Resumes Agenda Review the Basics 1. Purpose of a Resume 2. General Tips 3. Formatting Outline 1. Heading 2. Objective 3. Education 4. Experience -Bullet points 5. Skills Targeting Whats the Purpose? To get you an interview! Reality Check You have 1 minute or less to: 1. Make a good first impression 2. Communicate your relevant skills 3. Highlight your qualifications 4. Highlight your experiences 5. Show them youre a good fit! On average, an employer will look at your resume for one minute or less. General Tips Be honest Tailor it Keep it to one page No personal information age, hobbies, etc. Proofread and have others proofread again Dont include references No personal pronouns Basic Formatting Use indentations, bullets, lines, bold and capital letters .5 - 1 margins point font- Simple and consistent Reverse chronological order Attractive Easy to Read Resume Outline Header Objective Education Honors/Awards (if relevant) Relevant Courses (optional) Experience Activities Skills Header Information No one right header Include: -Name, (school & home)address, phone,-List the best phone number where you can be reached -Keepand voice mail professional Objective A statement of goals for your employment Be Specific and Concise -Can include job title, industry, and competencies or skills you would like to use in your position Optional Section -Cover letter -Job fairs Careful about Primary Resume in Careerolina Education First section (after objective) College, Study Abroad, High School Degree, Major(s), Minor(s), Concentration Graduation Dates (or anticipated) List GPA if 3.0 or higher (overall and/or major) -2 decimal places only Relevant Courses (optional) Honors (optional) Experience What to include: -Jobs, Internships, Volunteer, Clubs, Organizations, Shadowing, Class projects Divide into types of experience -Relevant, leadership, work, volunteer Format: -Be consistent -Simple bullets Strong Bullet Points Lead with strong action verbs Focus on YOUR role in a group Focus on accomplishments, results Quantify Dont: -Be passive -Talk about what you learned -Provide a list of duties- focus on skills! Example I was responsible for yearly off-site training courses for team members Created and managed a technical training program of 8 off-site courses serving 300+ team members, resulting in a 20% increase in work productivity. Skills Include: -Computer, Social Media, Lab, Language -Certifications Do not include: - Communication, public speaking, organizational and similar skills show those in action Place this section in the resume that markets you the best Customizing Your Resume What is the employer looking for? Employer Me Social media skills Communication skills Leadership abilities Strong organization skills Time I did marketing for the collegiate conference Retail job, internship collaborations, campus club Led campus club Organized 3 events during internship Targeted, Concise Resume