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Résumés That Get Results
Résumé Jump-StartCareer Center ♦ Lucina Hall 220www.bsu.edu/careers
What is a résumé? Highlights relevant skills and
experiences
Marketing tool in the job-search process
The 10-20 second rule First impression
What is “relevant information”?
Education Degree
Internships Experience
On-campus Off-campus
Courses
Activities Organizations Teams
Professional associations Skills
EducationBachelor of Science, July 2007
Major: Fashion Merchandising
Minor: Marketing
Ball State University, Muncie, IN Major GPA: 3.32/4.0 Honors: Dean’s List (1 semester)
Internships6/2006-8/2006 Indianapolis, IN
MARC USA
Communications Intern Designed marketing communication plan for
Spanish-speaking consumers Researched current trends in
communications within public relations Provided daily administrative assistance with
client communications
ExperienceBall State University, Recreation Services, Muncie,
Indiana Aerobics Monitor/Instructor August 2005-present Supervise and organize aerobic fitness classes for BSU-Fit
Program; includes Challenge Step, Step and Cardio, Step and Tone, and Jump and Jab (cardio kick-boxing)
Instruct Water Aerobics class Completed Aerobic Instructor Training through Recreation
Programs at Ball State University; Certified Group Exercise Instructor through Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
Attended Midwest Aerobics Fit-Fest training programs at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Illinois, 2006, and at Indiana University in Bloomington, 2007
ExperienceBox Office Attendant, Summers, 2005-2006
Kerasotes Theatres, Cinema 7; Sidney, Ohio Sold and distributed movie tickets to patrons Maintained accurate cash drawer and
recorded box office sales
Related Courses
Activities
Professional Associations American Society of Landscape Architects,
2005-present National Trust for Historic Preservation, 2006-
present Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana,
2006-present
Optional Pieces Career objective GPA
3.7/4.0 Honors, awards, and scholarships Volunteer work Licenses and certificates Publications, presentations, and research
Wisdom from Dilbert
Ways not to fine tune your résumé: State your reasons for leaving a job. Use abbreviations or contractions. Write lengthy prose. Use multiple fonts, typographic symbols, or
other visual elements (like logos or clip art). Use personal pronouns (I, me, my). Include a photograph. Mention personal data (e.g., height, weight,
health, age or date of birth, marital status,
race, religion, sex, etc.).
Activity Look at the resume in front of you. What
things would you do to correct or improve it?
Important!
Your résumé must Be easy to read Show the most relevant information Be tailored to the job
Chronological:
• Time and continuity. • Easy to organize, write, and read. • Most commonly used type of résumé.• Emphasizes career growth and progression.
It is not advantageous for people with limited or unrelated employment experience.
Functional:
• Focuses on professional skills, responsibilities, and accomplishments. • De-emphasizes dates and specific work experiences.• Highlights specific skills that the job requires.
It is good for recent graduates, liberal arts majors, career changers, and people with limited work experience or interrupted careers.
Activity
Compare the resumes and determine which one you would hire. Be prepared to give reasons for your decision.
Helpful Resources Career and Experiential Learning Lab (Lucina
Hall 235) Sample résumés, other resources
Drop-in Advising (Lucina Hall 220) M,T,W: 1-3 p.m. Th,F: 10 a.m.-noon
Advising by Appointment (765) 285-1522
Questions? Evaluation