AMERICAN STYLE RESUME

Brought to you by: International Students’ Career Services

The purpose of the resume

• The purpose of a resume is not to get a job, but to get an interview with an employer

• The typical employer only looks at a resume for 30 to 40 seconds

Structure of an American resume

• There is not one form you can buy and fill out the necessary information like in Korea and other countries.

• You need to be creative in layout. You do not want your resume to look like everyone else’s

Resume Content

American style• Personal data• Job objective• Education • Work experience• Volunteer work• Honors &

Activities• Specialized

skills• References

Content & Language

• Do not have to have a full sentence• Never want to use pronouns (I, my,

mine). It is implied• Do not abbreviate, unless it is

industry standard• Always start with a strong action

word

Resume: Your Advertisement

• Focus on– Important strengths and skills outside

of work that make you an excellent candidate for employment

– What makes you unique– Work and volunteer experiences– Information and words that grab the

employers attention– Not being too modest!

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Resume

• For example resume’s, assistance in writing resumes, or critiques please visit International Students’ Career Services or attend their in-depth resume workshop offered every semester!

• International Students’ Career Services

• Student Success Center Room 3• E-mail: iscareer@missouri.edu• Telephone: 573-882-2170 • Monday – Friday 10 AM – 4 PM