..._________________________________ THE RESUME Office of Career Development 44 West Fourth Street, Suite 5-100 New York, New York 10012 212-998-0623 http:// www.stern.nyu.edu/ocd Introduction: The Stern Resume______________ Your resume should highlight key points, which are relevant to your future employment objectives. The Office of Career Development has one required resume format. The purpose of this handout is to describe the specific requirements of the format and to assist you in writing relevant content. Your resume is an important marketing document designed to sell your background to a targeted reader. It is an outline of your professional and educational background; it should highlight relevant key points, which relate to your future employment objectives. Your resume should be tailored strategically to present those accomplishments, skills and experiences that relate specifically to the position you are seeking. You should consider the interview while composing your resume. How well you present these experiences in the resume is a measure of how well you will articulate these experiences in the employment interview. AVOID THE “DATA DUMP” TRAP Write your resume for the reader, supplying the information he/she will find important to know. Remember, more is not better. Select only your experiences that are relevant to the function and industry you are looking to be a part of in the future. It is not the reader's job to try to make sense of your resume: you are responsible...
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...Resume Guide for Teachers This packet is intended to serve as a starting point for creating or improving your teaching resume. Included in this packet are best practices that the Career Center have researched and found to be true. Information and sample resumes within this packet are not intended to be taken verbatim. Constructing a teaching resume is an art, not a science. Make your personal resume unique and stand out by making it represent you. The resources this packet highlights are available to all students; take advantage of the Career Center and the services it provides you. What to Expect Teaching Resume Aesthetics, Content & Editing…………..………………………..Page 3 Three necessary components of a great teaching resume are detailed Key Elements of a Successful Teacher Resume……………………………………...Page 4 Mandatory vs. optional elements in a successful teaching resume Poor Teaching Resume Example……………………………………………………..Page 5 Details common mistakes of a teaching resume Transferable Skills & Action Verbs…………………………………………………....Page 6 A comprehensive list of transferable skills and action verbs that have potential in a teaching resume Constructing a Proper Achievement Statement (bullet point)………………………Page 7 Creating a bullet point stress you out? Here is a fool proof way to construct a proper achievement statement. Buzz Words……………………………………………………………………………..Page 7 Answer the question, “What are buzz words and how should they be used in a resume” Teaching...
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...Anticipated graduation date ↑ Anticipated graduation date ↑ Use professional, McCombs, or utexas email address Remove hyperlink to email address Use professional, McCombs, or utexas email address Remove hyperlink to email address Keep resume to 1 pg. & font size between 10-12 pt. Utilize an easy-to-read font such as Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman Keep resume to 1 pg. & font size between 10-12 pt. Utilize an easy-to-read font such as Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman All margins should be a minimum of 1/2 inch All margins should be a minimum of 1/2 inch Use 14-18 pt., bold font to delineate name Use 14-18 pt., bold font to delineate name FirstName LastName FirstName.LastName@bbaXX.mccombs.utexas.edu Local Street Address, Apt. ### City, State Zip (###) ###-#### EDUCATION The University of Texas at Austin | Major & minor must be officially declared Major & minor must be officially declared Bachelor of Business Administration, Major | May XXXX | Highlight an additional area of study [Optional] or an academic certificate Highlight an additional area of study [Optional] or an academic certificate | Minor: Area of study↑ Completed hours w/ grades posted ↑ Completed hours w/ grades posted Additional Coursework in [Area of study], XX hours | | | ↑Do not round up GPA; truncate after two decimal places ↑Do not round up GPA; truncate after two decimal places ...
