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Resume Writing
Workshop
Instructor -
E-mail -
Phone-
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Expectations and
Concerns 2
3 What is a resume?
It is a powerful marketing tool
showcasing your qualifications for the job.

It is a memorable presentation of your experience, skills,
knowledge, and expertise in an easy-to-read format.

An effective resume clearly answers the employers question,
What can this job applicant do for me?
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What is the Purpose of a Resume?
To get the interview

To structure the interview

To remind the employer of your best points during
the selection process
5 Homework!
Do Your Homework First!
Tailor the resume based on your research
Highlight your qualifications based on the employers needs
Follow the employers application instructions to the letter!

Leads/Sources
Job Descriptions & Job Announcements
Human Resources
Company Website
Internet

6 Format Guidelines
1-2 full pages
Easy to read
Phrases vs. sentences
Lists vs. paragraphs
Priority order of most important information
Good use of white space; - 1 margins
11-12 point for main body
Arial or Times New Roman
Conservative use of bullets, underline, bold, and italics
No errors Hire a proofreader!
Use high quality bond paper

7 Content Guidelines

An average resume tells the employer what you did on the job
A great resume tells the employer how well you did it
Use action verbs
Quantify job duties use #s, %s, $ amounts, and state positive
results
Remove all personal pronouns . . . You, I, My, We, They
Use accepted terminology . . . avoid jargon and abbreviations
Include job title, company name, city, state and dates of
employment
Do not include supervisors name, company mailing address,
salary, or references
Omit References Available Upon Request
Generic resumes are NOT effective
If you want the job, do your homework and tailor your resume to
meet the employers expectations


8 Five Basic Sections
1. Contact Information

2. Summary Statement

3. Skills List or Summary

4. Experience

5. Education and/or Training

9 Other Sections
Other Sections

Licenses and Certifications
Affiliations
Volunteer and Community Involvement
Honors, Recognitions, and Awards
Professional Development
Value to an Organization
Personal Reference

10 Contact Information

What to INCLUDE:
Name (bold, larger font)
Complete Address (including zip
code)
Phone/Message phone (including
area code)
Appropriate Email Address
Linked-In Profile


What NOT to
Include:

Social Security
Number
Date of birth
Marital status/children
Personal Data
(height/weight, health,
ethnicity, etc.)
Photo

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11 Summary Statement


A clear, concise statement of your
experience tailored to the job you
are seeking.

Emphasize what you bring to the
employer rather than what you
want from the employer.

2-3 key phrases.


When writing your
summary statement,
consider including the
following:
Job Title
Core Competencies
Industry
Years of Experience
Highlight of
Accomplishments
Degrees/Certifications
Language Skills
Technical Skills
Management Style

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12 Other Choices
Summary Statements can be called:

Career Summary Field of Experience
Profile Strengths
Career Profile Expertise
Career Highlights Strengths & Expertise
Professional Profile Qualifications
Professional Summary Summary of Qualifications
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Objective Statement:
What I Want!
Seeking a position as a
valued member of a
successful human
resources department
where I can use my skills,
energy, and talents in a
position with potential for
advancement.
Summary
Statement:
What I Bring!
Human Resources
Manager with 5 years
experience. Skilled in
identifying superior job
candidates. Proven
record of building
competent and cohesive
work teams.
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14 Skills Summary
List skills that most relate to the job
target
Easy-to-read format (i.e., columns)
Include 9-15 skills

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15 Experience


Use reverse chronological order list last job first
Go back 10 years, with less detailed job descriptions
on positions further back in work history
Use concise accomplishment statements (#s, %s, $
amounts, rankings)
Use action verbs
Experience can include full and part-time
employment, paid and unpaid internships, volunteer
work, and temporary positions

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Education and/or
Training

List most recent education or training first
Include your degree (A.S., B.S., B.A.), major, institution
attended, courses taken if applicable
List military or specialized training when appropriate
Certifications or licenses may be added in this section
Education can include in-service classes, workshops
and seminars, and on-the-job training
GPA: Include GPAs that are 3.5 and above
Leave dates off if they date you!

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17 Other Sections

Licenses & Certifications
Affiliations
Volunteer & Community
Involvement
Honors, Recognitions & Awards
Professional Development
Value to an Organization
Personal Reference

Based on individual
circumstances, add,
delete, or change
sections in order to
market your
qualifications most
effectively

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COVER LETTERS:
Another Marketing Tool
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19 Cover Letters
Always include a cover letter when
submitting a resume
Personalize the greeting whenever
possible
Answer the employers question
What can this applicant do for
me?
Select 4-5 skills from the job description
(homework) and briefly describe how your
qualifications match with the employers needs
Express your knowledge of the
company
No errors! Hire a proofreader!
If faxing or mailing, sign your cover
letter using a black pen

The cover letter is an
introduction to your
resume & an additional
opportunity to showcase
your skills to the
employer
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How to Critique a Resume
Critique a resume through the eyes of. . .

A Graphic Artist
How does it look?
An English Teacher
How does it sound?
A Future Employer
Does it answer the employers question What can this job
candidate do for me?
Your Eyes
Does it market your skills and qualifications in the best
possible light? Do you love your resume?
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Resumes & Cover Letters
Activity
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Emailing Your Resume
Extension for Microsoft office. Consider saving as
a Word 97-2003 document to ensure readability
Can be read and edited by many different word
processors. Most word processors will allow you
to save in this format.
Also called ASCII or plain texts, or .txt files.
Recognized by all word processors and text
editors. Often used for special purposes or in
situations where formatted text is unsuitable (i.e.
job boards).
File will look the same on the screen and in print,
regardless of what kind of computer or software
package was originally used to create it. Requires
free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view file.

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Online Resumes
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RESUME PROBLEMS AND
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25 Criminal Background

If training or work opportunities were obtained
during an incarceration period, write the name of the
facility and your title under Work Experience and
list skills or contributions just as you would other
jobs.

This information is best handled in a face-to-face
interview when an explanation can be provided
regarding how you have learned from your mistakes
and are currently interested in making a positive
contribution to the employers operation.


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26 Experience
Lead with whatever makes you most qualified
for the position which you are applying

Start with Professional/Relevant experience
and education that relates to the job you are
seeking

Put your unrelated work history in a separate
section entitled Additional Experience or
Prior Experience at the end of the resume

Apply for jobs where you meet the minimum
qualifications




Education with
Limited Work
Experience

Lack of Experience

Unrelated Job
Experience

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Religious and/or
Political Experience
If your religious or political experience will enhance
your skill base for the job you are seeking, include it
in Complementary Experience or Community
Involvement
Be selective and general in your titles and
descriptions
Steer away from naming specific religions or
political parties

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28 Dates that Date You
Dont list education dates if they are more than 10
years old
List dates year-to-year or total number of years
worked
State the information differently (e.g. More than 10
years successful experience... is the same as
Twenty-five years successful experience
Take the risk and leave dates off completely

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29 Gaps in Work History
Show the gap without comment and be prepared to
address it in an interview
De-emphasize dates by listing them year-to-year
(1999-2000) or actual amount of time worked (1
year) or (18 months), etc.



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Too Many Jobs in a
Brief Period of Time
Include relevant jobs only and list dates year-to-year
Consolidate 2 or 3 related jobs into one title
List the companies and dates year-to-year
Combine all your accomplishments from each
individual position into one job description
Show all the jobs without comment and be prepared
to address it in an interview

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31 Questions?

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