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Resume Writing
TIM 100
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Resume Writing

• The best predictor of future performance is past
  performance.
• A resume is a statement of why you are qualified
  for a particular position
• Make sure each resume is tailored for the
  position you are applying for
• Three Basic Parts
• Who Who are you?
• What What is the position you are applying for?
• How How are you qualified for the position?

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Layout

• A resume is a persuasive summary of your
• qualifications for employment.
• Having a resume makes you look well organized
• and prepared.
• When you are employed, having an up-to-date
  resume makes it easier to take advantage of
  opportunities that may come up for an even better
  job.
• If you are several years from job hunting,
  preparing a resume now will make you more
  conscious of what to do in the upcoming years to
  make yourself an attractive candidate.
• Writing a resume is also an ego-building
  experience the person who looks so good on paper
  is you!

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Resume

• 20-30 Seconds
• Chronological vs. Functional
• Collateral documents should tie together
• Symmetry is critical

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Presentation

• Paper should be conservative, but attractive
• Creative can be a plus or it can be scary
• Check for grammar/spelling/punctuation errors
• Try to avoid templates
• Make the effort, take the initiative
• Professional font
• One Page is best
• Borders/Text Boxes help if you are still building
  your resume.

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Layout

• Contact Information
• Objective
• Education
• Experience
• Skills
• Activities (Optional)
• References

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Contact Information

• You Are On the Job Hunt
• Professional Cell Phone and Answering Machine
  Messages
• Professional E-mail Signatures
• Professional Image
• Make it EASY to contact you
• Name -- 16 point/Bold
• Address--12 point
• Phone--including cell/home/pager
• e-mail
• Visual Separator

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Objective

• Objective is not necessary if you are including a
  cover letter
• One to two sentences
• Very specific(if you are applying for a
  particular position)
• Or, very general if you just want to work for
  their organization

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Education

• Bold/Underline the name of your University/Jr.
  College
• Same line should include City, State (not Bolded)
• Candidate for a Bachelor of Science Degree in
• Italicize
• Expected Graduation Date
• Course of study included List 3-5 courses
• Not course s/Not full titles
• May include scholarships/awards/athletics as
  bullet points

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Experience

• Symmetry Bold the name of the company
• Italicize the position
• Clerical do not list each job
  stapled/copied
• Give context of company---example
• of hotel rooms
• Luxury vs. business
• Largest Hawaii financial institution

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Skills

• How are your computer skills?
• Excellent/Proficient
• Including word processing, spreadsheets,
  database, presentation, graphics and internet
  applications.
• Languages?
• Basic/Conversational/Strong/Excellent/Fluent
• Additional Skills-Bullet Points

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Activities

• Symmetry
• Bold Activity
• Italicize role-Member/Officer
• Can enter under education/school
• If consistent-Experience
• Get involved in something!!!!
• Years listed in margin.

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References

• Available upon request.
• Make it easy to track them down.
• Include email/current telephone/job title
• Former Job to see connection
• Ask for reference letters.
• 3-5 references
• Students should have one teacher/one employer/one
  business person
• Separate sheet/stationery

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Collateral Documents

• Fax Form
• Cover Letter
• Reference Sheet
• Electronic Resume
• E-mail Introduction
• Thank You Note

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