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Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Grad OR Alum
Major OR Undeclared?
Why are you attending today’s workshop? What are you hoping to learn?
Getting to know you…
What is a resume?
Content and format of a resume-(Reverse Chronological)
Resume samples
Specific questions regarding your own resumes
Overview Handout!!!
What is a resume?
A resume is a brief professional depiction of yourself. Its portrays your experiences, skills and
abilities as well as your qualifications.
What is the purpose of a resume?
GET AN INTERVEW!!!
Supports and strengthens your job objective Attracts attention to your abilities Encourages hiring authority to find out more
about you Demonstrates your future value Reflects your uniqueness Creates a favorable impression Well organized and well typed
Effective Guidelines-Resume
What comes first on resume?
Name
Address
Phone #
Identifying Data/Heading
JAZMINE WASHINGTON 631 Victoria Avenue
Kenmore, New York 14217 (607) 881-7772
[email protected]___________________________________________________________________________
Elizabeth A. Sparks
3 Darian Court - Apartment 1CPomona, New York 10970
(914) [email protected]
Sarah Martinez [email protected]
Present Address (until May 2012) Permanent Address 621 Waterbury Lane 211 Gardenview Terrace Buffalo, New York 14221 Sodus, New York 12076 (716) 877-5521 (315) 675-1111
Irving Gonzalez [email protected]
Present Address (May 20XX) Permanent Address 1300 Elmwood Avenue Barnes Avenue #12 Tower 2 Room 415 New York, New York 10466 Buffalo, New York 14222 212-423-0809
TOBY MILLER 3125 NORTH FOREST PLACE ♦BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14226 ♦716-331-3127
LUKE J . STA
113 Helper Lane Buffalo, New York 14222
(716) 826-5131 [email protected]
Lucas Johnson
SHANDY R. JAMES
144 Shortview Avenue • Buffalo, New York 14201
(716) 666-1636 • [email protected]
Any ideas on what comes next?
Description which defines the type of job
desired by candidate
Should support job applying for and resume content
OBJECTIVE Handout!!!
Education
Majors Disregard!
Resort/Hotel Management
A position as a Graphic Designer.
News Reporter
Simple Statement of Professional Position
A position in sales management.
An internship in Human Resources.
A position in fashion design.
Functional Area of Interest
A fund raising position in New York City for
non-profit organization.
A full-time sales role in the pharmaceutical industry with a Fortune 500 Company.
A marketing position with emphasis on research.
Particular Employment
Come see us if you’re having problems with
objective!!
An entry-level position
A challenging and interesting position
Opportunity for advancement
Dealing with people
A progressive organization
Avoid using broad objectives…
Candidacy for initial certification- prior to passing all required tests and completion of student
teaching Initial certification- Upon completion of all tests, but before completion of your Masters degree Professional- Once you are finished with you Masters degree
Examples: Candidate for NYS initial Dual Certification in Special Education and Childhood Education
(Grades 1-6) Initial NYS Certification in Childhood Education (1-6) with Middle Childhood Extension in Math
(7-9) Professional NYS Certification in Early Childhood Education (b-2) Candidate for Initial New York State Certification in Early Childhood and Childhood Education
(B-6) Candidate for NYS Initial Certification in Speech and Language Disabilities
MIITC Students: Candidate for NYS Initial Certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) OR Early Childhood Education (Birth-
Grades 2)
Certification Area(s) – Takes the place of an Objective
Include
Name of School Degree Major/Minor Date Degree received or expected (month/year)
Optional Honors and Scholarships GPA or Major GPA above 3.0/4.0
Multiple Schools Do not list high school, unless you need to emphasize
Examples: Hiring manager went to HS, Trade School, or Freshman Only include colleges you’ve received a degree from List most recent college first
EDUCATION
See Part-Time Handout!
Professional way to write out college on resume:
State University of New York College at Buffalo
Official Transcript- LinkedIn!!
SUNY Buffalo State
OBJECTIVE Wildlife Biologist Assistant
EDUCATION BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIOLOGY, 5/2011State University of New York College at Buffalo State GPA: 3.8/4.0, Dean’s List
OBJECTIVEA full-time sales role in the Pharmaceutical Industry with a Fortune 500 Company.
EDUCATIONState University College at Buffalo, New York
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, May 2011Management ConcentrationMajor G.P.A. 3.9/4.0, Dean's List
Erie Community College, Orchard Park, New YorkAssociate of Science in Business Administration, December 2009
CERTIFICATIONCandidate for New York State Certification in Art Education (grades K-12)
EDUCATIONBachelor of Science in Art Education, Expected 12/2012State University College at Buffalo, New YorkGPA 3.2/4.0, Dean's List
Include:
Paid Employment Internships Field work Volunteer Service-Learning Military
EXPERIENCE/WORK HISTORY
Ask yourself:
Relevant & Recent?
Each Experience should include:
Organization City State Position Title Dates Employed
EXPERIENCE Cont…
CDC has a great list of AVS!!!
Some examples: Tutored groups of students in biology. Trained new hires and delegated daily
responsibilities to all staff. Edited and produced digital video documentary
on community needs. Generated $1.2M in sales from 2011-2012. Located and recruited new clients.
Action Verb Statements Handout!!
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Courses (Upper level Jr/Sr no course #’s) Special Projects Special Skills Campus Activities Community Involvement Computer Skills Licenses and Certifications Professional Affiliations Research, Publications and Presentations Interests (Examples that directly relate to position)
Optional Content:
Format
Consistent
Font Style Font Size Bolding Margins Lines Bullet points
Reverse Chronological
Under each section dates should show most recent experience first.
Exception- “reverse rule” may be appropriate when your past experience relates closer to the position applying for.
Handout!!!
Format Cont.
Capitalize HEADINGS!
Can use bold, italic, and underlining to highlight important words or phrases- Don’t over do it!!
Print on good quality paper
Do Not: Use Abbreviations List previous salaries, supervisors, employer
addresses or reasons for leaving Have misspelling or typos Use “I” or “My” Use complete sentences or paragraphs Include Social Security Number (Unless
federal resume) Photograph List names of references Bright colored paper Use word templates!
Try to keep resume to one page
2 pager Must cover at least half of the second page Must include name and page number in top
right corner
More examples!!
Career Development Center716-878-5811
CLEV 306
ORCA Sample Resumes
