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RESUMES
How to Get the Interview
April 2009
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•Contact Information
•Positioning Statement (Instead of an Objective)
•Education•Relevant Experience•Honors/Activities/Affiliations•Publications
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CONTACT INFORMATION
•Name•Mailing Address
•Telephone•Email
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POSITIONING STATEMENTAn objective focuses on the needs of the job seeker rather than the needs of the potential employer. A positioning statement that clearly and concisely explains what you have to offer is more informative and demonstrates your value to the company.
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POSITIONING STATEMENTExamples (from real resumes!) of an objective:
“To secure a position with a fairly reputable company, where my experience, skills, and education will be fully utilized”
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POSITIONING STATEMENTExamples (from real resumes!) of an objective:“Obtaining a challenging position that utilizes my education and project management experience in order to build my character and expertise while pursuing Professional Geologist licensure, and to contribute to the worldwide progress of natural sciences”
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POSITIONING STATEMENTExample (from real resumes) of a positioning statement:
“Florida licensed P.G. with 21 years of comprehensive environmental consulting experience at management and staff levels”
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EDUCATION•College•Professional/Technical Schools•Workshops
•Specialized Training•GPA
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
•Company
•Position/Title•Dates of Employment
•Description of Duties & Responsibilities•Don’t be too Brief•Don’t Sell Yourself Short•Watch Your Tense
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HONORS/ACTIVITIES/AFFILIATIONS
•Academic Awards/Scholarships
•Memberships in Organizations
•Leadership Positions•Community/University Service
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PUBLICATIONS•Peer Reviewed•Invited•Books/•Abstracts/Presentations•Moderator/Session Chair/Field Trip Leader
•Technical Publications
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COVER LETTERSYour cover letter is often the first contact with an employer, make sure it creates a good impression.
Avoid clichés and meaningless or wordy expressions.
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COVER LETTERSAbsolutely no spelling errors or grammar mistakes.
Address to the appropriate person –get the individuals name if possible
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COVER LETTERSFirst paragraph: Why you are writing: Describe the position, express enthusiasm. Do your research and include specific information about the company – this is very important.
Also, find out exactly what the job description and duties are, & incorporate that information.
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COVER LETTERSSecond paragraph: What you have to offer. Emphasize your achievements. Employers want people with ideas, knowledge, energy and enthusiasm. Your cover letter should reflect your personality.
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COVER LETTERSClosing: Thank them for their consideration and indicate how you will follow up.
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SUMMARYThe appearance and content of your resume is a reflection of your professionalism, attention to detail, and desire. Your resume may be reviewed for 1 or 2 minutes. It must be free of spelling errors and grammatically correct. Your resume is what gets you an interview, and the interview gets you the job.