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Resume Preparation

• A resume is the bait that gets you in the door for an interview.• no interview = no chance of getting the

job!

The Purpose of a Resume

Importance of a Resume

• Employers generally spend 10 seconds scanning a single resume.

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Resume First Impression

• First contact with the employer.

• Resume tells employer what type of employee you are and the work you will produce.

• Critical to describe qualifications clearly

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Common Resume Formats

• Chronological

– Highlights your work experience

• Functional

– Highlights skills and accomplishments rather than work experience.

Example

Resume Design

DO:• Thousands of

examples• Organized• Easy to read• Professional

DON’T:• Overcrowd• Use landscape• Use too many bells

and whistles

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Design Suggestions

• Black ink only.• One-sided.• Plain white or cream

paper.• Slightly heavier weight

than regular copy paper.

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Resume Sections

• Personal Contact Information

• Summary of Qualifications

• Work Experience/Job History

• Educational Background/Military Experience

• Professional References

Here are some of the most common resume components:

Personal Contact Info

• Phone– WORKING with a voice mail that you check

• Address– Lets them know where you are located

• Email– Professional

NOT: Ilovebeer@gmail.com or Susiesboyfrienddonottouch@msn.com or

Iliketoshootpeople@hotmail.com

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A Summary of Qualifications highlights the most relevant skills, accomplishments and experiences that meet the employer’s needs.

Qualifications

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Work Experience

• Chronological order beginning with your most recent employer.

• Should include:

– Job title

– Name of company

– Location (city, state)

– Duration of employment (month and year)

– Brief description of duties and responsibilities

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• List the most recent school first and include this information:

‒Name of the School or Institution

‒Type of Degree or Diploma received

Education

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• Work Experience section.

• Summary of Qualifications section.

• Education

Military Service

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• Included or Separate

• Do not include the statement, “References available upon request.”

• Type of reference

References

EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE

Questions?