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Career Services presents
Recipe for a Winning ResumeLEAD Program Requirement - Spring 2009
Facilitated by Daphne Walker
Workshop Preview
Review of packetGeneral DO’s and DON’T’s resume tipsTools: Internet, Resume Templates,
OptimalResume Hands-on step-by-step resume creationGuidelines for follow-up assignmentWrap-up and evaluation
Steps for Resume PreparationPlan: Consider your audience and your
purpose. Organize: Review the resume checklist, outline
the information, then determine the format.Create: Write a first draft using samples and
templates.E-mail Resume Draft: [email protected]
for review by a Career Services AdvisorRevise: The Career Advisor will review the
resume and e-mail you a draft with suggested editing or schedule an appointment.
Steps for Resume Preparation
Purpose of a ResumeResume is a brochure promoting a product
—YOU.As your first contact with the employer, it
must create a good first impressionUsed by employers as a screening tool.Highlight relevant qualifications and
accomplishmentsShould be well-organized, factual, clear,
eye-catching, easy to read, and truthfulGOAL: Get an interview!!!!!
What a Resume Tells an Employer
Type of opportunity you seek
Who you areWhat you know What you have done
It helps the employer get a sense of your potential as
an employee.
RESUME LAYOUT – 30 Second Testorganized, concise, consistent, eye-catching, and truthful
1 - 2 pages in lengthUse easy-to-read fonts, white space and
bolding for emphasisUse bullet statements or short paragraphsStart sentences with vivid action verbsUse descriptive adjectives and
accomplishment statementsBegin with most important material firstQuantify your experienceAvoid personal pronouns
RESUME LAYOUTBe neat and error freeProofread for grammar, punctuation, spellingBe consistent in formatting/similar “treatment” for like
information:- numbers and dates- uniform margins- align text and dates- grammatically parallel- Business names/titles
Use quality printer and neutral bond paperCoordinate color paper for your resume, cover letter,
envelopes
What Categories do Employers Expect to See on a Resume?
Key Resume CategoriesPersonal contact informationCareer Objective (optional)Qualifications summary, special competencies/skills
(optional)Education (degree, major, special training)Study abroad Relevant paid or unpaid work experience Other work experienceCommunity serviceProfessional affiliations Interests/hobbies (optional)References/portfolio
Resume CritiquePretend that you are the employer and
critique the resume in your packet looking at
such areas as: Main categories, career
objective, education and experience
highlights, dates, layout, grammar, spelling,
tenses, order of the resume, consistency,
fonts, content
What are the reasons
that a resume would
get Screened out?
Reasons Resumes Get Screened Out
Categories missing Unclear objective Wrong job targetGeneric and unfocused Lacks relevant
experience/education Explains job
descriptions not accomplishments
Hard to understandIrrelevant informationTime gaps
Boastful or dishonestSlick, gimmickyPoor physical layoutToo long, short, or
condensedWordy, misspellings,
poor grammarLengthy phrases,
sentences, and paragraphs
Poorly reproduced
AVOID IN LAYOUT
Too many fonts, fancy fonts, wordiness, long paragraphs
Personal dataAbbreviations except StatesFull justification option for textToo many UPPERCASE LETTERS,
underlining, and italics Empty words – various, duties includedEmphasizing what does not exist (in other
words, be truthful!)
Sample Resume Headings
John A. Smith [email protected] Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401 (Website URL)802/999-9999 (IM Address)
John A. Smith123 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401(802) 999-9999
[email protected](Website URL, IM address)
Career Objective A Resume without a Job Target is like a book without a title!
•Beginning of the resume or in cover letter
•Target it to a specific job or employer if possible
•Keep it concise, avoid unnecessary words
•Avoid the “all purpose” type of objective
Sample Objectives
Enthusiastic candidate for summer Graphic Design internship offered by Gardener’s Supply Company.
Seek a Network Administrator position with Champlain College.
2009 Bachelor’s Degree Graduate eager to be considered for full-time Restaurant Manager position with Applebee’s International.
Secondary or middle school position in science or math. Qualified and interested in coaching track, volleyball, or swimming.
Candidate for a Police Officer position at Burlington Police Department.
Summary of Qualifications May Include
Functional specialty/titleOverall picture of your qualificationsYears of experience in the fieldCertifications, licensesAccomplishments/recognitions/resultsKey talents/special knowledge related to
target jobLanguage skillsTechnical and special skills
Examples of QualificationsEffective communication and customer service skillsSkill-set(s) related to your career concentrationComputer expertise (including industry software)Willingness to work as part of a teamProject management and problem-solving skillsFinancial savvy (P&L, cost control, budgeting)Multi-tasking ability and flexibilityOrganizational skills and attention to detailAbility to meet deadlines and work under pressureNetworking ability (to cultivate new business, for example)Leadership or supervisory experience
Items under Education
Take just a minute to: List education-related pieces of
information that an employer might like to see.
What are the selling points that would differentiate you from other students?
EducationBefore work experience for recent graduates
in reverse chronological orderInstitution name, location (city, ST),
graduation date Dates (month/year, i.e., 1/09 - 5/09)Degrees, major(s)Licensures, certification, endorsementsInclude special training, relevant workshops High school: Include high school only if lots
of relevant accomplishments or going back to your home town
Educational Accomplishments
Honors: Graduated Cum Laude or Summa Cum Laude, GPA above 3.0 class rank above 3.5, scholarships, awards
Relevant academic projects, special training, study-abroad
Extra-curricular, athletic and leadership activities
Club memberships and committee work Number of hours worked to help finance
your education
Presentation of Your Education Credentials, Campus Involvementand Academic Achievements
CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE, Burlington, VT Bachelor’s Degree, Hospitality Industry Management Anticipated: May 2010
• Maintain a 3.5 GPA (4.0 scale) while working 15-20 hours a week.
