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Teach you three common resume formats: chronological, functional and cross functional
Help you decide which resume format is best for you
Inventory the skills and qualifications you have acquired through your education and career
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A carefully written, one or two page document
A resume highlights your skills, abilities,
education and work history
An advertisement to show you have the qualifications for a specific job
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Chronological Functional Cross Functional
Displays a history of your employment
and education
Emphasizes your acquired skills and
competencies
Combines aspects of both the
chronological and functional resumes
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You only have 3 to 6 seconds to catch the attention of a busy hiring manager
The top third of your resume is what the hiring manager will see first
Put your best skill statements in a summary section directly below your header section for all resume formats
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Header Name, phone, email, address Skills Summary Top skills, qualifications Employment history Last employer is listed first Education History Institution, degree/cert, dates
John Smith
(123) 456-7899 [email protected] Everett, WA
Skills and Qualifications • Exceptional leadership abilities leading a team of
ten direct reports • Top contract negotiator for company, saving
millions of dollars in cost annually • Ran $4M business while responsible for P & L • Developed hiring processes and streamlined
recruiting Employment History Branch Manager Chuck’s Staffing Everett, WA 9/03-9/13 • Directed branch operations including sales,
recruiting • Led 10 direct reposts • Trained staff in recruiting, hiring processes
Recruiter SOS Staffing Everett, WA 9/95-9/03 • Responsible for recruiting • Recruited 70 skilled trades people • Opened ten new customer accounts
Education Everett Community College 9/92-9/94 AA Business Management
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John Smith
(123) 456-7899 [email protected] Everett, WA
Skills and Qualifications • Exceptional leadership abilities leading a team of
ten direct reports • Top contract negotiator for company, saving
millions of dollars in cost annually • Ran $4M business while responsible for P & L • Developed hiring processes and streamlined
recruiting Professional Experience Leadership, Management, Recruitment • Led a team of ten direct reports • Managed a 4 million dollar business • Streamlined recruiting processes
Sales, Customer Service • Won thirty new accounts • Provided a high level of customer service Employment History Branch Manager Chuck’s Staffing Everett, WA 9/03-9/13 • Directed branch operations including sales,
recruiting • Led 10 direct reposts • Trained staff in recruiting, hiring processes
Education Everett Community College 9/92-9/94 AA Business Management
Header Name, phone, email, address Skills Summary Top skills, qualifications Experience & employment history Highlight experience first Education History Institution, degree/cert, dates
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A cross functional resume equally divides your skills and abilities, which are listed first, followed by your employment history in reverse chronological order
This type of resume is a good choice for someone who has a long work history in addition to varied skills and abilities
Mid and upper level managers and education professionals may consider this format
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Chronological Functional Cross-Functional 3 or more years work experience
Less three years work experience
Focus on skills gained on the job & in school
No gaps in employment Gaps in employment of 6 months or more
Avoids focus on gaps, shows qualifications
Stable, long-term employment
Job jumping Highlight job longevity and core competencies
Focus on duties and accomplishments with former employer/s
Multiple degrees, certificate training
Create a targeted resume for a specific job opening
Starts with more recent, then work backwards
Focus on skills attained through work/school
Highlights strengths, minimizes weaknesses
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What is a “power verb”?
Why are power verbs important?
Please take 5 minutes and fill out the Power Verb Checklist
What is YOUR power verb?
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One way to determine the type of format you will use to complete the “Resume Planning Sheet.” This worksheet will help you:
Inventory your skills, abilities and other
qualifications employers are looking for
Identify gaps in employment or other experience
Address any job jumping you may have done
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Font: Keep it clean and simple. Best fonts to use are Calibri, Lucinda Sans, Veranda, or Times New Roman
Highlight your name by using 16-18 font and bold lettering
Font Size: 11 or 12 works best
A full mailing address can be replaced with a city & state (optional)
Use an industry appropriate design
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Objectives: many resume writers skip objectives for a skills summary
Bullet your skill statements rather than write paragraphs
Begin each skill statement with a power verb
Make sure your email address is professional
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Use 5 to 6 bullet points per employer in chronological formats; use 8 to 10 bullets in functional formats
Punctuation should be consistent and correct. Semicolons(;) between related phrases, commas (,) between words in a series, and periods (.) at the end of sentences
Make the cut! Spelling and grammatical errors are resume killers.
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Consistency is critical: make sure you use the same tense (usually past tense) when drafting your skill statements
Use numbers and percentages to quantify past success when you can
Never use I (first person) when writing your resume
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Each resume you write is a custom document
tailored specifically for the job you are trying to land
Proofread your resume several times, then have at least 2-3 other people proofread it again
Experiment. This is your first, and sometimes only, chance to earn an interview!
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Questions?
Workshops in this series: ◦ Resume’s ◦ Resume Lab ◦ Career Fair Prep ◦ R.E.A.L. Resume Prep ◦ R.E.A.L. Resume Practice
Special Events ◦ Career and Internship Fair ◦ R.E.A.L. Resume Presentations