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Developing an Effective Resume

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Your resume may only get looked at for 30 seconds.

Resume Facts

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General Resume Tips



Resume Layout Recommendations

Resume Length:

1 page is preferred (but there are exceptions)

Paper Size:

Use standard size paper (8 ½ by 11)

Resume Paper Color:

Choose white, ivory, or granite colored resume paper

Font:

Times New Roman preferred

12 point font = MAX (name 16 font max)

10 point font = LEAST

PROOFREAD, SPELL CHECK, GET IT CRITIQUED!



Chronological Resume

Best format for most students

because it shows growing

development of experience

Preferred by most employers

because it is easy to quickly

follow the applicants work

history

Most common format



Chronological Format



See example on pages 12-

14 of the Success Guide



Chronological Resume Format

The chronological format describes both educational and work

experience:

Education and work experience are listed in reverse

chronological order

Dates must be included (month and year)

No Abbreviations



1. Identification

Name (BIG and bold)

Mailing address (permanent and/or campus)

Phone number (with a professional voice mail)

Email address (professional and no hyperlink)



2. Education

List institutions you graduated from in reverse

chronological order

After the freshman/sophomore year of college, high

school should be removed from the resume



3. Education

Required

1. Name of Degree(s)

2. Name of Institution

3. Location of Institution

4. Graduation date (month/year)

Optional

1. Overall GPA or Major GPA

(3.0 or above)

2. Relevant Coursework

3. Academic Honors

4. Study Abroad



Bachelor of Science in Psychology May 20XX

Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL

GPA 3.8

Associate of Arts August 20XX

Palm Beach State College Boca Raton, FL

GPA 3.4

Always spell out!



4. Experience

Should be listed in reverse chronological order from most recent to least recent

Avoid repetitive statements like “Responsibilities included…” Use the Action Verbs Sheet

Use bullets to describe your job tasks and highlight responsibilities

Where there are gaps in employment, include a concise explanation of why

See example Writing Effective Job Task Descriptions for Your Resume on page 16 of the

Success Guide



Experience* Can include:

Paid or Non-paid

Part-time or Full-time

Internships or Co-op Ed.

Volunteer/Community Service

Military

SI Leader/Tutor

You can classify different experiences using these headings:

Related Experience

Additional Experience

*Do not include positions held less than 6 months



PAR Exercise This is used to show accomplishments rather than responsibilities

Identify a PROBLEM in your job/company

Students are not doing well in Organic Chem I

Identify the ACTION you took to solve the problem

Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve

academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or

occupational tests

Identify the RESULTS of your action

Increased the number of students passing the course by 50% each semester

•Increased the number of students passing Organic Chem I to 50% by providing instruction to

students in order to improve academic performance



Sample Tasks

Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.

Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.

Collaborate with students to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or

assess student progress.

Communicate students' progress to or teachers in written progress reports, in

person, by phone, or by email.

Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or

quizzes.

Identify, develop, or implement intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or

individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.

Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school

performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records.

Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to

students' needs and goals.

See example Action verbs on page 17 of the Success Guide



The “So What?” rule

Tutored Students in historically difficult classes

Tutored students in difficult courses that

resulted in a 75% increase of a letter grade

higher in that course.

Quantify, show magnitude

So What?!



Department of Veterans Affairs August 20XX - May 20XX

Social Work Intern Delray Beach, FL

Performed psychosocial assessments on a diverse cliental population to determine treatment eligibility.

Administered case management and counseling for approximately 11 clients per week to establish rehabilitation goals.

Collaborated with psychiatric departments to provide adequate referrals for clients based on medial needs.

Wendy’s July 20XX - May 20XX

Cashier Delray Beach, FL

Built loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciation.

Resolved complaints promptly and professionally.

Cross-trained and coordinated scheduling with team members to ensure seamless service.

Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.



Professional Certifications/Licenses

Skills or Abilities

Clinical or Specialized Experience

Publications/Presentations

Additional Training

Additional Resume Sections

Membership/Affiliations

Honors/Awards

Volunteer Experience

Language or Computer Skills

Research Experience

Continuing Education



General Resume Tips



Resume Layout Recommendations

Resume Length:

1 page is preferred (but there are exceptions)

Paper Size:

Use standard size paper (8 ½ by 11)

Resume Paper Color:

Choose white, ivory, or granite colored resume paper

Font:

Times New Roman preferred

12 point font = MAX (name 16 font max)

10 point font = LEAST

PROOFREAD, SPELL CHECK, GET IT CRITIQUED!



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