Resumes: Truth, Lies and Choices

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Resumes Truth, Lies and Choices

• Recinto Universitario de Mayaguez
• Gladys Omayra Ducoudray

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Outline

• Definition
• Lies,Truth and Choices
• Reasons for Choices
• Cover Letter
• Parts of Resume
• Resume example
• Improving your resume

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Definition

• Resume - A résumé (in North American English
  also sometimes spelled resumé or resume) is a
  document containing a summary or listing of
  relevant job experience and education, usually
  for the purpose of securing a new job. Often the
  résumé is the first item a potential employer
  encounters regarding the job seeker, and
  therefore a large amount of importance is often
  ascribed to it.

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Truth, Lies or Choices

• Make your resume stand out (bright paper)
• Color of Paper
• Choice or requirement???
• Brighter is better???

Quentin Tarantino Hollywood ______________________
_ Objective Blood movies Films directed 1. Dusk
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II 4. Hostel
Quentin Tarantino Hollywood ______________________
_ Objective Blood movies Films directed 1. Dusk
till Dawn 2. Pulp Fiction 3. Kill Bill I and
II 4. Hostel
Quentin Tarantino Hollywood ______________________
_ Objective Blood movies Films directed 1. Dusk
till Dawn 2. Pulp Fiction 3. Kill Bill I and
II 4. Hostel
Quentin Tarantino Hollywood ______________________
_ Objective Blood movies Films directed 1. Dusk
till Dawn 2. Pulp Fiction 3. Kill Bill I and
II 4. Hostel
Quentin Tarantino Hollywood ______________________
_ Objective Blood movies Films directed 1. Dusk
till Dawn 2. Pulp Fiction 3. Kill Bill I and
II 4. Hostel
Quentin Tarantino Hollywood ______________________
_ Objective Blood movies Films directed 1. Dusk
till Dawn 2. Pulp Fiction 3. Kill Bill I and
II 4. Hostel
Quentin Tarantino Hollywood ______________________
_ Objective Blood movies Films directed 1. Dusk
till Dawn 2. Pulp Fiction 3. Kill Bill I and
II 4. Hostel
Quentin Tarantino Hollywood ______________________
_ Objective Blood movies Films directed 1. Dusk
till Dawn 2. Pulp Fiction 3. Kill Bill I and
II 4. Hostel
Quentin Tarantino Hollywood ______________________
_ Objective Blood movies Films directed 1. Dusk
till Dawn 2. Pulp Fiction 3. Kill Bill I and
II 4. Hostel
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Name AddressContact numbers

• Information pertinent to the position you are
  applying for.
• Information regarding skills
• Scholastic information
• Publications or projects
• Extracurricular activities
• Hobbies
• References

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Name AddressContact numbers

• Information pertinent to the position you are
  applying for.
• Information regarding skills
• Scholastic information
• Publications or projects
• Extracurricular activities
• Hobbies
• References

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Name AddressContact numbers

• Information pertinent to the position you are
  applying for.
• Information regarding skills
• Scholastic information
• Publications or projects
• Extracurricular activities
• Hobbies
• References

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Name AddressContact numbers

• Information pertinent to the position you are
  applying for.
• Information regarding skills
• Scholastic information
• Publications or projects
• Extracurricular activities
• Hobbies
• References

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Name AddressContact numbers

• Information pertinent to the position you are
  applying for.
• Information regarding skills
• Scholastic information
• Publications or projects
• Extracurricular activities
• Hobbies
• References

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Name AddressContact numbers

• Information pertinent to the position you are
  applying for.
• Information regarding skills
• Scholastic information
• Publications or projects
• Extracurricular activities
• Hobbies
• References

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Name AddressContact numbers

• Information pertinent to the position you are
  applying for.
• Information regarding skills
• Scholastic information
• Publications or projects
• Extracurricular activities
• Hobbies
• References

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Name AddressContact numbers

• Information pertinent to the position you are
  applying for.
• Information regarding skills
• Scholastic information
• Publications or projects
• Extracurricular activities
• Hobbies
• References

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Name AddressContact numbers

• Information pertinent to the position you are
  applying for.
• Information regarding skills
• Scholastic information
• Publications or projects
• Extracurricular activities
• Hobbies
• References

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Name AddressContact numbers

• Information pertinent to the position you are
  applying for.
• Information regarding skills
• Scholastic information
• Publications or projects
• Extracurricular activities
• Hobbies
• References

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LIES or Choice

• Make your resume stand out (bright paper)

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Truth, Lie or Choice

• One resume is good for all purposes
• Objective, Career goals
• Graduate School
• COOP Position
• Internship
• Full time Position
• Moving

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Career Goal or Objective

• Example I would like to expand my knowledge in
  the area of electronics in biomedical
  instrumentation so I can become a professor after
  I finish my education.

Objective provided for COOP Position for Industry
Objective provided for graduate school
Objective provided for Scholarship
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Career Goal or Objective

• Career Goal or objectives should always match
  position requested
• Search for company objectives
• Match position goals with Company and position
  objectives
• Get info on Web or friends that work within the
  Company
• If you apply for different jobs change your
  objectives-----Why???

