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Resume Writing & Interviewing

Sam Houston State UniversityCareer Services

The Resume

Your Resume

Marketing pieceTool for communicationEmphasis on things done wellStress aspects that make you the better candidateNot an autobiography

Items to Include in Your Resume

Name, address,phone number, & emailEducationLicenses & certificatesSkills & accomplishmentsWork historyJob objective

What Not to Include in Your Resume

AgeMarital statusHeight, weight, etc.RaceReligionReasons for terminationPhotosHigh school information

Resume Components

ObjectiveEducationExperienceInternshipsSkillsHonorsAffiliationsReferences

Objective

Focus your objectiveBe specific Do NOT mention “opportunities for advancement”Target particular positions

JAMES DAVIS

919 Bearkat Blvd.Huntsville, TX 77341

(936) 294-1713student@shsu.edu

OBJECTIVE Seeking an entry level position in the field of finance

Education

List degrees in reverse orderGPAAssociate DegreesRelevant courseworkHonorsCertifications

JAMES DAVIS

919 Bearkat Blvd.Huntsville, TX 77341

(936) 294-1713student@shsu.edu

OBJECTIVE Seeking an entry level position in the field of finance

EDUCATION Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TXBachelor of Business Administration in Finance, 3.60Minor in Management

Coursework:Strategic Management Business CommunicationsBusiness Finance Labor Economics Business Law Operations Management

Experience

Include volunteer or unpaid experienceList company, location, dates of employment, job title & relevant dutiesUse action verbsList duties in phrasesUse past tense for past experiencesBe clearBullet job duties

JAMES DAVIS

919 Bearkat Blvd.Huntsville, TX 77341

(936) 294-1713student@shsu.edu

OBJECTIVE Seeking an entry level position in the field of finance

EDUCATION Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TXBachelor of Business Administration in Finance, 3.60Minor in Management

Coursework:Strategic Management Business CommunicationsBusiness Finance Labor Economics Business Law Operations Management

EXPERIENCE The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MIFinance Intern, Summer 2000

Reviewed current Cash Flow reporting process and prepared 2Q99 Cash Flow statement using current processDesigned, tested, and implemented new process for Cash Flow reportingResearched Securities and Exchange Commission’s “Plain English” rule, and rewrote large portion of Dow’s 1999 10K in “Plain English”

References

Use 3-5 professional referencesList the reference’s BUSINESS address and professional titleList references on a separate pageInclude a reference category heading on resume– “References available upon request.”

Notify the references that you would like to use

Optional Categories

Honors and ActivitiesProfessional OrganizationsComputer skills & other skills relevant to the jobPublicationsResearch

JAMES DAVIS

919 Bearkat Blvd.Huntsville, TX 77341

(936) 294-1713student@shsu.edu

OBJECTIVE Seeking an entry level position in the field of finance

EDUCATION Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TXBachelor of Business Administration in Finance, 3.60Minor in Management

Coursework:Strategic Management Business CommunicationsBusiness Finance Labor Economics Business Law Operations Management

EXPERIENCE The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MIFinance Intern, Summer 2000

Reviewed current Cash Flow reporting process and prepared 2Q99 Cash Flow statement using current processDesigned, tested, and implemented new process for Cash Flow reportingResearched Securities and Exchange Commission’s “Plain English” rule, and rewrote large portion of Dow’s 1999 10K in “Plain English”

HONORS & Dean’s List: Spring & Fall 2000ACTIVITIES President’s Honor Roll: Spring 2001

The Dow Chemical SHSU Alumni Scholarship recipientHabitat for HumanityNational Collegiate Scholar

REFERENCES Available upon request

The Resume

Length– 1 page for recent graduates– 1-2 pages for advanced degrees– 2-3 pages for senior executives

Paper Guidelines– White or neutral, 24 lb. Paper– Standard: 8 ½ x 11 inches– Matching cover letter and envelope

One PageResume

The Interview

The Purpose of the Interview

ObjectiveCompatibilityMotivationEnthusiasmIntelligenceAdaptability

MaturityCommitmentCommunicationAssertivenessFollow-though

Employers need to assess:

Types of Interviews

Face to Face – TraditionalStructuredOn-Campus *On-SitePanel-group interactionBehavioral *

The On-Campus Interview

Opportunity for you to begin the formal interview processEmployers seeking SHSU graduates for entry-level positionsTypes of On-Campus Interviews– Open Interview Schedule– Pre-Select Interview Schedule

The On-Campus Interview

JOBS 4 KATS System– Create your own account– Upload your resume

Eligible for:– On-Campus Interviewing

• Open and Pre-Select schedules

– Resume Referral Service– View Job and Internship Listings

The Behavioral Interview

Based on the idea: “The best way to predict future behavior is to determine past behavior.”Focuses on actions & behaviors rather than subjective impressionsFor more information on Behavioral Interviewing, read handout

How to Prepare for an Interview

Review the companies requirementsPrepare yourself– Be prepared to provide

examples of your skills, abilities, interests, etc.

Research the companyFormulate questions

First Impressions

HandshakeSmileGood postureEye contactAppearance

Suits – navy, gray, blackSkirts – below kneeClassic leather pump shoesLeather handbagSmall, simple jewelryPull hair away from faceSubtle fragrance

Business Dress for Women

Business Dress for Men

Suits – Classic, conservative style – Navy or dark gray– White shirt– Tie

Shined black shoesGood quality watchNo jewelrySubtle cologne

Interviewing Etiquette

TimingSecretariesSeatingPrivacyNamesHabitsThe money issueFarewellsThank-you notes

Career Services

Sam Houston State University919 Bearkat – Box 2238Huntsville, Texas 77341-2238Telephone: (936) 294-1713Fax: (936) 294-3616www.shsu.edu/careerservices