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    Creating The Effective Resume: What Is A Resume? A Resume Is A One Page Summary of Your Skills, Education, and

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    The document provides guidance on creating an effective resume. It emphasizes that a resume should be carefully designed to showcase your skills and qualifications in a concise manner, as employers typically spend less than 30 seconds reviewing each resume. The key components of a resume include contact information, an objective statement, education history, work experience, activities, and optionally skills or references. Formatting tips recommend using a consistent chronological or functional format and focusing on qualifications most relevant to the target position.

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    CREATING THE EFFECTIVE RESUME

    What is a Resume? A resume is a one page summary of your skills, education, and
    experience. The resume acts much like an advertisement for a company trying to sell
    something. The resume is your advertisement. Just as a sneaker company spends countless
    hours (and millions of dollars) designing their latest advertising campaign, you too must spend a
    good deal of time creating, proofreading, editing, and perfecting your resume. A resume is one
    of the most important pieces of writing you will ever create. A solid resume is the key that will
    open the door to good jobs. Don’t cheat yourself...work hard on it.

    How long do employers typically look at a resume?


    A. Less than 30 seconds
    B. 3 Minutes
    C. 1 Minute

    If you answered “A”, you are correct. Employers often receive hundreds of resumes for a single
    position. They do not have time to pour over every word on each one. This increases the
    importance of the smallest details.

    What should be included in a resume? Not all resumes are the same, but there are some
    common elements that they all should include. The necessary elements are:

    Heading - Your heading should include the essential personal information. Your formal name
    (not nickname) should appear at the top and it should stand out above all else on the paper.
    You want them to remember who you are in less than 30 seconds. Also include your address
    (both permanent and temporary) and phone number. If you use email, include your email
    address.

    Objective - (Also called “Career Objective”) Employers often say this is the most important part
    of a resume. It is generally a one sentence explanation of the type of job you are seeking. Your
    objective should be fairly specific. If you are applying for different types of jobs, change your
    objective to match each type of job. If you are uncertain about the specific positions available,
    note your areas of interest.

    Education - As students, this should be your next section of information. If you are in college,
    you only need to include college because it is assumed that you have graduated from high
    school. For the same reason, high school students should not include information from junior
    high/middle school. You should specify the dates of attendance or graduation (or expected
    graduation). As a college student, include your major and the degree you expect to receive.
    Some people include education-related honors in this section. If your education is particularly
    relevant to a job, you may want to include a section titled “Relevant Courses.” In this category,
    you can list classes that might contribute to your employability.

    Experience - (Also called “Work Experience” or “Employment Experience”) In this section, you
    should include previous employers, their locations, your dates of employment, and your job title.
    You may have to create a job title if you did not have one. You should include at least two one-
    line descriptions of what your job duties and responsibilities were. You can not assume that the
    job title explains what you did to all readers. Use action verbs to start each of these
    descriptions. Do not use “I” in descriptions.
    Activities - Employers like to see people who have been involved in school or community
    activities. In this section, list special activities you participated in (prom committee) and
    organizations you joined (drama club, baseball team, etc.). Include the years in which you
    participated. Be aware, however, that some employers may eventually view this information as
    irrelevant. As high school students, this should not be a concern.

    Summary of Skills - Some people use this section to include special skills or talents that are not
    included elsewhere on the resume, but would be relevant to the employer. Some possibilities
    are:
    • Type 60 words per minute
    • Fluent in French

    References – Although it is common practice to put “References Available Upon Request” at the
    bottom of a resume, most career advisors say it is unnecessary. However, there is nothing
    wrong with taking a nicely printed list of personal references with you to an interview. You
    should have 2 - 3 people who have observed your work habits (employers, teachers, coaches,
    etc.) and 2 - 3 people who can speak about your character. Make sure you have asked their
    permission to include them as references. Only ask people who will speak well of you. Create a
    separate list of references including their names, addresses, employers, job titles, and phone
    numbers. It is best to list work numbers since some people don’t appreciate calls at home. You
    know an employer is interested when they request a list of references.

