Rsum Workshop

HEY COLLEGE STUDENTS

This Presentation Will Help You

Market yourself effectively Stand out form other applicants Secure your interview And most importantly

Get that job!

Objectives
Format your page Choose a style that works for you

Organize accordingly
Choose the right words

What You Already Know

Rsums can come a dime a dozen but having a rsum that really stands out is valuable asset in your job hunt Many college students already have a rsum or at least have a good idea of one but in order to make yours stand out and land the position youve been hoping for, you have to make it stand above the rest.

Choosing a Style
There are typically 3 types of rsum
Chronological Jobs and positions are listed in chronological order Used often by those who have been in the same field a long time because they show promotions and roles with added responsibility Functional Focuses more on skills and knowledge, grouping experiences together Used often by those who have less experience or have taken jobs in a variety of fields Combined Brings aspects of both Chronological and Functional styles Very often used

Formatting Your Resume

Font Font should be easy to read Font should be about 12pt, headers can be about 14 to 16 Font should be in black font Layout Style Regardless of your chosen style of rsum, it will need to be broken down into sections A section at the top should include contact information Effective use of text that is bolded, underlined, or italicized is encouraged when highlighting main points. Rsum should be devoid of pictures, colored lettering, fancy borders or other additions that will distract from the actual content.

Sections & Content

Contact Information Section A contact information section is essential and should contain: Name, Number, Email, Mail address (home and college if applicable) Objective Section A section for your objective is optional If you choose to have an objective section it should be no more than a sentence or two that relates directly to the job you are applying for Education Educational information should be basic and include: College/University name and location (city, state), Major/Minor/Program of study, (expected) graduation date Adding a GPA is optional. A good rule of thumb is if it is above a 3.25, include it

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Experience The experience section can be broken down many ways depending on the applicant and the job they are seeking Experience section may be titled: Work History, Relevant experience, or other titles. For each role/experience give details about the organization, its location, how long you worked there, and your responsibilities. Other Sections Other sections may be more relevant to certain applicants or positions. They include: Research Experience, Leadership Experience, Volunteer/Service Work, Extracurricular Involvement, Relevant Coursework, Publications, Awards and Achievements, Skills, etc.

Sections & Content Continued

References Typically 3 references should suffice References should not be family members Give their name, title/position, and their contact information (email and phone) An alternative to providing references on the rsum is to note at the bottom references available upon request

Wording of Sections
To make your content stand out keep these tips in mind: Use the Active voice Use Action words Use evidence and numbers when relevant (oversaw 3,000 dollars, lead a team of 20 people)

PITFALLS
Too much detail try to limit input to only one page, especially if you are a college student Information is unclear Keep name center and large Contact information is wrong Double and Triple check your email, phone number, and address.

NOW ITS YOUR TURN

This information is only useful if you apply it Get a piece of high quality, white paper

Break out the Time New Roman Font

Get started!

EXAMPLE RESUME

Name is central, large, bolded. Separation between sections High GPA is included Headers are bolded

Action verbs used

Dates and locations present

Reverse chronological order

Only college address listed

Try to limit white space

No mention of references

CONTACT INFORMATION
For More Help Send Questions to..

Resume Workshop Alex Doye Doyeap@dukes.jmu.edu

We would love to give you feedback!

EXTRAS
For more

Check out this HowCast Video

REFERENCES
Thanks to Jobsearch.about.com

Ball State University Career Center

James Madison University Career Center