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Resume Preparation
• A resume is the bait that gets you in the door for an interview.• no interview = no chance of getting the
job!
The Purpose of a Resume
Importance of a Resume
• Employers generally spend 10 seconds scanning a single resume.
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Resume First Impression
• First contact with the employer.
• Resume tells employer what type of employee you are and the work you will produce.
• Critical to describe qualifications clearly
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Common Resume Formats
• Chronological
– Highlights your work experience
• Functional
– Highlights skills and accomplishments rather than work experience.
Example
Resume Design
DO:• Thousands of
examples• Organized• Easy to read• Professional
DON’T:• Overcrowd• Use landscape• Use too many bells
and whistles
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Design Suggestions
• Black ink only.• One-sided.• Plain white or cream
paper.• Slightly heavier weight
than regular copy paper.
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Resume Sections
• Personal Contact Information
• Summary of Qualifications
• Work Experience/Job History
• Educational Background/Military Experience
• Professional References
Here are some of the most common resume components:
Personal Contact Info
• Phone– WORKING with a voice mail that you check
• Address– Lets them know where you are located
• Email– Professional
NOT: [email protected] or [email protected] or
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A Summary of Qualifications highlights the most relevant skills, accomplishments and experiences that meet the employer’s needs.
Qualifications
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Work Experience
• Chronological order beginning with your most recent employer.
• Should include:
– Job title
– Name of company
– Location (city, state)
– Duration of employment (month and year)
– Brief description of duties and responsibilities
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• List the most recent school first and include this information:
‒Name of the School or Institution
‒Type of Degree or Diploma received
Education
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• Work Experience section.
• Summary of Qualifications section.
• Education
Military Service
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• Included or Separate
• Do not include the statement, “References available upon request.”
• Type of reference
References
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
Questions?