2. Professional Summary Sales Brochure Calling Card
3. Catalog Laundry List Comprehensive History Static
4. Overestimating the power of a resume A good resume can help
you get an interview Overestimating attention paid to resumes The
average resume is read in 15-20 seconds Underestimating the odds
Employers receive dozens if not hundreds of resumes for open
positions Overestimating the people screening resumes Screeners are
often not field personnel
5. Including irrelevant content A good resume is tailored to
the job description or to the specific company/industry where you
apply Using distracting or inconsistent formats A good resume is
easy to quickly read Assuming the cover letter will sell the resume
Cover letters can explain or expound upon your background and
experience and are often read after your resume is screened.
6. A Resume is Designed to Get you A Job Myth- A Good Resume
Can Get you an Interview A Resume Can Be Longer Than One Page Fact-
Your Resume Should Outline Your Qualifications in a concise, clear
Manner I Only Need One Resume Myth- Resumes should be tailored to
individual Jobs There is more than one way to do a resume Fact- A
resume is your signature calling card. It should represent
you.
7. Chronological Most Common Form Easiest to Prepare Lists
Detailed Employment History in Reverse Chronological Order Provides
Dates of Employment and Duties Performed
8. Functional Also known as a skills resume Focuses on
knowledge, skills and abilities Provides less detailed job
experience Does not focus on employment dates Is often used to
disguise potential faults Poor/Short work history Gaps in
employment Irrelevant experience
9. An Effective Resume Sells your experience and qualifications
Relates your qualifications to the industry and company Showcases
what you CAN DO over what you HAVE DONE
10. Contact Information Introductory Statement Professional
Experience Education
11. Full Name (Largest item on page) Mailing Address Contact
Phone Number(s) Email Address Should be professional I.E.
[email protected]
12. John Smith 1234 Any St, Anywhere, USA, (555) 555-1212
[email protected] John Q. Smith 123 Any Street Anywhere, USA
55555 (555) 111-2222 [email protected]
13. Explains background, qualifications or intentions Brief,
directly related to Job Examples: Objective statements Profile
statement Professional summary Core competencies
14. Statement of your specific employment goal Relates directly
to the position from the employers point of view Must be clear and
concise
15. To obtain a position in a foreign relations firm where my
knowledge and background in Political Science as well as Russian
language and culture will allow company goals and objectives to be
met
16. Pro Frames your resume in relation to the job Shows
analytical ability Con Employers dont care about Your objective;
they care about Their objectives Wording often not specific enough
to be useful Can often be considered fluff by screeners
17. Also called a career summary or career profile Provides an
overview of your qualifications, experience and accomplishments Is
helpful only if the employer is seeking the kind of experience on
your profile
18. Profile Top producing sales specialist with 15 years
experience developing innovative solutions to complex technical
problems
19. Lists professional strengths Shows strengths within focus
areas Can be listed in multiple columns if necessary Should be
focused on relevant skills to the specific job
20. CORE COMPETENCIES Strategic Program Development Public
Speaking Event Coordination Strategic Communications Community
Outreach Team Development and Motivation Individual and Group
Instruction Cross Organizational Communication
21. Include paid and unpaid work experience in reverse
chronological order Company name Location Dates of employment Job
title Principal duties and accomplishments Provide in bullet form
Be specific and concrete Stories tell; numbers sell
22. Build-It Construction June 1997 August 2009 Construction
Foreman Managed a staff of ten construction laborers Collaborated
with crew to ensure timely completion of projects Developed blue
prints applicable to the job at hand Finalized inspections with the
county building department
23. List all institutions you graduated from in reverse
chronological order Include name and location of institution
Include GPA if 3.0 or greater Include extra curricular activities
If you received a bachelors degree or higher, leave off high school
If you graduated from college within the past three years, list
education at top of resume
24. EDUCATION Appalachian State University, Boone, NC Bachelor
of Science, June 2010 Major: Marketing and Public Relations Deans
list GPA: 3.97
25. Military Experience Publications Media Experience
Certifications/Training Affiliations Achievements Computer
Proficiency
26. Hobbies (Unless relevant to the job) Protected info
(Religion, Race, Nationality, etc.) Pictures Salary history or
salary expectation Exaggerations or misrepresentations Reason for
separation from previous employment References Available Upon
Request
27. List references on a separate sheet of paper Use the same
format as your resume List 3 5 professional references (I.E. co-
workers, former supervisors etc.) Include: Name Email address Phone
number(s) Brief description of how you know them
28. Write your own resume, do not use templates Use traditional
fonts I.E. Arial for headings and Times New Roman for body Keep
formatting consistent Do not pack in too much text or leave too
much blank space Use high quality paper such as resume or parchment
paper
29. If emailing your resume, save in PDF format Ensure you are
submitting your resume to the correct person Use the same fonts and
paper quality for all documents submitted with your resume
30. Proofread, Proofread, Proofread Do not use gimmicks such as
colors, perfume, graphics, pictures, etc. Watch out for redundant
content Avoid I statements Make it easy to read
31. Your resume is your sales pitch You are the worlds foremost
expert on you and your qualifications Just as a calling card gets a
salesperson a meeting, your resume can get you an interview Your
resume should be engaging and motivate them to meet you You got
this!
32. Unbeatable Resumes by Tony Beshara 101 Best Ways to Land a
Job in Troubled Times By Jay A. Block