creating a marketable resume
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Terrier Mania
Creating A Marketable Resume
Career Center
St. Francis College
Cheretta Robson
Assistant Director of Career Development
Why is a Resume Important?
Your resume is really your 'first impression' and just like any real, one-on-one interview, it's important that your resume conveys the right “image” of your experiences.
What is important on your RESUME?
A resume is a brief summary of your abilities, education, experience, and skills. Its main task is to convince prospective employers to contact you. A resume has one purpose: to get you a job interview.
Steps To Creating A Resume
THE HEADING
This section will always appear at the top of your page regardless of which format you choose. It contains your name, address, phone number and email address.
EDUCATION
The information that goes in this section is presented in chronological order, meaning the most recent school you attended is listed first. Coursework and course projects can enhance this section but is optional.
EXPERIENCEThis is the most important section of your resume. Sell yourself! List your accomplishments, skills and abilities in a way that creates interest on the part of the employer. Give them a reason to want to meet you face to face.
EXPERIENCEcont.
*Use action verbs to help your job responsibilities stand out! (i.e. managed, planned, contacted, organized, ect.) Your resume should be no more than 1 page.
Volunteer work is fine to list here if you do not have any - or much – paid employment.
OTHER SECTIONS
There are other sections that can be added to a resume including, awards/honors, activities, certifications (as long as they relate to the position being sought) skills, languages, etc.
Sample Resumes
Jane Doe 1212 Happy Lane
New York, NY 10003 (718)121-1122
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION Saint Francis College, Brooklyn Heights, NY Bachelor of Arts expected May 2008 Major: Psychology; Minor: Sociology
National Honor Society of Psychology, Psi Chi, 09/07-Present COURSE WORK Introduction to Social Work Child Welfare Psychology of Women Applied Psychology Brain and Behavior Social Problems Child and Adolescent Psychology Educational Psychology Psychology of Learning COURSE PROJECTS Experimental Psychology II, Spring 2008
Thesis-Personality Determination Experiment on personalization Personalization versus non-personalization Utilized web-based and traditional survey
INTERNSHIPS 10/06-2/07 Saint Joseph’s High School Brooklyn, NY Psychology Intern
Observed students in grades 9th-12th on classroom interaction with other students and teachers Lead group discussions on college preparation and college life Assisted teachers with classroom activities such as year book planning, games for gym, and health
awareness 2/06-5/06 NYM Hospital Geriatric Psychiatric Unit Brooklyn, NY Psychology Intern
Supervised geriatric psychiatric patients and helped when needed Coordinated and led recreational activities under supervision Observed patients with psychiatric and psychological disorders
EMPLOYMENT 4/07-6/07 Independent Group Financial Services Brooklyn, NY Tele-Marketer
Contacted customers needing assistance with mortgages and home loans Filed documents from mortgage consultants Informed customers about fixed rate mortgages
7/05-9/05 Good Shepherd Services New York, NY Clerical Receptionist
Filed documents from cash custodians and private vendors Answered phones and relayed messages to management
VOLUNTEER St. George’s Episcopal Church Brooklyn, NY
Participated in annual food and clothing drive Served food to homeless and destitute on alternate weekends and holidays
The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine New York, NY Helped with donations, serving and food preparation
