resumes

RESUMES

Cindy JordinCareer ServicesStudent Success Centerwww.career.gatech.edu

A Resume Is…

A marketing tool A summary of relevant education,

experiences and skills One page - unless you have

significant relevant experience

ChronologicalPreferred by employers Relevant work experienceReverse chronological order

Functional Experience unrelated to objective Spotty work history Relevant skills emphasized

Resumes Contain Name, Address, Phone Number, E-mail Objective Education Experience Skills Honors Activities

Objective

Concise and clearly stated Include position you are applying for Department or industry Relevant knowledge, skills or interests

Examples to Avoid A challenging position in a growth

industry An exciting opportunity that makes use

of my education and experience A responsible position in management

Objective Examples Chemical engineer position in the

pharmaceutical industry A sales or marketing position in the

consumer products industry utilizing my competitive analysis, customer relations and territory management skills

Process engineer position in the pulp and paper industry

Objective Examples Management consulting position with

emphasis in systems development and integration

Position in transportation with emphasis in planning and design

Electrical engineer position in the telecommunications industry

Education Reverse chronological order Name & location of institution Degree, major & graduation date Honors, awards, & GPA (3.0 or higher) Relevant courses & projects Financed ___% of education expenses

Skills Relevant to objective

Computer

Language

Special skills

Experience Reverse chronological order Employer, location, dates, your title Responsibilities & accomplishments Action verbs (designed, supervised…) Key words for field/industry Quantify (reduced production costs by

30%, responsible for $150,000 budget…)

Activities Relevant professional organizations Volunteer, school, civic activities Leadership offices held Avoid controversial information/high risk

activities (religious, political, skydiving…)

Resume Tips 8.5” X 11” white or light beige paper Avoid decorative typefaces, graphics Use 10 to 14 point font Include key words, industry jargon (CAD,

IEEE, Fluid Dynamics…) Grad students-publications, presentations Have critiqued before circulating

E-Mail Resumes ASCII format – save as text file in word

processing program Do not send as an attachment – cut and

paste into body of E-mail Avoid line wrap – limit to 72 characters Justify left, remove bullets & underlining Test first – send to yourself Include cover letter

References

On separate page Same heading as resume (your name,

address, phone number, e-mail) 3 – 5 references (name, title, address,

phone number, e-mail) Always ask permission

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