Resume Assignment

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Resume Assignment

• PED 3900

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EIU Career Services

• Web site
• http//www.jobsrv.eiu.edu/
• Career Guide
• Resume Development
• Electronic Resumes

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Physical Education Department

• Sample resume

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YOUR NAME   Present Address Permanent
Address   Phone Phone Email   OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging internship in the field
of adult fitness/cardiac rehabilitation/sports
management which would utilize the knowledge and
skills I have gained through my
education.   EDUCTION Eastern Illinois
University, Charleston, IL Bachelor of Science in
Physical Education April 2003 Minor in
Community Health GPA 3.14/4.0   Richland
Community College, Decatur, IL Associates in
Science December 2000 CPR Certified RELEVANT
COURSE AREAS Kinesiology Human Physiology
Exercise Physiology Physical Fitness Appraisal
and Performance Assessment Designing Exercise
and Sport Training Programs Micrcomputers in
Physical Education American Red Cross
Instructor   QUALIFICATIONS ATP Lab Worker
Eastern Illinois University1999
present. perform body composition test,
sub-maximal aerobic tests, etc calculate test
results and explain tests results Offer
information on how people can achieve personal
fitness goals
 
EMPLOYMENT List 2 to 3 jobs (briefly) in reverse
chronology order. Include organization name and
location (city and state), dates (month and 4
digit year), job title and responsibilities   HONO
RS/ACTIVITIES Intramural sports Physical
Education Club, 2001-2003 Deans List Special
Olympic Volunteer, Spring 2001   REFERENCES Refere
nces Availed Upon Request, References
Credentials Furnished Upon Request. Career
Services, Eastern Illinois University,
Charleston, IL 61920. Telephone [phone]
or Fax [phone].
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Physical appearance

• Resumes should be prepared on a personal
  computer. 
• Use 8 1/2 x 11 inch high quality paper. 
• Most often white, off-white, ivory, or light gray
  is recommended. 
• Always balance the material on the page with at
  least 1 inch margins on all sides of the paper.
• Never include a photograph with the resume or a
  current date.
• Left justify your text and use a 12 point sans
  serif font like Times Roman or Helvetica.

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Information Section

• The Heading
• OBJECTIVE
• EDUCATION
• RELEVANT COURSE AREAS
• QUALIFICATIONS
• EMPLOYMENT
• HONORS/ACTIVITIES
• REFERENCES

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The Heading

• Usually the first piece of information the
  employers sees regarding you qualifications, is
  the heading section of your resume. 
• This should include your name, address
  (local/current), telephone number, and e-mail
  address. 
• There is no need to type resume at the top. 
• Always give your full name. 
• It can be typed in capital letters in bold.

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YOUR NAME   Present Address Permanent
Address   Phone Phone Email
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OBJECTIVE

• This is used to convey career goals. 
• If you are willing to relocate, include this at
  the end of your objective. 
• An alternative to an objective is a Personal
  Profile. 
• This usually consists of two or four sentences. 
• This emphasizes your strongest talents
  experiences.

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YOUR NAME   Present Address Permanent
Address   Phone Phone Email   OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging internship in the field
of adult fitness/cardiac rehabilitation/sports
management which would utilize the knowledge and
skills I have gained through my education.
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EDUCATION

• Begin with your most recent or anticipated degree
  to be completed and then continue back in time. 
• Include dates of attendance, school names
  location, date of graduation, degree, major,
  minor and areas of concentration. 
• Your G.P.A. is optional. 
• If you include it, it should be written as
  follows  Cumulative or Major G.P.A. 2.78/4.0. 
• If you financed you education, you should include
  this with approximate percentage financed.

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YOUR NAME   Present Address Permanent
Address   Phone Phone Email   OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging internship in the field
of adult fitness/cardiac rehabilitation/sports
management which would utilize the knowledge and
skills I have gained through my
education.   EDUCTION Eastern Illinois
University, Charleston, IL Bachelor of Science in
Physical Education April 2003 Minor in
Community Health GPA 3.14/4.0   Richland
Community College, Decatur, IL Associates in
Science December 2000   CPR certified
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RELEVANT COURSE AREAS
EDUCTION Eastern Illinois University, Charleston,
IL Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
April 2003 Minor in Community Health GPA
3.14/4.0   Richland Community College, Decatur,
IL Associates in Science December 2000   CPR
certified   RELEVANT COURSE AREAS Kinesiology
Human Physiology Exercise Physiology Physical
Fitness Appraisal and Performance Assessment
Designing Exercise and Sport Training Programs
Microcomputers in Physical Education American
Red Cross Instructor
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QUALIFICATIONS

• RELEVANT COURSE AREAS
• Kinesiology Human Physiology Exercise
  Physiology Physical Fitness Appraisal and
  Performance Assessment Designing Exercise and
  Sport Training Programs Micrcomputers in
  Physical Education American Red Cross
  Instructor
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• QUALIFICATIONS
• ATP Lab Worker Eastern Illinois University1999
  present.
• Perform body composition test, sub-maximal
  aerobic tests, etc
• Calculate test results and explain tests results
• Offer information on how people can achieve
  personal fitness goals

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EMPLOYMENT

• This area is of great importance. 
• Use the reverse chronological order just as you
  did with education. 
• Include part-time, summer, volunteer work,
  military experience, student teaching, graduate
  assistant positions. 
• Under this category, identify job title, name of
  employer, and employer's city and state. 
• Generally, pre-collegiate work experience is not
  included unless it is highly relevant or was
  continued through the college years.

