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A Résumé
First meeting between you and the employer.
Tells a great deal about you. Gets you the interview Is your calling card, so
remember that “First impressions are lasting ones.”
A Résumé will NOT . . .
• Get you a Job– It’s an advertisement that entices employers
• Make up for not Being Qualified• Hide your Reputation– Employers will ask for references
• Make up for Poor Portfolio– Employers want proof
• Make up for Poorly Written Cover Letter
Attributes Employers Considered During Hiring Process
How would you rank these?
• Reputation of College• Past work experience• Reputation of Specific
Program• Interview
Perception does not equal reality
• Past work experience (81%)
• Interview (80%)• Reputation of college
(18%)• Reputation of Specific
Program (12%)
Perception ≠ Reality
• Consider that what you think is important to employers may not be what is actually important
• Or not as important as you imagined
What experience did you receive that will allow you to make an immediate impact?
Student-Athlete Experience
• Remember: You didn’t just compete in games you GAINED AN EXPERIENCE
• Athletes have many transferable skills
But I’ve never had a job . . .
• Academic Achievements (i.e. dean’s list) – senior project• Relevant Coursework – must be relevant to the job you
are applying for• Clubs – consistent involvement shows responsibility and
commitment• Volunteer Work – what did you do with your team for
community service• Languages (you must be fluent)• Computer Skills • Any kind of employment – working while going to
school is impressive
Other Categories
• Awards & Achievements• Activities & Honors• Professional Experience• Volunteering• Relevant Course Work• Employment Experience• Specialized/Technical
Skills
Solutions:• Trim the “experience” fat• Remove fluff• Be succinct• Proof read for flow and
clarity
Résumé Principles
No ugly résumé– format must be pleasing to the eye
Do not lie, exaggerate or use words that the interviewer has to look up in a dictionary
Focus on strengths and accomplishments
Use 8 1/2” x 11” 20 lb. paper
(Resume Checklist)
Résumé Do’s
Target your qualifications for a specific job
Keep it to one page Accompany with
reference page E-mail – keep it
professional Use descriptive action
verbs
No errors Pleasing layout List relevant work History or volunteering Use argot of the
profession Mention you were a
student-athlete Always format in order
of importancehttp://www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/jobpreparation/pdf/action_verbs.pdf
Résumé Don’ts
Avoid abbreviations and acronyms Never use pronouns such as: “I”, “me”, “my”, “our” No fancy fonts, binders, layouts Have errors Don’t repeat yourself
http://www.resume1-2-3.com/
Summary, Headline, or Objective?
• Summary – briefly describes your experience and skills in a impressive way
• Headline – states your experience more specifically
• Objective – professional intent
Only use if you have specific details!
Education
This is an important section for recent college graduates
• Beginning with the highest level of educational achievement, include information such as University attended, degrees earned/expected, major, minors, grade point average, date of program completion, and so forth.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Expected 2007
Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA
GPA: 3.7/4.0Major GPA: 3.6/4.0
Include GPA only if 3.5 +
Chronological Résumé
most common listing of your jobs and experience with most recent mentioned first
good for job seekers who have practical work experience with long periods of employment
résumé type most preferred by employers
http://www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/jobpreparation/pdf/chronological_style.pdf
Functional Résumé
focuses on your skills and accomplishments
highlights what they are, not when you developed them
Great for job seekers who have great transferable skills but little direct experience
http://www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/jobpreparation/pdf/functional_style.pdf
Combination Résumé
maximizes the benefits of both the functional and the chronological resume
contains a heading for skills and accomplishments, followed by a reverse chronology of work experience
http://www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/jobpreparation/pdf/combination_sample.pdf
Video Résumés
• www.Vault.com
Micro Résumés• Condensed resume on business card• No more than 140 characters
Sending your Resume
• Title your resume properly if attaching it to profile or through email– GOOD: “Joe Smith_Sr.GraphicDesigner_Resume”– BAD: “ThisOne”
• Follow this format!– Name_Position_Resume
Cover Letters
Must be sent with résumé Applications without cover letters
automatically go in the rejection pile. Explains to the reader your situation and what
action you are requesting Should give the employer a reason to look at
the résumé Must be tailored to each job opening Will get eight seconds of the reader’s time, so
it must be brief, yet informative
Cover Letter Layout
Limited to one page of three to four paragraphs No indented paragraphs Should not summarize your resume but add to it Opening paragraph should answer why you are
writing, what position you are interested and where you found out about the job
If you were referred mention this in the opening paragraph
First Paragraph
• Should tell the employer where you learned of the position
• Lists what position you are applying for• If referred, mentions that person’s name and
points out he/she suggest you apply• Mentions when you graduate or speaks of
your recently received diploma.
Middle Paragraph Revealing statements about who you are and
your skills Why you are interested in the position and
working for this employer Explain what you are currently doing Relevant or related work/volunteer experience Emphasize skills and abilities in relation to
position Provide additional qualifications that are not
on resume
Closing Paragraph
Be proactive What will you do next?
What you would like the recipient to do next? Pave the way for an interview
“I will follow up in a week after the closing date of the position has passed. I look forward to speaking with you further.”
Closing Paragraph
Thank you Sentences• Thank you for your time.• Thank you for reviewing my
qualifications.• Thank you for your
consideration.• Thank you for your review
of my qualifications.
Confidence in a Callback• I look forward to your reply.• I look forward to hearing
from you.• I look forward to your
response.• I look forward to your call.
BAD: It would be an honor to meet with you.
BAD: Call me tomorrow, please.
If your cover letter is generic
enough to work for every job you apply
to, it's too generic to get
you hired.
Scannable Format
Do not fold or staple Avoid punctuation when possible Avoid vertical & horizontal lines as well as graphics Abbreviations - use only those known in your field Use Keywords Use fonts like Time New Romans, Courier New,
Helvetica size 10-12 Bolding and CAPITALS are acceptable as long as they do not
touch each other avoid condensing the spaces between letters and lines
Salary Inquiries
• If the posting requests a salary requirement– Address it in the cover letter– Provide a range ($25,000-$35,000)– Add statement about negotiation - “I would be
willing to discuss my salary requirements with you further up on learning more about the specific responsibilities for this position.”
– Never mention salary until an offer is on the table.
Thank You Notes
Sent after you complete interview Must be sent within 24 hours of interview
regardless of the day of the week Individual letter must be sent to each person you
interviewed with Always add one unique detail from the interview This is an expression of gratitude not a forum to
discuss your skills