how to create a winning resume
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Have you started on your application materials? Boost your job search by creating a resume that will get you noticed! Hear what school districts have to say and learn the basics of writing a stellar resume.TRANSCRIPT
How to Create a Winning Resume
Presented by: Bethany Bagley
College of Education Career Consultant
Making the Grade in YOUR Job Search:
A Teacher’s Guide to Career Success
The Resume
Highlights: Education Certifications Experience Skills Accomplishments
Accent the positive: Most important info first Focus on achievements and successes Emphasize any computer/technical skills
YOUR Marketing Document
The Resume Formatting
One full page/two full pages
Limit white space (margins~ .5)
10-12 point font Use bullets, not
paragraphs Action Words No Pronouns
Making a Good Resume GREAT
Be relevant Be concise Be consistent Consider the Employer’s
Perspective What skills, abilities, experiences, and
characteristics do you have that will meet the employer’s needs ?
Think before you write… What is the purpose of a
résumé? Who is the intended reader? What message do I want to
send?
The Employer’s PerspectiveSchool Districts Speak Out!
How can a candidate make him or herself stand out in their resume? “…when applying for a specific job, tailor the resume to that position. That
means researching the position and emphasizing your attributes that make you the perfect candidate.”
“High GPA, special endorsements (math, gifted, etc.).” “include volunteer opportunities in a school environment; make sure the
information is free of errors, well-organized, and professional” “Keep it neat, concise and orderly with dates and location of student teaching
and work history.” “On a resume, I look for their educational preparation, degrees and
certification first in an attempt to make a match. Once you have this basic information, I like to see what else they can bring to the table as in extracurricular activities, fine arts, or class moderator positions. We have 100 teachers on staff, but everyone has to do something else to be hired and it's nice to see that on the resume.”
“Put "highlights" of their experience teaching/student teaching.” Know Your Strengths and Fit for THAT specific school!
General Resume Headings Heading/Contact
Information Objective Education/Certifications Experience Optional:
Skills (Technical, Computer, and/or Language)
Honors & Memberships Research Campus & Community
Involvement
Personal Information
NAME ADDRES
S
Telephone
NumberEMAIL
Optional: Website, Link to Profile
Is your Email and Voicemail appropriate??
Objective A good objective statement answers the following:
What type of positions you are seeking (internship or entry-level).
What type of company/industry/job you are seeking (human resources, operational management, education).
What qualities you bring to the job (your strengths).
Education & Certification
Degree- Proper Name Date of graduation Institution and Location
Minor, Concentration Area, Emphasis G.P.A. 3.0 or higher* Can include Study Abroad
Can include endorsements (Reading, Gifted, ESOL) Additional trainings/certifications (Project Wild, CPR, FirstAID)
Education & Certification
Experience
Most important section of a Resume
Include: Position Title (department) Organization – Location Dates
Reverse chronological order
Bullet Statement: One to two line statement
beginning with action verb Describes a skill,
responsibility, or experience
Quantify and place into perspective when possible
Forget the fancy stuff – keep it simple and hard-hitting
Lead with your strengths (Most Important Info First)
Relevant to Objective and Employer Focused
Use Action Words
ExperienceChairman of Advertising/Public Relations Athens, GAAmerican Red Cross, Fundraising Committee March 2010 – Present• Coordinated and supervised committee• Marketed program to media• Wrote press release for event
Use #’s, $’s, %’s Results Focused Consistent No Pronouns Scanable
Chairman of Advertising/Public Relations Athens, GAAmerican Red Cross, Fundraising Committee
March 2010 – Present• Coordinated and supervised a 6 member committee, maximized committee potential by delegating to members’ strengths• Provided personal outreach to various media outlets, led to first coverage from 4 outlets• Wrote press release and secured media publicity through radio, paper, and internet sources
OR
Experience
EXPERIENCE General ( Professional ) Interest Specific (Teaching
Experience) Related Experiences Characteristic Specific (Leadership
experience) RECOMMEND:
Student Teaching Experience/Practicum
Related Experiences Anything related to the educational
field, paid or volunteer eg. Tutoring, day-care, camp
counselor CAMPUS & COMMUINTY
INVOLVEMENT Campus and Community
Involvement Extracurricular Activities Philanthropic Endeavors
Are you thinking of the reader?
Special Sections Campus & Community Involvement Honors & Awards Skills (Language & Computer) Related Coursework Research Experience Professional Memberships & Conferences
Resume Example
Resume Example
One page resumes are
also acceptable.
Don’t forget: MAKE IT
YOUR OWN!
Resume Tips & Reminders Omit all personal pronouns Avoid wordiness Provide information that is relevant and
positive Quantify & Qualify when possible Prioritize information Emphasize importance: Bold, italic - help
to highlight items you want to bring to the reader’s attention - Do not overuse
Don’t include personal information, salary requirements, or geographic preferences
Proofread, Proofread!!
QUESTIONS?
Come visit me at the Career Center!
To make an Appointment call 706-
542-3375
OR Visit Satellite Hours in
Aderhold 124L every Tuesday from 3:00pm-
5:00pm
OR
Visit Walk-Ins HoursAvailable everyday in
Clark Howell Hall from 12:00pm-2:00pm