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...INROADS STANDARD Résumé TEMPLATES Thank you for your interest in the career development opportunities with INROADS! INROADS gives you the skills and access you need to land a paid internship at a top company. You will be ready to contribute from Day 1! The quality of your résumé is one of the most important factors for your success in securing corporate interviews and achieving an internship. Below are some general standards to which you should adhere as you create or edit your résumé. Your résumé DOES NOT need to exactly model this format, but should be of similar quality. If you have questions about your résumé, please follow up with your assigned Operations Coordinator. IMPORTANT TIPS - Your INROADS résumé should: Be just one page Employers may be reviewing dozens or even hundreds of résumés and will not spend time reading through pages of content. Be free of typos and errors Do not only rely on spell check. A listing could be a word, but not the word you intended. Have appropriate contact information displayed Be sure to list an email address you check regularly and the most appropriate phone number or numbers. Be in a clear, neat format Use standard fonts, average range of type size, evenly formatted spacing and avoid overuse of bold, italics and underlining. Indicate that you are an INROADS Candidate See examples of how to incorporate this into your objective statement. If you do not have an objective statement, you may list INROADS Internship...
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...Resume Planning Worksheet - Traditional Resume Identifying information: first name, middle initial, last name current address, telephone number, e-mail address permanent address, telephone number, e-mail address OBJECTIVE A (An) x position utilizing my x, y, and z skills OR A position in x that would benefit from my x and y experience EDUCATION college, city, state degree, month, year to be received major(s), minor(s), concentration(s) grade point average (if above a 3.0) related course work (maximum of 6 classes; only if applicable to objective) EXPERIENCE (volunteer or paid. List most recent experience first.) title, name of organization, city, state, and dates of employment leading with an action verb, describe what you did at the organization describe another responsibility or duty describe another responsibility or duty describe another responsibility or duty (over) The Career Center title, name of organization, city, state, and dates of employment leading with an action verb, describe what you did at the organization describe another responsibility or duty describe another responsibility or duty title, name of organization, city, state, and dates of employment leading with an action verb, describe what you did at the organization describe another responsibility or duty describe another responsibility or duty SKILLS (specify computer languages or special skills, including working knowledge, proficiency, or fluency in languages other than English) ...
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...Résumé Guidelines WHY IS YOUR RÉSUMÉ IMPORTANT? Your résumé is the collective yet specific reflection of your skills and experiences. It can illustrate your initiative and ability to communicate effectively. It’s a marketing tool to persuade an employer to offer you an interview. WRITING TIPS These guidelines are provided to assist you in putting together a coherent and impressive document. Make sure to individualize your résumé with a style and layout that you like and that’s a positive reflection of you. Formatting • • Use a 10 or 12 point font for the body of your document so it’s easier to read. Create visual appeal by using a minimal amount of font variations (such as font type and case, bold, italics, and underlining). Avoid a cluttered and crowded look by using single-spaced lines, sufficient margins, and space between sections. Print on one side. The maximum length of a résumé is two pages. Include your name and the page number in the header or footer on the second page. • • • • Avoid résumé template such as those provided in MSWord. Use good quality résumé paper that’s conservative in colour. Staple the two pages of your résumé together; do not use a folder or report cover. Use MSWord, RTF, or TXT formats when sending your résumé electronically (via email or an on-line form) because it’s important to both preserve your layout and ensure that the text can be read if your résumé is scanned for key words. • • • Résumé Language • • • • The average résumé...
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...attention, it must be clear & easy to read (type size: 10-12) CV = showcase => show you’re rigorous, concise, that you master word-processing tools, that you can use the spell-checker Aspects common to all Anglo-Saxon CVs ( CVs are word-processed (never handwritten - it’s the same for letters) ( Their length varies: UK not limited to 1 page (but be as concise as possible because concision = valuable skill) / USA resume = 1 page but CV = as many pages as necessary ( Write your first name first, your family name second (e.g. Jean-Luc LEBRETON) ( Add +33 before your phone number ( There’s no photo (unless specifically required) ( Some CVs have a SKILLS section at the top http://www.quintcareers.com/transferable_skills.html Use action verbs rather than noun ( The EXPERIENCE / EMPLOYMENT part must be detailed French people value academic achievements whereas English-speaking people favour effective skills. Have your placements / internships + student jobs in this part This part often comes before the EDUCATION part ( Use verbs of action achieved, arranged, assisted, co-ordinated, completed, dealt with, developed, established, expanded, handled, helped, implemented, improved, increased, interviewed, introduced, maintained, managed, negotiated, organised, planned, processed, programmed, proposed, promoted, purchased, redesigned, reduced, reorganised, revised, sold, solved, streamlined, supervised,...
