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What is a Resume?
“A marketing tool and foot in the door!”
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The first impression a prospective employer has of you
A selling tool that allows you to highlight to an employer
how you can contribute to the company
Must convince the employer that you have the ability to
fill their position
A snapshot of what you believe are your most important
experiences and qualifications
Standard Resume Sections
Contact Information
 Objective or Summary Profile
 Key Strengths or Core Competencies
 Education/Training
 Honors/Activities
 Employment and/or Internship Experience
 Relevant Courses
 Additional Information: Skills, Projects
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General Guidelines
Length: 1 to 2 typed pages
Be as concise and keep it uncluttered
Recommended Font: Not smaller than 10 point
Not larger than 12 point
Paper:
paper.
Print your resume with a high quality
Neutral Colors, nothing flashy
Time:
10 years
Contact Information
• The first line should be your name:
– Larger than the LARGEST FONT used in body
– Avoid using decorative fonts
– Exclude titles Mr., Mrs., Ms., …
• Include contact address
– Permanent address
– Current address
• Include your email address
– Use a professional email address
– Don’t use “[email protected]”
• Include your phone number
– Change the message machine to be appropriate
Objective Statement (optional)
A statement or targeted goal; this is where you sell the company on
why you are a good fit for their job.
Note: strongly suggest including it for recent graduate or career
changers
Generic:
To obtain a position where I can apply my skills, hardworking
ability, and employment history as well as become an asset to your
company.
Precise:
To obtain a Patient Care position at Bay Medical Center where I
can apply my knowledge and experience as well as become an
asset.
Summary Profile
Summarize your key skills and qualifications pertaining to the job:
Action and result oriented professional with extensive
experience in logistics, warehouse and inventory
management; self-disciplined leader with ability to
troubleshoot and resolve problems in timely matter;
enjoy multiple tasks/projects while keeping an eye
within budget constraints. Strengths include excellent
communication with all levels of personnel, and
maintain strong customer and vendor relations.
Key Strengths
KEY STRENGTHS:
 Administrative Support
 Customer Relations
 QuickBooks
 Accurate Record Keeping
 OSHA Regulations
 Microsoft Office 2010
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PROFILE:
• Proven ability to pick-up and deliver products in a timely manner
• Knowledgeable in performing DOT and daily safety/maintenance checks
• Proficient in reading and understanding road maps and planning
accurate/safe delivery routes
• Adhere to strict delivery guidelines and complete daily reports
• Familiar with the Driver Tech Computer System to process delivery
information
The Work Experience Section
Format
– Employer , job title, company, location and dates on the
first line
• Don’t need name of supervisor, complete address, or
contact information
Each position should have at least two-three bullets
– Explain role and contributions
– Emphasize outcomes
• Increased efficiency of … by 20%”
• “Improved user navigation experience on …”
Watch the tense
– Current job uses present tense
– Former jobs use past tense
The Honors/Activities Section
• Should only contain honors and awards earned
during your time in college or for company worked
for.
• Include academic or extracurricular items that
relate to employment
Miscellaneous Tips:
• Use easy-to-read language
– Winston Churchill - “Use short, old words.”
• Get the words and punctuation correct
– Errors and “broken English” are the kiss of death
• Follow the instructions
– If the company asks for specific information, then give it
to them
• Maintain a consistent writing style
– Avoid “To apply …” then “Applying …”
• Avoid the use of “I” or “my”
Miscellaneous Tips:
• Stick to the truth
– Don’t sprinkle buzzwords in that you really
don’t understand
• Focus on achievements and results
– Laundry lists of duties are not impressive
Types of Resumes
The most common resume styles are:
CHRONOLOGICAL or FUNCTIONAL
Chronological Resume Style
• Present your employment experience and education
in reverse chronological order - beginning with your
MOST RECENT experiences.
This style is best for people who :
• Are seeking employment related to last job
• Have a stable, solid career progression
• Can highlight recent achievements
Functional or Skills Resume Style
WHY?
• Shifting Careers
• Frequently changed jobs
• Entering Workforce after
long period of not working
or have gaps in their work
history
ALLOWS:
• Focuses on skills and
accomplishments
• Ignore experiences that do
not relate to the job
• Place things in order of
importance rather than
chronological order.
Format of Resumes
• A Paper/PDF Resume
– A printed resume for use at job fairs, conferences, …
– Should be clean, concise, professional, and pleasing to
the eye
– Use bullets, bolding, and indentation
– Take this resume with you on job interviews, career
breakfasts, …
• An Electronic Resume
– A plain text resume for on-line submission
– Typically must conform to employer specifications
– Use left-justified and space indented formatting
– If desired, use “+”, “*”, and “0” to represent bullets
Example Job Description
NEWS HERALD
Circulation Customer Service
Applicants must possess:
•Ability to communicate effectively by phone and person
•General knowledge of computer and data entry
•Ability to make customer service number 1 priority
•Able to be flexible with work schedule; morning and some
weekend required
Send resumes to [email protected] or stop by 501 W. 11th
street; no phone calls. Web ID#34226723
MAKE IT POP!
 Summary Profile
 Experienced professional with customer service; build
excellent rapport and effectively communicate with staff,
customers and management; provide flexibility and work
well under pressure; track and enter data accurately,
proficient in computers and various software; ability to
problem solve and mathematically inclined; dedicated and
loyal to employer.
 Core Competencies:
Strong Communication
Flexible works schedule
Accurate Data Entry
Computer Skills
Mathematical Inclined
Customer Service
Example Job Description
NEWS HERALD
Circulation Customer Service
Applicants must possess:
Ability to COMMUNICATE effectively by phone and person
General knowledge of COMPUTER AND DATA ENTRY
General MATH SKILLS
Ability to make CUSTOMER SERVICE number 1 priority
Able to be FLEXIBLE WITH WORK SCHEDULE; morning
and some weekend required
Send resumes to [email protected] or stop by 501 W. 11th
street; no phone calls. Web ID#34226723
Final Words
• An employer takes 10-20 seconds to look at
your resume
• There is no right or wrong way to compose a
resume
• This is your ticket into the interview
Contact:
Leila Winther - Career Center
Student Union East Room 54
(850)872-3855
Christine Etheridge - Job Placement Office
Student Union East Room 54
(850)769-1551 x 3339
Lab Hours:
Monday-Friday (8am-4pm)
*Appointments preferred but walk-ins welcome*