• Dean’s List all semesters.
• Admissions Tour Guide for prospective students and parents.
• Nominated by faculty and competitively selected to serve as a Peer Tutor.
• Organize extra-curricular activities for the Student Government Association.
• Participated in a Study Abroad semester in Rennes, France, to expand my
knowledge and develop an appreciation for the culture of another country.
Study abroad may be under its own category.
Internet Research for Resume Prep
Google a Job Description for a (put in a job title) and copy and paste into word.
Google ONET or go to: ONETcenter.org - Under find occupations, type in key
word search for a (put in job title)Google Indeed or go to: http://Indeed.com - What: Put in a (job title). Where:
Boston, MA
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE BEFORE NON-RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Job title, employer, location (city, state), dates Reverse order/relevant before non-relevant Include relevant paid and volunteer experience
(FT, PT, summer): retail sales, administrative assistant, home childcare, camp counselor, tutor, Special Olympics Volunteer
Group similar jobs with one job descriptionUse action verbs/industry jargon to describe
experience in specific achievement oriented terms
Evidence of Achievements
Not just job descriptions, but rather your skills and contributions
AdvancementsBonuses Performance
EvaluationsRecognitionsAwards/
accomplishmentsEmphasize achievements with concrete, measurable examplesUse quotations and testimonials to demonstrate accomplishments
Sample Description for Campus JobFront Desk AssociateCHAMPLAIN COLLEGE CAREER SERVICES, Burlington, VT 1/09 - 5/09, 15 hrs/wk Promoted to Technical Assistant after six months due to hard work and
proven ability. Serve as primary point of contact for students, alumni, and business
recruiters. Trusted to manage the office alone daily; constantly relied upon to assist
advisors with personal projects. Used Adobe products to create and coordinate all marketing materials for
campus-wide Graduate School Fair, Grad Chat, Career Services Logo, and the annual Job Fair. These included student communications and mailing materials.
Created career campaign bulletin boards each semester for four locations around campus.
Tracked evaluations and assessment results using both Microsoft Excel and Access database systems.
Sample Description for Campus Job
Champlain College, Burlington, VTPhonathon Ambassador January-March 2008• Developed communications and public relations skills during
three-month participation in College fundraising effort.• Informed alumni and friends of the College about options for
making donations to the Annual Support-a-Student Campaign and actively solicited contributions.
• Received special recognition at the end of the campaign with a College commendation and pay bonus for excellent attendance and for achieving the highest number of individual donations.
Non-Relevant ExperienceInclude non-related jobs and volunteer
work if they help create a picture of stability, but don’t describe in detail
Concentrate on skills you developed that could relate to your career objective
Include: promotions, management and supervisory responsibilities, customer service, etc.
Omit jobs that were very brief
Professional Affiliations, Interests, or Community Service
List memberships and responsibilities that relate to your career objective
Demonstrates that you are keeping up to date in your profession
Include organizations that show community involvement
Special interests, travel
Testimonials: Who might be on your reference list?
Ideal ReferencesGet a minimum of 3 references - people who
can attest to your work habits, skills, and accomplishments
Current or past employer(s)/supervisor(s)Inform reference of your career objective and
give them a copy of your resumeProfessorsAdvisorsCoachesInternship, field experience, or community
service supervisor
May Include on the Bottom of Resume or
Attach Reference Contacts with Your Resume
Name, title, company, address, phone #
Or indicate at the bottom of the resume
that:
References are Available on Request…
References Available… References will be
Furnished upon Request (optional)
Sample Presentation ofReference InformationJohn A. Smith [email protected] Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401 802/999-9999
ReferencesMr. Charles Amey, IIIInstructor, Hospitality Industry Management ProgramChamplain CollegeP.O. Box 670
[email protected], VT 05402-0670 (802) 651-5988
Mr. Milton SmithField Experience SupervisorABC Conference Center208 Main Street [email protected] Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 888-8888
As a general rule, have at least three references.
Top Tips to Remember: Clear, Consistent, and ConciseProof… proof… proof!Write your own resume! Speak to your audienceEasy to readWell organizedHonestDynamic word choiceFlawlessUpdate frequently
Resume…always changing Be Strategic in Enhancing your Resume!!!!
Resume development is on ongoing process.
As a second-year student, you are just beginning the process.
Enhance your experience, qualifications, and leadership qualities over the next two years.
Keep a folder of your accomplishments.Update your resume regularly.
REMINDER for Next StepsThoroughly review workshop handouts.Prepare a rough draft of your resume following
resume content checklist utilizing a template from the workshop or OptimalResume.
Once you have completed your resume check off each required section against the LEAD Resume Assessment to make sure you have fulfilled all the criteria.
E-mail your resume and completed LEAD Resume Assessment to [email protected] by April 20th for review by a Career Advisor
Make your final edits based on feedback and resubmit to Career Advisor.
Build your resume as an investment in your future …
… Your LEAD Peer Advisor and Career Services will support you on your journey to success!
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