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How to Write a Resume

How to Write a Resume. Everything you need to get started! Career Services, BA 156. What is a Resume?. Resumes introduce you to the prospective employer and provide a summary of your skills, experiences, accomplishments and education Resumes motivate the employer to call you

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How to Write a Resume

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  1. How to Write a Resume Everything you need to get started! Career Services, BA 156

  2. What is a Resume? • Resumes introduce you to the prospective employer and provide a summary of your skills, experiences, accomplishments and education • Resumes motivate the employer to call you • Resumes get you the interview…the interview will get you the job Employers spend 15-30 seconds on aresume Make your time count! Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  3. Resumes are not an Application • Resumes are typically one page • Showcase skills • Should not tell the whole story • Focus on the career and company • Help you get a foot in the door • Use action verbs—not full sentences (No “I” “Me” “They” Statements) Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  4. Format Do’s and Don’ts Do Don’ts Focus on what you want Provide personal information or reference information Use fancy fonts, multiple fonts, fonts smaller than 10 point Use template resumes • Use the Chronological Format • Use 12-14 font for heading info; 10-12 font for all other info • Use Times New Roman or Arial Script • Use resume paper • Use action verbs & quantitative examples Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  5. How to get started? • Open a word document • Change from “Normal” to “No Spacing” Single space with double space between sections • Change/set the margins • Select font • Arial 10 pt or Times 12 pt are the most common Use Black type (you can change later) Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  6. Sections in a Resume • Heading • Objective • Profile/Qualifications • Skills/Strengths • Education • Internship • Volunteer • Work • Honors/Awards Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  7. Contact Information • NameStreet, City, State, Zip • Telephone/Cell • Email address (Professional) Tip: You can abbreviate the State not Street, Avenue, Lane Social Media: Consider if your social media sites are professional before including in your contact info. Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  8. Examples • Contact Heading • Jane Dow • 1501 State Street - Marshall, MN 56258 - 507-537-6221 -jdow@hotmail.com Jane Dow1501 State Street Marshall, MN 56253 jdow@hotmail.com 507-537-6221 Jane E. Dow 1501 State Street - Marshall, MN 56258 Cell 507-5376221 - Email: jdoe@hotmail.com Jane E. Doe 1501 State Street – Marshall MN 56258 – 507-537-6221 – jdoe@hotmail.com Jane Doe 507-537-6221 – jdoe@hotmail.com Permanent Address: Current Address: 111 Robin Street 1501 State Street Pipestone, MN 56164 Marshall, MN 56258 Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  9. Objective • Purpose is to help the employer • understand what career you want • Be careful not to be too general Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  10. Objective Examples Example 1. Objective: Seeking a Management Trainee Position with the Schwan Food Company Example 2. CAREER FOCUS: SALES AND MARKETING POSITION Example 3. OBJECTIVE: To obtain a Finance Internship with US Bancorp Example 4. Seeking a position as a Systems Analyst Example 5. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT POSITION Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  11. Profile/Qualification Section • 4 -8 sentence overview of professional experience, education, skills, and projects • Start each statement with an action verb Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  12. Action Verb Examples Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu Search for other examples online

  13. Profile and Qualifications Section • Example One • Seeking and internship for • Social Work in child protection services • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and socio-economic populations. Energetic professional with strong interpersonal skills who works well with children and teens. Experience working with confidential material; completed training in mandatory reporting. Excellent team player with a commitment to human services. • “Jane has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. She handles confidential materials professionally and would be a great asset to any human services agency.” John Black, Executive Director ABC Organization • Example Two • Summary: • Provide technical assistance and training to computer users; including Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft FrontPage, Bortland C++, and Internet browsers • Assisted users in upgrading from Windows 2003 to Windows 2007 • Directed students and staff members in the operation of peripheral equipment • Helped PC users to improve ease of use and increase productivity, access Internet resources and enhance productivity • Utilized communication and interpersonal skills to assist students from diverse backgrounds Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  14. Profile and Qualifications Section • Example Three • MARKETING ASSOCIATE • Offers diverse marketing experience and a solid understanding of business strategies illustrated through academic projects and an internet business that continues to develop and test theoretical marketing strategies ad business management skills in the area of: • - Conceptual Planning - Web-Based Marketing - Advertising Campaigns • - Strategy Development - Market Research - Media/Client Relations • - Project Management - Competitive Analysis - Ad Copy Creation • Example Four • Highlights of Qualifications • Experienced in banking, credit and collections operations • Strong analytical skills gain through SWOT analysis, Forces Five and analyzing financial statements • Detailed oriented demonstrated through coordinating designed and implementing projects • Communicates effectively with individuals form diverse backgrounds and populations Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  15. Education and Training College/University GPA Major/Minor Specialized Courses Specialization Specialized Projects Concentration Licenses Graduation Date Certifications Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  16. Education Examples Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  17. Education Examples Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  18. Work Experiences • Include present and past jobs in reverse chronological order • List only relevant work experience • Don’t go back more than 10 years— Focus on your college experiences instead of high school • What to include…. • Responsibilities & Accomplishments • Action Verbs • Key words that describe the position • Quantitative Examples (as appropriate) Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  19. Experience Section Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  20. Sample Resume Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  21. Sample Resume Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  22. Sample Resume Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  23. Sample Resume Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  24. Other Sections Internships Activities Volunteer Experience Leadership Sports Study Abroad Honors/Awards Computer Skills Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  25. Importance of Brevity *Try to keep your resume to one page* When is it ok to go to two pages? - Experiences directly related to the position - If the first page matches the needs of the employer, they will read the second page Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

  26. We Are Here to Assist You! • Schedule an Appointment • Located in BA156 • Call 507-537-6221 • Hours: Monday – Friday 8am –Noon; 1pm – 4:30 pm • Numerous online resources are available at http://www.Mustangjobs.com or http://www.smsu.edu/campuslife/careerservices/ Career Services BA156 507-537-6221 Careers@smsu.edu

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