Why is writing a good resume so important? - Your resume is your ticket to an interview where you can sell yourself!
Most Common Mistakes
#7 Too short #6 No accomplishments #5 Irrelevant material #4 Lack of specifics #3 Errors/Misspellings #2 Too long #1 Distortions/Lies
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Objective/Summary
Both are usually optional Should not be too general Should be customized for each employer
Objective
Summary
Tells what you are seeking.
The Objective Statement
What is an objective statement?
❖ A short section (usually 1-3 lines), often in the form of a sentence fragment, immediately below your contact information
Example: Seeking a full time position as a sports writer with LRT News.
Tells the readers about yourself and what you are seeking.
Example: Office manager and supervisor with 10 years of experience in payroll seeking a full time position with Zenos Corporation.
What is a contact information section?
❖ Easy answer…
❖ A section that
provides information to help prospective employers contact you
presents a first impression
Effective when beginning or changing careers
Functional Resume Style
Experience: Research Assistant (August 1998-August 1999)—Purdue U. Assisted Professor Robert Thompson in:
Keepgins Watch spelling
Limit abbreviations Use simple font
Print on quality, white or beige paper
Don’t
×Include personal information
1994-1997
All Right Parking, Inc., Indianapolis. Worked as a Manager, handling customer relations, overseeing accounts, supervising twenty-five employees
proofread
• Bold is ok, no underlines or italics
Resume Styles
Functional Resume
Chronological Resume
Duties are grouped under general headings. In a
Functional Resume, there is no mention
Functional (30%)
Emphasizes skills and knowledge not directly linked to a particular job or experience
De-emphasizes chronology, gaps of time
Focuses on similar functions or skills, across different industries or jobs
❖ Resume
CV=Resume ?
CV的完整形式是拉丁文Curriculum Vitae， 在美国，CV主要是用于申请学术、教育、科 研职位，或者申请奖学金等等，而在欧洲、 中东、非洲和亚洲等地，CV则更常用于应征 工作。
CV和Resume混起来称为“简历”，其实精 确而言，CV应该是“履历”，Resume才是 简历。
Resume Style
Work Experience:
1997-Present U.S. Postal Service, Indianapolis. Worked as a Station Manager, delivering mail, overseeing retail sales, planning delivery to new routes
Resume概述了与求职有关的教育准备和经历， 是对经验技能的摘要，其主要目的在说服用 人单位老板雇佣自己；
Curriculum Vitae则集中说明学术工作，不重 视与文化程度和学习成绩无直接关系的资料。
What is a resume (résumé)?
❖ --a one or two page summary of your education, skills, accomplishments, and experience
President, Sociology Club (January-May 2000) * Raised over $2,000 for club expenses and scholarships * Organized 10 activities for over 200 students * Designed and maintained club website
contact
Your Name Here
Campus Address
1234 Streetname, #1
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-555-5555
yourname@university.e du
Permanent Address 4321 Streetname
Anytown, IN 12345 555-555-1234
* updating statistical tables and charts * answering research questions via the Internet, library,
and by establishing resources to provide the needed information
Is usually located at the top of the page
What may you include?
• Name, of course! • Address and phone
– Campus – Permanent
• Email • Web address • Fax number • Any other means of
of employers.
List work experiences in chronological order beginning with most recent
The Chronological Resume
Chronological (70%)
Most widely used
Emphasizes actual work history Highlights “things”, e.g., title, company, skills,
❖ An “at a glance” picture of you and your career interests
❖ Other names: Professional Objective, Resume Capsule, Career Goals, etc.
Why write one?
❖ Emphasize key qualifications, skills and/or goals
duties, accomplishments Best format for getting a job in something
you’ve done before
❖ Focuses on actual experience and accomplishments
Reverse Chronological
From the Top!
John Doe P.O. Box 47 123 Paradise Way Sunnyville, California 45678 (123)555-4567 john.doe@
John Doe
john.doe@
Campus Contact
❖ Help your readers find what they need to know quickly
❖ Make a good first impression
A good objective statement
answers questions
• Use easy to read 12 point font, e.g., New Times Roman, Arial, etc.