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The ³Write´
Resume
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Objectives
At the end of this workshop, you shouldbe able to:
Write a first resume draft
Define three types of resume
Build a powerfully worded resume
State the resource available to helpdevelop a resume.
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What is a resume?
A summary of education, skills, andexperiences
What is the purpose of aresume?
To get the interviewer to read your resumeand call you in for an interview.
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Basic Guidelines
[email protected] ± Would you hire funnyface? ± Eliminate red and green underline
Begin with the most relevant information
Begin with the most recent dates and work backwardschronologically ± covers ten years
Quality paper & matching paper for the resume, cover letter & envelope
Same heading on the cover letter and resume
Proper grammar, punctuation, word usage
Clear & concise, not repetitive
Use the spell checker
Font size, Font style & Scanable
Adjust margin size, line spacing
Visually appealing
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Basic Guidelines
[email protected] ± Would you hirefunnyface? ± eliminate red & green underline
Begin with the most relevant information
Begin with the most recent dates and workbackwards chronologically ± covers ten years
Quality paper & matching paper for the resume,cover letter & envelope
Same heading on the cover letter and resume
Proper grammar, punctuation, word usage
Clear & concise, not repetitive
Use the spell checker Font size, Font style & SCANABLE
Adjust margin size, line spacing
Visually appealing
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Three styles of resumesFunctional Combination Chronological
Emphasizes skills
obtained from school,
jobs or activities
Combines skills and
experience
Emphasizes skills
obtained from
relevant work
experience
De-emphasizes entry-level, retirement,
career changes, and
gaps in employment
De-emphasizes lackof experience
Good for all of the
above plus militarypersonnel and those
re-entering the
workforce
Good for anyone Good for someone
with a seamless workhistory - one career
path and no gaps in
employment.
Least common ± least
liked by HR
Most popular ± Toni
recommends
Most common
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Functional vs. Chronological
Emphasizes skill
development by
category. Example:
Problem Solving
Resolve customer
complaints. Identifies resources and
brainstorm solutions.
Emphasizes skill
development by job
title. Example:
Accountant
Reconcile daily general
ledger. Analyze balance
sheets.
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What goes in the contact
information?
Jo b Seeker
1234 Hire Me Now Ave.
Unemploymentville, FL 34322
(941) 555 ± 1234
If multiple phone num bers or addresses, then specify
Cell, Home, Local Address, Temporary Address
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What is a Profile
Four or five brief statements
Begin each statement with adjectives ±
adds quality and parallel structure
Introduce yourself and your field
State what you can do for the company
Describe your skills, experience and
strengths.
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Skills Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
E-mail, Internet, Front Page, Publisher, Illustrator,Quark . . .
Technical skills: Operating Systems, C++, HTML,
Visual Basic, Unix, Linux, LAN, W AN. . .
Transferable skills: Interpersonal, organized, timemanagement, written communications, research. . .
Soft skills: Outgoing, Energetic, Team player,
Dedicated, Determined, Persuasive . . . Language skills: bilingual, multilingual, fluent in,
intermediate level
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Education
Degree/Major, City, State GPA if 3.00 or greater
Anticipated graduation date and or ³Status: Junior´
List relevant and or high level coursework
EXAMPLE
BA in Psychology, USF Sarasota, FL GPA 3.56
Anticipated graduation date: 12/2009Course work includes:
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Wrote articles for the school newspaper.
Wrote 10 articles under deadline for the
school newspaper.
Administer care to patients. Administer quality care to elderly patients.
Provide excellent customer service.
Excellent customer service increasedcustomer retention and repetitive
business.
From Good to Great
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Post your resume online
www.sarasota.usf.edu/careercenter ³Write a resume or cover letter´
Resume books in the CRC Library
Free proof reading service ± 48 hr. turnaround time
Develop a web page interactive resumewith Optimal Resume:
Post your resume online College Central
