BUILDING YOUR RESUME

STROMMEN CAREER AND INTERNSHIP CENTER

http://cswl.pbworks.com/

WHAT IS A RESUME? a document to market your skills,

experience, education and accomplishments to employers

meant to get you an interview NOT your life history very concise and easy to scan for information

BASIC GUIDELINES use consistency in your presentation utilize a 10 to 12 point, plain font organize your information to make it easy to

read use your white space effectively proofread to check for errors

BASIC GUIDELINES do not use high school information place your most relevant information towards

the top include industry related keywords target it to the career field you are entering keep your margins even

CATEGORIES

Objective Summary of

Qualifications Education Honors Related

Coursework Internships Research

Related Experience

Additional Involvement

Volunteer/Community Service

Skills Employment Activities

RESUME STATEMENTS resume statements are used to describe

what you did on the job use past tense action verbs to describe

what you did in each position or experience

be descriptive and specific – who, what, where, when, how, results action verb + details + results =

strong resume statement look at job postings to get ideas practice telling someone else what you

did in each position or how you demonstrated each skill

PERSONAL INFORMATION

LEAH M. HELPER2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55410

612.330.3333, helper@augsburg.edu

INTRODUCTION Objective

states what type of position you are looking for and what you will bring to the position

Summary of Qualifications highlights your related qualifications for the

position

EDUCATION

EDUCATIONBachelor of Arts, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN May 20XX

Major: Psychology Minor: Communication Studies GPA: 3.7

Honors: Dean’s List, Psychology Honor Society, Augsburg Academic Scholarship

Study Abroad: University of Galway, Galway, Ireland Spring 20XX

INTERNSHIP(S)INTERNSHIPSIntern, Crisis Nursery, Minneapolis, MN, Spring 20XX • Selected to demonstrate therapeutic interventions to volunteers at a newly

developed parent-child educational and therapeutic group• Consulted with another therapists regarding client case management

Intern, Washburn Child Guidance Center, Minneapolis, MN, Fall 20XX• Taught emotional regulation and social skills to preschoolers in a classroom

setting • Provided therapeutic interventions for children, ages 2 to 10, who were at risk of

neglect and abuse• Counseled children and parents with many emotional and mental difficulties to

help create a safe home environment

RELATED EXPERIENCE

RELATED EXPERIENCEStudent Worker, Augsburg Admissions Office, Minneapolis, MN, Sept. 20XX – May 20XX• Promoted the college to prospective students by giving campus tours and providing them

with college information• Provided administrative tasks including student mailings, filing, and data entry

OTHER EXPERIENCE

OTHER EXPERIENCEServer, Applebee’s, Minneapolis, MN, June 20XX – May 20XX• Trained new employees and evaluated their performance• Succeeded in providing excellent customer service to six tables of people by

multitasking and prioritizing orders

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIESStudent Orientation Leader, Augsburg College, Sept. 20XX – May 20XX• Served as a mentor for first-year students by introducing them to the college, showing

them resources on campus and helping them meet new students• Coordinated large on-campus events for 400 students to participate in

COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER

COMMUNITY SERVICEVolunteer, Meals on Wheels, Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 20XX – Aug. 20XX

Sunday School Teacher, St. Edwards, Bloomington, MN, Oct. 20XX – April 20XX

FINAL TIPS have your resume reviewed by a career

specialist print on good quality paper look at sample resumes to get help http://cswl.pbworks.com/

QUESTIONS?

COVER LETTERS

WHAT IS A COVER LETTER? is a letter that gives you a chance to

elaborate on more skills you have that may not be specifically highlighted on your resume

is meant to get the employer to read your resume

BASIC GUIDELINES should always accompany a resume even

when not requested needs to be well-written and in a professional

tone do not start all of your sentences with “I” customize each letter with a job description

of the organization you are applying for

HEADING your name and address should come first then put the date next the employer’s name, title, and work

address always address your employer as:

Dear Mr. or Ms. Last Name:

OPENING indicate the position you are applying for and

how you came to learn about the position state why you are interested in the position say something you know or admire about the

organization shows you have done your research

MIDDLE SECTION(S) highlight your experience as it relates

to the position provide them with the key skills you

have that are mentioned in the job description

be specific about how your achievements and education have prepared you for the position

elaborate more in-depth than what is on your resume

CLOSING reiterate your interest in the position and

thank them for their consideration state that you hope to discuss your

qualifications in an interview say when you plan to follow-up with them

and then do so

FINAL TIPS sign your letter with sincerely and your

signature do your research on the employer PROOFREAD! use the same font and paper as your resume show enthusiasm for the position http://cswl.pbworks.com/

QUESTIONS?

REMINDERS Strommen Career and Internship Center

Anderson Hall, Room 23 612.330.1148 Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.augsburg.edu/cswl http://cswl.pbworks.com/

Upcoming Events Job Fair Prep Sessions- Feb. 1st,2nd, and 9th Alumni & Student Networking Event– Feb. 4th MN Private College Job and Internship Fair –

Feb. 16th