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How to write an effective resume

Kevin Allan, MS, LPC, NCC Director of Career Services University of Mary. How to write an effective resume. A resume is a SUMMARY of one’s education, work history, volunteer experience, organizations, activities, honors/awards First impression of you for employer

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How to write an effective resume

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  1. Kevin Allan, MS, LPC, NCC Director of Career Services University of Mary How to write an effective resume

  2. A resume is a SUMMARY of one’s education, work history, volunteer experience, organizations, activities, honors/awards First impression of you for employer Commercial and not documentary What is a resume?

  3. Employers spend less than 2 minutes reviewing resume (some less than 30 secs) Search for key words or information to show fit with the position More is not always better Content needs to be relevant How Long?

  4. Immediate needs of employers Future considerations (internships, full-time jobs, or graduate/professional schools) Fresh in our minds Why now?

  5. Focus Readability Skills/accomplishments Relevance What do employers look for in a resume?

  6. Objective statement Customizable to employer or position Allows you flexibility in crafting your resume to demonstrate how you meet qualifications FOCUS

  7. Is resume pleasing to the eye? Is resume easy to scan over? Is information consistent? Are details and information concise and succint? READABILITY

  8. Employers are looking to see how you can better their company or increase their bottom line Show skills or accomplishments as they relate to the position Be specific and concrete- provide examples Quantify wherever possible SKILLS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  9. Does information provide pertain to position you are applying ? Is your writing clear to reader and not overly flowery or verbose? RELEVANCE

  10. Grammatical and spelling errors • Resume templates • Unprofessional looking resume • Too much info (overly wordy) • Irrelevant information • No objective statement • Lengthy paragraphs • Personal information • Leave a large amount of white space Resume turnoffs or pitfalls

  11. Keep your resume to 1-2 pages • List education and work experience in reverse chronological order • Put your resume, cover letter, and references on professional style resume paper • Proofread • Have your resume critiqued by a Career Service professional or employer • Make it relevant and focus on skills/accomplishments Be sure to…

  12. Contents Examples • Name • Address • Phone • Email Albert Einstein_____________ 12 Smart Way * Boston, MA 32475 OR Albert Einstein 12 Smart Way Boston, MA 32475 E=mcsquared@genius.com Resume Sections- Demographic Info

  13. Should be short Helps to focus resume Lets employer know where you fit into organization Focus on the type of position you are seeking May include information on your skills Resume Sections- Objective

  14. Good Bad • To obtain a position as an accountant • To obtain a position as an accountant in the automotive industry utilizing my strong analytical and problem solving skills • To find a challenging position with a growing company that will provide me with relevant experience in an exciting field Sample Objectives

  15. Degree Graduation date College or University Location Minors GPA Resume Sections-Education

  16. Job title Dates of employment Employer Location Do put jobs in Reverse Chronological Order Don’t list employer address or supervisor Resume Sections- Experience

  17. Be sure to include duties, skills learned, and accomplishments No set number of bullets to use Avoid “I” statements Begin with action verb Experience Con’t

  18. Certifications/Licenses • Computer or technical skills • Honors/Awards • Volunteer Experience • Extra-curricular activities • Professional organizations • Professional development • Presentations • Military Service Resume Sections- Other

  19. Font sizes and styles • Margins • Leave spaces between headings on resume • Most important to least important • Scannable resumes (no bolding or italics) • Quantify where possible • Accomplishments and skills • PROOFREAD Resume Odds and Ends

  20. Separate page Include full contact information Ask first Three to five Contact info at top Put on high quality professional paper References

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