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Today’s Agenda
10:00-11:00 The nuts and bolts of resume writing
11:00-1145 Small group feedback sessions
11:45-12:00 Review, wrap-up, and questions
In this session, you will learn:What information to include on your resume
How to organize your information
How to choose the most appropriate categoriesHow to format your resume
Answers to commonly asked questions about the resume
Gathering/Grouping Information
The five major sections of a resume:
Personal Information Objective Education Work Experience References
Other Possible Sections
Related skillsComputer skillsVolunteer workHonors and AwardsPublications/presentationsAffiliations
Personal Information
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ObjectiveIndicates specific position for which you are
applyingSimple, clear, and conciseDoes not need to be a complete sentence
(usually a short, one-line phrase)Take advantage of information from the job
advertisement (use key words in your objective)Don’t be wordy and don’t add unnecessary
information Translation: Don’t blather onDon’t get too “ME” centered
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Objective: To obtain an entry level position as an Electrical Engineer.
EducationHigh School Diploma
Associates Degree
Advanced Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree
Doctoral Degree
EducationCERTIFICATION
Certified TrainingVocational TrainingTeaching CertificationOther Certificates indicating educational training
Remember to stick to the What/Where/When format
EducationOTHER ITEMS TO INCLUDE
Academic Majors and Minors?? Grade Point Averages ??Relevant Coursework
Only if it’s related in some way to the job you’re applying for
List it as a subheading under EDUCATION Don’t list everything and Don’t list course numbers
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Objective: To obtain an entry level position as an Electrical Engineer.
Education:Associates Degree; Major in Electrical EngineeringLondon College, London, United KingdomMay 2009Related Coursework in Computers, Technical and Blueprint
Reading, and Advanced Circuitry
Work ExperienceThis section is the single most important
place to sell yourself to a potential employer
With so many to read, employers often skim resumes, looking for:Key job titlesSpecific skillsRelevant qualifications
Always use key words/phrases that clearly and briefly articulate your experiences
Work ExperienceStick to the What/Where/When format
The skills you include on your resume should be connected to the skills required in the job you are seeking
Good skill-related verbsAdministered Analyzed AppraisedAssembled Budgeted CoachedCompiled ConductedCoordinatedDesigned Developed EvaluatedFacilitated Managed MonitoredNegotiated Planned RepairedPrinted Recorded RecruitedServed Supervised TaughtTranslated Wrote Reviewed
Jones Maury Third Floor 207 Regent Street London
+442032398763info@contentwritings.com
Objective: To obtain an entry level position as an Electrical Engineer.
Education:Associates Degree; Major in Electrical EngineeringLondon College, London, United KingdomMay 2009Related Coursework in Computers, Technical and Blueprint
Reading, and Advanced Circuitry
Work Experience:Electrical Apprentice, London Electrical Agency, London September 200 to present.
*Delivered supplies tot the Associate Electricians on site*Assisted Associate Electricians with in-house repairs
ReferencesAvailable on Request
Create a list of references on a separate pageAlways ask first
Use professional information, not personal
List Name, title, organization, address, and contact info.
Other Possible CategoriesResearch ExperienceRelated ExperienceAccomplishmentsRelated skillsVolunteer ExperienceHonors and AwardsPublicationsConference PresentationsWorkshops
Jones Maury Third Floor 207 Regent Street London
+442032398763info@contentwritings.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain an entry level position as an Electrical Engineer.
EDUCATION:Associates Degree: Major in Electrical EngineeringLondon College, London, United Kingdom, May 2009
Related Coursework: Computers, Technical and Blueprint Reading, and Advanced Circuitry
WORK EXPERIENCE:Electrical Apprentice, London lectrical Agency, London, United Kingdom September 200 to present.
*Delivered supplies tot the Associate Electricians on site*Assisted Associate Electricians with in-house repairs
REFERENCES: Available upon request
Quick Tips for a Better ResumeMake your name stand outLet your objective reflect the job you’re applying
forUse headings and subheadings for organizationUse What/Where/When formatPut Education and Work Experience in reverse
chronological orderUse bullets to make your experiences stand outProofread, proofread, proofread, proofread
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