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Resume Writing
Heidi Lender, Assistant DirectorDane Furfaro, Graduate Intern
Career and Internship Center
LL of Anderson Hall612-330-1148
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RESUME’S
BARNEY STINSON’S ADVICE...
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Resume Do’s and Dont’s
How many pages?One page is preferredTwo pages are used
when you have enough relevant experience to fill both pages
Utilize 10-12 point font size and have enough “white space”
The most impressive related experience should be on the top half of the page
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Resume Do’s and Dont’s
Using a summary of qualifications at the top of the resume is highly recommended – this is your opportunity to catch the readers interest!
Use action words to start your bullets or statements
Include industry “buzz words” whenever they are relevant
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Resume Do’s and Dont’s
Use consistency in your style and presentation of information
Use quality resume paper and do not staple multiple pages
Spell check and read through your resume twice, then have someone else read through and edit it
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Chronological Resumes
Focuses on work experience and skills developed through jobs, internships and community service
Jobs and internships are listed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent appearing first
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Functional Resumes
Highlights the skills which qualify you for the position you are applying for.
Downplays employment titles and dates
Very useful if you do not have much related work experience, or are making a significant career change
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Important Notes: Include a cover letter with
your resume When e-mailing your
resume, label your attachments with your name
Use a professional email address
Be professional on social networking sites
After mailing your resume, follow up with an email or phone call
Pay attention to detail when filling out your application
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Application Questions
Do I need to fill out each section if I already have that information on my resume?
What do I put down for my reason for leaving?
What about the salary expectations section?
Who should I put down as references?
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HOW DO YOU CAPTURE THEIR ATTENTION IN 8 SECONDS? Make each cover letter fit
the job in which you are applying for
Use your experience and relate it to the job
Express passion for the kind of work you would be doing
Add something in the letter that states how what the organization does/mission fits with your values or interests
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COVER LETTERS
JAKE RYAN SAMPLE
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454 612-555-5555 [email protected]
October 11, 2009
Dan Howman
Project Manager
Pace Analytical Services, Inc.
14870 Granada Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Dear Mr. Howman:
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Mr. Howman:
I was excited to see your advertisement for the Chemist position on Augsburg College’s Augpost system. I have been looking for a position that would allow me to use my experience in research to work within a pharmaceutical environment, where the focus is on developing relationships with partners in the healthcare field. Pace’s mission fits extremely well with my values and passion to protect the environment and make the world healthier for everyone.
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BODY OF LETTER
I recently graduated from Augsburg College with a bachelor of arts in Chemistry and Computational Economics. During my junior year, I did an internship at the University of Minnesota’s Chemistry department. Within that position, I worked effectively on the team to develop useful methodologies for the synthesis of natural products as potential pharmaceuticals. I really enjoyed the opportunity to be involved in the development, testing and research of new pharmaceuticals. My education, internship, and research experience have increased my abilities in the following areas:
Effectiveness in testing and researching
potential pharmaceuticals Strong analytical and problem solving skills Excellent interpersonal and intercultural
communication skills Successfully worked with research teams
regarding product development and suggestions for optimization
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ENDING
My work, education, and leadership experiences have allowed me to grow both personally and professionally. I am passionate about working within the field of pharmaceutical research and believe that I can make an important contribution to Pace Analytical Services Inc. I have enclosed my resume for your further consideration. I thank you in advance and look forward to meeting with you soon.
Sincerely,
Jake R. Sample
Jake R. Sample
Enclosure