jan 15, 2015- developing a professional resume
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DEVELOPING A DEVELOPING A PROFESSIONAL RESUME PROFESSIONAL RESUME
St. Edward’s UniversityCareer and Professional Development
Moody Hall 134512-448-8530
Workshop ObjectivesWorkshop ObjectivesUnderstanding a resume and its
purposeProper resume styles and formats
that employers preferResume content and categories -
what you should be includingTailoring the resume to match the
employers' needsDeveloping and tailoring effective
cover letters
WHAT IS A RESUME?WHAT IS A RESUME?The resume is an ever changing
document that communicates your contact information, transferrable skills, education and experience
Your resume represents and markets you as you apply for internships, jobs, scholarships, and graduate school
Students and alumni should update their resumes with each new activity, experience, job responsibility and career change
Be careful when using Resume Templates or "Resume Wizards"
Use Standard Font Styles and Sizes ◦10-12 (Garamond, Calibri, Candara,
Cambria)Emphasize Specific Information
◦Bold, italics, underliningUse bulleted statementsOne Page or Two?
DEVELOPING YOUR RESUMEDEVELOPING YOUR RESUMEStyle and Formatting TipsStyle and Formatting Tips
DEVELOPING YOUR DEVELOPING YOUR RESUMERESUME
Style and Formatting TipsStyle and Formatting Tips• Visually appealing: clear/concise • Easy to navigate and error free• Print on nice paper• Save as “First Last resume”• No photos• Limit use of color
DEVELOPING YOUR RESUME DEVELOPING YOUR RESUME Where to Begin:Where to Begin:
Think about :
Experience/Jobs (even babysitting!)
Education (course descriptions,
projects, etc.)
Skills (languages, leadership, etc.)
Activities (clubs, organizations, etc.)
Volunteer Work
Honors
Heading:Heading:Contact information:
NameAddressCity, State ZIPPhone numberProfessional email addressLinkedIn link
Objective Statement Objective Statement (optional)(optional)Purpose: introduce yourself
Short, sweet and to the point◦50% employers like statements◦50% use the space for something else
Example Objective: Dean’s List Marketing major seeks
internship with Dell, Inc.
Summary Of Qualifications Summary Of Qualifications
Or ProfileOr Profile• Purpose: grab reader’s attention in 5-10 seconds, give an overview of how you qualify for the position• 4-8 statements summarizing your accomplishments, experience and skills• Tailored for every job/internship (use key words and phrases from the description/qualifications)• 1st resume – study job descriptions and list general qualities (communication, organization, technical, transferrable skills)
Sample Profile/Qualifications Sample Profile/Qualifications StatementsStatements• Motivated self-starter known for thriving under
pressure while meeting time sensitive deadlines• Quick learner committed to high quality work and
results• Strong oral and written communication skills; able
to present information in a clear, concise manner• Known for building and maintaining positive
working relationships with individuals at all organizational levels• Dedicated team player with exceptional
leadership abilities• Bilingual in English and Spanish• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Social
Media• Google “sample profile statements”
Example:Example:
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONSTeam player with exceptional time management and multi-tasking abilitiesDependable and reliable professional known for thriving in fast-paced environments while meeting time sensitive deadlinesCommitted to providing high quality service; quick learner with superb decision making abilitiesExcellent communication skills; able to build and maintain positive working relationshipsBilingual in English and SpanishMicrosoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Social Media
This section can also be formatted in This section can also be formatted in paragraph style and may be called a “Profile”. paragraph style and may be called a “Profile”. Statements can be separated by a bullet, Statements can be separated by a bullet, diamond or symboldiamond or symbol
Example:
PROFILERich portfolio of leadership experience ♦ Communication style characterized as respectful and friendly ♦ Patient listener who
focuses on those who are speaking ♦ Caring, sensitive, and empathetic ♦ Matches communication style and teaching with
the needs of the clients ♦ Heightened sensitivity to confidentiality ♦ Highly involved in giving back to the larger community through service to others ♦ Experienced with a wide variety of therapeutic techniques and assessment tools
♦ Intent on helping others empower themselves
EducationEducationDegree (spell out in bold)
Expected graduation date
Name of University
GPA (3.5 or above)
Do not include:
• Other colleges you attended (unless it is
relevant)
• High school (after sophomore year)
Bachelor of Business Administration Expected: May 20__St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX
ExperienceExperience Include jobs, internships, class projects, volunteer work
Experience not something you got paid for
Think accomplishments (created, streamlined,
improved. etc.)
