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WOMEN IN BUSINESSResume Workshop
Special Thanks & Acknowledgments
CONGRATUALTIONS TO LINDSEY FOSTER –
Selected to represent SCU Leavey School at the Hatton W. Sumners Student Leadership Conference
THANK YOU TO Megan Kraus, Sara Vierra, Joanne Hoang Jaclyn Gochoco, Megan Harrison Anaisy Tolentino, Desiree Daniels
Why is a Resume so Important?
Dean Ku, Career Center – ACE Sophomore Resume Workshop
The Resume: Overview
A resume should be
Concise (1 page)
Targeted for a specific job
Results oriented
Well formatted
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Dean Ku, Career Center – ACE Sophomore Resume Workshop
Format ONE PAGE ONLY
Margins= 1 inch all around
Consistent Formatting
Section Titles = BOLD
Company/Organization Names = BOLD
Use real bullets, not minus signs
Black/White; unless creative/marketing opportunity (COULD add watermark – SCU logo)
SAVE AS A PDF, SUBMIT AS A PDF. NOT WORD DOC
HeadingInclude:
Full NameLinkedIn Profile URL (
Customize your URL)SCU Vs. Local Address (location of job)Cell Phone NumberProfessional Permanent Email
ObjectivesOutdated
Could hurt, if not tailored
Takes up space
Include only if: Very tailored to opportunity Strong and powerful
EducationSanta Clara University, Santa Clara, CA
Bachelor of Arts/Science (in Commerce), Expected June 20XX Tip: If Sophomore or below, don’t include graduation year/class
IF ASKED, be straightforward about your grade
Major, Minors, (School in SCU) GPA: X.XX, (Academic Honors Received)
Study Abroad / High School (Pick most recent) Name, Location (Diploma/Certificate Received), Year If High school, (GPA, Academic Honors)
ExperienceWhat is experience? Anything and everything
that involved any “transferable” skills InternshipsPart Time JobsVolunteerClub Positions (Hint, hint, WIB positions)Projects Immersion Trips
Experience FormatReverse chronological order
Company Location Time PeriodYour Position & What you accomplished there/What made you stand out Ex)
Marketing Intern (Manager of social media platforms)
Financial Representative (Top Quartile Intern for Summer 2012)
Tutor (Specializing in Statistics, Assisted 50+ students)
Resume Content: Accomplishments
Use C.A.R. Technique (Context, Action, Result)
Focus on things you did and what impact your actions had on the organization
Emphasize results and use numbers where you can
Provide lots of detail to keep the reader’s interest
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Career Center
Dean Ku, Career Center – ACE Sophomore Resume Workshop
C.A.R. Examples
Management Trainee Internship at Gap, Inc: “Learned to execute marketing activities”
Implemented and coordinated activities for product displays, special sales promotions, and annual events that helped to increase sales by 25% within 6 months.
Improved efficiency within department by setting up and monitoring a sales tracking database.
Dean Ku, Career Center – ACE Sophomore Resume Workshop
C.A.R. ExampleFacility Supervisor at SCU: “Help monitor Malley
Center Operations”
Responsible for ensuring safe and responsible operation of Campus Recreation facilities for 5000 students
Managed a staff of 5 students to ensure a professional, friendly, service-oriented environment for all users
Mediate and resolve participant conflicts and disputes
Trained in American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid to ensure safety of all patrons
Dean Ku, Career Center – ACE Sophomore Resume Workshop
Keeping it Relevant
One relevant experience > Three non-relevant experiences Student Observer at Stanford Hospital > 5 years worth of
babysitting If you have one relevant experience… JUICE IT.
No more than 3 experience blurbs – too spread out.
RELEVANT ≠ Marketing Experience for a Finance Internship
Don’t be afraid to be mysterious…
Other Work Experience (Inquire for further details)-HipSwap: First Marketing Intern (June 2012-September 2012)-Santa Clara University: Accounting Assistant, Specializing in Reconciliations (October 2012-Current)
Activities Anything that included membership
Things not included in your experience section OK to repeat honors/awards from Education
Title of Club/Organization/Etc. Position (What made it special)
Santa Clara University ACE Leadership Program Cohort 2015One of Twenty-Five Selected Members
Santa Clara University Leavey ScholarsHighest Ranking GPAs in the Business School
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority- Theta Pi Chapter at Santa Clara UniversityFounding Member
SkillsDON’T OVERLOOK THIS PART (TRANSFERABLE SKILLS)
http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/2135-job-skills-resume.html
Personal Skills: Communication, Public speaking, Ability to work in team settings, Meets Goals/Deadlines, Solves Problems, Develops strategies, Punctual, Coordinates Tasks, Leadership, Implements Decisions, Adaptable
Technical/Computer Skills: ≠ Microsoft, Social Media = Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Photoshop Version XX, Adobe
Illustrator Version XX, Social Media Management (Facebook, Twitter, Blogging, Instagram, Etc.), Social Media Analysis (Hootsuite, Followerwonk, Crowdbooster, Etc.), Salesforce,
Submitting Your ResumeCareer Fair
Do research beforehand, pick your top companies – include a cover letter with resume
Online: Follow directions If through e-mail: Subject: Interest in XX Position
“Dear ____,
My name is XX and I was referred/noticed your intern/career/job positing. I am very interested in the position and would love to be apart of your team. Attached is my resume, I hope that my qualifications meet your needs. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me….. I will connect with you again next week to see if we can schedule an interview. I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Best,
ALWAYS FOLLOW UP Email/Phone
Email – No connection Job posting online/career fair introduction
Phone -Connection Referral, personally know recruiter, met with them one on one already
Dear XX,
I am emailing/connecting with you to inquire about any progress made on the job posting you listed on XX/XX/20XX. I sent in my resume a week ago and was hoping that we could schedule an interview soon. Yet, if this position has already been filled I would hope that you could keep me in mind for future opportunities. Thank you so much for your time.
Best,
Resumes due 3/3 If you want them reviewed, turn in 2/23
Go to Dropbox.com Log in: [email protected] Pw: br0nc0pride
Upload Resume to Resumes_Winter2013 FirstName_LastName_EmailAddress
LINKEDIN WORKSHOP
WITH COLLEGIAL SERVICES
SPONSPORED BY SCU WIB
6:00PM-7:00PMPARLOR B (BENSON)
Bring your laptops!