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Building Your Resume. Strommen Career and Internship Center. http://cswl.pbworks.com/. What is a Resume?. a document to market your skills, experience, education and accomplishments to employers meant to get you an interview NOT your life history - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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BUILDING YOUR RESUME
WHAT IS A RESUME? a document to market your skills,
experience, education and accomplishments to employers
meant to get you an interview NOT your life history very concise and easy to scan for information
BASIC GUIDELINES use consistency in your presentation utilize a 10 to 12 point, plain font organize your information to make it easy to
read use your white space effectively proofread to check for errors
BASIC GUIDELINES do not use high school information place your most relevant information towards
the top include industry related keywords target it to the career field you are entering keep your margins even
CATEGORIES
Objective Summary of
Qualifications Education Honors Related
Coursework Internships Research
Related Experience
Additional Involvement
Volunteer/Community Service
Skills Employment Activities
RESUME STATEMENTS resume statements are used to describe
what you did on the job use past tense action verbs to describe
what you did in each position or experience
be descriptive and specific – who, what, where, when, how, results action verb + details + results =
strong resume statement look at job postings to get ideas practice telling someone else what you
did in each position or how you demonstrated each skill
PERSONAL INFORMATION
LEAH M. HELPER2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55410
612.330.3333, [email protected]
INTRODUCTION Objective
states what type of position you are looking for and what you will bring to the position
Summary of Qualifications highlights your related qualifications for the
position
EDUCATION
EDUCATIONBachelor of Arts, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN May 20XX
Major: Psychology Minor: Communication Studies GPA: 3.7
Honors: Dean’s List, Psychology Honor Society, Augsburg Academic Scholarship
Study Abroad: University of Galway, Galway, Ireland Spring 20XX
INTERNSHIP(S)INTERNSHIPSIntern, Crisis Nursery, Minneapolis, MN, Spring 20XX • Selected to demonstrate therapeutic interventions to volunteers at a newly
developed parent-child educational and therapeutic group• Consulted with another therapists regarding client case management
Intern, Washburn Child Guidance Center, Minneapolis, MN, Fall 20XX• Taught emotional regulation and social skills to preschoolers in a classroom
setting • Provided therapeutic interventions for children, ages 2 to 10, who were at risk of
neglect and abuse• Counseled children and parents with many emotional and mental difficulties to
help create a safe home environment
RELATED EXPERIENCE
RELATED EXPERIENCEStudent Worker, Augsburg Admissions Office, Minneapolis, MN, Sept. 20XX – May 20XX• Promoted the college to prospective students by giving campus tours and providing them
with college information• Provided administrative tasks including student mailings, filing, and data entry
OTHER EXPERIENCE
OTHER EXPERIENCEServer, Applebee’s, Minneapolis, MN, June 20XX – May 20XX• Trained new employees and evaluated their performance• Succeeded in providing excellent customer service to six tables of people by
multitasking and prioritizing orders
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIESStudent Orientation Leader, Augsburg College, Sept. 20XX – May 20XX• Served as a mentor for first-year students by introducing them to the college, showing
them resources on campus and helping them meet new students• Coordinated large on-campus events for 400 students to participate in
COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER
COMMUNITY SERVICEVolunteer, Meals on Wheels, Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 20XX – Aug. 20XX
Sunday School Teacher, St. Edwards, Bloomington, MN, Oct. 20XX – April 20XX
FINAL TIPS have your resume reviewed by a career
specialist print on good quality paper look at sample resumes to get help http://cswl.pbworks.com/
QUESTIONS?
COVER LETTERS
WHAT IS A COVER LETTER? is a letter that gives you a chance to
elaborate on more skills you have that may not be specifically highlighted on your resume
is meant to get the employer to read your resume
BASIC GUIDELINES should always accompany a resume even
when not requested needs to be well-written and in a professional
tone do not start all of your sentences with “I” customize each letter with a job description
of the organization you are applying for
HEADING your name and address should come first then put the date next the employer’s name, title, and work
address always address your employer as:
Dear Mr. or Ms. Last Name:
OPENING indicate the position you are applying for and
how you came to learn about the position state why you are interested in the position say something you know or admire about the
organization shows you have done your research
MIDDLE SECTION(S) highlight your experience as it relates
to the position provide them with the key skills you
have that are mentioned in the job description
be specific about how your achievements and education have prepared you for the position
elaborate more in-depth than what is on your resume
CLOSING reiterate your interest in the position and
thank them for their consideration state that you hope to discuss your
qualifications in an interview say when you plan to follow-up with them
and then do so
FINAL TIPS sign your letter with sincerely and your
signature do your research on the employer PROOFREAD! use the same font and paper as your resume show enthusiasm for the position http://cswl.pbworks.com/
QUESTIONS?
REMINDERS Strommen Career and Internship Center
Anderson Hall, Room 23 612.330.1148 Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.augsburg.edu/cswl http://cswl.pbworks.com/
Upcoming Events Job Fair Prep Sessions- Feb. 1st,2nd, and 9th Alumni & Student Networking Event– Feb. 4th MN Private College Job and Internship Fair –
Feb. 16th