    How do I set up a resume? Your resume should be divided into distinct sections. The italicized
    words above are typical section headings. Do not label the heading section. Headings should
    stand out as boldfaced, larger text. Employers tend to have certain headings that interest them
    most. Make it easy for them to find them. Here are some suggested headers:

    Major Headers (to be used in almost all resumes): Objective, Education, Employment
    History/Work Experience, School Activities.

    Minor Headers (to be used if appropriate): Computer Experience, Associations, Certifications,


    Community Activities, Highlights of Qualifications, Honors/Awards, Interests and
    Hobbies, Projects, Relevant Courses, Summary of Qualifications, Volunteer Experience.

    Should items be arranged in any particular order? Yes! You want your resume to be
    coherently organized. There are two distinct types of resumes. Most young people utilize a
    Chronological Format. The chronological style is exactly what it sounds like: It follows your
    work history backward from your current job, listing employers, dates, and job responsibilities.
    This is the format that you would most likely use if you are new to the workforce and have
    limited experience. Frequent job changes and work instability show up dramatically with this
    format. For someone who has held many jobs, the Functional Format is more useful. A
    functional resume is created without employment dates or company names. This format
    concentrates on skills and responsibilities and is more likely to be used after you have
    developed your career skills and have accomplishments to your credit.

    Should I place Education above Experience or vice versa? Most high school and college
    students include the Education section directly after the objective. However, if you have
    experience that relates directly to the job you are applying for, you should place the Experience
    section above Education.
    How important is the format? The importance of the format lies in its consistency. There is no
    one best resume format. Remember to stick to one format. It shows off your organizational
    abilities.

    Should I use complete sentences when describing jobs? Not usually. Use action phrases
    instead. Leave out unnecessary words. Try to match your skills and experience with the
    employer's needs

    Do the looks of a resume matter? Absolutely! When sending a resume to an employer or


    college, don’t skimp. Use white or off-white professional weight paper and black ink. Avoid using
    colored paper or fancy graphics in your resume unless the job you are applying for is in a career
    area that might stress this type of formatting (art, graphic design, advertising, etc.) Always print
    resumes using a quality laser printer.

    RESUME TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS


    1. Final hiring decisions are rarely based solely upon the resume. The resume is your
    advertisement (just like the Nike swoosh or McDonald’s arches) that will get you an
    interview. The resume should be a concise, factual, and positive listing of your education,
    employment history, and accomplishments.
    2. Make sure your resume is PERFECT! It only takes one error in spelling, punctuation, or
    grammar to cause an employer to stop reading. Ask people to proofread your resume. Go
    over it with a fine tooth comb.
    3. Limit your resume to one page. Only people with a great deal of related experience should
    have resumes longer than one page.
    4. One inch margins around the page and blank lines between sections will make all the
    information easier to read. Use a 10-point font size minimum and avoid overuse of italics,
    bold, and underlining.
    5. Since you probably have little work experience, you will want to emphasize your
    accomplishments in and out of the classroom. Volunteer activities, hobbies, sports, honor
    roll, and student organizations are things that help define who you are and should be
    highlighted. List only recent honors and awards unless they are specifically relevant to the
    position for which you are applying.
    6. Present your job objective in a manner that relates both to the company and the job
    description.
    7. Sell yourself! Create a good first impression by highlighting skills and abilities appropriate to
    the position. If you don’t sell yourself, your resume will stay in the pile with all of the others.
    Separate yourself!
    8. Tell the truth and nothing but the truth! Employers will pick up on “little” white lies when they
    interview you.
    9 Choose your words carefully. In a resume, you need to sound positive and confident, neither
    too aggressive nor overly modest. Do not use “I.” Each description of your responsibilities
    should begin with a verb. The following words and phrases are intended as suggestions for
    thinking about your experience and abilities:
    accomplish; achieve; analyze; adapt; balance; collaborate; coordinate; communicate;
    compile; conduct; contribute; complete; create; delegate direct; establish; expand; improve;
    implement; invent; increase; initiate; instruct; lead; organize; participate; perform; present;
    propose; reorganize; research; set up; supervise; support; train; travel; work (effectively, with
    others)

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