Post on 22-Dec-2015
Resumés are . . . a summary of your
qualifications a brief history of your
experiences a tool to alert
prospective employers to your skills
used to get you an interview, not to get a job
Hermione WatsonHome Address 12 Grimmauld Place ∙ Phoenix, CT 06000 ∙ (203) 555-1212 ∙ hwatson7@smcvt.edu School Address Saint Michael’s College ∙ One Winooski Park, Box 7000 ∙ Colchester, VT 05439
Objective Marketing ManagerEducation Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, VT
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature; anticipated May 2010Minor in Marketing3.5 cumulative GPA 3.6 GPA in major
Honors Dean’s List all semestersSaint Michael’s Scholarship, Academic years 2006 - present
Skills Technical: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe Photoshop CS3Languages: proficient in FrenchStrong writing and organizational skills
Marketing Marketing Assistant and Newsletter Editor, Watson Inc., Phoenix, CTExperience ∙ Created the layout and graphic design of the monthly company newsletter.
∙ Interviewed, researched and composed articles for publication∙ Planned and organized the annual corporate party.∙ Assisted in the composition of numerous magazine advertisements for print.∙ Collaborated in the design of marketing products for upcoming 2009
tradeshow.∙ Designed motivational posters for workplace.Summer 2008
Other Human Resources Office Assistant, Saint Michael's CollegeEmployment ∙ Opened and distributed incoming mail.
∙ Filed payroll paperwork.∙ Entrusted with confidential information.∙ Answered phones and provided administrative support.Academic years 2006 – present
Nutritional Lab Assistant, Watson Inc., Phoenix, CT∙ Assisted in the preparing of lab tests. ∙ Revised and organized lab files electronically.Summer 2007
Library Page, Albus Library, Gilderoy, CT∙ Organized bookshelves and materials.∙ Assisted clients in locating books.Fall 2004 - Summer 2006
Interests Hiking, kayaking, skiing, travel, and literature.
References Available upon request
General Resumé Tips Time to prepare vs. “3-10 second rule” Know your audience Keep to a reasonable length based on your
experience (1-2 pages) Consistency throughout the document:
Capitalization (summer/Summer) Abbreviations (VT/Vermont, St./Saint) Years (four or two digits: 2009 or ’09) and months
(spelled out, abbreviated or numbers: December, Dec., 12)
Resumé do’s and don'ts Do’s
proofread thoroughly highlight experiences,
both employment and volunteer
use a standard print style and font size, easy to read font
consistent format use action verbs and be
concise use high quality paper in
real employment situation
Don'ts: no typographical errors for U.S.-based resumés,
do not include personal information (height, weight, marital status, health, etc..)
stay away from hard-to read type
information should not be difficult to find
don’t exaggerate experiences
Identifying Data Name Addresses
current, campus, temporary
permanent Phone numbers
voicemail and answering machines
Clearly label cell number email
check regularly professional address
Career Objective
Be clear provide a definite objective
Keep it short don’t get too wordy, not more than one line
Don’t be too restrictive “To obtain the Sales Division Trainee position with
XYZ Company in Boston”
For the “real world”, can put a sentence in your cover letter instead, but create one for this class
Career Objective Examples
Entry-level accounting staff A marketing position with an advertising
or public relations agency An internship with a financial services
organization A position in human resources working
with benefits administration
Education College Name and
Location Degree and Major Date of Graduation Minor, Concentration GPA, Awards, Honors Scholarships Relevant Courses Other Colleges, Study
Abroad
Skills Technical/Computer
Hardware Software Operating Systems
Language Proficiency Level
Laboratory Communication
Skills Examples Software Applications
Dreamweaver, SPSS, Microsoft Office Suite, FrontPage, Exchange, Internet Research
Operating Systems Macintosh, DOS, Windows
Programming Languages HTML, C++, COBOL
Foreign Languages Highly proficient in German Working knowledge of Italian
Experience Employment vs.
Experience Consistent format Reverse
chronological order in each section
Bullet points vs. paragraph format
Job descriptions: use ACTION VERBS, not full sentences
Experience Example
Sales and Public Relations Intern, Vermont Symphony Orchestra, Burlington, VT Fall 2008Sold subscriptions and advertising spaceComposed press releases and public service
announcements to publicize eventsOversaw production of posters, flyers and
programsHelped increase event attendance by 10%
Relevant vs. Other Experience
RelevantExperiences related
to the positionCan be employment
or volunteer Target your skills and
responsibilities to the job
Action verbs
Otherhighlight skills that
may be useful to any employer (communication, integrity, loyalty)
Shows consistent employment
Action verbs
Activities & Campus Involvement
Campus Organizations
Athletic Involvement Volunteer
Experiences Community
Organizations Artistic Endeavors Leadership Roles
Interests
Things you like to do
Comfortable talking with others about them
Only one line Be politically correct
References
“Available upon request”
How many? Who? Permission to use Verbal vs. written List on separate
page from resumé
Cover Letters are . . .
A letter of introduction to a prospective employer
Tailored to the available position
Well-written, with no typographical errors
Written in business format
Focus attention on your experiences that relate directly to the employer’s needs
Usually one page in length