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Career Services Center University of Delaware
Career Services Overview and Resume Writing
CAREER SERVICES: WHAT DO WE DO?
Services for Students Blue Hen Careers
Full-time, part-time, on-campus, internships and
summer job postings
Access to events calendar
Schedule individual career appointments
Career Workshops
Employer and Alumni Networking Events
Resume Reviews/Mock Interviews
Major Resource Kits
Career Workshops Resume and Cover Letter Writing Interview Preparation Job Search Strategies Internship/Summer Job Search Blue Hen Careers Orientation Developing a 30-Second Commercial Dining Etiquette How to Develop a Professional Image Salary Negotiation International Students and Careers
Employers Rank Skills! Skills and qualities employers are seeking in Class of 2013
Analytical skills – 4.30 Technical skills – 3.99 Computer software – 3.95 Written communication –
3.56 Sell and influence others -
3.55
Verbal communication skills
- 4.63 Teamwork - 4.6 Problem solving - 4.51 Plan, organize and prioritize
work - 4.46
Obtain and process information - 4.43
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers
RESUME WRITING
What Is Included? Required information Contact information Education Experience – Paid and unpaid Activities
Optional Information Job Objective Computer Skills Course work Languages Honors and awards Travel
The Job Objective
A focus for the resume Short and to the point Is optional, but employers prefer one Use different resumes for different objectives Sample Objectives: To obtain a full-time position in marketing or sales Seeking a human services internship focusing on
adolescents An entry level position in financial services
State your degree, institution, location, and date of graduation
List minors, GPA (if appropriate), coursework and study abroad
List coursework when it is unique
Your education
Education Sample
Bachelor of Science in Marketing, University of Delaware, Newark, DE May 2013. Minor: Economics Overall GPA: 2.9 Major GPA: 3.2 Study Abroad: London, Economics
Program, Winter 2012 Related Courses: List course name
Your Experience
Can include paid as well as intern or volunteer positions
May be in one section or two (Related Experience and/or Other Experience)
List Job title, Organization, Location, and Date Identify key responsibilities in order of priority Use action words as descriptors
Job Sample Blue Hen Ambassador, University of
Delaware, Newark, DE, Sept. 2011-present Promote the university to prospective students and
parents. Develop recruitment programs with the assistance
of the admissions staff. Participate on student panels and discussions. Assist in the processing of student applications.
Skills Section
May include: Computer skills- think about what software,
etc you know how to use Language skills Writing or public speaking skills Special equipment Certifications
Honors/Awards and Activities Honors/Awards Section:
Multiple honors/awards should be in a special category, single awards under education
Include dates where appropriate Explanations may be needed for clarification May include: scholarships, Dean’s List, Honorary
Societies, Athletic awards, Academic awards, Community Service
Activities Section: Clubs and social organizations Professional associations Recreational organizations Special interests Include leadership roles!
What Is Excluded? Irrelevant personal information Sex, religion, birth date Salary expectations Photograph List of references Prepare a separate sheet with names, titles,
employer name, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.
Make sure you ask first! Inaccurate or negative information
Layout and Appearance Attractive and easy to read Do not use templates as they are difficult to edit
and can cause problems when scanning or faxing
Be concise - one page for new graduates! Be careful - no errors! Avoid ornate fonts, use 11/12 font sizes Margins should not be less than .75 on each side Do not fold, staple or mutilate! Use paper of a neutral color - white, gray or
beige!
Resume Language Is crisp, expressive, and succinct! Avoid personal pronouns Avoid unnecessary phrases Use parallel grammatical structures and
consistent verb tenses Use action verbs to create a vivid picture of
your skills and accomplishments! Created Scheduled Organized Tutored Collected
Contact Information Lerner College Career Services Center 113 Lerner Hall 302-831-3160 www.lerner.udel.edu/careerservices Main Career Services Center 401 Academy Street 302-831-2392 www.udel.edu/CSC Find us on: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and
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