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Spice Up Your Resume

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Explore

• Take time to reflect on and list your
  accomplishments both in and out of the classroom
• Answer these questions
• What have I done in my life, academic or
  otherwise that would make me valuable to this
  company?
• What qualifications do I have that would be of
  value?
• How am I special?

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Speak The Language

• Review the job description
• Research company
• Look at the company web site
• Read recent press releases
• Do an internet search on the company
• Incorporate the LINGO used with all of these
  into your resume

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The Basics

• NO typos, spelling errors or use of poor grammar
• Dont use templates
• Your resume You
• Neat resume neat
• Organized resume organized
• Error-free resume careful
• Professional resume competent
• Keep it relevant to the position
• Be concise and clear

• Be consistent
• One page is preferred
• Balance the info, equal margins
• No personal pronouns
• Use strong action verbs
• Bullets
• Avoid parentheses
• Print on high-quality white or off-white bond
  paper
• Never fold, staple or use paper clips

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Choose a Style

• Chronological
• Presents your Education and Work experience in a
  straightforward, REVERSE chronological order.
  Effective if your work is relevant to your
  objective.
• Functional
• Concentrates on your qualifications that relate
  to the skills necessary to perform the desired
  job. This style is effective if your work
  experience is NOT closely related to your
  objective.
• Combination
• Uses Both styles. The skills or qualifications
  section identifies your skills in relation to
  your job or career objective. This format grabs
  the readers attention early.

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Heading

• Name- stand out
• Address- 1 or 2 state
• Telephone Number- 1 or 2 area code
• Email address- appropriate
• Be Creative with your heading.
• Make your resume stand out from others.

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Objective

• Sets the course for the resume
• Be specific to the individual position, field or
  industry
• May include the company, industry, or
  organization
• Do not add plans for advancement
• Objective Real Estate Agent
• Objective High School Agricultural Teacher
• Area of Interest Banking Industry

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Summary of Qualifications

• 3 to 5 bullets
• List years of experience in area you are applying
  for
• List personal traits that make you stand out
• List skills relevant to your objective
• Be specific and descriptive

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Education

• Include degree
• Major, minor, emphasis
• College or university with location
• Expected date of graduation
• GPA or major GPA if 3.0 or above
• Optional- Part of the Texas AM University System

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Experience

• Job Title
• Name of Employer
• Location
• Dates of Employment
• Description (Under Related only)
• Having relevant experience will make you stand
  out from other applicants.

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Types of Experience

• Work
• Internships- paid or unpaid
• Class assignments
• Group projects
• Volunteer work
• Campus organizations
• Job Shadow

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Selling Yourself

• Insert bullets
• Start each bullet with an action verb
• Use the correct tense
• Rank order the information by importance to
  objective
• Showcase your accomplishments, skills, and
  abilities
• Keep your descriptions specific and concise
• Emphasize leadership, problem-solving,
  organization, communication, ingenuity, teamwork,
  and promotions
• Use numbers, percentages and details

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Other Categories

• Related Courses
• Computer or Specialized Skills
• Foreign Languages
• Honors and Achievements
• Scholarships and Awards
• Volunteer Experience
• Leadership Experience
• Campus or Community Activities
• Certificates, Licenses, and Additional Training

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Checklist

• Spell check and proofread
• FormattingDoes it make a good first impression?
• Is it relevant?
• Does it showcase my skills?
• Make appointment with Career Services
• Post resume in the Tarleton Connection Database

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• Then add the following information

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Cover Letter

• Your street address
• City, State Zip
• Todays Date
• Ms. Elizabeth Ford
• Assistant Director
• Meadows Corporation
• 7439 Western Avenue
• Chicago, IL 60610
• Dear Ms. Ford
• The opening paragraph should arouse the interest
  of the employer. State why you are writing and
  give information to show your interest in this
  specific organization. If it is a letter of
  application, name the position for which you are
  applying and how you heard of it.
• The middle paragraph(s) should create a desire on
  the part of the employer to know more about you.
  Explain why you are interested in working for
  this employer. Point out your achievements or
  qualifications in this field, especially those
  that meet the job description or requirements.
• Refer the reader to the general qualifications on
  your enclosed resume. Highlight important
  points, but do not repeat your entire resume.
  Also highlight points that will be of particular
  interest to the organization.
• The closing paragraph should pave the way for the
  interview by asking for an appointment, by
  offering to call the employer in the near future
  or by making some similar suggestion to
  facilitate an immediate and favorable reply.

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References

• Separate page
• Use resume paper
• Copy paste your resume heading
• 3-6 references
• Ask each person 1st
• Provide each person with a copy of your resume
• Professional rather than personal if possible
• Include
• Name
• Position
• Place of Employment
• Contact Info

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Interview

• Practice interview questions Mock Interview
• Dress professionally
• Plan driving route parking
• Make copies of resume references
• Prepare questions for the interviewer
• Arrive 10-15 minutes early
• Be courteous professional to everyone there

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