the resume september 18, 2013 brooke glover
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Heading
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NameAddressPhone Number(s)Fax Number E-mail AddressPersonal Website (only if relevant to job
you are seeking) LinkedIn Profile Link
Good Headings Bad Headings
Jane Vicovic977 Wandara RoadRocklin, CA 95677
Residence: (916) 456-9138 Cell: (916) 889-8787
[email protected]/pub/jane-vicovic/0/312/914/
Jane Vicovic977 Wandara Road Rocklin, CA 95677
Residence: (916) 456-9138 Cell: (916) 889-8787 [email protected]
www.linkedin.com/pub/jane-vicovic/0/312/914/
Jane Vicovic977 Wandara RoadRocklin, CA 95677
Residence: (916) 456-9138 Cell: (916) 889-8787 voicemail/text
[email protected]/pub/jane-vicovic/
0/312/914/
JANE VICOVIC977 WANDARA ROADROCKLIN, CA 95677
RESIDENCE: (916) 456-9138 CELL: (916) 889-8787
[email protected]/pub/jane-vicovic/0/312/914/
JANE VICOVIC977 Wandara RoadRocklin, CA 95677
Residence: (916) 456-9138 Cell: (916) 889-8787
[email protected] www.linkedin.com/pub/jane-vicovic/0/312/914/
J. P. “Kitty” Vicovic977 Wandara Road~Rocklin, CA ~(916) 456-9138
[email protected] ~www.linkedin.com/pub/jane-vicovic/0/312/914/
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Heading – Do’s
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Use your legal name.Include all phone numbers that you can
be contacted.Indicate voicemail and text capability.Use a professional e-mail address.Include personal website. Use easy-to-read fonts such as Times
New Roman and Arial.
Heading – Don’ts
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Do not put your nickname on resume.Do not omit your city, state, and zip
code.Do not list a non-professional e-mail
address. Do not include photos or symbols
(unless you are in a creative field).Do not use script fonts. Do not use a font smaller than 10.
Career Objective
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Should be listed after the header of your resume.
Tells the recruiter/hiring manger what you are looking for.
Sets the tone for your resume.
Good Objectives Bad Objectives
To obtain a position as a software program designer in a challenging environment that utilizes my teamwork skills for researching, learning and developing new high-tech products.
Seeking an electrical engineering position that will
allow me to work closely with the engineering support teams in order to meet the objectives of internal and external projects as well as to enhance all business initiatives.
To work as an entry-level business analyst at ABC
company.
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To work for a company with a warm environment and great pay.
Highly motivated professional seeking a position in healthcare, child care, human resources, or professional development.
A position allowing me to fully utilize my business acumen while providing professional advancement opportunities.
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Career Objective – Do’s
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Be specific:◦If applying to a specific job, then tailor your
objective to the specific job (i.e. list the job title and company)
◦ If not applying to a specific job, then list type of work and skills needed
Mention relevant skills that are related to the job.
Include how you can help the bottom line.◦….help facilitate the team to achieve department
goals.”
Career Objective – Don’ts
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Do not state your wants (i.e. great pay).Do not make your career objective
longer than one sentence.Do not use vague language such as
advancement opportunities.
Profile
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Can name this section: ◦Executive Profile◦Profile Summary◦Career Highlights
Suggested for professionals with 5+ years of experience or in career transition
Skills
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Computer Skills – MS Office (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Access), Adobe
Technical Skills – Computer Programming Languages (C, C++, Java), Internet Technologies (CSS, HTML), Operating Systems (Windows 95/98/2000, UNIX), Database Applications
Communication Skills – Foreign Languages Personal Skills – Time Management,
Teamwork, Problem Solving, Self-Starter, Motivating Others
Good Skills Section Bad Skills Section
Skills: • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook,
Powerpoint, Excel, Access)• Basic JAVA programming• Knowledge of Windows 95/98/2000• Ability to research information and generate reports
in a timely manner • Fluent in Russian • Ability to work well within a team as well as
independently to meet deadlines
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Skills: • Self starter• Team player• Computer skills• Verbal and written skills
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Skills – Do’s
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Should be specific and testable.Include the proficiency level for
computer skills and technical skills. ◦Intermediate, Fluent, Extremely Proficient
Skills – Don’ts
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Do not list vague phrases such as computer skills, time management, written and verbal communication.