ACTIVITIES Secretary, Brooklyn Crown Height Lions Club-LEO Division, 2007-Present Member, Psychology Club, St. Francis College, 2004-Present SKILLS Word, Power Point, Excel, SPSS
John Doe 1121 2nd Ave ● Brooklyn, NY 11234 ● (347)-221-1121 ● [email protected]
EDUCATION St Francis College, Brooklyn NY Bachelor of Arts expected May 2008
Major: Communication Arts; Minor: Business GPA: 3.0 HONORS Geneen Award for Academic Excellence and Outstanding Character, 2005 INTERNSHIPS Spring 2007 New Line Cinema New York, NY Intern, Corporate Communications
Researched prospective promotional ideas for new movie campaigns Setup and distributed press clips involving New Line Cinema throughout the
company Summarized reading materials for department supervisors
Fall 2006 WCBS New York, NY Intern, Marketing Department
Assembled numerous clips from various tapes and make copies of materials to go into on air advertisements
Wrote 15-30 second scripts for commercial spots Conducted research on potential clients companies and their industries
Summer 2006 Health Plus New York Brooklyn, NY Intern, Special Events Department
Coordinated promotional materials for special marketing events Assisted Direct Marketing department in obtaining their strategic goals Collaborated with project coordinators in organizing and planning such events
as the Puerto Rican Day Parade and various events throughout the tri-state area
Spring 2006 Little & King Co., LLC New York, NY Intern
Created excel spreadsheets cataloging names and contact information of potential clients
Assisted President of company in brainstorming concepts for promotions for various clients
Created inventory lists of promotional items and give-aways WORK EXPEREINCE 8/2000- 3/2001 Met Food Brooklyn, NY Store Clerk
Trained and supervised three employees Assisted in ordering store merchandise Responsible for opening store on a daily basis
VOLUNTEER 9/2005- Present Habitat for Humanity, Albany, NY
Facilitate in building houses for the homeless October 2006 NYPIRG Trick or Eat, Albany, NY
Participated in a Homeless drive by Collecting food and clothing for the homeless and bringing it to the homeless shelter
SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
JANE DOE 1111 East 2nd Street Brooklyn, NY 11223, (718) 333-4444 [email protected] __________________________________________________________________________ OBJECTIVE To obtain entry level postion in the field of Finance. EDUCATION Saint Francis College, Brooklyn Heights, NY
Bachelor of Science expected May 2008 Major: Special Studies; Concentration: Finance, GPA: 3.8
RELEVANT COURSES Principles of Finance Managerial Finance Fixed Income Markets Security Analysis
Theory of Money Accounting European Economics Insurance and Rick Management HONORS & AWARDS Franciscan Scholar for Academic Excellence Dean’s List, Saint Francis College EXPERIENCE Merrill Lynch New York, NY Financial Advisor Assistant 10/03- Present
Conducted marketing research on future potential clients Assisted Financial Advisors with various daily tasks Acted as liaison between clients and firm trading desk, delivering
exceptional customer service Facilitated and organized numerous finance seminars
Prima Intellect Sofia, Bulgaria Accountant Assistant 3/00-10/01
Prepared financial statements and analyzed data Maintained accounts receivable, account payable and cash accounts Aided in preparation of quarterly and annual balances, cash flow and
financial statements Bills Entertainment Albany, NY
Assistant to CEO 12/01-5/02 Handled public relations outreach while monitoring sound scan sales for
the development of new artists releasing first singles. Placed new singles and other promotional accessories with the most
prominent DJ’s in the United States. Partnered with top executives to identify hottest singles from choice
DJ’s and administered a weekly top 100 singles chart to report back to record labels such as: Universal, BMG, and Sony.
