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Purposeof a Resume
Showcase your skills, talents, abilities, and accomplishments
Quick advertisement of who you are
Communicate your assets – be clear and concise
Land an interview!
Make your Resume Stand Out!- Employers look at resume
for about 30 seconds
What to Remember When Developing a Resume
Make your name and contact info easy to locate.
Structure easy to read and follow.
Have a heading for each section.
Résumé's content should support the career goal.
Make e-mail address appropriate.
Avoid being repetitive.
Use easy to read formatting.
Make your résumé look original rather than like a template.
Keep statements short and concise.
Spell check!!!!
Myths of Resume Building
Myth
I can use the same resume for multiple job applications.
Your references must be listed on your resumes.
Resumes should contain your entire work history.
Fact If your current resume
has laboratory research listed, do not send it to a sales position.
Typically, these are listed and sent as a separate document.
List relevant and most recent jobs.
Tailoring your Resume
Change your resume content for each job-type you apply for.
Power Words!Start your bullets and statements with these!
TRAINED
IMPROVED
COMMUNICATED
INCREASED
STRENGTHENED
ADAPTED
Developed
Collected
Composed
Wrote
Projected
Enforced
Key Words
Match your qualifications with the job descriptions responsibilities and qualifications
Focus on Accomplishments
Your results or impact and tactics Improved teamwork, prevented a problem, created a
solution, increased profits/membership, overcame obstacles, developed a new procedure
Basic:
Started a new program
Strong:
Created and implemented a new mentoring
program with 80% participation of residents
2 parts
Components of a Resume
1. Heading Name, Address (with full zip code), Phone number with
area code, Appropriate email address
2. Objective/Profile The profile is about you, the objective is about them.
3. Education
4. Experience
5. Certifications
6. Additional Information Skills, Honors & Awards, Hobbies and Interest (If
applicable)
7. References (always a separate page) Professional individuals who can attest to how
awesome you are!
Resume #1
Resume #2
Cover Letter
Tips & Tricks
Resources
Hire CalYOU
Cal U Career Services Redbook
Make an appointment with your Career Advisor
Utilize walk – in hours at Career Services
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