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Resume

TIPS

Resume RamblingsFour key changes

Alternative formats Online submissions Automated initial screenings Leaner and clearer copies

Match resume as closely as possible to job description

Write as if answering a request for information letter Use job description as a step-by-step recipe

Resume Points

Proper use of bulletsSections must be in proper order for project

Heading/Objective/Education/Experience/Activities, Awards, Volunteer/References

Hyphens vs dashes Self-expression (hyphen) Self – expression (en dash)

space before/after Self—expression (em dash)

no space but two hyphens Academic Degrees – look them up!

Bachelor of Science in Business Education

What’s Your Degree?

I have a bachelors in math. = NopeI have a bachelors and a masters in math. = NopeI have both a BSE and MSE in Business Education = Yap

Learn the proper Acronyms

BSE, BE, MA, PhDMN, MD, DMD

Online Upload Uh-Ohs

Use tabs – not spacesChoose common font size and styles

Avoid colorFollow employer’s directions or guidelines

Remove e-mail address link

But Templates Are So Easy!!!!

Are they?Upload issuesEmpty fieldsInconsistent spacingIncomplete or incorrect sections or format

Resume Objective for Elementary Ed position in Catholic School

Good Choice or Bad?Position that will utilize my experience as

cashier and cleaning Position that will utilize my love for children,

commitment to Catholic Education, and teaching certification.

Address Means COMPLETE Address

Mr. Jack Jones, InstructorXYZ School/Company123 Somewhere StreetAny Place, KS 67778

Note: personal title, & business title, affiliation, 2-letter state

abbreviation.

Work HistoryRelevant to Career Field

Computer Lab SupervisorWichita State UniversityWichita, KSAugust 2018 – May 2020

Assisted students with computer needs Created online question/answer forum Developed excellent customer service

skills

References

Fr. James Smith, Pastor Mr. Robert Strong, Coach

Holy Catholic Church Someplace University

123 Heaven Bound 44 University Drive

Earthly Town, KS 54321 Someplace, TX 87654

316-555-1234 617-789-1234

fr_smith@yahoo.comrstrong@someplace.org

No personal friends or family or work experience

(already on resume)

Note: COMPLETE address & affiliation.

REFERENCES ~~ More Examples

Fr. Mark Goodness, Pastor

Church of Faith5443 Heaven BoundWichita, KS 67234316-123-4567fr_Goodness@yahoo.com

Master Sergeant Eric Strongs

McConnell Air Force Base52802 Kansas Ave.Wichita, KS 67221316-777-8888estrongs@yahoo.com

Any entry with DATES is in reverse chronological order!

Date of Graduation / StudiesMay 2022August 2018 – May 2022

Work ExperienceFebruary 2018 – August 2020Note: graduations occur at end of semesters, i.e., May, August, December.

Don’t need exact day of month

Be consistent!

Awards, Activities, VolunteerRelevant to Career Field

Leadership Award May 2022

Pi Omega Pi August 2020 – May 2022Business Education Fraternity

Habitat for Humanity Summer 2021

Sample Education: Reverse Chronological

(Not necessarily from same resumeHarvard Medical SchoolBoston, MA Doctor of Medicine in Family Medicine 2016 –

2019 Bachelor of Science in Biology 2012 – 2016

Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 2010 – 2014Bachelor of Science in Business Education

Butler Community College, Andover, KS 2008 – 2010

Associate of Science in Office Technology

Cover Letter

TIPS

Get to the Point!

My name is . . .

I am writing to

So, How Doooo I Start?

Suggestions?

The position of . . . really intrigues me since my desire to ______has been a

dream ever since childhood.

“I” Statements

I was on the Dean’s List every year. I maintained a 4.0 GPA. I was Valedictorian of my class. I was president of the Business Club from sophomore to senior year in college. I was also president of the Regents Foundation.

My commitment, as demonstrated by remaining on the Dean’s List throughout my college experience, will be an asset for your organization. In addition, my dedication to hard work is illustrated by my 4.0 GPA and Valedictorian honor. Every team-focused organization needs leadership, and my experience as president of the Business Club and Regents Foundation have provided that.

BETTER OPTION?

Don’t Make it About You

I would like to schedule an interview.The opportunity to meet with you and

discuss the qualifications and basics of the job would be appreciated.

If you would like to meet and discuss more about the position and how I could be beneficial for your organization, please contact me at xxx-xxx-xxxx (or use an email).

LET’S BE HONEST . . . THEY DON’T CARE WHAT YOU WANT!

Tiptoe Through the Thesaurus

Better

whole life entire life

job position

setup schedule

made ?

watched ?

run ?