Do not include skills that are not related to the job that you are applying to or the industry that you are in.
Good Education Section
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA B.A. in Humanities, May 2007• GPA: 3.7• Dean's List, Spring 2005 and Fall 2006• Member: Humanities Honors Society, Spring 2004-Spring 2007
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Education
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Certificates EarnedSpecial ProjectsSpecial TrainingWorkshopsSeminars
Experience
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Use STRONG action verbs to describe your duties and responsibilities.
Focus on accomplishments.◦Accomplishment section ◦Accomplishment section for each position
Good Experience Section
PROJECT MANAGER / AMMUNITIONS SPECIALIST July 2007—November 2009 U.S. Army Camp Casey, South Korea
• Assisted in the receipt, storage, issue, maintenance, modification, destruction and demilitarization of explosive items.• Organized and supervised the destruction and demilitarization of munitions in preparation the conversion of US held military command conversion to KATUSA held military command. • Performed ammunition supply stock control and accounting duties using both automated and manual procedures.• Supervised lower grade soldiers and provided technical guidance to the soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties.• Planned and supervised transportation of ammunition, components, explosives and hazardous materials on long distance, extended term missions.
Key Results: • Accountable for planning and implementation of missions under direct authority of Battalion Lt Colonel. • Directly responsible for military equipment valued at over $20M with zero incidents. • Managed a team of 14 soldiers in regards to personal, professional and financial counseling. • Conducted training courses for licensing and certifications as well as handled all paperwork and initiated corrective actions within the unit.
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Bad Experience Section
Experience:CNA INSURANCE COMPANY, July 2009 – July 2013Marketing Support Clerk Conducted telephone interviews. Collected research. Marketing materials.McDermott, Will & Emery Law Firm, Chicago, IL 2008 – 2009Receptionist Used switchboard. I greeted clients and instructed them to fill out appropriate paperwork. Organized a luncheon. Created filing system.
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Experience – Do’s
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Emphasize duties and responsibilities as they relate to your desired job or specific job
Add industry-specific keywords ◦IT resumes – specification documents ◦Engineering resumes – customized CAD
applications ◦Accounting resumes – accounts payable
Make wording clear and conciseReferences should be listed on a separate
page◦References Upon Request
Experience – Don’ts
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Do not include pronouns.◦I, me, we, he, she
Do not include lengthy, clumsy statements.
Professional Affiliations
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Membership in a professional organization◦National Society of Professional Engineers◦Business Professionals of America◦American Society of Women Accountants◦Society for Human Resource Management
Good Affiliation Section
Professional Organizations:• National Society of Professional Engineers, 2012-Present
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Additional Tips
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PROOFREAD please!Limit resume to two pagesHave many versionsFormat of resume should be
pleasing/attractive to the eye and easy to scanUse Bullet Points, Bold, Italics, Underline,
Font (10-12), Margins, Consistency Recruiters’ 6 second rule (The Ladders study)
Contact Information
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Professional pictureSummary
◦Detailed, Creative, Same as Profile on resume
◦Extension of who you are ◦Don’t obsess◦Can always add more later
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Experience◦Spend time on this◦Detailed description of the jobs listed –
especially if looking for similar job◦Omit jobs not relevant, if you can◦Emphasize accomplishments◦Recommendations – recruiters love to see
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Skills & Expertise◦Recruiters look at this BUT not that
important◦Make sure you have some skills listed and
some endorsements◦Endorsements:
Endorse others and then they will endorse you Ask for endorsements – send e-mail
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Educationo Join alum group
Groupso Join as many relevant groups as can!!!!
LinkedIn Tips
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Spend time every day on LinkedInBuild your “brand” o Starting your own groupo Adding comments to groups
Connections – Two trains of thoughto With only with people in your fieldo With almost everyone
Extension of you and tool to sell yourself as a professional
Contact Information
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