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self-assessment

Resume writing is similar to writing a research paper. To write a research paper you must do two things: a) choose your topic, and b) research your topic. The same is true in resume writing. You must first choose your topic, otherwise known as your objective. You then need to research your objective. What skills are needed to succeed in this career? What skills do you possess that prove you could be successful in your chosen career? Complete the following self-evaluation worksheet to answer these important questions.

Self-Evaluation Worksheet (Work Values and Skills)

Check all the values that you feel are important to you.

r Geographical preference: Living in a location I prefer.r Being a team player: Enjoy working with others.r Interacting with the public: Service-oriented position.r Salary: Money; maintaining a high standard of living.r Challenges: Have new mountains to climb.r Security: Know that changes will be rare in my company; I could retire here.r Diversity: Duties vary constantly.r Growth potential: Ability to move up the ranks; learn new things.r Creativity: Use creative talents in work environment.r Contribution to society: Know that I’ve done something that makes a difference.r Detail work: Deal with fine details; accuracy is important.r Little supervision: Do not feel that someone is looking over my shoulder.r Close supervision: Need for constant feedback on my work.r Recognition: Pat on back for a job well done.r Independence: Set own hours, duties and goals.r Travel: Good portion of time on job spent on the road.r Desk job: Spend most of a day behind the desk.r High energy: Work in a fast-paced environment.r Fresh air: Work in the outdoors, physical duties.r Hours on job: Have time to attend to personal life.r Company status: Work for an organization well respected in the community.r Input: Have influence on decisions made in department/company.r Intellectual tasks: Perform duties that test my intellectual capabilities (e.g., research).r Physical labor: Work on jobs such as construction, assembly, etc.r Work under pressure: Deadline challenges, great responsibility.r Other values _________________________________________

wRITING YOUR RESUME

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Now that you have chosen your values, you need to prioritize them. Of those values you have chosen, list your five (5) most important values and your five (5) least important values.Five Most important Values:

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The following exercise will allow you to examine your skills and accomplishments. Your accomplishments are achievements that take place in both paid and unpaid settings. List below at least five (5) accomplishments of which you are particularly proud.

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skillsExamine your skill sets by checking the appropriate box for each skill you have done. Then go back and decide your feelings towards each of these skills. Check the box for-Have Done.

A - Enjoy A Lot B - Did not Enjoy C - Wish i Had Done

• Writing articles, reports, ______• Talking with others ______• Speaking to groups in public ______• Persuading others _______• Selling products, ideas ______• Dramatics, theatre ______• Negotiating, reaching agreements ______• Relating easily in social situations ______• Dealing with the public ______• Making a good appearance ______• Coping with criticism ______• Designing projects/programs ______• Solving quantitative problems _____• Using computers _____• Managing money, budgeting _____• Researching problems and information _____• Technical work with equipment _____• Mechanical reasoning _____

• Manual dexterity _____

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• Physical stamina, health _____• Outdoor work _____• Good sense of humor _____• Artistic, creative _____• Imaginative with ideas _____• Athletic ability _____• Outdoor traveling/survival _____• Supervising work of others _____• Teaching, instructing _____• Coaching individual performances _____• Counseling, helping others _____• Organizing, planning events ______• Keeping orderly records and materials ______• Handling details with care and accuracy ______• Making decisions _____• Managing projects, people and resources ______• Working as part of a team _____• Others __________________________________

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Project Worksheet

Some college students develop work related skills through class projects. You may find it helpful to include some of the projects you worked on during your college career on your resume. This may also help you during the interview process, so even if you find you have enough for your resume go ahead and write some ideas down.

Locked Door Exercise

This is really the most difficult part of resume writing. Although evaluating your work values and skills is critical, the real homework begins now. For this step you must find a quiet place (no phone, no TV, and no friends or family). Have a legal pad and a pen with you. You now need to start reviewing your life from a work perspective. Using the skills inventory worksheet as a guideline, start by evaluating your first work experience (paid or unpaid). If you have been out of high school for quite a number of years, go back no more than 15 years, or your first job out of college. If you are a recent high school graduate, review only those experiences since high school. There are of course, exceptions to this. Some of you may need to go back more than 15 years. Others of you may have done something mind-boggling in high school. However, be honest with yourself. Don’t go back to the point of irrelevancy (e.g. those 8th grade baby sitting jobs). Answer all questions on the worksheet. Do this for each of your experiences. Go into minute detail. Remember, these should include both paid and unpaid positions. You may never have gotten paid for some of your most rewarding experiences.

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Name of the class:Project title:Goal of the project:Group or individual project:Your responsibilities to the project:

Skills that you utilized for completing this project:

If a group project, did all members participate fully?Did you have to present this project to your class?Final grade for this project:

Do this for all of your major related projects. Use additional sheets of paper if necessary. The more you brainstorm in this exercise, the better.

On-Line Career PortfolioThe On-line Career Portfolio (OLCP) is a career development tool. Through recording your experiences, it allows you to recognize the skills you have and what skills you need to develop. The skills listed are the skills employers have required of recent college graduates; leadership, communication, organizational, problem solving, teamwork, creativity, and technical.

By using the OLCP, you begin to understand how your experiences both in and out of the classroom are preparing you for a successful career. For example, instead of just noting that you were a camp counselor this past summer, you will be able to note that you developed leadership skills by supervising 10 eight year olds and you used your creative skills to keep them focused! The OLCP is not a journal or diary. You do not need to enter every class or experience you have had in your life. Instead, enter only experiences from which you feel you have gained important skills that can be documented. Your portfolio will only be as valuable as the information you enter.