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Examples of Resumes

• RESUME_EXAMPLE.doc
• resume_ivan.doc

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Truth, Lies or Choices

• Do NOT under any circumstances exceed One page
  LIMIT
• Reduce letter Size
• Remove information
• Use Legal size paper
• Print your resume double sided
• Reduce spacing between lines
• resume_ivan_pequeno.doc

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Who reads your resume

• Different people with different opinions
• Old fashioned guys
• Conservative people
• People from different cultures
• Company members that travel
• Human resources with thick glasses

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LIES

• Make your resume stand out (use color paper
  bright)
• One resume is good for all purposes
• Be truthful to all the objectives for your career
• Do not under any circumstance exceed One page
  LIMIT
• References upon request

BUSTED
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Cover Letter

• What is it?
• Definition A cover letter is a document sent
  with your resume to provide additional
  information on your skills and experience. A
  cover letter typical provides detailed
  information on why are you are qualified for the
  job you are applying for. Effective cover letters
  explain the reasons for your interest in the
  specific organization and identify your most
  relevant skills or experiences

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Cover Letter Examples

• Good or Bad?
• coverletterbad.doc
• Address the cover letter to a specific Person
• Be formal
• Include detailed information that will help to
  place you or to start hiring practices.

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Cover Letter Template

• Cover Letter Format
• Your Contact Information Name Address City,
  State, Zip Code Phone Number Email Address
• Date
• Employer Contact Information (if you have
  it)Name Title CompanyAddress City, State,
  Zip Code

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.Cover Letter Template

• SalutationDear Mr./Ms. Last Name, (leave out if
  you don't have a contact)
• Body of Cover LetterThe body of your cover
  letter lets the employer know what position you
  are applying for, why the employer should select
  you for an interview, and how you will follow-up.
  
• First Paragraph The first paragraph of your
  letter should include information on why you are
  writing.
• Mention the position you are applying for and
  where you found the job listing. Include the name
  of a mutual contact, if you have one. request.
• Middle Paragraph(s)The next section of your
  cover letter should describe what you have to
  offer the employer. Mention specifically how your
  qualifications match the job you are applying
  for. Remember, you are interpreting your resume,
  not repeating it.
• Final Paragraph Conclude your cover letter by
  thanking the employer for considering you for the
  position. Include information on how you will
  follow-up.

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.Cover Letter Template

• Complimentary Close
• Respectfully yours,
• Signature
• Handwritten Signature (for a mailed letter)
• Typed Signature
• Cover letter Sample
• COVERLETTERSAMPLE.doc

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Parts of Resume

• Resume Format
• Your Contact Information First Last NameStreet
  AddressCity, State, Zip Phone (Cell/Home)Email
  Address
• Objective (optional)RESUME_EXAMPLE.doc
• What do you want to do? If you include this
  section it should be a sentence or two about your
  employment goals. A customized objective that
  describes why you are the perfect candidate for
  the job can help your resume stand out from the
  competition.

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Parts of Resume (substitute for projects at
school)

• Career Highlights / Qualifications (optional)A
  customized section of your resume that lists key
  achievements, skills, traits, and experience
  relevant to the position for which you are
  applying can serve dual purposes.
• It highlights your relevant experience and lets
  the prospective employer know that you have taken
  the time to create a resume that shows how you
  are qualified for the job.
• ExperienceThis section of your resume includes
  your work history. List the companies you worked
  for, dates of employment, the positions you held
  and a bulleted list of responsibilities and
  achievements.
• Company 1City, StateDates Worked
• Job TitleResponsibilities / AchievementsResponsi
  bilities / Achievements
• Company 2City, StateDates Worked
• Job TitleResponsibilities / AchievementsResponsi
  bilities / Achievements

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Parts of Resume (include awards)

• EducationIn the education section of your
  resume, list the colleges you attended, the
  degrees you attained, and any special awards and
  honors you earned.
• College, DegreeAwards, Honors
• SkillsInclude skills related to the position /
  career field that you are applying for i.e.
  computer skills, language skills.
• References available upon request(I BEG TO
  DIFFER!!!) There is no need to include references
  on your resume. Rather, have a separate list of
  references to give to employers upon request.

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Parts of Resume (make sure you are seen)

• Name and Contact Information
• Beginning of the page and as header of each
  additional page
• Must include Full Name, Phone (24hrs), address
  and e-mail.
• Must be big
• resume_ivan.doc

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Parts of Resume (make sure they know where to
place you)

• Objective (optional)RESUME_EXAMPLE.doc Name and
  Contact Information
• Beginning of the page after contact info
• Clear concise and matching the position
• resume_ivan.doc

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Parts of Resume (make sure they know what you
have accomplished)

• Career Highlights / Qualifications (optional)
• PUT awards position in projects, scholarships
  awarded because of project and recognitions
  related only with professional goals here.
• Do not highlight Italize Bold often. It looses
  importance. It highlights your relevant
  experience and lets the prospective employer know
  that you have taken the time to create a resume
  that shows how you are qualified for the job.
• Experience
• Career related experiences. Double check your
  spelling. Include projects and professor that
  supervised.

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Parts of Resume (make sure they know you are
well educated for the job)

• EducationIn the education section of your
  resume, list the colleges you attended, the
  degrees you attained, and any special awards and
  honors you earned.
• College, DegreeAwards, Honors (educational)
• SkillsInclude skills related to the position /
  career field that you are applying for i.e.
  computer skills, language skills.
• References available upon request(I BEG TO
  DIFFER!!!) There is no need to include references
  on your resume. Rather, have a separate list of
  references to give to employers upon request.

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Correct your resume

• Is the information organized?
• Do other people find it easy to read?
• Can they find vital information readily
  available?
• Can someone in their 50s read it?
• Is there information you might not be so sure of?
• If you have 60 seconds for your resume could you
  find the info to place yourself within the
  company
• Can other people do it in 60 seconds
• Are your skills listed in order of importance for
  the job?

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Your questions