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Resume Writing

Presenting You on paper!!. Resume Writing. Time and money are valuable and in short supply Your resume may only get looked at for a few seconds. People skim resumes!. It’s what you’ve done with what you know!. It’s not what you know…. Be targeted.

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Resume Writing

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  1. Presenting You on paper!! Resume Writing

  2. Time and money are valuable and in short supply • Your resume may only get looked at for a few seconds People skim resumes!

  3. It’s what you’ve done with what you know! It’s not what you know…

  4. Be targeted. • Create separate resumes for different positions. • Be specific and unique when describing your personal brand and experience. • Double check for errors and omissions. • Always write from perspective of the employer: What’s in it for them? Create a Successful Resume

  5. Served burgers and fries So What?? Served burgers and fries for an average of 150 customers daily The ‘So What?’ Rule

  6. Use past tense  Even for current or recent assignments • Coordinate = Coordinated • Analyze = Analyzed • Plan = Planned • Coach = Coached Verb Tense

  7. Anatomy of a Resume

  8. Contact Information • Objective Statement or Summary • Education • Paid Word Experience • Additional Optional Categories • Volunteer Experience • Achievements • Awards & Honours Anatomy of a Resume

  9. Name should stand out. • Ideal: In capital letters and larger font than rest of document. • Address • Format: Street address, city, province, postal code • Home or Mobile Phone • 10 digits with area code: 800.363.0307 • Email Address must be professional. • That might mean that some of you need to create a new email address Contact Information

  10. Education section covers academic credentials and any education that would apply to job you seek. • Typically placed above relevant work experience. • Format: Name of institution, city and state; degree awarded with major and minor; date degree was awarded. • List degrees in reverse chronological order, with highest degree first. • Do not include incomplete degree unless you include an expected graduation date. Education

  11. List employers, job titles, and dates of employment in reverse chronological order (most recent first) • Format: Company, Job Title, Responsibilities and Accomplishments, and Dates. • Include brief description of responsibilities and scope of job. Keep it within 1-3 sentences. • Use bulleted format to list job responsibilities. • Begin each point with a strong action verb. Paid Work Experience

  12. List additional information at bottom of your resume. Only include items relevant to specific position. • Volunteer Experience • Emphasizes key skills not shown in work experience. • Awards and Honors • Format: Award title, date, awarding organization. • Professional Development • Certifications, licenses, and memberships. Optional Categories

  13. Page length and design • Final resume document formats: Word .doc/.docx or .pdf • Free word processors • Google Docs: docs.google.com • Zoho.com • OpenOffice.org • Free resume templates Writing Your Resume

  14. View from the Inside

  15. Emailing your resume • Most effective and common means of submitting resume to employers and contacts. • Use standard file formats: Word .doc/.docx and .pdf • Be direct and clear in your subject line. • Include title of position, word “resume,” and keywords in email. Submitting a Resume

  16. Job boards • Keep resume current and updated. • Avoid posting confidential resume. • Blogs and Websites • Control your professional presence online and be conscious of the image you are presenting to potential employers. Posting Your Resume Online

  17. Use strong and concise language to communicate your skills and accomplishments. • Do not use personal pronouns: “I,” “me,” “my,” “our.” • Use professional language. Remove slang or localized terminology. • Shorten long and complex sentences. • Check grammar and spelling. • Beware of red flags. Guidelines for a Well-Written Resume

  18. Too wordy or too much information. • Irrelevant experience. • False claims and over-embellishment. • Inconsistent work history or unexplained career gaps. • Email address is too provocative/immature. Beware of Red Flags

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