Transcript resumenjcu - New Jersey City University

How to Write A
Resume
Project Mentor
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
Partially funded by a grant from the NJ Commission on Higher Education
TABLE of CONTENTS
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Contact Information
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Goal Statement
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Education Statement
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Experience Statement
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Honors and Activities
The Contact
Information Section
What is this?
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Tells the employer
where to find you
Ways you can be
contacted
Creates first
impression
Usually at top of
page
What information do you include?
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Name, address
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Campus
Permanent
Land & Cell Phone
Numbers
Email Address
Any other means of
contact
Example
Joe Graduate
Campus Address
55 College Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Phone: 201-555-5555
Cell: 609-555-4444
Email: [email protected]
Permanent Address
100 Main Street
Hometown, NJ 07111
Phone: 609-555-2222
Cell: 609-555-4444
Email: [email protected]
Important Tip
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Email name
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Should be your name
Nothing cute or funny
Employer is not interested in hiring
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[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Remember you want the employer to contact
you
The Goal Statement
What is this?
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Brief statement of
career goals and skills
A quick picture of you
and your career
interests
Tells the employer why
he should keep reading
What should be included?
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Qualifications
Skills
Qualities
Interests
Motivation
Objective Statement Includes
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The job/position
you are seeking
Your main
qualifications for
this job
Your immediate
career goals
Tailor to the position
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Use terms from job
posting or
description
Make the
connection between
what company is
seeking and you
Examples
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To develop my graphic design skills as web designer in
a creative environment
An opportunity to work as a computer technician for
123 Software using my skills as a programmer and
troubleshooter
An opportunity to teach and grow professionally in the
Jersey City Public Schools
A position as a dietician at Beth Israel Hospital working
with individuals on the dialysis unit
The Education Section
What is this?
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A major section for
college students and
recent graduates
What you have studied
How this prepared you
for the position you
seek
What to include
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Schools you have attended, including
universities, community colleges, technical
schools, etc.
Location of school(s)
Date of graduation, actual or anticipated
Degree(s) earned or pursued
Grade Point Average (if it is good)
Also include
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Scholarships, honors and awards
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Major and Minor areas of study
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Special Projects, papers
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Specific coursework that applies to the job
you are seeking
Ask yourself…
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Did I include my major &
minor?
Honors related to my
degree?
How is my education
funded?
What special course or
degree-related projects
may be of interest to this
employer?
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What courses have I
taken that are related to
my career goals?
With what computer
programs am I most
familiar?
What language
proficiencies do I have?
Have I qualified for a
license or certification?
Example
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B.S. Human Nutrition anticipated May 2009
New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ
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Major GPA 3.8
Minor in Psychology GPA 3.6
Kraft Food Academic Scholarship awarded all 4 years
Eligible for Licensed Dietician examination
Special Project on relationship between culture, nutrition and
health
Experienced developer of data bases and computer research
protocols
Fluent in English, Spanish and Italian
The Experience Section
What is this?
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This section lists and
describes:
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past and present
employment
internships
volunteer experiences
Why is this important?
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Tells the employer that you are qualified for
the job
Shows your progress towards a
professional identity
Demonstrates your sustained interest in this
type of work
Displays your positive work ethic
Prepare before you include things
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Make a list of all of your
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Itemize
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jobs
volunteer activities
internships
what you did
how this relates to the job
you are seeking
Circle words
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that appear in job posting
describe actions/activities
What to include?
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Name & Address of
company or
organization
Your position there
Dates of your
employment or
involvement
Descriptions of your
tasks and
responsibilities
Tasks and Responsibilities
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Use action words to describe experiences
 Escorted a group of senior citizens on grocery trips
 Conducted weigh ins and entered data in excel spreadsheet
 Prepared snacks for children at after school center
 Cleaned and sanitized kitchen and dining room facilities
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Provide clear information about your role
 With whom did you work? (senior citizens, school children)
 What duties did you do? (data entry, weigh ins, food prep)
 Where did your job fit into the organization? (health of
participants)
 What goals were you trying to accomplish? (teach healthy
choices, support health, measure effectiveness of program)
 What timelines were you working under? (conducted 100 weigh
ins per week)
 What procedures did you follow? (Health Dept. sanitary
standards, organization’s record keeping procedures)
The Honors and
Activities Section
What is this?
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An opportunity to tell
the employer more
about you
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Other achievements
Other talents
What to include?
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Extracurricular activities
Awards, grants, prizes,
and special honors
Memberships in
professional clubs and
organization
Other Volunteer
activities
Hobbies
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Memberships and Community Service
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Community Vegetable Garden, Vineland, NJ
Food Bank Volunteer, Elizabeth, NJ
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Volunteer of the Year 2007
Big Sisters of NJ
Extra Curricular Activities
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NJCU Girls Varsity Soccer Team
Representative on Student Government Organization
Additional Resume Assistance
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NJCU Office of Academic
Career Planning and
Placement
http://www.njcu.edu/dept/acp
www.collegegrad.com/resumes
www.resumehellp.org/entry_level_resume_exa
mple
https://www.smartjobguides.com
Now What?
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Proof Read!!!
Triple-check for
accuracy, neatness
and legibility
 One typo could cost
you an interview!
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Get Feedback
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Show your resume to
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Professors
Fellow students
Relatives
Anyone you know who has knowledge of the field
you hope to enter
Get their feedback and edit if necessary
Now You’re Ready to Write Your Cover
Letter and Send the Resume Out
GOOD LUCK!