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Resumes STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
Presented by Kelly Allgeier, MA, NCC, BCC Career Counselor ▪ UNLV Career Services
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Purpose of a Resume § Marketing tool to highlight relevant skills, training and experience (qualifications)
§ Secure an interview Note: the employer will likely “Google” you before your interview. Be aware of your online resume.
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Hook the Employer’s Attention
§ How long will your resume be viewed before it is placed in the yes, no, or maybe pile?
§ Make your resume well-organized, free of errors and reader-friendly.
§ Make it as easy as possible for the employer so see that you have what they are looking for!
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Resume Formats Chronological
• Most common layout • Timeline of your experience in reverse chronological order
Functional
• Focuses on relevant skill sets (not specific positions) • Used when experiences are unrelated to field, and/or
dates may be widespread
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Chronological
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Functional
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Organization
§ Resumes are typically one page for recent graduates, two pages maximum.
§ Use HEADINGS to divide sections • Tailor your headings for target positions
§ Create a “flow” to your resume – bullets, bold, italics • Be consistent throughout the document
§ Avoid large blocks of text and hard to read fonts • Paragraphs often get overlooked
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Content § Use short, action-oriented statements (Rebel Resume Tips)
• Begin your bullet points with an action word • i.e. Created, Initiated, Maintained, Monitored, Presented
• Achievements • Quantify (#, $, %) • Do not list “job duties” • Past positions written in past tense
§ Use keywords and phrases - speak the language of the industry and company (job description, company website, LinkedIn)
• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
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Standard Headings § Contact Information – Keep it basic and professional (name, address optional, phone, email, LinkedIn URL)
§ Education – Institution, degree, major, date of graduation (Relevant Coursework:…)
§ Experience – FT/PT/Summer work, internships, volunteer, projects, campus involvement
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Additional Headings Technical Skills Languages Certifications Courses & Projects Professional Development Honors & Awards Campus Involvement Leadership Military Volunteer
Create HEADINGS to reflect your background
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References § Not necessary to include references on your resume
§ Have 3-5 professional references listed on a separate page
• Provide references to employers upon request • Include: name, title, relationship, organization, contact
info.
§ Ask permission to be used as a reference
Keep references informed of your job search activities!
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Resume Tips § Proofread your documents out loud & have your documents proofread by somebody else
§ Avoid exaggerating or lying
§ Keep your documents on-brand and up-to-date
• No cookie cutter resumes! • Stay away from templates
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We Can Help! Resume and Cover Letter Critiques
By individual appointment and Walk-in (Monday-Friday 9a – 4p)
Mock Interviews Will video tape if requested
Career Assessments
Job/Internship Search Assistance
Backpacks to Briefcases Handbook
Career Events
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