Creating a ResumeExploring Business & Marketing

Required Elements: Six Topics• Objectives — usually the first part of a resume; should be business-

focused, rather than self-focused

• Accomplishments — highlights so that prospective employers can determine how well you have performed in previous roles

• Work History — tells a prospective employer how much responsibility you undertook in a previous position

• Skills — tells the employer what you are capable of in a particular position

• Education — tells the employer what training you have

• References — contact information of at least 3 people (not related to you) who can comment on your character.

Do’s and Don’ts of Resume DesignDo’s —

• Use a professional font such as Times New Roman, Arial, Verdana or Calibri

• Use an easy to read font size such as 12pt or 11 pt• Make use of small but brief bullet points for clarity• Bold the headings — it helps differentiate between sections• Limit your resume to a maximum of two pages (be sure to fill up entire

page)

Don’ts — • Never include personal information such as social security number or

date of birth• Do not exaggerate your qualifications or skills• Never use colored fonts

Other Considerations

• Tailor your resume to each position that you are applying for

• Focus on your most recent positions and qualifications

• Incorporate important duties you have had

• All jobs are jobs, even if you didn’t get paid

Peer Review Requirements• Quadrant Test - is the resume balanced?• 20 Second Test - can you get an idea of the person in

20 sec?• Spelling - is the spelling on the resume correct?• Grammar - does the grammar make sense?• Phrases - is the resume free of sentences (minus

obj.)?• Objective - is the objective business focused or self

focused?• Past Tense - is the resume written in past tense?