Why Write A Resume

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Résumé Writing
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How Not To Write A Résumé

• These are taken from real resumes and cover
  letters and were printed in the July 21, 1997
  issue of Fortune Magazine.
• 10. Reason for leaving last job maturity
  leave.
• 9. Received a plague for Salesperson of the
  Year.
• 8. Lets meet so you can ooh and aah over
  my experience.
• 7. I have an excellent track record, although I
  am not a horse.
• 6. I am loyal to my employer at all
  costsPlease feel free to respond to my resume
  on my office voice mail.
• 5. Personal interests donating blood.
  Fourteen gallons so far.
• 4. Note Please dont misconstrue my 14 jobs as
  job-hopping. I have never quit a job.
• 3. Marital status often. Children various.
• 2. Finished eighth in my class of ten.
• 1. References none. Ive left a path of
  destruction behind me.

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Why How To Write A Résumé?

• The résumé is a marketing tool.
• Your résumé has to sell you in short order.
• The most effective résumés are clearly focused on
  a specific job title and address the employer's
  stated requirements for the position.
• You will need information to write a good résumé.

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Anatomy Of A Résumé

• Cover Letter
• Résumé
• References

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Cover Letters

• Who Needs a Cover Letter?
• Everyone
• What makes a Good Cover Letter?
• No spelling or typing errors.
• Address it to the person who can hire you.
• Write it in your own words.
• Show that you know something about the company
  and the industry.
• Use terms and phrases that are meaningful to the
  employer.

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303 North Central Avenue Phoenix, Arizona
85012 [phone] November 28, 19-- Mr.
Stephen Campbell Astronautics Corporation P. O.
Box 587 Orchard Park, New York 14127-0587 Dear
Mr. Campbell I wish to be considered for the
position of Team Leader as advertised in the
Daily Record of November 24. My varied
experienced, language skills (English, French,
Spanish), and my ability to work well with and
supervise others would be of great benefit to a
company such as yours. I am free to travel and
open to relocation. I will contact you next week
to arrange a meeting to discuss any possibilities
with your firm. Thank you for your
consideration. Sincerely, Lynn
Haley Enclosure Resume
Heading
Inside Address
Salutation
Body
Complimentary Close
Enclosure
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The Résumé

• A basic resume consists of these sections
• Objective
• Education
• Experience
• Honors Activities
• Skills
• Availability
• References

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Contact Information

• Full Name
• Home and Work Number (if applicable)
• Home Address
• E-mail Address (if applicable)
• Home Page Address (if applicable)

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Contact Info
LYNN HALEY 8707 Chaffin
Road Baxter, TN 38544 [phone] (Home)
[phone]
(Work) Lhaley_at_tntech.edu
http//www.tntech.edu/www/admin/career/ OBJECTIVE
Dean of the College of Arts and
Sciences. EDUCATION Tennessee Technological
University Cookeville, TN Master of Arts -
Administration and Supervision - Overall GPA
4.0 August 1997 Bachelor of Science - Psychology
- Minor English - Overall GPA 3.3 May
1992 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Tennessee
Technological University Cookeville, TN Career
Services - Career Councilor 1988 to
Present ?Establish and arrange all on-campus
interview activities. ?Coordinate all phases of
annual special events including Career Day and
Teacher Recruitment Week. ?Counsel students and
alumni in effective job search techniques. Instru
ctor 1995 to Present ?Academic Development
Program - A skill based approach focusing on
individual assessment and instruction in small
groups. Topics include time management, problem
solving, creative and critical thinking, stress
management, and research strategies. ?Extended
Education - Conduct workshops in desktop
publishing, Microsoft Word, introduction to the
World Wide Web (WWW), and professional secretary
certification program. KIDS First - Putnam
County Juvenile Court Cookeville, TN Case
Manager/Program Manager (Part Time) 1993 to
1995 ?Advocate for children presently in the
juvenile system. Mediate for the child in family,
educational, and judicial environments. HONORS
ACTIVITIES 1995 Business Woman of
the Year - Business and Professional Women's
Organization 1995 Outstanding Staff
Award - Tennessee Technological University
Business and Professional Women's
Organization - President-Elect
(1998) - 2nd Vice President (1997)
COMPUTER SKILLS Efficient use of
Microsoft Office '97, Word, PageMaker desktop
publishing, HTML for website design, and various
office automation and spreadsheet
programs. AVAILABILITY Immediate. REFERENCES A
vailable upon request.
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Objective Education