To create your On-line Career Portfolio, simply go to the Career Services website (http://careerctr.kennesaw.edu) and click the Online Career Portfolio link under the “Students” tab. The “Welcome” page will give you access to the online student manual. You can also come by the Career Services Center to receive individual assistance.

sTEP TWO

Combining it all

Now that you have examined your values and skills, you need to see how they relate to a career objective. This step requires a close look at the career you have chosen. Does this career have traits that match your values and skills? If the career you have chosen has traits that only match two of your top five values, maybe you need to re-think your career objective. 13

worksheet

- Organization: _____________- Position Held (e.g. manager, volunteer):_____________- Dates Position Held:_____________- What did I do in a typical day (be detailed):_____________- More details:_____________

Ask yourself the following questions about each question:

1) DID I OBTAIN ANY PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE?2) DID I TRAIN ANY NEW EMPLOYEES?3) DID I EVER SUPERVISE WHEN THE BOSS WAS AWAY?4) HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE I SUPERVISED IN THIS POSITION?5) DID I HAVE TO INTERACT WITH CUSTOMERS? WHAT WERE THEY LIKE? (e.g. doctors, factory workers, the public, children)6) DID I EVER HAVE TO MAKE PRESENTATIONS?7) WHAT RESULTS CAN I POINT TO (e.g. sales quotas, employee of the month, one of the five selected, etc.)?8) WHAT SKILLS DID I LEARN FROM THE EXPERIENCE (e.g. leadership, organizational, communicative, etc.)? 9) HOW DID I MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Editing your worksheet

After you have completed the locked door exercise, you must edit it. Never throw the worksheet away. It will be your aid for as long as you need to write a resume. In today’s market, a resume should be as targeted as possible. That may mean that every time you apply for a specific job, you may need to rewrite your resume. As a result, keep this worksheet to refer back to when rewriting.

To decide what you need from your worksheet, you will have to do several things. First, go back to your career objective. Reread it. Then go down your list of experiences and ask yourself two questions: 1. Does this experience qualify me for my career objective? 2. Does this experience account for a long span of time (e.g., one year or more)?

If you answered “yes” to either of those two questions, you will put that experience in your resume. If you answered “no”, leave it out. Know that what you answer “yes” or “no” to will varydepending on how many different career objectives you have. That is why most individuals have more than one resume. After choosing what experiences you will include in your resume, you now need to rewrite the duties and achievements under each experience. List your duties and achievements in the order of importance to your career objective. Most of us list these as they come to mind or in order of importance to that job. Remember, this is a sales tool, not an autobiography.

gEnErAL CHArACTErisTiCs OF A gOOD rEsUME

An effective resume should:

1. Include your complete address, phone number, and email address so that the employer can easily reach you. Keep all information current.

2. Be no more than two pages in length. One page is preferred and required in most business professions. If you have a second page, be sure your name is at the top of the second page.

3. Look organized; have balanced and centered text.4. Be printed on white or off-white quality paper rather than unusual-colored paper.5. Be concise and easy to read. Content should be related to your job objective. Ask yourself, “Will the fact

that I’ve done this help me get the job?”6. Be consistent in display techniques, punctuation and verb tense.7. Accurately state your abilities. Don’t undersell yourself, but don’t oversell either. Keep perspective and show

your capacity to implement your skills.8. Avoid abbreviations unless they are industry specific.9. Use phrases and splinter sentences to highlight items.10. Use action verbs.11. Avoid varied fonts and underlines when sending an email resume; keep it simple.12. Quantify successes (i.e. surpassed sales quota by 20 percent).13. Utilize font types that are clean and easy to read (e.g., Arial, Garamond, Times New Roman, Verdana). Preferred font size is 12pt. Go no smaller than 10pt font.14. Use resume templates with caution.

*Need Resume Help?Attend a resume workshop or call the Career Services Center

to schedule an appointment at (770) 423-6555

rEsUME-ACTiOn VErBs

Communication

Creative

Financial

Helping

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Address Confront Document Incorporate Meet Promote Respond

Advertise Consult Draft Influence Moderate Publicize Solicit

Arbitrate Contact Edit Inform Motivate Publish Specify

Arrange Convey Educate Interact Negotiate Question Speak

Ascertain Convince Elicit Interpret Network Reconcile Stipulate

Author Correspond Enlist Interview Observe Recruit Suggest

Brief Define Explain Involve Outline Refer Summarize

Collaborate Describe Express Lecture Participate Reinforce Synthesize

Communicate Develop Follow-up Market Persuade Report Translate

Compose Direct Formulate Mediate Present Resolve Write

Act Conceptualize Display Fashion Integrate Photograph Remodel

Adapt Conduct Draft Forge Introduce Pilot Renovate

Advertise Create Dramatize Formulate Invent Pioneer Replace

Begin Customize Draw Found Market Plan Revise

Broaden Demonstrate Entertain Illustrate Model Present Revitalize

Combine Design Establish Imagine Modernize Produce Shape

Compose Develop Execute Improvise Modify Recommend Sketch

Conceive Direct Exhibit Initiate Originate Redesign Spearhead

Condense Discover Explore Institute Perform Rehearse Transform

Account for Appraise Compute Develop Market Prepare Reconcile

Adjust Audit Conserve Estimate Measure Procure Reduce

Administer Balance Control Finance Monitor Project Research

Allocate Budget Correct Forecast Net Purchase Retrieve

Analyze Calculate Determine Manage Plan Qualify Transfer

Adapt Assess Counsel Enlist Guide Protect Represent

Advise Assist Deliver Ensure Handle Prevent Resolve

Advocate Clarify Demonstrate Evaluate Moderate Provide Serve

Aid Coach Diagnose Expedite Observe Reconcile Simplify

Answer Collaborate Educate Facilitate Orient Rectify Supply

Anticipate Contribute Enable Familiarize Predict Refer Support

Arrange Cooperate Encourage Foster Prescribe Rehabilitate Volunteer

Leadership/Management

Organizational

Research

Results

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Accomplish Conceptualize Develop Execute Lead Perfect Replace

