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Crafting an Effective Resume: Your Gateway to Professional Success

Learn how to create a powerful resume to land your dream job. Understand different resume types and presentation tips for maximum impact. Resources at the Career Center provide valuable assistance in resume building.

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Crafting an Effective Resume: Your Gateway to Professional Success

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  1. Give your Resume aKISS

  2. K KEEP I IT S SHORT AND S SIMPLE

  3. A RESUME SAYS: • Who you are • What position you want • What kind of skills and qualifications you have • What kind of work experience you have • What you can offer the company • What sets you apart from the others

  4. 5 Types of Resumes • Chronological Resume • Functional Resume • Combination Resume • Electronic Resume • Scannable Resume

  5. Chronological Resume • Most common resume style • Demonstrates a consistent employment record • Showcases your work experience • Demonstrates upward mobility in your employment history

  6. Functional Resume • Focuses on past job responsibilities • Highlights your skills while employment dates are less prominent • Showcases your skills and capabilities • Great for recent graduates

  7. Combination Resume • Create a customized resume specifically for an employer • Combines elements of the chronological and functional formats • Use this format if you know the exact requirements and skills that the job requires

  8. Electronic Resume • Use for e-mail or to post on career-related Web sites • Use formatting specifications provided by employer or web site • Use keywords to describe your employment history and skills • Be sure to have access to your own e-mail account

  9. Scannable Resume • Companies use applicant tracking software which utilizes keywords to describe the job’s requirements and skills • Use white paper with black ink • Use a standard font • Don’t fold or staple the resume • Avoid abbreviations

  10. Double space between sections Single space within sections Bold, underline or capitalize section heading so they stand out Use bullets or an asterisk at the beginning of a list Proofread for spelling and grammar Print on quality white paper Resume Appearance

  11. Resume Appearance • Limit your resume to one page • Keep sentences brief, under 12 words • Be positive and enthusiastic • Don’t list personal references • Use standard 8.5” by 11” paper • Avoid artwork or photos

  12. Resources in the Career Center • WinWay resume Software helps you create a winning resume • Many reference books to provide guidance and examples • Friendly personnel to assist you

  13. Thank You For Visiting the Career Center

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