Resume

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Resume Job Correspondence

• Chapter 19

http//careerservices.rutgers.edu/resume/resumetyp
es.html
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Resume Sections

• Contact Information
• Objective Statement
• Summary Statement
• Education
• Relevant Coursework
• Experience
• Honors/Awards
• Skills
• Activities/Organizations
• References (Does not belong on the resume)

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Types of Resume

• ChronologicalThis resume lists work experience
  in reverse chronological order. Most college
  students and recent graduates use this format.
  USE THIS FORMAT WHEN
• You have a solid and consistent record of
  progress Your strongest work experience is
  reflected in your most recent job.
• Example of Chronological Resume

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Types of Resume

• FunctionalThis resume is organized around
  specific skills, experiences and accomplishments,
  and not on positions you have held. This format
  is recommended for the experienced level career
  changer and is rarely used by college students or
  recent grads. USE THIS FORMAT WHEN
• You are re-entering the workforce after a
  lengthy absence or little of your work history
  pertains to the job you want You want to
  highlight the background that is of interest to
  the employer.
• Example of Functional Resume

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Types of Resume

• ScannableThis version of your resume can be
  optically scanned and placed into a computer data
  base to assist employers in reviewing resumes.
  TIPS TO MAKE A RESUME SCANNABLE
• Use plain white resume paper Do not underline or
  italicize Use filled in bullets or asterisks do
  not use any graphics Use Times New Roman sizes
  11-16 point avoid 10point.
• Example of Scannable Resume

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Types of Resume

• ElectronicThis version of your resume is carried
  within the text of an e-mail message. TIPS TO
  MAKE AN ELECTRONIC RESUME
• Do not use tabs Left justify your resume Do not
  go over 65 characters per line Save resume in a
  plain text format.
• Example of Electronic Resume

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Do's and Don'ts

• DO Keep your resume to one page unless you have
  enough significant experience that it is
  necessary to go to a second page
• the second page should be fairly full and contain
  your name and contact information at the top.
• Use good stock white resume paper.
• Use an 11 point or 12 point font for the text and
  a 14 point or 16 point font for your name only.
• Use bullets, bolding and capital letters to make
  sections of your resume stand out.
• Make sure your resume has a professional and
  attractive appearance and that your margins are
  evenly distributed.
• Check your resume and cover letter for grammar
  and spelling errors.
• Have your resume critiqued by Career Services

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Do's and Don'ts

• List your references on your resume.
• Use the first person "I" or "me" Lie or
  misrepresent your information Abbreviate
  (Exception It can be used to describe a degree
  (B.A., B.S.) or state (NJ) when it is necessary
  to save space)
• Use punctuation at the end of each bulleted
  description.
• Include any personal information such as age,
  marital status or race.
• Include negative information about yourself.
• Mail your resume without a cover letter

9
Letters to Employers

• Examples of Cover Letters

http//careerservices.rutgers.edu/resume/resumelet
ters.html
10
Writing Letters

• Examples of Different Kinds of Business and
  Technical Letters
• http//www.writeexpress.com/collection-letter.html
  
• A Nice Link on E-mail etiquette (Netiquette)
• http//www.cit.gu.edu.au/davidt/email_etiquette.h
  tm
• A Nice Link on Writing Memos

http//www.rpi.edu/web/writingcenter/memos.html