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Resumes for the 21st Century
134 Mary Gates Hall
(206) 543-0535
[email protected]
www.careers.washington.edu
Overview
• Purpose & role of the resume
• Employer’s perspective
• Identifying & linking skills to jobs
• Resume formats
• Cover letters
• Resources
Purpose of Resume
The Silent Question
• All the questions employers have in mind are really the same
question:
• Successful job seekers understand their unique combination
of skills, education and experience and articulate their value
to employers.
Role of the Resume in Job Search
Employers Recruitment Methods
Promote qualified internal candidates
Identify candidates informally through
Contacts/
contacts, business associates, etc.
networking
Recruit candidates from
Career fairs,
targeted professional
univ. career cntrs.
organizations & schools
& professional orgs.
Interview candidates
Targeted job search:
who made unsolicited
actively applying directly
applications
to employers of interest
Employment
Private & state employment services
services
Ads
Job listings and want ads
Job Seekers’ Strategies
Throughout the job search….
• Your …
Resume…
Cover letter…
Job interview…
ALL need to demonstrate how your value matches the
employer’s needs…in the “language” they understand.
• Skills are the language of the job search.
Where to find your skills
•
In your education
– (major and other coursework, individual and group
assignments and projects, research, training, special
knowledges)
• In your experience
– (full and part-time work, internships, volunteering,
community service, student and professional organizations,
student activities, sports, travel, study abroad & exchanges,
leisure activities, hobbies)
Kinds of Skills
• Self Management Skills
• Transferable Skills
• Work Content Skills
Skills Link to Jobs
• Value increases with the degree of match between
your skills and how an employer views the position
• It’s best to target one’s resume to each position
The Job Description…
…Is the key to targeting your resume
• Find the skill words
– Often described as “key” words
• Use these skill words that match with your
background on your resume.
Job Description with Targeted Resume
Internet Services-Information Technology Internship – Wells
Fargo
The Information Technology Internship
Program allows you to participate in three
project-based rotations in the Internet
Services Group in order to prepare you for a
permanent placement as an IT professional. Typical
assignments after the program include work as a
web developer, Internet programmer and quality
assurance analyst among other functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
*Coursework in programming skills (C, C++,Java) and
web development (HTML, JavaScript, XML, Perl)
*Operating system experience with UNIX or NT
*Strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving
skills
*Demonstrated leadership ability
*Experience in a technical field such as computer science
or CS engineering
*Relevant work experience in application development
or front-end web design
*Pacific Rim language a plus
*Able to move from one project to another with ease
and effectiveness
Gary Gutenburg
2733 NE 95th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
OBJECTIVE: Internship in Information Technology with Wells Fargo utilizing
my excellent interpersonal and programming skills
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
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3 years experience in application development and operating systems
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Demonstrated customer service experience in various settings
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Highly adaptable and flexible in changing environments
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Work well independently and in team projects
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Japanese: fluent reading and listening; basic conversational skills
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Computer Skills: Proficient in C/C++, HTML, XML, Microsoft Office,
Windows NT, LAN, web design
EDUCATION:
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
BS in Informatics, GPA: 3.5/4.0, June 2009
Coursework includes study of information systems and technology with a
human-centered approach: Informatics Fundamentals, Database
Management, Information Retrieval, Information Systems Analysis and
Design, Research in Informatics, Computer Networks, Distributed Applications
Study Abroad: Keio University, Tokyo, Japan, Spring 2004 – Winter 2005
One-year exchange program, resided with host-family
Job Description with Targeted Resume
Communications Specialist
King County Library System
Position Description:
Responsible for the organization, development and
copywriting of external and internal communications for
community and system- wide programs, projects,
Promotions and marketing activities. Coordinates and
trains diverse staff regarding communication activities
with entities such as the media, public officials and others
as necessary. Assists in editing, proofreading and ensuring
that brand standards are followed in all KCLS
communications. Performs research and writes content for
all KCLS publications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Produces, writes and directs the distribution of the KCLS
weekly memo and monthly newsletter. Assists with the
planning and implementation of special projects in
collaboration with others. Directs special events and
prepares activities related to library openings and
dedications. Coordinates communication with systemwide multi-cultural staff and branches.