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...! ! Andrea Sanchez Professor Peter Wegner English 301 12 August 2013 ! ! ! ! ! “How to Write A Resume”! Do you want a job but not sure where to start ? You will need to know how to write a resume that is effective and will give the results you want. Let’s start off with determining what the purpose of a resume is. The purpose is to obtain a interview and ultimately get a job or internship. It is very important to be selective in the information you place in your resume and include details that are only relevant to the employer and the position. Avoid using pronouns and articles (a, an, the) whenever possible. ! The formatting of a resume is important and provides the information needed in a logical, easy to read sequence. When using underlines, italics, bold, and all caps it helps guide the employer through the resume with ease. A key word is consistency which makes the information on the resume simple for the employers to read. Including personal information is a highlight in your resume. The employer wants to know your name, address, phone number, and email address on the top of the first page of your resume. Personal information such as religion,age, political affiliation,and martial status are not included on a resume. There are considered illegal questions for the employers to ask. ! An objective also needs to be a part of your resume which can immediately help identify the position to which you are applying. You can also include a summary of qualifications...
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...RESUMES WHAT IS A RESUME? A resume is a custom designed, written summary of your background. It provides a thumbnail sketch of your education, experience, and qualifications to a prospective employer. An effective resume targets a specific type of position and relates your skills and experience to that position. WHO WRITES A RESUME? A resume is written by anyone seeking employment, both part-time and full-time. Although there are companies that provide resume-writing services, the most effective resumes are written by the job seeker--after all, who else knows you, your qualifications, and your experiences better--someone you just met, or you? WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A RESUME? A good resume (in combination with a cover letter) will provide you with an interview. The employer will select applicants on the basis of how well their skills match up with the job requirements. Sometimes, the difference between getting an interview and being placed in the “no” pile is a well put-together resume. GENERAL RESUME GUIDELINES: Length: • A one-page resume works for the recent graduate. If you have extensive work history, two pages are reasonable. Remember to limit pertinent to what is important to the current job objective. Appearance: • Developing a well organized, readable layout determines if it gets read! Direct the reader’s eyes to the format. • Avoid dense text appearance, which is difficult to read. • Use high-quality white or off-white paper--stay conservative...
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...• Question 1 0 out of 0.2 points | | | |[pic] |Select the type of sentence for the following: Since 1979, because of a proposal made by the United States, the world | | | | | |Meteorological Organization has given hurricanes male and female names. | | | | | |Answer | | | | | |Selected Answer: | | | | | |[pic] c. | | | | | |Comma splice | | | | | | | | | | | |Correct Answer: | | | | | |[pic] d. | | | | | ...
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...RESUMÉ EVALUATION Focus | Yes | No | N/A | Comments | The resumé is tailored to the industry/company/position. | | | | | The most relevant/significant aspects of the student’s experience are obvious. | | | | | Summary | Yes | No | N/A | Comments | The resumé includes a summary rather than an objective. | | | | | The summary is specific and tailored to the target job. | | | | | Relevant skills, including foreign language and technical skills, are highlighted. | | | | | Education | Yes | No | N/A | Comments | The education section includes: | | | | | * School name (DeVry is spelled with capital “V”) | | | | | * Degree (including correct name and spelling of degree program) | | | | | * Concentrations or tracks | | | | | * Graduation month and year | | | | | Excludes education prior to college. | | | | | The education section is strategically placed (i.e., before experience section if student has little relevant experience or after if student is leveraging work experience over degree). | | | | | ...