• Objective
• Reason for sending the résumé
• Short and to the point
• Ex. Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
• Education
• List college education but not high school
• List GPA only if above a 3.0
• List date associated with each degree

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LYNN HALEY 8707 Chaffin
Road Baxter, TN 38544 [phone] (Home)
[phone]
(Work) Smith_at_umbc.edu
http//www.tntech.edu/www/admin/career/ OBJECTIVE
Dean of the College of Arts and
Sciences. EDUCATION Tennessee Technological
University Cookeville, TN Master of Arts -
Administration and Supervision - Overall GPA
4.0 August 1997 Bachelor of Science - Psychology
- Minor English - Overall GPA 3.3 May
1992 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Tennessee
Technological University Cookeville, TN Career
Services - Career Councilor 1988 to
Present ?Establish and arrange all on-campus
interview activities. ?Coordinate all phases of
annual special events including Career Day and
Teacher Recruitment Week. ?Counsel students and
alumni in effective job search techniques. Instru
ctor 1995 to Present ?Academic Development
Program - A skill based approach focusing on
individual assessment and instruction in small
groups. Topics include time management, problem
solving, creative and critical thinking, stress
management, and research strategies. ?Extended
Education - Conduct workshops in desktop
publishing, Microsoft Word, introduction to the
World Wide Web (WWW), and professional secretary
certification program. KIDS First - Putnam
County Juvenile Court Cookeville, TN Case
Manager/Program Manager (Part Time) 1993 to
1995 ?Advocate for children presently in the
juvenile system. Mediate for the child in family,
educational, and judicial environments. HONORS
ACTIVITIES 1995 Business Woman of
the Year - Business and Professional Women's
Organization 1995 Outstanding Staff
Award - Tennessee Technological University
Business and Professional Women's
Organization - President-Elect
(1998) - 2nd Vice President (1997)
COMPUTER SKILLS Efficient use of
Microsoft Office '97, Word, PageMaker desktop
publishing, HTML for website design, and various
office automation and spreadsheet
programs. AVAILABILITY Immediate. REFERENCES A
vailable upon request.
Objective
Education
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Experience

• Relevant Work Experience
• Work Experience - summer jobs, internships, etc.

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LYNN HALEY 8707 Chaffin
Road Baxter, TN 38544 [phone] (Home)
[phone]
(Work) Lhaley_at_tntech.edu
http//www.tntech.edu/www/admin/career/ OBJECTIVE
Dean of the College of Arts and
Sciences. EDUCATION Tennessee Technological
University Cookeville, TN Master of Arts -
Administration and Supervision - Overall GPA
4.0 August 1997 Bachelor of Science - Psychology
- Minor English - Overall GPA 3.3 May
1992 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Tennessee
Technological University Cookeville, TN Career
Services - Career Councilor 1988 to
Present ?Establish and arrange all on-campus
interview activities. ?Coordinate all phases of
annual special events including Career Day and
Teacher Recruitment Week. ?Counsel students and
alumni in effective job search techniques. Instru
ctor 1995 to Present ?Academic Development
Program - A skill based approach focusing on
individual assessment and instruction in small
groups. Topics include time management, problem
solving, creative and critical thinking, stress
management, and research strategies. ?Extended
Education - Conduct workshops in desktop
publishing, Microsoft Word, introduction to the
World Wide Web (WWW), and professional secretary
certification program. KIDS First - Putnam
County Juvenile Court Cookeville, TN Case
Manager/Program Manager (Part Time) 1993 to
1995 ?Advocate for children presently in the
juvenile system. Mediate for the child in family,
educational, and judicial environments. HONORS
ACTIVITIES 1995 Business Woman of
the Year - Business and Professional Women's
Organization 1995 Outstanding Staff
Award - Tennessee Technological University
Business and Professional Women's
Organization - President-Elect
(1998) - 2nd Vice President (1997)
COMPUTER SKILLS Efficient use of
Microsoft Office '97, Word, PageMaker desktop
publishing, HTML for website design, and various
office automation and spreadsheet
programs. AVAILABILITY Immediate. REFERENCES A
vailable upon request.
Experience
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Activities, Honors Skills

• Activities Honors
• List any activities that would show special
  skills, community involvement, leadership
  ability, etc.
• List any special honors you have received
• Skills
• List any skills that relate directly to the job
  applied for, or skills that you would like the
  perspective employer to note