LANGUAGES Fluent Bulgarian, Intermediate Russian ACTIVITES Economics Society, Saint Francis College, 06-Present Finance Club, Saint Francis College, 05-Present Eastern European Club, Saint Francis College COMPUTER SKILLS MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Lotus 1-2-3
JANE DOE 1111 East 2nd Street Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 333-4444 [email protected]
OBJECTIVE______________________________________________________________________________ To obtain an internship in the field of Information Technology EDUCATION______________________________________________________________________________
Saint Francis College, Brooklyn Heights, NY Bachelor of Science expected May 2008 Major: Information Technology; Concentration: Business GPA: 3.0
RELEVANT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSEWORK________________________________
ProgrammingWeb DesignTelecommunication & NetworkingProject ManagementE-Commerce IntegrationBusiness ApplicationsAdvance Web DesignSpecial Topics: 3D GraphicsSystems Analysis and DesignRobotics
TECHNICAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS_________________________________________________
Distinguished knowledge of Microsoft Office Microsoft Office 2004 and 2007 Photoshop Dreamweaver Peach Tree Accounting Software
WORK EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________________________________ 12/05- Present Montague Bagel Store, Brooklyn, NY Counter Attendant
Provide fast, efficient and courteous service to all patrons Operate cash register by totaling bills, receiving payments and distributing receipts. Ensure adequate supplies of change and correct amount of money at end of shifts Sell prepared foods, such as hot entrees or salads for takeout meals
11/04-12/05 Commerce Bank, New York, NY Bank Teller
Conducted monetary transactions in excess of $10,000 Courteously assisted over 100 customers per day in a high-pressure and fast –paced
environment Exceeded goal of registering twenty customers per day for Commerce credit cards;
recognized by management and awarded incentive gift for achievement Organized and prepared daily transactions profiler for branch management
ACTIVITIES______________________________________________________________________________ Vice President, Information Technology Club, St. Francis College, 2005-Present Member, Finance Club, St. Francis College, 2005-Present
Participant, New York City Bike Tour, 2002 and 2006 VOLUNTEER_____________________________________________________________________________ Coach, Community Baseball Team, 2005-2007
JOE DOE 1358 East 35th Street Brooklyn, NY 11210
917-221-6458 [email protected]
EDUCATION
Summer 2007 RELEVANT COURSES HONORS EXPERIENCE Sept 2007 – Present Feb 2006 – Apr 2006 Sept 2004 – May 2006
Summer 2004 COMPUTER SKILLS LANGUAGES ACTIVITIES
Saint Francis College, Brooklyn Heights, NY Bachelor of Arts expected May 2008 Major: International Cultural Studies, Concentration in International Business Minors: Economics, French, and Communications Dean’s List, 2004-2006 GPA: 3.5 Captain, St. Francis College Basketball Team, 2006-Present Seville, Spain (Study Abroad) Intensive Spanish Language and Civilization studies. Accounting, Statistics, Corporate Finance, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Economics, Money and Banking, Business Administration
Franciscan Scholarship for Academic Excellence, 2004-2008 Scholarship for Athletic Excellence, 2004-2008 College Basketball Most Valued Player of the Year Award, 2005 Student-Athlete of the Year Award, 2007 (St. Francis College) All-Academic Team, All-American Team, 2004, 2006 Goldman Sachs New York, NY Portfolio Manager Intern Assisted in client portfolio management and diversification Developed and evaluated portfolio analysis reports for clients, while managing client databases Tracked capital market movements and client owned securities using Bloomberg Searched for specific securities on: www.amex.com and compared them to S&P500 index Back tested portfolios by changing on portfolio holdings and holding weights using MS Excel Smith & James Management and Consulting New York, NY Research and Office Intern Analyzed data in MS Excel and verified accuracy and integrity of information Systematically compared data for financial portfolios Collected information that indicated the actual standing of major capital markets New York University, Institutional Research Department New York, NY Research Intern Compared primary and secondary research data analysis utilizing MS Office applications Administered several survey instruments and received campus input for evaluation Contributed in acquiring teacher evaluation methods used by competing colleges Police Athletic League Brooklyn, NY Assistant Basketball Coach Helped coach youth basketball team ages 12-15 Taught the fundamentals of basketball to adolescents MS Excel, Microsoft Word, MS Access, PowerPoint, PhotoShop Fluent: Spanish Conversational: French Vice President, Economics Society, St. Francis College, 2005-Present Member, Government and Politics Club, St. Francis College, 2005-Present Member, French Society, St. Francis College, 2006-Present Member, Model UN Club, St. Francis College, 2006-Present
Terrier Mania
Creating A Marketable Resume
Career Center
St. Francis College
Cheretta Robson
Assistant Director of Career Development