Administer Conduct Devote Formulate Leverage Preserve Review

Account for Contract Direct Generate Manage Preside Revitalize

Adjust Consolidate Dispatch Handle Maintain Prioritize Reward

Analyze Consult Dispense Head Merge Produce Save

Appoint Contract Eliminate Hire Motivate Propose Set goals

Approve Coordinate Employ Implement Orchestrate Protect Schedule

Assign Decide Emphasize Improve Order Realize Streamline

Assume Decrease Enforce Incorporate Organize Recommend Strengthen

Attain Delegate Enhance Increase Overhaul Recruit Supervise

Chair Design Establish Initiate Oversee Regulate Terminate

Choose Determine Evaluate Institute Plan Reorganize Unify

Approve Conserve Extract Log Process Review Streamline

Arrange Consolidate Generate Maintain Purchase Revise Substitute

Categorize Correct Identify Monitor Record Schedule Standardize

Classify Diagram Implement Obtain Reshape Screen Systematize

Code Distribute Incorporate Operate Reorganize Set up Tabulate

Collaborate Enlist Inspect Organize Respond Shape Target

Collect Execute Integrate Prepare Retrieve Specialize Update

Compile Expedite Join Prioritize Revamp Specify Validate

Accumulate Clarify Design Evaluate Hypothesize Locate Study

Acquire Collect Detect Examine Identify Modify Summarize

Amplify Compare Determine Experiment Inspect Organize Survey

Analyze Conduct Discover Extract Interpret Process Systematize

Calculate Critique Disprove Formulate Interview Review Test

Chart Diagnose Dissect Gather Investigate Research Troubleshoot

Achieve Award Eliminate Fortify Map Re-establish Succeed

Accelerate Complete Enlarge Improve Maximize Resolve Transform

Accomplish Compound Establish Increase Measure Restore Trim

Add Contribute Exceed Initiate Obtain Selected as Triple

Advance Decrease Excel Introduce Pioneer Solicit Validate

Attain Double Expand Launch Prove Stabilize Widen

Augment Effect Extend Lower costs Reduce Standardize Won

Teaching

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Accept Clarify Designate Explore Inform Organize Simplify

Adapt Coach Develop Facilitate Initiate Persuade Solicit

Advise Command Direct Focus Inquire Ponder Speculate

Analyze Communicate Discipline Generate Instill Postulate State

Apply Compliment Educate Guide Instruct Praise Stimulate

Appraise Conduct Elaborate Head Interact Provoke Structure

Appreciate Consider Elicit Hypothesize Integrate Question Synthesize

Assess Cooperate Emphasize Identify Investigate Reinforce Systematize

Assign Coordinate Enable Implement Listen Rephrase Teach

Attend Correct Encourage Incorporate Model Research Thank

Categorize Critique Evaluate Indicate Modify Reward Theorize

Challenge Define Excite Individualize Motivate Set Goals Train

Choose Demonstrate Explain Infer Observe Set Standards Tutor

Activate Compute Create Display Integrate Rehabilitate Service

Adapt Configure Define Engineer Maintain Remodel Solve

Apply Conserve Deliver Exhibit Navigate Repair Streamline

Appraise Consolidate Design Fabricate Operate Rectify Supply

Assemble Construct Detect Formulate Overhaul Regulate Survey

Begin Contrive Determine Fortify Participate Resolve Train

Build Convert Develop Implement Program Retrieve Troubleshoot

Calculate Coordinate Devise Install Reconfigure Screen Upgrade

* Your resume will be quickly scanned,

rather than read. Ten to twenty seconds

is all the time you have to persuade a

prospective employer to keep reading. A

quick screening of your resume should

impress the reader and convince him or

her of your qualifications and hopefully

result in an interview!

Joseph A. Owl1111 West Haven CourtAlpharetta, GA 30004(770) 555-2887Joseph.a.owl@yahoo.com____________________________________________________________________________________

sUMMArY• Have completed the 150 credit hour requirement for CPA licensure• Advanced use of Excel (including pivot tables), QuickBooks, and Peachtree Accounting Software• Recognized leader in student organizations and in work settings

EDUCATiOnkennesaw state University, kennesaw, gAMaster of Accounting December 20__*Overall gPA 4.0Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting May 20__Overall gPA 3.7, Accounting gPA: 3.9

HOnOrs/ACTiViTiEsBeta Alpha PsiNational Association of Black Accountants President, 20__ - 20__ Vice President for Membership 20__ – 20__Georgia Society of CPA’s

rELEVAnT EXPEriEnCEErnest & Young, Atlanta, GA August 20__– PresentStaff Accountant• Maintain client files• Process accounts payable paperwork at the completion of the check run• Manage fixed asset and associate depreciation schedules

Coca-Cola Bottling Corporation, Atlanta, GA Spring Semester 20__Accounting Intern• Managed general ledger entries• Processed accounts receivable statements• Reconciled bank statements

OTHEr EXPEriEnCEkohl’s Department stores, Atlanta, GA May 20__ – December 20__Customer Service Associate

*All dates on all samples in this guide are indicated with two blank lines to indicate where the year should be filled in

SAMPLE RESUME A cHRONOLOGIcAL STYLE

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Ernie TannerActor

1 Broadway Lane – Kennesaw, GA 30144 Height: 6’1(770) 123-4567 Weight: 187etanner@students.kennesaw.edu Hair: Dark Brown Eyes: Blue Voice: Alto

sELECTED CrEDiTsHorizon Theatre Company – Atlanta, gA• Night Blooms Clayton Karen Robinson

Department of Theatre, Performance studies & Dance – kennesaw state University• Annie Get Your Gun Frank Butler Cat Mew• Fences Troy Karen Robinson• Bat Boy the Musical Sound Board Operator Dean Adams• The Comedy of Errors Property Master Harrison Long• A Grand Night for Singing Chorus Dean Adams/Russell Young

Harris Art Center – Calhoun, gALittle Theatre• Driving Miss Daisy Hoke Coleburn Susan PowellCommunity Chorus• Salute to Broadway Reva Utz• Fabulous Fifties Reva Utz

EDUCATiOn AnD TrAiningKennesaw State University – Kennesaw, GABachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance studies with French minor, expected May 20__GPA: 3.67/4.0 Honors: Dean’s List (every semester), Alpha Psi Omega (national honor society)• Modern Dance Ivan Pulinkala• Auditioning Technique Karen Robinson• Voice Oral Moses

sPECiAL skiLLs• Intermediate understanding of American Sign Language• Stage management, carpentry, and lighting• Rock climbing, football, and whitewater rafting

(This is an industry specific resume; therefore, includes personal information not usually listed on a resume.)