Quantify: goals, quotas, $, %...
Start statements with ACTION verbs
ORDER OF IMPORTANCENOTE: Job title first, in bold, name of company, city and
state and dates of employmentList in REVERSE chronological orderSeparate experience into 2 sections (functional)
◦ Related Experience (or Leadership Experience, etc.)◦ Additional Experience
Example:Example:
EXPERIENCE
Marketing Assistant Fall 2014-PresentVSA Arts of Texas, Austin, TX Assisted in the development of a marketing strategy to increase community awareness Created a distribution system for monthly releases Developed press kit for statewide distributors Compiled statistics for annual report
MORE POSSIBLE SECTIONSMORE POSSIBLE SECTIONS• Honors
• Affiliations
• Leadership
• Community Service
• Shadowing Experience
• Research Experience
• Activities
• Any category you feel is appropriate
First do research:First do research:
Job/internship for which you are
applying
Qualifications for the position
Company you are applying to
LinkedIn (alumni, connections who
may work there)
Example Job DescriptionExample Job DescriptionJob Description: Marketing Intern• Planning and coordination of marketing events• Management of direct and bulk mail programs• Market data research (magazine, articles, press
clips, competitive info, etc.)• Other related duties as assigned by Supervisor
Qualifications:• Punctual, reliable and eager • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong organizational and analytical abilities • Must be detail-oriented with good follow through • Willingness to take on some administrative tasks • Positive attitude and work ethic
InformationInformation Included In Included In ResumeResumeJob Description: Marketing Intern• Planning and coordination of marketing events• Management of direct and bulk mail programs• Market data research (magazine, articles, press
clips, competitive info, etc.)• Other related duties as assigned by Supervisor
Summary of Qualifications:• Punctual, reliable and eager • Excellent verbal and written communication
skills • Strong organizational and analytical abilities • Must be detail-oriented with good follow
through • Willingness to take on some administrative tasks • Positive attitude and work ethic
What is a Cover Letter?What is a Cover Letter?
Purpose: Introduces you, sets you apart from other applicantsExplains your purpose for writing, highlights a few of your experiences or skills, and requests an opportunity to meet personally with the potential employer
Cover Letter ContentCover Letter ContentOne page, business style, clear and
concise, tailored to the job descriptionAssess the employer's needs and your
skillsTry to match them in the letter in a
way that will appeal to the employer's self-interest
Expand on one or two accomplishments in your resume that are relevant to the position
Cover Letter LayoutCover Letter LayoutMatch resume heading and font
(copy and paste from the resume)Add name of contact (if known),
business address, etc. (see example)
“Dear Hiring Manager:” (if you don’t have name of contact)
Use business style of writing, double space between paragraphs
Leave space for signature
Cover Letter SectionsCover Letter Sections
Opening Paragraph: State why you are writing, grab their attention, make reference to company/organization (knowledge of company, mission statement, etc.)
Paragraph(s) (2-3): Highlight a few of the most significant points from your enclosed resume◦ Show how your education and experience
suit the requirements of the position, and, by elaborating on a few points from your resume, explain what you could contribute to the organization (Your letter should compliment, not restate, your resume)
Cover Letter Sections Cover Letter Sections (cont.)(cont.)Closing paragraph: Stress action, politely request an
interview at the employer's convenience
Indicate what supplementary material is being sent under separate cover and offer to provide additional information (a portfolio, a writing sample)
Thank the reader for his/her consideration and indicate that you are looking forward to hearing from him/her
Examples:Examples:
• CAPD Sample Resume.docx
• CAPD Cover Letter.docx
• Google search: sample resumes, sample marketing resumes…