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RESUME GUIDELINES eWORKSHOP

Functions of a Resume . It is a summary of most your most relevant experiences and qualificationsIt makes your first impression to an employerIt is a reference for an employer who is interviewing youIt is NOT a comprehensive work history document . What is a resume?. Hit space bar to continue

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RESUME GUIDELINES eWORKSHOP

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    1. RESUME GUIDELINES eWORKSHOP Career Services Magnolia Court (626) 815-2103 www.apu.edu/careerservices

    2. Functions of a Resume It is a summary of most your most relevant experiences and qualifications It makes your first impression to an employer It is a reference for an employer who is interviewing you It is NOT a comprehensive work history document

    3. TYPES OF RESUME FORMATS Chronological arranged in reverse chronological order preferred by most employers and considered most credible (accomplishments are listed with positions) Functional arranged by skills or abilities (no dates are listed) good for career changers or students with no experience Combination provides the credibility of chronological, while allowing outstanding skills to be emphasized

    4. Keep in mind that an employer will only spend about 20-30 seconds looking over your resume. What can you do to make your resume stand out from the rest?

    5. How long should my resume be? As a rule, the resume of a person with less than five years’ full-time work experience should be:

    6. The Basic Elements of a Resume Heading (name, contact information) Objective (optional) Education Experience (or Related Experience) Summary of skills (optional) Related activities and interests (optional) References (separate page only)

    7. Using Proper Resume Language Use strong action verbs Omit pronouns (do not use “I” or “my”) Avoid abbreviations Do not write complete sentences (there should be no periods at the end) Use short, concise statements to highlight your accomplishments in each job

    8. STYLE Use “white space” to your advantage – it shouldn’t look too cluttered Use high-quality resume paper Be consistent in layout and composition (don’t change formats, colors, etc.) Bullet points work well

    9. Formatting Choose conservative and standard fonts, ink, and formats (Arial, Times New Roman, Palatino, etc.) Margins can be as small as .5” and as large as 1”. This includes the header and footer. Font size can be 10-12 point if necessary (your name should be the largest thing on the page)

    10. What NOT to include Salary information Abbreviations Jargon or industry slang Photographs Health/Physical description Exaggerations Misspellings, mistakes, inconsistent formats

    11. REFERENCES Should be on a separate sheet of paper from the resume Copy the same heading from your resume Give 3-5 references List strongest reference first Ask and inform your references Give references a copy of your resume Include Name, Title, Organization, Address, Business Phone and Email

    12. SENDING YOUR RESUME Always include a cover letter Use matching resume paper for cover letter, resume and references Do not fold Do not staple or paper clip Make sure your heading is on every page

    13. EMAILING YOUR RESUME Attach as a MS Word document Include cover letter in body of the email Follow up with a hard copy in US mail Use professional email address

    14. Some Helpful References The Ultimate Job Hunter’s Guidebook (Green & Martel) Resumes that Knock ‘em Dead (Yate)

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