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Presented by:The Office of
Career DevelopmentSmith UC Suite 210
(843) 661-1676See Senior Seminar webpage for helpful links on writing a résumé!
See Updates page!
Employers report that they form an opinion about a candidate's qualifications within 3 – 30 seconds of looking at his or her résumé.
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You Need To:
Evaluate yourself
Collect information: facts and
dates must be correct
Research the potential employers
or programs so that you can tailor
the content
Your résumé should be:
Neat and easy to read
Current/Up-to-date
Free of spelling and grammar errors
Consistent in format and style
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Your résumé should NOT include:
Information like your age, sex, race, religion, height, weight, etc.
A picture of you
Nicknames
Silly or suggestive email addressEx. [email protected]
Use 8 ½ x 11” (white or off-white) résumé quality paper.
Use a non-decorative typeface.
(Not like this! Or this! Or even this!)
Use black ink only and do not include graphs, pictures, or shading.
Use a font-size of 10-12 points.
Print on only one side of the paper.
Follow these guidelines:
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Step 1. Make your résumé stand out! Do NOT use a pre-made template from a program.
x Templates usually do not present your information clearly and it is very likely that others are using the same one. This will lessen the chances of your resume standing out.
Step 2. Be prepared to write and revise multiple times.
A good résumé cannot be written in a few minutes; it requires drafting and editing.
Have your résumé critiqued by a career counselor or other mentor until there are no more revisions to be made.
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Step 3. Proofreading matters! It is important that your writing is free of spelling and grammar errors.
One spelling error can get your résumé thrown away.
Employers see spelling and grammar errors as signs of a careless work ethic and a lack of attention to detail.
Step 4. A one-page résumé is enough for most students.
Do not include every job and extracurricular activity you have participated in.
Only include information that is relevant to the job you are applying for.
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Step 5. Accentuate the positive.
List your accomplishments insteadof just what duties you performedat each job.
This will show the employer that you can contribute your success to the betterment of the company.
Step 6. Custom-design your résumé for each position.
A single résumé won’t get the job done. Each time you apply for a different job, you should revise your résumé to fit that job.
Emphasize skills related to the job you are applying for.
Arrange/organize your experience and skills to emphasize your qualifications for the job.
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1. Chronological résumé(see “Susie Que” resume handout)
• Highlights your work experience in reverse chronological order
• Better for those who already have experience in their field of choice
• Downside – can make “gaps” in your résumé more obvious!
Example:• Key Holder, Montblanc
April 2001 - February 2005> Opened specialty boutique> Placed orders > Restocked merchandise> Monitored inventory
• Shop manager, MontblancJune 2005 – June 2008
2. Functional résumé(see “Annie May” resume handout)
• Highlights your personal skills and achievements
• Better for those just entering work in their field of choice
Relevant Experience and Skills
Leadership• Identified Habitat for Humanity project sites and prioritized work assignments for groups of more than 100 people.
• Coordinated fund-raising events, transportation, lodging, and registration for service projects.
• Current President of Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology Francis Marion University Chapter.
• Mentored underprivileged children and organized and coordinated events for groups of more than 20 children.
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Content of résumé :
Contact Information
Objective/Purpose Statement
Education
Work Experience
Relative Skills
References
• Your full, real name
> Make your name stand out! It should be the biggest piece of information.
• Permanent address
• Phone Number
• “Professional” email [email protected]@yahoo.com
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• Provide a summary of your qualifications, background, education and skills.
• Be specific in your description.
• Tailor your objective to every job that you seek.
• Entice a prospective employer to give you an interview.
An example of a good objective statement is:
To obtain an entry-level position within a financial institution requiring strong analytical and organizational skills.
Example
• New graduates without a lot of workexperience should list their education first.
• Your most recent educational information is listed first.
• Do not list your high school information.
• Your entry should include the following:
Your degree, major/minor, institution attended, expected date of graduation, GPA (if it is higher than a 3.0), and any academic honors.
Bachelor of Science in Biology Expected: May 2011
Minor: Chemistry
Francis Marion University, Florence, SC
GPA: 3.6
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• If you do not have a lot of direct experience in the field you are interested in, and many students don’t, it is best to create a functional résumé.
• Each skill should be supported with a bulleted list of examples that show an employer how you developed these skills.
Examples of good skills to use are:
• Communication
• Organizational
• Leadership
• Interpersonal
• Teamwork
• Computer
• Analytical
• Motivational
• Detail-oriented
• Provide an overview of experiences in which you learned skills that are relevant to the job you are applying for.
• Describe your work responsibilities with emphasis on specific skills and achievements.
• Use strong action verbs in the correct tense.
Examples of good verbs to use are:• Assist
• Train
• Handle
• Evaluate
• Collaborate
• Conduct
• Promote
• Manage
• Operate
• Process
• Develop
• Initiate
• Serve
• Research
• Draft
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If unsure use “References available upon request” on your résumé, bring a list of references when you secure the interview.
• Some résumé no longer require references
• Job advertisements might specify if they are required
You can include:
• relevant volunteer work
• productive extracurricular activities
• leadership positions in clubs or other organizations
• participation in athletics.
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Watch your social media!
Facebook, Twitter, Vine, or other social media outlets.
Potential employers will likely search your name and discover things NOT on your resume!
Keep your profiles private! Or make basic info available to the public that is professional.
You don’t want prospective job prospects to disappear because of inappropriate posts, photos, or videos of you!
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Don’t forget to:
• Run a spell check on your computer.
• Ask someone to proofread your résumé.
• Schedule a résumé critique with the Office of Career Development.
Suite 210, University Commons843-661-1676
http://www.fmarion.edu/careerdevelopment/studentsalumni/
Opportunity is knocking and your résumé is the key.
EXAMPLE OF A
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