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...JobVision: Your Guide to Future Employment 6th Edition Job Vision - Your Guide to Future Employment 6th Edition, Winter 2009 Produced by the Co-operative Education and Employment Resources Department of Centennial College P.O. Box 631, Station A, Toronto, Ontario Canada M1K 5E9 Telephone: 416-289-5000 ext. 2241 E-mail: gradjobs@centennialcollege.ca Web Site: www.centennialcollege.ca/findajob No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Centennial College. Table of Contents Your First Step: Who am I ? ............................................................................ 1 Some QuestionsTo Consider .............................................................................................................. 3 DevelopYour Skills Inventory ........................................................................................................... 4 WhatAre Employers Looking For? .................................................................................................... 5 AFew Interesting LinksAbout SelfAssessment ................................................................................ 5 Get Informed: Research! Research! Research! .............................................. 7 Some ThingsYou Need To Know ....................................................................................................... 9 Sources...
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...Progress and accomplishments as opposed to responsibilities. Avoid the phrase ‘Responsible for:’ u Include essential elements (ACR) • Action – Active Verb/Skill Employed • Context – Background Information • Result – Results of Actions Redesigned the packaging of a leading parcel delivery company resulting in $1MM annual cost savings and 50% reduction in air pollutants. Analyzed ash receptacle failures and identified design changes that improved customer satisfaction and reduced warranty costs by 92%. (Senior Engineer, Manufacturing) Administered a $1M annual budget and negotiated maintenance contracts with agencies outside of the Army in support of $60M worth of equipment (Maintenance Manager, US Army) Initiated development of new machinery that spurred efficient innovation in food processing. New equipment improved product quality and decreased production costs by X%. Managed cross-functional team charged with development and implementation of new technology completing project under budget and before deadline. u Quantify accomplishments/results u Bullet vs. Paragraph - The bullet format enables a reader to jump around on a resume and make a quick decision about whether or not to move forward with you as a a candidate. Paragraph format - no point of entry, run the risk of it being tossed aside to read later u Use of action verbs – Analyzed all marketing opportunities ensuring their strategic fit within goals of organization. u...
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...Internet Postings at school and church Newspapers Co. web sites Frank & Frank North Hospital Apex Co. (S. Bing is mgr.) Postings at work Ads Professional Organization Web job board members Dr. Neus, mentor S. Bing (mgr. Apex Co.) Advisory Committee Tami Scholes Loretta Chu Family Friends Uncle Ron Jamie Soto (stylist; knows a lot of people) Coworkers N etw orking List Carlos (dad owns business) Transparency 8-2 Frame w ork for an Effectiv e Résumé Plan the Résumé Determine the objective: Secure an interview. Visualize your audience: Customize résumé for each audience. Gather supporting information: List responsibilities that relate to the employer’s requirements. Organize information into groups of employmentrelated facts. Emphasize information depending on position. Draft the Résumé Maintain ethics. Choose the best style. Determine keywords to include. Complete the Résumé Format for paper and Internet résumés. Conduct the final check. Transparency 8-3 The Spirit of a Résumé A résumé should capture the spirit of who you are and what you have to offer. Transparency 8-4 A W ell-W ritten J ob O bjectiv e A job objective is a oneto three-line employment-centered statement that indicates your employment interests and weaves in how the organization will benefit from hiring you. A...
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...When an employer looks at your resume, you've got about 6-10 seconds to make a good impression. To capture the reader's attention, you need to be clear and to-the-point. Be Organized and Logical In addition to reviewing your experience, employers also use the resume to sense whether you are organized, logical, and concise. Make sure your resume is balanced, neat, visually appealing, and flows consistently. Clearly separate sections and emphasize section titles. Keep a Positive Tone Your resume should present you in the best possible light. If you don't possess every skill an employer is seeking, do not emphasize your shortcomings. Focus on what you can offer. Combine Sections When Possible Try to combine any short sections together to make your resume more compact. For example, if you only have one entry under training, consider placing it under your education instead and change the section title to "Education and Training." Use Common Section Headings Use common section headings. Examples: Objective, Experience, Employment, Work History, Skills, Summary, Summary of Qualifications, Accomplishments, Achievements, Capabilities, Education, Professional Affiliations, Publications, Licenses and Certifications, and Honors. Be Concise and Omit Irrelevant Information Employers don't want to read a long, drawn-out version of your life's accomplishments. They have stacks of resumes to read, and want to know quickly whether or not you would be a good fit for their company. So, be clear and...
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