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RELEVANT COURSE AREAS Kinesiology Human
Physiology Exercise Physiology Physical
Fitness Appraisal and Performance Assessment
Designing Exercise and Sport Training Programs
Micrcomputers in Physical Education American
Red Cross Instructor   QUALIFICATIONS ATP Lab
Worker Eastern Illinois University1999
present. perform body composition test,
sub-maximal aerobic tests, etc calculate test
results and explain tests results Offer
information on how people can achieve personal
fitness goals EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT List 2 to 3
jobs (briefly) in reverse chronology order.
Include organization name and location (city and
state), dates (month and 4 digit year), job title
and responsibilities
 
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HONORS/ACTIVITIES
EMPLOYMENT List 2 to 3 jobs (briefly) in reverse
chronology order. Include organization name and
location (city and state), dates (month and 4
digit year), job title and responsibilities   HONO
RS/ACTIVITIES Intramural sports Physical
Education Club, 2001-2003 Deans List Special
Olympic Volunteer, Spring 2001
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REFERENCES

• You may include one of the following brief
  statements 
• References Availed Upon Request.
• References Credentials Furnished Upon Request. 
  
• Typically, a separate page of references, which
  lists names, titles, addresses, and phone number
  of three to five references, is made available to
  employers when requested.

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EMPLOYMENT List 2 to 3 jobs (briefly) in reverse
chronology order. Include organization name and
location (city and state), dates (month and 4
digit year), job title and responsibilities   HONO
RS/ACTIVITIES Intramural sports Physical
Education Club, 2001-2003 Deans List Special
Olympic Volunteer, Spring 2001   REFERENCES Refere
nces Availed Upon Request Career Services,
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
61920. Telephone [phone] or Fax (217)
581-2222.
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YOUR NAME   Present Address Permanent
Address   Phone Phone Email   OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging internship in the field
of adult fitness/cardiac rehabilitation/sports
management which would utilize the knowledge and
skills I have gained through my
education.   EDUCTION Eastern Illinois
University, Charleston, IL Bachelor of Science in
Physical Education April 2003 Minor in
Community Health GPA 3.14/4.0   Richland
Community College, Decatur, IL Associates in
Science December 2000 CPR Certified RELEVANT
COURSE AREAS Kinesiology Human Physiology
Exercise Physiology Physical Fitness Appraisal
and Performance Assessment Designing Exercise
and Sport Training Programs Micrcomputers in
Physical Education American Red Cross
Instructor   QUALIFICATIONS ATP Lab Worker
Eastern Illinois University1999
present. perform body composition test,
sub-maximal aerobic tests, etc calculate test
results and explain tests results Offer
information on how people can achieve personal
fitness goals
 
EMPLOYMENT List 2 to 3 jobs (briefly) in reverse
chronology order. Include organization name and
location (city and state), dates (month and 4
digit year), job title and responsibilities   HONO
RS/ACTIVITIES Intramural sports Physical
Education Club, 2001-2003 Deans List Special
Olympic Volunteer, Spring 2001   REFERENCES Refere
nces Availed Upon Request, Career Services,
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
61920. Telephone [phone] or Fax (217)
581-2222.
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Assignment - Resume

• Develop a resume using the guidelines from EIU
  Career Services and the Physical Education sample
  resume on the preceding page
• Note use the tab key to indent. Do not the
  space key.
• Save your resume as a word document (.doc)
• Email a copy of your resume as attachments to the
  instructor before next Monday at noon.

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ADDDITIONAL RESUME INFORMATION FYI ONLY
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What is the "correct" resume format to use?

• It is important to understand one point "There
  is no one right way to construct a resume."
• There are hundreds of styles to choose from. You
  need to select the style that best matches you.
• You are the only person who will be representing
  the information presented in your resume.

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What is the "correct" resume format to use?

• The lifespan of a resume is approximately 30-35
  seconds. Therefore, keep these tips in mind when
  writing your resume
• Keep it in a concise, easy-to-read format
• Use phrases and incomplete sentences for work
  experience descriptions.
• Limit the use of "I."
• Start each sentence or phrase with action verbs
  whenever possible.
• Try to keep your resume to one page, or if you
  have extensive experience a 2 page resume is
  acceptable.
• Be focused employers need to know what you want.
  
• Give it a professional appearance--use resume
  quality paper, light colors are best.
• Use 1" margins for both sides, top and bottom of
  the page

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Chronological Resume-

• Most effective if your work history or
  educational experience relate to the job you are
  seeking. This is the most widely used and
  accepted format. A chronological resume
  emphasizes dates of employment. The information
  presented is outlined in reverse chronological
  order with the most recent job and degrees
  appearing first.

