Career Services Center University of Delaware

Career Services Overview and Resume Writing

CAREER SERVICES: WHAT DO WE DO?

Services for Students Blue Hen Careers

Full-time, part-time, on-campus, internships and

summer job postings

Access to events calendar

Schedule individual career appointments

Career Workshops

Employer and Alumni Networking Events

Resume Reviews/Mock Interviews

Major Resource Kits

Career Workshops Resume and Cover Letter Writing Interview Preparation Job Search Strategies Internship/Summer Job Search Blue Hen Careers Orientation Developing a 30-Second Commercial Dining Etiquette How to Develop a Professional Image Salary Negotiation International Students and Careers

Employers Rank Skills! Skills and qualities employers are seeking in Class of 2013

Analytical skills – 4.30 Technical skills – 3.99 Computer software – 3.95 Written communication –

3.56 Sell and influence others -

3.55

Verbal communication skills

- 4.63 Teamwork - 4.6 Problem solving - 4.51 Plan, organize and prioritize

work - 4.46

Obtain and process information - 4.43

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers

RESUME WRITING

What Is Included? Required information Contact information Education Experience – Paid and unpaid Activities

Optional Information Job Objective Computer Skills Course work Languages Honors and awards Travel

The Job Objective

A focus for the resume Short and to the point Is optional, but employers prefer one Use different resumes for different objectives Sample Objectives: To obtain a full-time position in marketing or sales Seeking a human services internship focusing on

adolescents An entry level position in financial services

State your degree, institution, location, and date of graduation

List minors, GPA (if appropriate), coursework and study abroad

List coursework when it is unique

Your education

Education Sample

Bachelor of Science in Marketing, University of Delaware, Newark, DE May 2013. Minor: Economics Overall GPA: 2.9 Major GPA: 3.2 Study Abroad: London, Economics

Program, Winter 2012 Related Courses: List course name

Your Experience

Can include paid as well as intern or volunteer positions

May be in one section or two (Related Experience and/or Other Experience)

List Job title, Organization, Location, and Date Identify key responsibilities in order of priority Use action words as descriptors

Job Sample Blue Hen Ambassador, University of

Delaware, Newark, DE, Sept. 2011-present Promote the university to prospective students and

parents. Develop recruitment programs with the assistance

of the admissions staff. Participate on student panels and discussions. Assist in the processing of student applications.

Skills Section

May include: Computer skills- think about what software,

etc you know how to use Language skills Writing or public speaking skills Special equipment Certifications

Honors/Awards and Activities Honors/Awards Section:

Multiple honors/awards should be in a special category, single awards under education

Include dates where appropriate Explanations may be needed for clarification May include: scholarships, Dean’s List, Honorary

Societies, Athletic awards, Academic awards, Community Service

Activities Section: Clubs and social organizations Professional associations Recreational organizations Special interests Include leadership roles!

What Is Excluded? Irrelevant personal information Sex, religion, birth date Salary expectations Photograph List of references Prepare a separate sheet with names, titles,

employer name, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.

Make sure you ask first! Inaccurate or negative information

Layout and Appearance Attractive and easy to read Do not use templates as they are difficult to edit

and can cause problems when scanning or faxing

Be concise - one page for new graduates! Be careful - no errors! Avoid ornate fonts, use 11/12 font sizes Margins should not be less than .75 on each side Do not fold, staple or mutilate! Use paper of a neutral color - white, gray or

beige!

Resume Language Is crisp, expressive, and succinct! Avoid personal pronouns Avoid unnecessary phrases Use parallel grammatical structures and

consistent verb tenses Use action verbs to create a vivid picture of

your skills and accomplishments! Created Scheduled Organized Tutored Collected

Contact Information Lerner College Career Services Center 113 Lerner Hall 302-831-3160 www.lerner.udel.edu/careerservices Main Career Services Center 401 Academy Street 302-831-2392 www.udel.edu/CSC Find us on: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and

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