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RESUMES
Cindy JordinCareer ServicesStudent Success Centerwww.career.gatech.edu
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A Resume Is…
A marketing tool A summary of relevant education,
experiences and skills One page - unless you have
significant relevant experience
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ChronologicalPreferred by employers Relevant work experienceReverse chronological order
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Functional Experience unrelated to objective Spotty work history Relevant skills emphasized
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Resumes Contain Name, Address, Phone Number, E-mail Objective Education Experience Skills Honors Activities
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Objective
Concise and clearly stated Include position you are applying for Department or industry Relevant knowledge, skills or interests
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Skills Relevant to objective
Computer
Language
Special skills
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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…)
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Activities Relevant professional organizations Volunteer, school, civic activities Leadership offices held Avoid controversial information/high risk
activities (religious, political, skydiving…)
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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
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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
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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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