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Ly OBJECTIVE Dean of the College
of Arts and Sciences. EDUCATION Tennessee
Technological University Cookeville, TN Master
of Arts - Administration and Supervision -
Overall GPA 4.0 August 1997 Bachelor of Science
- Psychology - Minor English - Overall GPA 3.3
May 1992 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Tennessee
Technological University Cookeville, TN Career
Services - Career Councilor 1988 to
Present ?Establish and arrange all on-campus
interview activities. ?Coordinate all phases of
annual special events including Career Day and
Teacher Recruitment Week. ?Counsel students and
alumni in effective job search techniques. Instru
ctor 1995 to Present ?Academic Development
Program - A skill based approach focusing on
individual assessment and instruction in small
groups. Topics include time management, problem
solving, creative and critical thinking, stress
management, and research strategies. ?Extended
Education - Conduct workshops in desktop
publishing, Microsoft Word, introduction to the
World Wide Web (WWW), and professional secretary
certification program. KIDS First - Putnam
County Juvenile Court Cookeville, TN Case
Manager/Program Manager (Part Time) 1993 to
1995 ?Advocate for children presently in the
juvenile system. Mediate for the child in family,
educational, and judicial environments. HONORS
ACTIVITIES 1995 Business Woman of
the Year - Business and Professional Women's
Organization 1995 Outstanding Staff
Award - Tennessee Technological University
Business and Professional Women's
Organization - President-Elect
(1998) - 2nd Vice President (1997)
COMPUTER SKILLS Efficient use of
Microsoft Office '97, Word, PageMaker desktop
publishing, HTML for website design, and various
office automation and spreadsheet
programs. AVAILABILITY Immediate. REFERENCES A
vailable upon request.
Activities
Skills
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Availability References

• Availability
• List the month and the year that you will be
  available to fill the job you are applying for
• References
• Usually, do not send reference unless
  specifically asked for
• State Available On Request
• Do have a list of 3-5 references on hand

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LYNN HALEY 8707 Chaffin
Road Baxter, TN 38544 [phone] (Home)
[phone]
(Work) Lhaley_at_tntech.edu
http//www.tntech.edu/www/admin/career/ OBJECTIVE
Dean of the College of Arts and
Sciences. EDUCATION Tennessee Technological
University Cookeville, TN Master of Arts -
Administration and Supervision - Overall GPA
4.0 August 1997 Bachelor of Science - Psychology
- Minor English - Overall GPA 3.3 May
1992 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Tennessee
Technological University Cookeville, TN Career
Services - Career Councilor 1988 to
Present ?Establish and arrange all on-campus
interview activities. ?Coordinate all phases of
annual special events including Career Day and
Teacher Recruitment Week. ?Counsel students and
alumni in effective job search techniques. Instru
ctor 1995 to Present ?Academic Development
Program - A skill based approach focusing on
individual assessment and instruction in small
groups. Topics include time management, problem
solving, creative and critical thinking, stress
management, and research strategies. ?Extended
Education - Conduct workshops in desktop
publishing, Microsoft Word, introduction to the
World Wide Web (WWW), and professional secretary
certification program. KIDS First - Putnam
County Juvenile Court Cookeville, TN Case
Manager/Program Manager (Part Time) 1993 to
1995 ?Advocate for children presently in the
juvenile system. Mediate for the child in family,
educational, and judicial environments. HONORS
ACTIVITIES 1995 Business Woman of
the Year - Business and Professional Women's
Organization 1995 Outstanding Staff
Award - Tennessee Technological University
Business and Professional Women's
Organization - President-Elect
(1998) - 2nd Vice President (1997)
COMPUTER SKILLS Efficient use of
Microsoft Office '97, Word, PageMaker desktop
publishing, HTML for website design, and various
office automation and spreadsheet
programs. AVAILABILITY Immediate. REFERENCES A
vailable upon request.
Availability
References
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References

• Choose a person that knows your Abilities
• Ex. Professor, Past Employer, Clergy
• Ask for permission to use a person as a reference
• Place your name and the page number at the top of
  your reference page.

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Lynn Haley Page 2 REFERENCES Mr.
Gregory C. Bowman Program Manager General
Sessions Court Probate Juvenile Courts Putnam
County Justice Center 421 East Spring St. Room
1C07 Cookeville, TN 38501 [phone] Ms.
Elizabeth Boucher Coordinator, University
105 Tennessee Technological University Box
5171 Cookeville, TN 38505-0001 (931)
372-6259 Rev. Andrew W. Wills Church of the
Blessed Birth 120 South Jefferson Circle, Suite
A Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Phone [phone]
Name and Page Number
References
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Questions?