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Design, Multimedia,
and Web Technologies
A brief document that summarizes your education and training, employment history, skills, and experiences that are relevant to the job for which you are applying.
TO GET AN INTERVIEW
The interviewer will ask questions using the
information from your résumé. Make sure your details are accurate and
truthful.
Twenty seconds is the average amount of time an employer is going to review your résumé
In that time, they will determine whether to
Keep it for further review
or…
Toss it!
Edited for proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Displays a formal tone and format
Information is easy to read and understand
Focuses on skills.
Uses action words to describe your skills and work experience.
One to two pages long.
Contact Information
Objective
Education
Experience
Skills
Awards, Honors, and Activities
Name
Address
Phone Number
E-mail Address
Remember …
Are your voice message and
email professional?
Specific for each job for which you apply
State type of position you are seeking
Skills you can offer them in this position
School Name
Location
Type of Degree (ex. Bachelor of Arts)
Graduation
(month/year)
Major/Minor
Certificates
GPA, if above a 3.0
To obtain a programming positions using my computer design skills.
To obtain a job as a sales clerk and advance to a position as a Manager using my leadership skills.
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Bachelor of Science
May 2013
Business Administration
GPA 3.34
• Job Title• Company Name• City/State of Employment• Date Employed (month/year)• Job Description – Quantify, give skills
used and gained, and successes that occurred
List skills that relate to the position
List special training or abilities
Can be skills from school, volunteer work, church participation, or other training
Example:
Completed Computer Applications.
Training in the use of Adobe Photoshop
Enjoy working with children.
Not required to be listed on the Résumé.
Prepare a list of three references in case employer asks
May list “References Available upon Request.”
Will be informative and interesting to read.
Lists job description with a power verb in the definition.
Will be formatted to be reviewed quickly.
Is perfect in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