SAMPLE RESUME B cOMBINATION STYLE

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Ms. Biolo G. Intern45 Shout It From The Rooftops Circle · Mountainside, GA 30020 · (770) 123-3456 · imaintern@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVESeeking an internship opportunity in the biotechnology field. Particular areas of interest are clinical trialsand research.

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science, Biotechnology; 3.85 GPA Expected, December 20__Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA

HONORS & ACTIVITIESDeans’ List President’s ListVice President, Kappa Delta Member of Beta Beta Beta

RELEVANT COURSES/PROJECTSCell Biology, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbial Ecology, Principles of Biotechnology, ClinicalTrials and Regulatory Affairs • Performed experiments – set up labs, conducted experiments, and analyzed data. • Performed a study in collaboration with Dr. Biology professor examining medicine reactions in lab rats.

SKILLSLaboratory • Proficient in HPLC, LC/MS, GC/MS, LC-NMR, Protein Purification and Characterization, Drug Metabolism Studies, NMR, GLP Requirements etc. • Familiar with in vivo drug metabolism studies, pharmacokinetics and use of radioisotopes.Other • Self-motivated, with strong work ethic. • Exceptional customer service abilities developed in retail environment. • Confident and articulate. Excellent writing and presentation skills.

RELEVANT EMPLOYMENTLaboratory Assistant June 20__ – PresentKennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA • Assisted a Ph.D. of Agricultural Microbiology with collecting data on nitrogen fixation in corn and soybean plots. • Charted data for further analysis and to be incorporated into a scholarly research paper for conference presentations.

OTHER EMPLOYMENTCustomer Service Representative December 20__– PresentMacy’s Department Store Kennesaw, GA • Work in Fine Perfume, assisting customers with choices and purchases. • Use Access to create database to track customers and preferences. • Provide exceptional service, resulting in repeat business. • Meet and exceed established quotas.

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SAMPLE RESUME c cHRONOLOGIcAL STYLE

Ms. Sara Moore45 Shout It From The Rooftops Circle · Mountainside, GA 30020 · (770) 123-3456 · imaintern@yahoo.com

OBJECTiVEA cooperative education opportunity or an internship in the information technology field. Particular areasof interest are technical support or database administration.

EDUCATiOnBachelor of Business Administration, Information Systems; 3.85 GPA Expected, December 20__Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA

rELEVAnT COUrsEs/PrOJECTsPrinciples of Computing; Programming Principles; Introduction to Data Communication; DatabaseSystems; System Analysis and Design • Used the Oracle database to design a registration system for a school. • Used SQL and Microsoft Access to create a database to provide information on inventory for an Auto Parts business.

skiLLsComputer • Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Publisher. • Knowledge of Visual Basic, Oracle, SQL. C++, Java. • Able to create websites using HTML. • Highly analytical. Skilled at trouble-shooting and resolving hardware and software problems. • Able to support and provide one-on-one training for end-users.Other • Self-motivated, with strong work ethic. • Exceptional customer service abilities developed in retail environment. • Confident and articulate. Excellent writing and presentation skills.

rELEVAnT EMPLOYMEnTstudent Assistant June 20__ – PresentKennesaw State University Information Technology Services Kennesaw, GA • Work in computer lab with 50 units. • Support over 60 users on a daily basis. • Assist students with technical projects. • Trouble-shoot and solve technical problems. • Respond to questions regarding hardware and software. • Install software.

OTHEr EMPLOYMEnTCustomer service representative December 20__– PresentMacy’s Department Store Kennesaw, GA • Work in Fine Perfumes, assisting customers with choices and purchases. • Use Access to create database to track customers and preferences. • Provide exceptional service, resulting in repeat business. • Meet and exceed established quotas.

HOnOrs & ACTiViTiEs• Deans’ List; President’s List• Vice President, Women in Technology• Member Association for Computing Machines(ACM), Student Chapter 21

SAMPLE RESUME D cOMBINATION STYLE

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Mr. Ed U. Cator226 Activity Place Marietta, Georgia 30066770-123-4567 (Cell)EduCator1@students.kennesaw.edu

OBJECTiVEA position as an elementary school teacher, Grades K-5.

EDUCATiOnKennesaw State University Kennesaw, GABachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education May 20__ GPA 3.75

CErTiFiCATiOnK-5 Certification; ESOL Endorsement.

HOnOrs & ACTiViTiEsPresident’s List; Dean’s ListVice-President, Kappa Delta PiMember, Student Professional Association of Georgia Educators (SPAGE)

TECHnOLOgY skiLLsMS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. SMART Board; Promethean Board-ActivInspire; Kidspiration; iRespond

TEACHing EXPEriEnCEWoodstock Elementary Woodstock, GA Spring 20__Student Teacher/3rd Grade • Taught class of 25 third grade students- 50% Free and Reduced Lunch, 22% ESOL. • Implemented effective lessons based on Georgia Performance Standards. Used results of regular assessments to modify instruction. • Worked with IEP students. Identified individual learning needs in order to plan and deliver lessons. Differentiated instruction and organized hands-on and group learning centers. • Successfully integrated technology to engage students and enhance learning. • Used behavior modification techniques to effectively manage classroom, establishing high and consistent expectations. • Established positive collaborative relationships with staff and administrators. • Communicated with parents through daily interactions and frequent newsletters.

