACT INFORMATION
Carol Peletier555 Apocalyptic AvenueAlexandria, VA 55112(551) [email protected]
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SECTION 2:EDUCATION
Start with most current or relevant
Place at top: You went to college, show it off!
Do NOT abbreviate
Include:Institution (full name) & address
Degree receivedMajor & minor
GPA (only if above 3.0)Relevant Coursework, clubs,
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CAROLEDUCATION
Living Dead University801 Walking StreetAlexandria, VA 55112Degree: Associate of ArtsMajor: Home economicsMinor: AccountingGPA: 3.55
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SECTION 3:WORK EXPERIENCE
Start with most current or relevant: Reverse chronological order
Can include unpaid and volunteer work
Focus on accomplishments: “one-liners”
Quantify your accomplishments
Include keywords from job description
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ACTION VERBS
• When promoting yourself, express your skills, assets, experience and accomplishments in an active voice.
• Easy and straightforward
• Use bulleted action statements
• Scannable resume makes easy reading
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Remember…• Tailor experience to the job
you are seeking• Use action verbs• Quantify experience• Be specific• Include results
CAROLWORK EXPERIENCE
Undead Café ; Alexandria, VAKitchen Manager 2012 – PresentAssistant Kitchen Manager 2010-2012•Managed 50 kitchen employees to ensure proper care and maintenance was taken when preparing and serving meals.•Oversaw a $100 kitchen budget to verify accurate recording of daily spending.•Created procedures to onboard and train new staff for smooth transition process.
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SECTION 4:SKILLS/VOLUNTEER/OTHER
List anything else that is relevant that you would like them to know
Bulleted statements and/or words
Include timeframe (if relevant)
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CAROLSKILLS/VOLUNTEER/OTHER
Skills•Leadership•Team work•Self-motivation•Adaptable•Communication
MembershipsHome for the Living 2010 – Present
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REVIEW
Four sections:1.Contact information2.Education3.Work experience4.Skills/volunteer/other relevant experience
Five things to remember:1.Be honest!2.One page3.Contact information is on top, clean, clear, professional AND accurate4.Always change the resume to fit the job5.Action verbs and key words
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REFERENCESWHAT TO KNOW
• Should be on a page by itself
• Your contact information listed the same way as on your resume
• Need to have at least three references ready when applying for jobs
• Mix of personal and professional references (2 to 1)
• Must ask before you use a reference
• Choose people who can articulate
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YOURTITLE HEREREFERENCES NEED TO
INCLUDE:• Reference’s name• Title• Full Company Address• Email• Phone number• Reference’s connection with you
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COVER LETTERS• An accompanying letter that serves as the introduction to your resume
• Never send resume without cover letter, EVEN if it says optional… IT IS NEVER OPTIONAL
• Individualized for each job you are applying for
• Extension of your resume
• Shows your understanding and knowledge of the employers needs
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COVER LETTERSTHREE PARTS
• Introduction
• Why you are interested in the organization
• Body
• Why they should be interested in you
• Closing
• When and how you will contact them to follow-up
• You want an interview, tell them what they should do next…Contact you
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