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Functional Resume-

• Most effective if your skills are your best
  qualifications for the position you are seeking.
  A functional resume allows you to group your
  experience in skills categories that emphasize
  your strengths. Job titles and employment
  chronologies are minimized. This format provides
  greater flexibility in representing skills gained
  through personal experience, but should include
  significant examples of these professional
  skills.

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Technical Resume-

• Technical resumes are similar in many ways to
  standard business resumes. The main difference is
  that a profile of technical skills is almost
  always included. In a technical resume, you will
  put less emphasis on education or experience that
  is not directly related to the technical skills
  you are presenting. In short, a technical resume
  is even more focused than a typical business
  resume. Technical recruiter and human resource
  professionals look for several things in
  evaluating resumes, such as qualifying technical
  skills, evidence of intelligence, neatness, and
  consistency.

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The Heading

• Name, Address (local/permanent), Telephone
  Number, E-mail Address
• This is usually the first piece of information an
  employer sees. Give your full name, do not
  abbreviate--use ALL CAPS and BOLD to make it
  stand out. You can also include your cell phone
  number.

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Career Objectives

• Conveys career goals
• Most employers recommend the use of a Career
  Objective section in the resume, which
  communicates your career goal or job objective.
  If you are willing to relocate, include the
  phrase "Willing to Relocate" at the end of your
  Career Objective statement.

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Education

• Degree, Institution, Dates of Attendance, Major,
  GPA, Minor/Concentration
• Start with your most recent or anticipated degree
  to be completed and go back in time. DO NOT list
  your high school. Dates of attendance, school
  names, locations, date of graduation or
  anticipated graduation date, degree major, minor,
  and, if applicable, areas of concentration.
  Regarding your GPA, many employers like to have
  this in the resume. It is, however, optional. If
  you do include your GPA, it should be written as
  follows Cumulative or Major GPA 3.12(4.0). If
  you are paying for your education, with little
  financial support from parents, then you should
  indicate this by writing Financed 90 percent of
  my educational (or college) expenses.

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Work Experience

• Position Title, Name of Employer, Location, Dates
  of Employment, Description of Work
  Responsibilities
• This section is of great importance. Use reverse
  chronological order when listing your work
  experiences. Include part-time, summer, volunteer
  work, military experience, student teaching, and
  graduate assistant positions. All work experience
  held for a minimum of three months should be
  included in your resume. If you have several
  years of work experience, the rule of thumb is to
  list those positions held during the last 10-15
  years. This is a judgement call you will need to
  make as you market yourself to an employer. Under
  each work experience listing, identify job title,
  name of employer, employer's city and state.
  Also, list the dates employed and the
  responsibilities of each position using action
  verbs. Be sure to highlight accomplishments as
  well as responsibilities. Generally,
  pre-collegiate work experience is not included
  unless it is highly relevant or was continued
  through the college years.

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Related Information

• This can be any information you deem relevant to
  the position you are seeking. It can include
  areas such as
• Honors, Awards
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Volunteer Experience
• Technical Skills
• Memberships
• Publications

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References

• Indicating that references are available upon
  request at the bottom of the resume is no longer
  necessary for non-education job candidates.
• Typically, a separate page of references, which
  lists names, titles, addresses and phone numbers
  of 3-5 references, is made available to employers
  when requested.
• This reference page is printed on your resume
  paper and is sent to employers upon their
  request.

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Resume Do's Don'ts

• DO proofread your resume. Check for spelling and
  grammatical errors.
• DO limit your resume to 1-2 pages.
• DO use 10-12 point font.
• DO include CURRENT phone number and e-mail
  address
• DO use quality resume paper
• DO use action verbs when describing work
  experience
• DO be honest -- be prepared to back up everything
  on your resume.
• DO use organized, easy-to-read format
• DO send your resume with a cover letter
• DON'T use the pronoun "I" very often or not at
  all
• DON'T rely on another person to write your
  resume.
• DON'T use decorative fonts or bullets
• DON'T leave big gaps in your employment history -
  explain why
• DON'T include personal information, i.e., height,
  weight, marital status, etc.

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Writing a Winning Resume

• A self summary of your personal, educational,
  employment experiences qualifications is know
  as a resume. 
• A resume should tell who you are, what you know,
  what you do well what you want to with the
  knowledge you have. 
• A resume is done to serve the purpose of getting
  an interview for you, serve as a reference for
  the employer during the interview, as a
  reminder of you after the interview is complete.

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Writing a Winning Resume

• A resume may only be reviewed in 30-35 seconds. 
• Since this is the case, resumes should be written
  in a concise and easy-to-read format. 
• Start each sentence with an action verb if
  possible. 
• Limit the use of the pronoun "I". 
• A typical resume should be no longer than 1
  page. 
• If you have extensive work experience, your
  resume may be 2 pages.

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Writing a Winning Resume

• Resumes demonstrate your ability to write
  organize your thoughts. 
• Do not rely on another person or resume
  preparation service to write your resume. 
• Neatness correct spelling are essential. 
• Employers prefer that resumes be free of
  spelling, typographical, grammar mistakes.