Avery Elementary Canton, GA Fall 20__TOSS (Teaching of Specific Subjects) Intern/Fourth Grade • Observed and assisted teacher in tutoring 20 elementary students in all subject areas. Collected and developed evidence of learning through formative and summative assessments. • Planned, created, and taught a five subject thematic unit on Georgia’s Native Americans, with excellent results. • Gained knowledge of various classroom management styles through observation of other classrooms. • Participated in staff development training and collaborative planning with classroom teachers.

OTHEr rELATED EXPEriEnCE/ /sPECiAL TrAining • After School Program Coordinator at Addison Elementary, Marietta, GA • Substitute Teacher in Cobb County School District • Attended “Writing Across the Curriculum for Elementary Teachers” workshop • Trained as ESOL tutor and attended “Strategies for Teaching ESOL” seminar –Willing to teach ESOL.

• Captain, Cheerleading squad at Pope High School- Willing to coach Cheerleading group.

SAMPLE RESUME E cHRONOLOGIcAL STYLE

niTA riTEr1 Great Hire Road, Marietta, GA 12345

(404) 123-4567nriter2@students.kennesaw.edu

EDUCATiOn

Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GABachelor of Arts in English, anticipated May 20__ GPA: 3.59Honors: Dean’s List (every semester), Delta Epsilon Iota National Honor SocietyRelated Courses: Grammar in the Context of Writing, Topics in African Literature,Ethnic Literature, Studies in Grammar and Linguistics

rELEVAnT EXPEriEnCE

News Reporter, “The Sentinel,” campus newspaper August 20__ – PresentExpanding the newspaper’s use of photojournalism• Write and edit weekly new stories about campus events• Research longer feature articles that are published on a monthly basis• Consult with photographers when pictures are needed

Intern, Peachtree Publishers Atlanta, GA January – May 20__Developed marketing plan to create new market niche for company• Proof-read and edited manuscripts as they arrived at the publishers• Researched blogs, websites, magazines, and newspapers to generate new clientele• Gained proficiency in MLA, APA, and Chicago editing styles

COMPUTEr AnD LAngUAgE skiLLs

• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and social media• Fluent in written and oral German, moderate understanding of written French

CAMPUs inVOLVEMEnT

President, Minority student Association August 20__ – Present• Serve on Presidential commissioned diversity committee with staff and faculty

EMPLOYMEnT

Teller, Money Banks Marietta, GA April 20__ – Present• Perform all teller transactions, including checking, savings, and certificates of deposit• Answer inquiries concerning banking services• Open new accounts

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SAMPLE RESUME f cHRONOLOGIcAL STYLE

sally Allgood1510 Motor skills Court • Health Town, gA 30010 • sallgood@students.kennesaw.edu • (678) 123-6789

SUMMARY OF SKILLS• Assisted professors in laboratory research and data collection. Worked to find accuracy in pedometers as it relates to exercise at an incline, calories burned, and body composition.• Able to offer another research perspective. Have volunteered as a subject in laboratory experiments.• Proficient in operating, computing and interpreting data on to following equipment: Metabolic Cart, DEXA, BioDex, Bod Pod, EKG, Hydrostatic Weighing, Skin Calipers.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONSBachelor of Science, Exercise & Health Science, Kennesaw State University (KSU), GPA 3.65 December 20__CPR, First Aid, AED, American Heart Association Expires Decemeber 20__

RELEVANT COURSEWORK/PROJECTSClinical Aspects of Exercise Biomechanics Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Prescription • Developed a health program for the fight against childhood obesity for children in Cobb County, GA.• Established a detailed physiological conditioning program for a mid fielder in soccer.

RELATED EXPERIENCELab Assistant in Exercise Lab, KSU Kennesaw, GA January 20__ – PresentAssist with research and data collection for two professors in the department. Run DEXA and Bod Podbody composition tests to get a base line reading for all subjects. Conducted a calorimetric test on thetreadmill to determine the accuracy of a pedometer when the incline is increased incrementally.

MicroFit Fitness Assessments, KSU Kennesaw, GA January 20__ – May 20__Conducted fitness assessments on students at the Wellness Center – blood pressure, skin fold measurements, flexibility, strengths, and cardiovascular fitness level.

Student Trainer/SPARHKS Program Kennesaw, GA January 20__ – May 20__Seniors Participating in Activities Relating to Health at Kennesaw State (SPARHKS)Worked with an older adult fitness program. Produced individual plans tailored for each participants needs.Participants would engage in physical activity that would increase their strength and mobility. Pre and postassessments were taken and the program proved to increase quality of movement in participants in normal activities of daily living (ADLs).

Activities Assistant, Terraces at Woodstock Woodstock, GA January 20__ – May 20__Lead a fitness program, focused on Chair Aerobics, at a retirement community. Organize activities that were made to help them get up and move about within their limitations. Worked with weights and elastic bands to improve strength for activities of daily living.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCETask Team Member , Ulta Salon and Cosmetics & Dippin’ Dots, Inc. Kennesaw, GA August 20__ – Present

SAMPLE RESUME G cOMBINATION STYLE

SAMPLE RESUME H cHRONOLOGIcAL RESUME

gerry Jones111-1B Busbee Parkway

Kennesaw, GA 30144(770) 555-5555

gjones@students.kennesaw.edu

OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as a staff accountant; particularly interested in audits.

