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How to Write an (AWESOME!) Resume University of Michigan School of Information Career Development Office Winter 2013
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How to Write an
(AWESOME!) Resume
University of Michigan School of Information
Career Development Office
Winter 2013
What is a Resume?
A resume is a
marketing tool! Not your life story.
What is IN a Resume?
Contact Information
Profile/Summary/Objective
Educational Background
Experience
Related Skills
Contact Information
Include social media profiles
• Include links in your contact information. Include links to social media profiles (such as your LinkedIn URL) in your resume's contact information. If you use other social media tools professionally (such as Twitter or Facebook), include that information as well. Simply listing these will help someone reading your resume picture you as a candidate who is keeping up with modern communication tools.
Profile/Summary/Objective
Education
Remember!
You are receiving
a Master of
Science in
Information, with
a Specialization
in X.
Experience
Quantify
as much as
possible!
Describing Your Experience
Action Verb
+ Object
= RESULTS!
• “Responsible for…”
• Use past performance
reviews, awards,
achievements
• Cater to the job
description
• List as most to least
relevant
• 3-5 bullet statements
Skills
Technical
Computer
Language
Soft Skills
Other Sections
Academic Coursework, Projects
Extracurricular Activities
Community Service
Professional Associations
Publications, Presentations, Research
Academics
Activities
Consider
relevance
and
transferrable
skills.
Format & Design
• Font – 10-12 pt
Your resume doesn't need to be in Arial or Times New Roman. To create a more modern look, consider expanding your font choices to include: Georgia, Calibri, Tahoma, or Geneva.
• Length – 1 page vs. 2+ pages
– Use more then 1/3 of additional pages
• Order – Most relevant/important/current Least
– Top and left side are prime real estate
• Emphasis – Name, Titles, Organizations, Dates, Locations
Top Ten Tips
1. Be honest
2. Ensure everything is error-free
3. Include current contact information
4. Keep your design simple
5. Be complete, but concise
6. Tailor your resume to the position
7. Use action-oriented words (a.k.a. verbs!)
8. Use industry or functional keywords
9. Demonstrate your value
10.Get feedback
Using Your Resume
In Person
• Job Fairs
• Conferences
• Informational
Interviews
• Networking Events
Online
• Online Applications
• Job Boards
• Personal Website
• Portfolio
Get Help!
UMSI Career Development Office
Suite 3360, North Quad
Resume/Cover Letter Reviews
Interview Coaching/Mock Interviews
Job Search Strategies
Questions?
THANK YOU!
