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Resume Essentials Before you write your resume:
· Take time to do a
self-assessment on paper. Outline your skills and abilities as well as your
work experience and extracurricular activities. This will make it easier to
prepare a thorough resume.
· The Content of Your
Resume Name, address, telephone, e-mail address, web site address All your
contact information should go at the top of your resume.
· Avoid nicknames. Use
a permanent address. Use your parents` address, a friend`s address, or the
address you plan to use after graduation.
· Use a permanent
telephone number and include the area code. If you have an answering
machine, record a neutral greeting.
· Add your e-mail
address. Many employers will find it useful. (Note: Choose an e-mail
address that sounds professional.)
· Include your web site
address only if the web page reflects your professional ambitions.
Objective or Summary An objective tells potential employers the sort of
work you`re hoping to do.
· Be specific about the
job you want. For example: To obtain an entry-level position within a
financial institution requiring strong analytical and organizational
skills.
· Tailor your objective
to each employer you target/every job you seek. Education New graduates
without a lot of work experience should list their educational information
first. Alumni can list it after the work experience section.
· Your most recent
educational information is listed first. Include your degree (A.S., B.S.,
B.A., etc.), major, institution attended, and minor/concentration.
· Add your grade point
average (GPA) if it is higher than 3.0.Mention academic honors. Work
Experience; briefly give the employer an overview of work that has taught
you skills. Use action words to describe your job duties. Include your work
experience in reverse chronological order—that is, put your last job first
and work backward to your first, relevant job. Include:
o Title of position,
Name of organization, Location of work (town, state)
o Dates of employment
· Describe your work
responsibilities with emphasis on specific skills and achievements. Other
information A staff member at your career services office can advise you on
other information to add to your resume.
· You may want to add:
Key or special skills or competencies.
· Leadership experience
in volunteer organizations.
· Participation in
sports. References Ask people if they are willing to serve as references
before you give their names to a potential employer. Do not include your
reference information on your resume. You may note at the bottom of your
resume: "References furnished on request."
· Run a spell check on
your computer before anyone sees your resume.
· Get a friend (an
English major would do nicely) to do a grammar review.
· Ask another friend to
proofread. The more people who see your resume, the more likely that
misspelled words and awkward phrases will be seen (and corrected). Design:
These tips will make your resume easier to read and/or scan into an
employer`s data base.
·
Use white or
off-white paper
o
Use 8-1/2- x 11-inch
paper.
o
Print on one side of
the paper.
·
Use a font size of 10
to 14 points.
·
Use non decorative
typefaces.
·
Choose one typeface
and stick to it.
·
Avoid italics,
script, and underlined words.
·
Do not use horizontal
or vertical lines, graphics, or shading.
·
Do not fold or staple
your resume.
·
If you must mail your
resume, put it in a large envelope.
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