EDUCATION kennesaw state University, kennesaw, gA May 20__ Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting GPA: 3.9/4.0 • Will sit for CPA exam in November 20__

RELEVANT COURSEWORK• Auditing and Assurance • International Accounting• Accounting Information Systems • Business Valuation• Advanced Taxation • Advanced Managerial Accounting

EXPERIENCEAmcor Manufacturing, Atlanta, GA December 20__ – PresentAccounts Payable Clerk• Verify vendor invoices with purchase orders and receiving tickets• Secure proper payment authorizations in adherence to company policies and procedures• Ensure accurate data entry of vendor payments in computerized ledger system• Generate preliminary check register, verify for accuracy, and secure payment approval• Prepare checks for signatures; mail appropriately• Assist in preparing month- and year-end closing journal entries (adjustments and accruals)• Maintain A/P account reconciliations using Lotus spreadsheet applications• Research financial statement budget variances• Support external auditors; provide appropriate audit trail documentation (A/P and A/R related)

United states Air ForceTechnical SargentReceived honorable discharge August 20__

COMPUTER SKILLSMS Office, Peachtree Accounting, QuickBooks. Skilled at creating andanalyzing pivot tables

PrOFEssiOnAL AFFiLiATiOns & ACTiViTiEsBeta Alpha Psi Institute for Internal AuditorsGeorgia Society of CPA’s

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kelly smith999-9A Busbee Parkway • Kennesaw, GA 30144

(770) 555-5555 • ksmith1111@students.kennesaw.edu

EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, 5/20__ Kennesaw State University (KSU), Kennesaw, GA GPA: 3.4 study Abroad Experience to spain, summer 20__ • Reviewed marketing strategies for the National Bank of Spain • Interviewed market analysts for UPS-Europe

RELEVANT Marketing Research Market AnalysisCOURSEWORK Principles of Marketing Direct Response Marketing Consumer Behavior International Marketing Retail Management Business to Business Marketing

HONORS/ Presidential ScholarshipACTIVITIES Kennesaw Marketing Association Pi Sigma Epsilon

WORK Intern, The Athlete’s Foot, Kennesaw, GA 1/__- 4/__EXPERIENCE • Interviewed customers about athletic products • Created slogan for new aerobics shoe • Presented marketing proposals to management of corporation • Corresponded with retail managers Sales Clerk (Seasonal Employee), University Bookstore, ksU 5/__- 12/__ • Assisted customers, requiring knowledge of all aspects of store operations • Stocked inventory and shelves • Increased sales in my division by 15% Library Assistant, Horace W. sturgis Library, ksU 5/__- 4/__ • Answered inquiries from students, faculty and general public • Reshelved books efficiently • Enhanced organizational skills and knowledge of information management

COMPUTER Advanced Excel (pivot tables and analytic package), Publisher, Adobe Creative SuiteKNOWLEDGE Advanced knowledge of Mac and Windows operating environments

FOREIGN Reading and speaking fluency in SpanishLANGUAGE

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SAMPLE RESUME I cHRONOLOGIcAL STYLE

kelly smith999-9A George Busbee Pkwy • Kennesaw, GA, 30144 • (770) 555-5555 • ksmith1111@students.kennesaw.edu

OBJECTIVE A position in business involving sales and research skills.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration in Professional Sales 5/20__ Kennesaw State University (KSU), Kennesaw, GA GPA: 3.4/4.0

RELATED SKILLS

Marketing • Created slogan for new athletic shoe • Presented marketing proposals to clients • Sold ideas to supervisors and peers • Designed and developed fliers and newsletters for informational and fund raising purposes • Corresponded regularly with prospective clients • Increased sales in my division by 15%

Research • Interviewed consumers and summarized findings in report form for Director of Marketing • Developed written survey for demographic study of product appeal

Customer • Processed sales and assisted customersservice • Answered inquiries from customers and other intra-organizational departments • Stocked and shelved inventory and books • Advanced knowledge of Excel (including pivot tables) and Adobe Creative Suite

Language • Reading and speaking fluency in Spanish

WORK Marketing Intern 1/20__ – 4/20__HISTORY The Athletes Foot, Kennesaw, GA Sales Clerk (Seasonal Employee) 5/20__ – 12/20__ University Bookstore, ksU, Kennesaw, GA Library Assistant 5/20__ – 4/20__ Horace W. sturgis Library, ksU, Kennesaw, GA

HONORS/ Presidential ScholarshipACTIVITIES Pi Sigma Epsilon – Professional Sales Fraternity Kennesaw Marketing Association

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SAMPLE RESUME j fUNcTIONAL STYLE

JiLL sMiTH

121 Ben King Road (770) 555-2183 – homeKennesaw, GA 30144 jsmith@myeemaildomain.com (770) 555-6600 – office

CArEEr OBJECTiVETo obtain an editing position for a magazine or newspaper

skiLLs• EditingEdited counseling, advisement, placement and orientation brochures for the college community. Edited legal documents for immigration division of law firm. Edited and did layout for sales manuals.

• WritingContributing author to the revised employee manual. Developed informational brochures and booklets for the college orientation program. Wrote and presented essay for Phi Alpha Theta State Convention – received best paper award.

• TechnicalFamiliar with Wordstar, SAMNA, and Lanier software systems. Extensive experience with standard office equipment.

• OrganizationalAssisted in supervision and organization of a New Student Experience Program for incoming freshmen. Supervised and trained orientation staff of 35 students. Supervised and trained part-time personnel. Played major role in founding and development of three student clubs on campus. Advised non-declared and remedial students. Coordinated sales efforts for telephone-service company.

EMPLOYMEnTKennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia 20__ – PresentHealthdyne, Inc., Marietta, Georgia 19__– 20__Kilpatrick & Cody, Atlanta, Georgia 19__ – 19__The Audichron Company, Atlanta, Georgia 19__– 19__Protective Life Insurance, Atlanta, Georgia 19__ – 19__

EDUCATiOnGeorgia State University: Currently enrolled in Masters of Arts ProgramKennesaw State University: Bachelor of Arts Degree, June 2001. Cum Laude

CAMPUs ACTiViTiEsHonors & Awards Committee 19__ – 19__, elected memberZeta Chi Lambda Advisor 19__ – presentInternational Films Society Advisor 19__– presentHostess to International Exchange Professors

