Transcript Creating Your Resumé Dan Solarek Myrna Rudder What is a Resumé? Critical tool in your co-op, part-time or full-time job search A summary of your.

Creating Your Resumé
Dan Solarek
Myrna Rudder
What is a Resumé?
Critical tool in your co-op, part-time or
full-time job search
A summary of your qualifications and
experience
A brief document that communicates
enough information to an employer to
elicit further interest
PURPOSE: The main purpose of a resumé is to get you
an interview!
Building Your Resumé
The Art of Selling You!
A resumé is like a
commercial, it lets
an employer know
about your best
qualities.
Resumé Tips
Pay attention to detail
Proofread
Organize
Clear and to the point
Legibility
One Page
Include all work experience
Basic Resumé Elements
Career / Educational Objective
Education
Computer Skills
Experience / Accomplishments
Honors / Awards
Collegiate Activities / Community Activities
References
Career / Educational Objective
Should answer two questions:
 What
do you want?
 Why do you want it?
Should be focused
 Short
and Concise
 The ‘2’ Second rule!
Your Education
The High School Dilemma!
What is Needed?
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The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio.
 August 1997 - Present
 Bachelor of Science, _____ Engineering Technology
 Anticipated Graduation Date
Extras
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The Great GPA Debate
Should I list every class I ever took?
Scholastic Honors, Awards & Scholarships
Work Experience
What are Employers Looking For?
 General
work experience
Does this person have a good work ethic?
Customer Service Skills / Interpersonal Skills
Teamwork skills / “Likability” Index
Professional Experience
The Power of Three
The Use of Bullets
Utilizing Action Words
Some Examples of Action Words
Accomplished
Analyzed
Achieved
Coordinated
Contributed
Delegated
Designed
Devised
Enhanced
Established
Formulated
Generated
Implemented
Supervised
Trained
Researched
Job Description Example
For more than one job entry:
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Order with most recent at top
Repeat format with blank line between positions
Professional Job Description
For more than one job entry:
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Order with most recent at top
Repeat format with blank line between positions
Collegiate Activities
Why is this necessary?
What is Important?
The Message
Collegiate Activities Example
Order with most recent activities at top
Include dates where appropriate
List positions and responsibilities
Resumé Extras
Personal Strengths / Special Skills
 Superior
Time Management Skills
 Excellent listening skills and the ability to
interact with others
 Well developed written and oral
communication skills
Community Activities
What not to include:
References
Available upon request
Whom should I ask to be my references?
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Employers and Professors
Co-Workers and Family Friends
How many references should I have?
Separate piece of paper
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Name, Address and Telephone Number/Email
 Company and Title of Individual
Make sure to call those you have chosen
References
Use a format
similar to that
shown at right for
each of your
references
Make certain that
email addresses
are accurate
All references must
have agreed to
serve
Paper and Layout
Paper weight:
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Use matching paper for resumés and cover letters
(rag bond, textured, etc.)
Color:
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Use white, off-white, tan, beige, or light gray to
achieve a professional, businesslike appearance
Spacing:
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Center your resumé on the page leaving adequate
“white space.” Make sure top and bottom margins are
equal.
A Convincing Resumé
The four “ C’s ”
 Complete
 Concise
 Consistent
 Correct
CC
CC
Proofread carefully and proofread again!
A simple error can cause your resumé to be recycled!
Resume Dos
DO think of your resumé as an ad for your
qualifications, not an autobiography.
DO begin each bullet point with a verb.
DO include paid and unpaid experience to
demonstrate the range of what you’ve done.
DO show the reader why you’re a good match
for a particular job.
DO make several resumés, with each one
targeting a particular field or company.
DO look at other resumés to see how they are
written.
Resume Dos (2)
DO use reverse chronology (the most recent
position is your first entry) to organize your
education and experience.
DO format your resumé clearly.
DO proofread many times.
DO ask others to look at your resumé.
DO come to the Co-op Office for a critique.
DO remember that most employers will only look
at your resumé for 15-30 seconds.
Resume Don’ts
DON’T make your reader dig for information.
DON’T tell everything you’ve ever done.
DON’T use complete sentences
DON’T include personal information, such as
age, race, marital or health status.
DON’T make your resumé too dense, busy or
cute.
DON’T use a font smaller than 10 point.
DON’T use fancy fonts that are hard to read.
Key Aspects of a
Successful Job Search
Assertiveness
Planning
Active
Self-Awareness
Ask for Help
Don’t Fear
Perseverance
Don’t Give Up