PDF Resume Writing Tips

Resume Writing Tips

A resume is:

An organized compilation of your education, experiences and achievements

Your own personal marketing piece designed to give a picture of

o Who you are

o What you have accomplished

o Your ability to successfully perform meaningful work Often the first impression an employer will have of you A job search tool that should elicit an invitation to interview A living document that will grow and change to reflect your

own development

Resume Design Basics

Formatting and Appearance o Clear, concise, inviting to read and easy to access information

o Margins: 1 inch on all sides

o Length: generally 1 page, no more than 2

o Use standard fonts (Times New Roman, Calibri, Arial)

o Type Size: 10 ? 12 point o Paper: White, beige or light gray quality bond paper

? same color paper should be used for your cover letter and envelope

o Use consistent forms (italics, bold, underline, CAPS) Content

o Include standard contact information (Name, Address, Phone, email)

o Highlight relevant information; eliminate unrelated information

o Link transferable skills that relate to position

o Focus on the needs of the position or employer

o Indicate your contributions and emphasize results o Use quantifiable information (specific numbers)

whenever possible [e.g. increased sales by 50%, operated 10-line switchboard, provided clerical support for ten staff members]

Grammar and Punctuation o Begin statements with action verbs and be consistent with verb tense ? [use present tense for current positions, past tense for previous positions]

o Avoid "I", "the", pronouns and prepositions

o Omit periods unless you have a complete sentence

Resume Components

Below are components that are parts of a resume listed in the order suggested for new or recent college graduates.

Resumes do not have to include ALL of these components.

HEADING: The top of your resume must begin with your name, address,

e-mail and a phone number where you can be reached. Make sure your voicemail and e-mail are professional. OBJECTIVE: A clear and concise statement of what job title or type of position you are targeting Should be tailored for each position Optional to include, but suggested

EDUCATION: List all colleges in reverse chronological order, beginning with

the one you are presently attending. Include your degree, certification and your major. Your grade point average is optional, and should not be included if it is below a 3.0. May incorporate RELATED COURSEWORK by providing titles of courses you've taken (may also included current courses)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Bulleted list that can summarize multiple aspects of your

background and provides a description or overview of relevant functional skill set Short list of both "hard" and "soft" skills Include computer and language skills Use keywords related to field or industry Can incorporate RELATED COURSEWORK by providing descriptions of what you learned in those classes instead of just the title

EXPERIENCE: Should include related employment (full-time or part-time),

internships (paid or unpaid), co-op, service learning, volunteering, projects or academic research, work experience abroad, capstone projects List employers in reverse chronological order May create 2 sections: o PROFESSIONAL/RELATED EXPERIENCE

o ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS: (optional- include those relevant to position) ACTIVITIES: Leadership activities, student organizations, professional

memberships, volunteer work that doesn't fit well in experience HONORS/AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS/RECOGNITION

PUBLICATIONS/RESEARCH

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