SAMPLE RESUME KfUNcTIONAL STYLE

Florence N. Tindale 144 Empathy Drive • Atlanta, GA 33360

(770) 123 3456 FTindale@students.kennesaw.edu

OBJECTIVEAn entry-level position as a Staff Nurse. Particularly interested in Adult Medical Surgical.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS• Conscientious, team-oriented, and eager to learn• Able to relate to patients quickly and work effectively with other health care professionals.• Utilize strong clinical judgment when planning and prioritizing patient care.• Received numerous compliments from patients and their families for the level and quality of care given. Gained excellent evaluations from clinical instructors.• Detail-oriented in patient history, charting, and other documentation.• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint – hospital computer chatting.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONSBachelor of Science, Nursing May 20__Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA GPA: 3.85Certified Basic Life Support with Automatic External Defibrillator, American Heart Association

ADVANCED CLINICAL EXPERIENCEPiedmont Hospital Atlanta, GA Spring 20__Preceptorship / geriatrics Unit: 180 Clinical Hours• Prioritized care for 5 patients each day. Utilized nursing process and theory to manage efficiently.• Collaborate effectively with physicians, other health care team members, patients, and families.• Assessed patients’ status and documented initial assessment, interventions and changes in assessment.• Utilized critical thinking and clinical judgment when making decisions.• Performed medication administration under supervision of nurse preceptor.• Educated patients and families, demonstrating strong communication skills in clarification of medical terminology.

OTHER CLINICAL EXPERIENCESHaven House Hospice: Adult Medical SurgicalHughes Spalding Children’s Hospital: PediatricsPiedmont Hospital: Medical SurgicalWellStar Kennestone: Obstetrics

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCEKennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA May 20__ – Present• Work with classes of over 30 students. Assist faculty to manage simulations which allow students to gain hands-on nursing experience.• Demonstrate technical skills competency – physical assessments, medication administration, nasogastric care, wound care, foley catherization and tracheostomy.

HONORS and ACTIVITIESPresident’s List, KSU; Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta & ScholarshipPresident, Georgia Student Nurses Association; Member, National Student Nurses AssociationVolunteer, MUST Ministries Clinic; American Red Cross; Boys & Girls Club 29

SAMPLE RESUME L fUNcTIONAL STYLE

IVAN GOODLOW1000 Any Street, Kennesaw, GA 30144

imaintern@gmail.com • (404) 555-6555

OBJECTIVETo obtain a behavioral psychology internship or assistantship that requires a keen understanding of research methods and strong analytical skills.

EDUCATIONKennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GABachelor of Science, Psychology, December 20__Honors and Activities: Dean’s List and Psi Chi (the National Psychology Honor Society) GPA: 3.53

PSYCHOLOGY COURSEWORK“Research Methods in Psychology,” 1/20__ – 5/20__ • Introduced to non-experimental research methodologies including observation, correlational research, surveys, quasi-experimental and ex post facto designs. Reviewed ethical issues in non-experimental research.“Interviewing and Counseling Techniques,” 8/20__ – 12/20__ • Studied theories and approaches to counseling, practiced counseling techniques under the supervision of a licensed counselor, explored variation of human experiences and reactions and how to handle counseling situations.“Dynamics of Abnormal Behavior,” 8/20__ – 12/20__ • Learned about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of major mental disorders and behavioral problems as outlined in the DSM-IV.

RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCEResearch Assistant, Kennesaw State University 1/20__ – 12/__ • Assisted professor with development of original hypothesis and research design. Followed instructions and worked with SPSS statistical software, maintained accurate records using Excel spreadsheet, and wrote detailed reports.Teaching Assistant, Kennesaw State University 8/20__ – 12/20__ • Developed lesson plans and served as a liaison between professor and students. Worked one-on-one with students and presented course material to the class.

VOLUNTEER WORKResidential Treatment Program, Devereux of Georgia, January 20__ – Present • Mentor/role model for troubled pre-teens who struggle with issues ranging from good daily hygiene to lack of self-discipline and low self-esteem.MUST Ministries, May 20__-December 20__ • Organized donation drop-off events and recruited new volunteers.

EMPLOYMENTCustomer Service Associate, Macy’s Department Store, Kennesaw, GA, January 20__ – Present • Promoted after six months from sales clerk to Customer Service Associate due to ability to handle stress and communicate effectively with customers, peers and management. • Recognized as “Employee of the Month” May 20__ and October 20__. • Handle customer merchandise returns and questions while answering phone calls in a professional manner. • Assist an average of 50-75 customers per day.30

SAMPLE RESUME M cOMBINATION STYLE

Jane Doe123 My Drive, Atlanta, GA 30317

(123) 123-4567 - jdoe@myemail.com

OBJECTIVETo obtain an internship with a nonprofit organization focusing on providing services to clients to buld on my seven years of customer service experience.

EDUCATIONKennesaw State University Kennesaw, GABachelor of Science in Human Services Graduation Date 20__Concentration in Human Service Administration GPA 3.5study Abroad - Crisis Intervention in Germany, Fall 20__

RELEVANT COURSEWORKHuman Resources for Nonprofit Organizations Program DevelopmentLeadership in Nonprofits Grant Writing and FundraisingSocial Welfare Policy Interviewing Skills

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCELifelong Learning Center Kennesaw, GA Fall 20__student Assistant • Educated and referred students to appropriate on-campus resources • Ran front desk area including answering phones, directing visitors, and stocking supplies • Scheduled appointments for tutoring sessions

Smyrna Communications Smyrna, GA 20__ - 20__Training Officer/Emergency 911 Center • Effectively trained six new hires in policy, procedures, and crisis control • Prioritized emergency responses in an extremely time sensitive environment

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCEMeals on Wheels Atlanta, GA Spring 20__Volunteer • Delivered meals to clients

Beats Hippa Therapy Canton, GA Spring 20__ - PresentVolunteer • Worked on a team of 3 to assist in providing therapy treatments to clients with physical and/or mental disabilities using therapy horses • Maintained and cared for therapy horses

Habitat for Humanity Canton, GA October 20__Volunteer • Guided clients through application paperwork for home ownership

SAMPLE RESUME N cHRONOLOGIcAL STYLE

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WHAT IS A CV?