Coordinates information for the KCLS Intranet.
RUMI TSUCHIHASHI
3240 West Boston Street, Seattle, WA 98195
Objective: Communications Specialist with the King County Library system
Background Summary
Two years experience in organizing, developing and coordinating the
Delivery of communications systems. Team player with experience in crosscultural training, program coordination, and customer service. Excellent
writing and editing skills Native fluency in Japanese.
Experience
Cross-Cultural training
Designed and conducted workshops on Japanese patterns of
Communication and student study abroad program.
Researched and assembled a cultural diversity information packet, as part
of a training for educators.
Program coordination
Effectively managed program participants of diverse backgrounds.
Designed and edited monthly program calendar and newsletter, which
aided internal communication.
One program accelerated its application process by more than 50% after a
complete revision of the program information packet and forms.
Customer Service
Served as liaison between volunteers and clients by exercising active
listening skills, successfully mediating many interpersonal conflicts and
problems of miscommunication.
Employers’ First Review
• Time taken to view a resume the first time
• Most significant part of the resume
Formats
• Reverse Chronological Resume
– most common
– past experiences listed with most recent first
– works well if past experience is within the same field and
supports your current job goal
Formats
• Summary of Qualifications with Reverse
Chronological Resume
– best when targeting a job description
– highlights match between job requirements and
applicant’s qualifications
Formats
• Functional Resume
– emphasis is on presenting skills and strengths
– used with a short work history, or…
with a recent educational degree, or…
when several jobs used similar skills
– good format for career changers
Formats
• Combination Resume
– lists both functional skills and past work experience
– good for highlighting projects and transferable
experiences
– use when just starting out in a field without much related
experience, or in career change
Emailing Resumes
• Send in the body of an email message even if employer
indicates they will accept attachments
– it’s okay to do both
• Avoid fancy formatting
• Send it to yourself and a friend first to test the formatting
• See UWCC gold Career Guide
Employer Online Resumes & Applications
• Be sure to follow directions on the web page
• Use their resume builder or copy/paste your resume
(text only) into their system
• Key is to describe your skills and how they match
with open positions and the organization
Web Based eResume
• Provides added flexibility when formatting your
resume (clickable text, images)
• Demonstrates technical ability to employers
• Include a link to your web based resume in the body
of your email
• Optimal Resume at the UW – visit our website
Resume Key Points
• It’s a marketing piece not a history piece
• Best if targeted to a particular position
• Read job descriptions carefully for key words
• In general, keep your resume to one page
• Try to avoid resume templates
• Proofread your resume & have someone else proof it
(UWCC Walk-in advising; Monday - Friday, 1:30-4:30pm)
Cover Letters
• Purpose and role
– to let employer know how you learned of their position
– to begin to show value and match
– to request an interview
Cover Letter Format
• Business letter format
– 1 page
– 2 - 4 paragraphs in length
• First Paragraph
– identify position or department or organization and how
you heard about it
– emphasize your value and how well you ‘match’ their
needs
– indicate interest and enthusiasm in the field, position
and/or organization
Cover Letter Format
• Middle Paragraph(s)
– emphasize what you have to offer
• include education, experience and strengths that you bring
• mention any related future internship or experiences that you will
be doing
– indicate the good match you will be for the position
Cover Letter Format
• Last Paragraph
– reaffirm your interest about the position
– request an interview (i.e., “I would appreciate the
opportunity to meet with you to further discuss how my
qualifications might match with the ________ position.”
– thank the employer for their consideration of your
application
– indicate phone and email contact information
Resume & Cover Letter Websites
• www.careers.washington.edu
– Resume Resources page
– Optimal Resume
• www.collegegrad.com
• http://jobstar.org/index.cfm
• http://careerlab.com/letters/link002.htm
Resumes for the 21st Century
134 Mary Gates Hall
(206) 543-0535
[email protected]
www.careers.washington.edu