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RESUMESRESUMES
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
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•Contact Information•Contact Information
•Positioning Statement (Instead of an Objective)
Ed ti•Education•Relevant ExperienceRelevant Experience
•Honors/Activities/Affiliations•Publications
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CONTACT INFORMATION
•Name•Mailing Addressg
•Telephone•Email•Email
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POSITIONING STATEMENTAn objective focuses on the needs ofAn objective focuses on the needs of the job seeker rather than the needs of the potential employer. A p p ypositioning statement that clearly and concisely explains what you have to offer is more informative and demonstrates your value to the company.
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POSITIONING STATEMENTExample (from a real resume!) of anExample (from a real resume!) of an objective:
“T i i i h f i l“To secure a position with a fairly reputable company, where my
i kill d d ti illexperience, skills, and education will be fully utilized”
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POSITIONING STATEMENTExample (from real resume) of aExample (from real resume) of a positioning statement:
“Fl id li d PG i h 21 f“Florida licensed P.G. with 21 years of comprehensive environmental
lti i tconsulting experience at management and staff levels”
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EDUCATION•College•College•Professional/Technical Schools•Workshops
•Specialized Trainingp g
•GPA
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCERELEVANT EXPERIENCE
C•Company
•Position/Title•Dates of Employment
•Description of Duties & ResponsibilitiesDescription of Duties & Responsibilities•Don’t be too Brief•Don’t Sell Yourself Short•Don t Sell Yourself Short
•Watch Your Tense
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/ /HONORS/ACTIVITIES/AFFILIATIONS
•Academic Awards/Scholarships
•Memberships in Organizations•Memberships in Organizations
•Leadership PositionsC i /U i i S i•Community/University Service
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PUBLICATIONS•Peer Reviewed•Peer Reviewed•Invited•Books/•Abstracts/Presentations•Moderator/Session Chair/Field Trip Leader
•Technical Publications•Technical Publications
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COVER LETTERSYour cover letter is often the firstYour cover letter is often the first contact with an employer, make sure it creates a good impressionit creates a good impression.
Avoid cliches and meaningless or wordy expressions.
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COVER LETTERSAbsolutely no spelling errors orAbsolutely no spelling errors or grammar mistakes.
Address to the appropriate person –get the individuals name if possible
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COVER LETTERSFirst paragraph: Why you are writing:First paragraph: Why you are writing: Describe the position, express enthusiasm Do your research andenthusiasm. Do your research and include specific information about the company – this is very important.p y y p
Also, find out exactly what the job description and duties are, &description and duties are, & incorporate that information.
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COVER LETTERSSecond paragraph: What you have toSecond paragraph: What you have to offer. Emphasize your achievements. Employers want people with ideasEmployers want people with ideas, knowledge, energy and enthusiasm. Your cover letter should reflect yourYour cover letter should reflect your personality.
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COVER LETTERSClosing: Thank them for theirClosing: Thank them for their consideration and indicate how you will follow upwill follow up.
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SUMMARYSUMMARYThe appearance and content of yourThe appearance and content of your resume is a reflection of your professionalism, attention to detail, and desire. Your resume may be reviewed for 1 or 2 minutes. It must be free of spelling errors and grammaticallyspelling errors and grammatically correct. Your resume is what gets you an interview, and the interview gets youan interview, and the interview gets you the job.