The term “curriculum vitae” comes from the Latin Curriculum (course) and Vitae (life): The course of ones life. “It is vitae (not vita) because “life” in the phrase “course of life” ... is in the genitive singular....” - Eric Daniels, CVtips.com.

A Curriculum Vitae (CV) resembles a resume in many ways, but is more specifically focused on academic achievements. A CV summarizes educational and academic history and may include details about teaching experience, publications (books, articles, research papers, unpublished manuscripts, or book chapters), and academic honors and awards. Use a CV rather than a resume for teaching or research opportunities, applying for fellowships or for further academic training. Some research positions in industry may also prefer a CV rather than a resume. CVs are frequently longer than resumes, since the emphasis is on completeness rather than brevity. While there is no single correct format or style for writing a CV, the following types of information are generally included, and typically organized in this way:

Additional Tips:

• Fields of interest or Teaching Competencies: CVs may begin with a short section specifying Fields of Interest or Teaching Competencies (instead of a statement of Professional Objective with which resumes may begin). If you do include this optional section, make your categories as broad as possible to cover a variety of potential opportunities, but don’t be so broad that you appear unfocused.

• Teaching and research Experience: On a CV it is appropriate to describe both teaching and research experience in detail (on a resume this is usually not appropriate). If applying for a position that primarily involves research, describe research experience first, if the reverse is true, put teaching experience first.

• Work Experience: Work experience not directly relevant to research/teaching/academic opportunities should be omitted or described only briefly on a CV.

• Other: This may include miscellaneous personal information such as membership in professional or scholarly associations, travel or study abroad, or personal interests. Include only if you feel that some aspects of your personal history may be relevant and of potential interest to your readers.

• references: If you list references, provide title, university affiliation, and phone number.

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cURRIcULUM vITAE

• Name and Address • Education • Dissertation • Fellowships and Awards • Prepared to Teach, Areas of Research Interest, Areas of Specialization, Areas of Competence/ Expertise or Principal Research and Teaching Interests • Teaching Experience

• Research Experience • Publications and Presentations • Works in Progress • Related Professional Experience • Languages • Other • References • Dissertation Abstract

• Your Dissertation: • If you are working on or have recently finished your doctoral degree, at least include a brief, clear summary of your thesis topic in the Education section. • Including a separate one- or two- page abstract of your thesis at the end of your resume is recommended, but optional. In this attachment, concisely summarize your thesis work, placing it within its scholarly context and noting its contribution to the field. Your summary should be comprehensible to people outside your field, but scholarly enough to interest people within your area of expertise. Looking at theses on related topics, in the Rotch or Dewey Library, may help you write yours. If you do provide an abstract, write “(See Abstract Attached)” in the Education section of your CV, after the name of your thesis title.• Cover Letter: A CV should always be accompanied by a cover letter.

Web Resources for CV Writing:

MiT CV Workshop Online: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/workshops/CV/

The Basics of science CV’s (Chronicle of Higher Education):http://chronicle.com/jobs/2000/03/2000033102c.htm

“CV Doctors” Mary Heiberger and Julia Miller Vick (The Chronicle of Higher Education) Advicefor five CVs (social sciences, education, humanities, fine arts, and the sciences):http://chronicle.com/jobs/99/09/99091701c.htm, Rework the CVs of two faculty members and anadministrator at various stages in their careers: http://chronicle.com/jobs/2000/10/2000102001c.htm

UC Berkeley’s advice on creating a CV: http://career.berkeley.edu/Phds/PhDCV.stmPreparing a Curriculum Vitae: Proven Success Strategies: http://www.quintcareers.com/curriculum vitae.html

stanford University career guides for graduate students (includes CV/Resume):http://cardinalcareers.stanford.edu/guides/grad.html

Article on Teaching Portfolios (ScienceCareers.org):http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_development/previous_issues/articles/0980/the_art_of_teaching_session_2_using_portfolios_to_improve_and_evaluate_teaching/

Landing an Academic Job (by John Dantzig, U of IL Urbana-Champaign, mechanicalengineering faculty: member) http://quattro.me.uiuc.edu/~jon/ACAJOB/Latex2e/academic_job.pdf

How to Craft a Winning resume and CV (ScienceCareers.org)http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_development/tools_resources/how_to_guides/how_to_craft_a_winning_resume

Resource: Curriculum Vitae MIT Global Education & Career Development Ctr. • 12-170 • (617) 253-4733 •

http://careers.mit.edu

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Carefully choose job references that complement your resume. A good reference should be someone who confirms the details of your resume and offers positive feedback regarding your work or educational skills and experience. Ideally, they should have known you for at least one year—preferably three. Your list of references should include 3-5 of the following:• Former and/or current supervisors• Colleagues and/or subordinates• Former customers/clients• Former professors• Contacts from volunteer work or student organizations

References should not be included in your actual resume. Instead, include them on a separate sheet. Do not submit references to employers unless they have been requested.

1. Call your references and ask them if they are willing to provide favorable feedback to an employer on your behalf. As an additional courtesy, offer them an update on your career.

2. Let your references know every time you give out their contact information, and thank them for their efforts.3. Keep your references informed of your career and educational progress and future aspirations. They will be more

inclined to see you in a stronger light as you progress.4. Note that spending time communicating with your prospective employer takes valuable time from your

references’ workdays. If you plan to use these references over the years, you need to give something back. For instance, each time your reference supports you with a new prospective employer, send them a personal thank you letter or (at a minimum) an email.

5. If you obtain the new position, call or email your references and thank them again for their support. Also, let them know your new contact information.

How to List References:References should be put on a separate sheet of paper not attached to the resume document itself. The suggested format is below:

EXAMPLE:References for Joe Intern

Stephen Jackson, Manager Known for four yearsXYZ Comapny Former supervisor at ABC, Inc.100 Chastain Rd. Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 423-6555stephen@gmail.com

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