The Resume

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The Resume!
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What is the Point?

• Win an Interview
• Give out Professional Background Information
• To help clarify your direction, qualifications,
  and strengths
• It is NOT a personal statement or some sort of
  self expression.

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Components

• Objective Statement
• Work Experience
• Education / Training
• Relevant Clubs or Organizations
• Hobbies Interests (If necessary)
• References

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Objective Statement

• The objective statement states your career
  direction. The more specific the better.
• Examples
• Seeking an entry level position in retail sales
• Seeking an entry level position in the
  hospitality industry where a background in
  advertising would be needed
• Full-time position with a nonprofit organization
  where a background in business would be necessary

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Work Experience

• List jobs in reverse chronological order
• Provide more specific detail to your more recent
  jobs
• Make yourself sound impressive WITHOUT LYING
• List at least three duties for each job
• Use action words for describing duties
• You can use experiences that you did not receive
  compensation

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Education

• List education in reverse chronological order
• Degrees or Licenses first, then certificates and
  advanced training
• List any education that you are currently
  pursuing
• Only mention GPA if it is 3.2 and above
• List any honors or educational awards you have
  received

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Clubs and Organizations

• Include any Professional Affiliation (Example
  Interact)
• Include any leadership roles
• Include any Community Organizations
• Example Habitat for Humanity
• Dont mention court ordered community service
• Again include leadership positions

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Hobbies Interests

• Should be related to objective statement
• Someone interested in construction management
  might mention woodworking
• Someone interested in public relations might
  mention an interest in photography
• Be Careful
• Personal interests that a irrelevant to career
  goals can be turn-offs for interviews

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References

• A standard closing would be
• References available upon request
• In italics and centered at the bottom of the
  resume
• You will develop a separate reference sheet for
  interviews

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General Tips

• The resume should be one full page
• Dont lie
• Expect to discuss everything listed on the resume
• This is an advertisement for you ability to meet
  the needs of a company
• Keep it professional