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Title: Resume Writing


1
Resume Writing
  • How to write a solid resume

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  • I. How to Write the Resume
  • A. Format Style
  • Organize yourself prepare a draft.
  • Be consistent and simple with your style,
    fonts, spacing etc.
  • B. Chronological - Recommended
  • Most common and easiest to prepare
  • Lists employment history,chronological order
    starting with the most recent.

3
Example of chronological
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  • I. How to Write the Resume
  • C. Content
  • Use job and industry specific key words
  • Describe accomplishments
  • Be specific in describing your duties

5
  • I. How to Write the Resume
  • Key Word Examples
  • Data Analysis, Recruiting, Advertisement,
    Customer Services
  • Action Word Examples
  • Achieved, Demonstrated, Established
  • Implemented

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  • I. How to Write the Resume
  • D. Appropriate Vocabulary
  • Use short phrases
  • Do not use personal pronouns (I, me, your etc)
  • Use action words that focus on accomplishments
  • Use appropriate grammar and correct spelling

7
  • II. Components
  • A. Personal contact information
  • Name, address (complete), phone numbers, email
  • B. Objective
  • Concise and specific to the job .. Do not make
    it vague

8
  • II. Components
  • C. Experience
  • Provide complete information, i.e. position
    titles, company name, location and dates of
    employment
  • Current job write in present tenseprevious
    jobs in past tense

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  • II. Components
  • C. Experience cont.
  • Begin phrases with action words (e.g.
    supervised, implemented, organized.)
  • Emphasize your experience which matches
    employers needs
  • D. Skill Set
  • List by type, e.g. languages (state fluency),
    computer skills

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  • II. Components (Continued)
  • E. Match Skills to the Job
  • The most effective resume matches your skills and
    accomplishments to the needs of the employer.
  • F. Education
  • List most recent degree first
  • Provide university name, location, degree
    earned, major

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  • II. Components (Continued)
  • F. Education cont.
  • Graduation date or expected date
  • G.P.A. only if 3.0 or above
  • List certifications related to the job

12
  • II. Components (Continued)
  • G. References
  • Make sure that all references are qualified
    former employers, teachers, etc.
  • Each resume should have a minimum of three
    references.

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  • III. Dos Donts
  • Use white or light color bond 81/2 x 11 paper,
    print on one side
  • Always provide originals.take plenty to the
    interview
  • Use standard fonts (size 11-14) , i.e. Times,
    Helvetica, or Palatino

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  • III. Dos Donts
  • Keep it simple and left justify the text
  • Use bold, underline, italics to stress major
    points
  • Be honest
  • Keep it current update periodically

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  • III. Dos Donts
  • Do not be too wordy, lie or exaggerate
  • Make sure you have an email address appropriate
    for business
  • Do not include photograph
  • Do not state personal data like physical
    appearance, marital status, etc.
  • Do not include salary history or requirements
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