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Writing a Resume

Geography 494

Internship

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OutlineWriting a Resume

•Preparation•Types of resumes

•Cover letters•Where to get help

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Writing a ResumeThe most effective resume emphasizes individual experience in relation to position and employer requirements.

Before preparing your rough draft:

•Clarify your job objective•Know the qualifications for the position you are seeking•Research the organization

Keep in mind:

• Employers require a resume to determine who will be interviewed

• An effective resume increases your chances of being interviewed

• Preparing a resume helps you define your qualifications and skills

• Defining your qualifications assists you in interviewing effectively• A cover letter should be mailed with resume\application

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Writing a ResumePull Together Your Resume, Including and Internet Version.

• Have the career center and anyone else you know that is willing review your resume.

• Make 2‐3 versions depending upon your job interests

• Create a website to host your resume and to demo a portfolio of your work.

Be sure you have a personal email account (that is appropriate) and a cell phone.

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Resume Categories• Identifying Data (do not use headings – Name, Address, etc.)

• Education

• Honors

• Experience (as much information here as possible): Use action verbs (see list). You want to convey what you personally did and what was your level of responsibility.  Include all relevant summer, part‐time and volunteer work experiences.

• Professional Development: include memberships in professionally related organizations or training related to your field (ESRI Online classes are a good example)

• Special Skills: e.g., computer languages, fluency in foreign languages, public speaking, etc.

• Activities/Interests: Include activities which  called for leadership on your part

• Personal Data (Optional): Include ONLY if it is a bona fide qualification for the position. It may include items such as citizenship or willingness to travel or relocate

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Types of ResumesChronological:

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Types of ResumesFunctional:

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Types of ResumesCombined:

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Cover Letters

• The application letter which responds to a known job opening

• The prospecting letter which inquires about possible positions

• The networking letter which requests information and assistance in your job search

Types of Cover Letters:

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Cover Letters

Four Rules of the Road for Writing a Cover Letter or Cover Email• Build a personal connection.Establish a personal connection with the reader of your letter as quickly as possible. 

• Keep your writing style friendly and professional.Use conversational language, similar to how you would speak if you were having a business conversation. 

• No form letters or form emails.A form letter is a turnoff! Personalize each letter and email, no matter how many you send out. 

• Make it quick and easy to read.Format your one page letter using short paragraphs, bullet points, and white space to make your letter look quick and easy to read. 

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Cover LettersName of Contact Person TitleOrganization Street Address City, State ZIPDear (contact person):Opening Paragraph: Name the job for which you are applying. Tell how you learned about it. Mention the name of the person (if any) who referred you to the organization and vacancy‐preferably a colleague of the contact person.Body Paragraph(s): Critical content section which makes meaning of your resume. Emphasize skills or abilities you have that relate to the job for which you are applying. If you have had relevant work experiÂ‐ence or related education, be sure to point it out, but do not reiterate your entire resume. Explain why you are interested in working for this employer and specify your reasons for desiring this type of work. Be sure to communicate confidence. Remember that the reader will view your letter as an example of your writing skills.Closing Paragraph: You may refer the reader to your enclosed resume and whatever media you are using to illustrate your training, interests and experience. Call him/her on a designated date, or within a speciÂ‐fiedtime period, to set up an interview at his/her convenience.Sincerely,Your name typed Your addressYour phone number E‐mail or fax number

Enclosure(s)

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Resumes and Cover LettersWhere to go to get help:

http://www.csun.edu/career/students/