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PROFESSIONAL RESUME WRITING

PROFESSIONAL RESUME WRITING. LET’S START…. A resume is a factual representation of your skills, abilities, background Your resume should highlight any of your qualifications/skills related to job openings Chronological resumes are preferred by most Employers

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PROFESSIONAL RESUME WRITING

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  1. PROFESSIONAL RESUME WRITING

  2. LET’S START… • A resume is a factual representation of your skills, abilities, background • Your resume should highlight any of your qualifications/skills related to job openings • Chronological resumes are preferred by most Employers • Recruiters spend AT MOST 20-30 seconds reviewing a resume

  3. Resume Basics: • Font styles - Arial, Times New Roman, or Calibri • Font sizes between10-12 (Name can be larger) Margins should be .8 - 1.0” wide • CAPS, bolding, underlining and bullets make it easier to read • Print on cotton bond paper (white or crème) • One page only, unless you have significant previous experience; then two pages at most • Remember recruiters spend between 20- 30 seconds on any given resume!

  4. Resume Basics: • Include keywords found in job openings • Do not use the words me, my or I • Use short phrases beginning with action words • Periods are not needed • Do not use acronyms (ie: BBA) • Make sure you use correct grammar, tenses and spelling • Use spell check and have someone else review it before you turn it in

  5. Grading: Your resume MUST be submitted in the CSPD format and will be graded according to the Resume Grading Rubric: NON-CAP students (in class) Wednesday, February 12th (Section 1) Thursday, February 13th (Section 3) CAP students (email résumé to cap@utsa.edu) Both sections due NO LATER than 12:00 pm on Thursday, February 13th

  6. Sections of the Resume • HEADING • CAREER OBJECTIVE • SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • EDUCATION • EXPERIENCE • ACTIVITIES AND HONORS • ADDITIONAL SKILLS

  7. HEADING Your Contact information: (Center at top of page) • Include name, address, email, phone number. • List a professional email address to ensure a positive first impression. • What do you think??? Anthony.brown@gmail.comOR footballguy@hotmail.com

  8. Career Objective • Is it necessary? X Yes No • How long? • 1, 2, or 3 sentences/phrases? • Objective should be employer-centered not self-centered.

  9. Career Objective *Which one do you prefer? • I am seeking a professional position with a progressive, stable organization where I can use my background and skills to grow with your company and one that offers opportunities for career advancement • The Business Development Account Manager position with Worldwide Express • A summer 2014 internship in the Financial Analyst Internship Program with USAA

  10. Summary of Qualifications • Identify 3-5 key skills that support the career objective • Use relevant keywords that mirror job opening Some Examples: • Intermediate skills in Spanish • Over four years experience performing various accounting procedures • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact with a wide range of personality styles

  11. Education The University of Texas at San Antonio Bachelor of Business Administration in … (major)Expected Graduation: May 2014 Cumulative GPA: 3.39 Major GPA: 3.88 (Do NOT round up on GPA) Relevant Coursework(List only your upper-level courses in your major) • Organizational Theory • Managing Human Relations • Management Science • Principles of Marketing * Omit high school in your education section if you have completed more than one year of college

  12. Education – what else? • Study Abroad, Immersion Programs • Associate Degrees obtained • Senior Level projects where experience was gained Examples: UTSA College of Business Immersion Program, Argentina/Chile May 2013 Educationalpartner: Universidad de Buenos Aires and Universidad Nacional Lomas de Zamoro Study Abroad –University of Madrid - Madrid, Spain Summer 2012 Traveled throughout Spain, observed culture and enhanced language skills Immersed in language and culture of the society Alamo Community College, San Antonio, Texas Associate Degree in Business, May 2009

  13. EXPERIENCE • Use long sentences, even using paragraphs, to describe every task I completed on a job. (True/False) • I need to list EVERY single job I had. (True/False) • I can include paid, volunteer, intern, or cooperative education experiences that are relevant to the objective. (True/False)

  14. EXPERIENCE • Use bulleted phrases using action verbs to highlight achievements - YES • Should I include accomplishments for each job? - YES • What about stats/numbers that describe the results of my contributions (i.e., "increased sales by $10,000 in a quarter“)? YES • Should I list my References - NO – References do not go on your resume – listed separately

  15. EXPERIENCE Some “good” examples: • Selected by Management to train 6 new employees on corporate policy and procedure • Promoted to Shift Manager after 4 months of service • Accurately balanced $10,000 cash drawer daily Some “not so good” examples: • Provided assistance to vendors/visitors • I have excellent interpersonal and communication with my customers.

  16. ACTIVITIES AND HONORS • Include student organizations, volunteer activities, scholarships and academic achievements. • Make sure to list significant positions of responsibility; include title, name of organization/team, dates within your community service or extracurricular activities. • List your leadership roles, achievements, contributions

  17. ACTIVITIES AND HONORS - examples • Business Student Council, Student Chapter, UTSA, President - 2012-present • McDermott Scholarship, three years • Dean’s List, UTSA, fall 2012-spring 2013 • American Heart Association 5K Run, Volunteer Coordinator, 2010 - present • Habitat for Humanity, volunteer, 2012

  18. ACTIVITIES AND HONORS- examples • Junior Achievement of South Texas, Volunteer; fall 2013, presented business topics to elementary students • UTSA Career Action Program; spring 2013; College of Business program designed to promote professionalism and prepare business students for career opportunities

  19. ADDITIONAL SKILLS • Fluent in Portuguese; conversational in French • Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access • Familiar with C++ and Java • CPR and First Aid Certification, valid through August 2014

  20. FINAL TIPS • Make sure your resume is focused toward the field (and job) you want. • Do NOT include references on your resume. Create a separate references page. • Your resume MUST be absolutely free from grammatical, spelling, punctuation, usage, and typographical errors. • Can include your contribution towards educational expenses (“Financed 100% of college expenses through part-time work”)

  21. Past Employers Attending • ADP Sales • AllianceBernstein • * Apple • AT&T Retail Leadership Development Program • Edward Jones • Enterprise Holdings • * Exxon Mobil • Frost Bank • Futurex • GEICO • Halliburton • HEB • Kohl’s Dept. Stores • National Security Agency • Northwestern Mutual • PepsiCo • Rackspace Hosting • Reynolds & Reynolds • State Farm Insurance • TEKsystems • Tesoro • The Hartford • Toyota Manufacturing • Texas Dept. of Banking • Texas Railroad Commission • Union Pacific Railroad • USAA • U.S. Dept. of State • U.S. Drug Enforcement • Valero Energy • Zachary Industrial

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