Transcript Your Resume - University of Texas at El Paso

Your Résumé
Presentation by:
Betsy Castro-Duarte, Assistant Director
UTEP Career Services
What is a Résumé?
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Summary
Abstract
Outline
Purpose of a Résumé
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Job – typically leads to an interview
Academic Scholarship
Membership to Professional Organization
Research Opportunities
Awards/Recognitions
Introduction: Public Speaking
General Résumé Tips
 Focus on the content, do not pay too much attention to how pretty
it looks.
 Limit the length of your résumé to information that is relevant to
the position.
 Be sure your résumé is error free. Spelling and grammatical errors
can be caught by having a second set of eyes review your resume.
 Avoid using too many font types and sizes.
 Is your résumé electronic friendly?
 Your résumé should be an attention grabber and should lead you to
an interview.
Elements (basic)
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Contact Information
Objective/Summary
Education
Work Experience/Relevant Experience
Military Service
Skills (soft & hard)
Professional Memberships
References
Contact Information
John “Joey” Smith
1122 North Valley, Apt.
El Paso, TX 7991
Home: 123-3456
Work: 678-9802
Cell: 909-9981
After 6:00PM: 123-6754
[email protected]
url: www.crazyboozeman.com
Contact Information
Legal Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Phone Number
E-mail
Objective
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Bad: To get a job
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Good: Seeking a part-time position in the
engineering field
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Better: An internship position where I can
apply my technical skills and education.
Education
El Paso High School
Diploma
2000-2004
Education
UTEP
Bachelor of Art in Electrical Engineering
Anticipated Graduation: December, 2007
Overall GPA: 2.1/4
Options:
Dean’s List, Spring 2006
Relevant Coursework
Major GPA: 3.8/4
Education
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Anticipated: May 2008
Mid-semester GPA: 3.2/0
Work Experience
Intern, Software Development Group
6/05-8/05
Betsy’s Company
 Administer new e-mail accounts, resulting in 78% user increase
 Collect user data to maximize system utilization
 Establish process documentation, first ever systematic flow-chard
USE Action Verbs…. Followed by the Result(s)
S.T.A.R.
Situation or Task, Action, Results
Experience (cont.)
P.E.P.
Profitability, Effectiveness, & Productivity
SKILLS
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Proficient
Extensive Use
Familiar
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Language: Bilingual
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Memberships
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Institute of Electrical Engineers, Active
Member – Fall 2005
Clean UP! El Paso, Volunteer – Summer
2005
Church of Youth, Summer School Teacher
– Summer 2004 & 2005.
References
Available Upon Request
Reference Sheet
Have a reference sheet prepared in advance, it
should be separate from your résumé. Example:
Dr. Jane Smith
Assistant Professor
Computer Systems Department
The University of Texas at El Paso
101 University Avenue
El Paso, Texas 79902
(915) 747-5000
[email protected]
Introduction. Full Name
Professional Title
Department
Company Name
Address
City, State, Zip
(Area Code) Telephone
Number
E-mail address
We are Located
Union Building – West, Rm. 103
(915) 747-5640
Mon & Tues 7:30am-7:00pm
Wed. – Fri. 7:30 am – 5:00pm
www.utep.edu/careers
[email protected]