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How to Write A Resume
Project Mentor
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
Partially funded by a grant from the NJ Commission on Higher Education
TABLE of CONTENTS
Contact Information
Goal Statement
Education Statement
Experience Statement
Honors and Activities
The Contact Information Section
What is this?
Tells the employer where to find you
Ways you can be
contacted Creates first
impression Usually at top of
page
What information do you include?
Name, address Campus Permanent Land & Cell Phone
Numbers Email Address Any other means of
contact
Example
Campus Address
55 College Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Phone: 201-555-5555
Cell: 609-555-4444
Email: [email protected]
Permanent Address
100 Main Street
Hometown, NJ 07111
Phone: 609-555-2222
Cell: 609-555-4444
Email: [email protected]
Joe Graduate
Important Tip
Email name Should be your name Nothing cute or funny Employer is not interested in hiring
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Remember you want the employer to contact you
The Goal Statement
What is this?
Brief statement of career goals and skills
A quick picture of you and your career interests
Tells the employer why he should keep reading
What should be included?
Qualifications Skills Qualities Interests Motivation
Objective Statement Includes
The job/position you are seeking
Your main qualifications for this job
Your immediate career goals
Tailor to the position
Use terms from job posting or description
Make the connection between what company is seeking and you
Examples
To develop my graphic design skills as web designer in a creative environment
An opportunity to work as a computer technician for 123 Software using my skills as a programmer and troubleshooter
An opportunity to teach and grow professionally in the Jersey City Public Schools
A position as a dietician at Beth Israel Hospital working with individuals on the dialysis unit
The Education Section
What is this?
A major section for college students and recent graduates
What you have studied How this prepared you
for the position you seek
What to include
Schools you have attended, including universities, community colleges, technical schools, etc.
Location of school(s) Date of graduation, actual or anticipated Degree(s) earned or pursued Grade Point Average (if it is good)
Also include
1. Scholarships, honors and awards
2. Major and Minor areas of study
3. Special Projects, papers
4. Specific coursework that applies to the job you are seeking
Ask yourself…
Did I include my major & minor?
Honors related to my degree?
How is my education funded?
What special course or degree-related projects may be of interest to this employer?
What courses have I taken that are related to my career goals?
With what computer programs am I most familiar?
What language proficiencies do I have?
Have I qualified for a license or certification?
Example B.S. Human Nutrition anticipated May 2009
New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ Major GPA 3.8 Minor in Psychology GPA 3.6 Kraft Food Academic Scholarship awarded all 4 years Eligible for Licensed Dietician examination Special Project on relationship between culture, nutrition and
health Experienced developer of data bases and computer research
protocols Fluent in English, Spanish and Italian
The Experience Section
What is this?
This section lists and describes:
past and present employment
internships volunteer experiences
.
Why is this important?
Tells the employer that you are qualified for the job
Shows your progress towards a professional identity
Demonstrates your sustained interest in this type of work
Displays your positive work ethic
Prepare before you include things Make a list of all of your
jobs volunteer activities internships
Itemize what you did how this relates to the job
you are seeking Circle words
that appear in job posting describe actions/activities
What to include?
Name & Address of company or organization
Your position there Dates of your
employment or involvement
Descriptions of your tasks and responsibilities
Tasks and Responsibilities Use action words to describe experiences
Escorted a group of senior citizens on grocery trips Conducted weigh ins and entered data in excel spreadsheet Prepared snacks for children at after school center Cleaned and sanitized kitchen and dining room facilities
Provide clear information about your role With whom did you work? (senior citizens, school children) What duties did you do? (data entry, weigh ins, food prep) Where did your job fit into the organization? (health of
participants) What goals were you trying to accomplish? (teach healthy
choices, support health, measure effectiveness of program) What timelines were you working under? (conducted 100 weigh
ins per week) What procedures did you follow? (Health Dept. sanitary
standards, organization’s record keeping procedures)
The Honors and Activities Section
What is this?
An opportunity to tell the employer more about you
Other achievements Other talents
What to include?
Extracurricular activities Awards, grants, prizes,
and special honors Memberships in
professional clubs and organization
Other Volunteer activities
Hobbies
Examples
Memberships and Community Service Community Vegetable Garden, Vineland, NJ Food Bank Volunteer, Elizabeth, NJ
Volunteer of the Year 2007 Big Sisters of NJ
Extra Curricular Activities NJCU Girls Varsity Soccer Team Representative on Student Government Organization
Additional Resume Assistance
NJCU Office of Academic Career Planning and
Placement http://www.njcu.edu/dept/acp
www.collegegrad.com/resumes www.resume-hellp.org/
entry_level_resume_example https://www.smartjobguides.com
Now What?
Proof Read!!! Triple-check for
accuracy, neatness and legibility
One typo could cost you an interview!
Get Feedback
Show your resume to Professors Fellow students Relatives Anyone you know who has knowledge of the field
you hope to enter
Get their feedback and edit if necessary
Now You’re Ready to Write Your Cover Letter and Send the Resume Out
GOOD LUCK!
