Resumes

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Resumes

• 100 115 PM - 15 minutes

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A Résumé Defined

• Marketing tool that communicates to an employer
  your skills and experiences
• Comprised of several key components
• Objective
• Education
• Work Experience
• Extracurricular Activities
• Accomplishments
• Skills and Interests

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Objective

• A one line, specific description of the desired
  position
• Objective should follow your personal contact
  information at the top of your résumé
• Objective should determine the content of your
  résumé
• Examples
• Effective To attain the Staff Accountant
  position in the Finance Accounting Development
  Program
• Not Effective To obtain a meaningful and
  challenging position that enables me to learn the
  accounting field and allows for advancement

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Education

• This section should include the following items
• Name of degree that you will receive
• Name of major
• Name of university
• Projected graduation date
• Minor (s), if applicable.
• Listing Grade-Point Average is optional
• Relevant coursework may be listed

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Skills

• Analyze your experiences to identify skills that
  relate to the position
• Such skills can include the following
• Foreign languages
• Computer skills
• Office skills
• Lab techniques
• Transferable skills

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Work Experience

• Core of the résumé will probably take up
  50-60 of the page
• Use standard resume formats and fonts
• Tips
• Proof-read! Details matter!
• Results-oriented
• Think about your audience
• Use action verbs
• Think about transferable skills

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The Other Sections

• Examples include
• Honors/Awards
• Honor Societies, Deans List
• Community Service
• Special Olympics, homeless shelters, etc.
• Leadership
• President/officer of clubs
• Interests
• Outdoor trips, personal accomplishments

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References

• Make sure your references have something nice to
  say!!

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Tips

• Reread the job description there are usually
  hints about what the employer is seeking
• Think about the soft skills youve learned that
  will be valuable anywhere
• Teamwork, communication, persuasion, etc
• Other transferable skills?
• Use action verbs
• Use standard fonts (Times New Roman, Arial)
• Always use action verbs whenever possible
• Quantify and use specific examples
• Check spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Seek feedback from peers, Career Center

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More Tips

• Detail your resume for your key companies
• Do not use flashy graphics
• E-mail Address Be cautious of what message it
  sends
• Do not exaggerate your experiences
• Do not use abbreviations
• Do not list anything you are unable to explain in
  detail

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Discussion Groups

• What grabs the hiring managers attention?
• What are key traits of a super star candidate?

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Resume to Review

• Resume - OK to Great.doc

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Interviewing

• 145 215 PM - 30 minutes

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Selection Process

• Resume review
• Phone Interview or On Campus Interview (Career
  Center)
• Second Round Interviews
• References
• Decision

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How do I submit my resume?

• Apply on-line at company website
• Follow instructions in the job posting
• Attend job fairs
• Apply through your career services department
• Have a someone you know refer you or hand deliver
  your resume

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Phone Interview

• Used to screen candidates and narrow down the
  pool of qualified applicants
• Can happen without notice, so be prepared
• Keep your resume at your fingertips
• Prepare a short list of your accomplishments
• Have a pen and paper for note taking
• If the time isn't convenient, ask if you could
  talk at another time and suggest some
  alternatives.
• Minimize distractions
• Make sure your voicemail and/or answering machine
  message is appropriate

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2nd Round Interviews

• This is typically the final stage in the
  interview process
• Format may include one-on-one and panel
  interviews
• Key skill sets are predetermined by the interview
  team based on the job (leadership, communication
  skills, team work, decision making)
• Interviewers will ask for examples that
  demonstrate the key skill sets
• The interview team will rate the responses and
  make hiring decisions during a wrap up session
• Candidates will be contacted with the decision

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Interview Tips

• Study the company
• Practice at job fairs or school events
• Be on time but not too early
• Send Thank You notes

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Questions??