1. Career Center Julie Law Alejandra Toribio

2. Introduces and personalizes your résumé Motivates employer to read your résumé Tailored sales tool Demonstrates your interest in the position and company Showcases written communication skills Exhibits what you can offer the employer

4. Sender/your contact information Date of letter Employer’s contact information & Title Company name Address Salutation Opening paragraph: make the match Middle paragraph: make the case Closing paragraph: make the close The signature line

5. 1. Avoid “To whom it may concern” or templates - Personalize with Mr._____/Ms._____ 2. Use a friendly opening - Try to arrange contact prior via email or phone 3. Make presentable - Left justified business format, consistency in font/style with résumé 4. Have résumé and job description handy - Tailor to position, industry, and company - Include key words from job description 5. Know your relevant skills, qualifications, and experience - Don’t reiterate your résumé

7. Header Objective Education Summary of Qualifications Internship Experience Relevant Experience Work Experience Skills i.e. computer & technical Languages Relevant Projects Honors & Awards Clubs & Organizations Professional Memberships Community Service Key words Action oriented descriptors Utilize Bullets Highlight Special Projects

8. put your résumé in a fancy binder or folder list an unprofessional email No “I” statements include the complete addresses of employers, or supervisor names include salary information (For Salary History see page 40, of the Career Guide) No references (see page 58 of the Career Guide Go back more than 10 years highlight problems state the obvious include photographs disclose personal information: age, sex, religion use jargon or slang over explain things on your résumé use conjunctions

9. Use high quality or résumé paper Standard paper size 8 ½ x 11 inches Tailor your résumé to the job Contact information should be current When using an objective do make sure it applies directly to the position Do only go back 10 years in your work history List your GPA if its 3.5 or higher Be consistent with your layout and composition Be honest Use bullet marks Use past tense for previous activities, experiences or acquired skills Limit your résumé to 1 page Proof read your résumé Continuously update your résumé

10. Example EDUCATION California State University, FullertonExpected May 2012 Bachelor of Science, Health Science General Rules List only colleges or universities where you will receive or have received a degree/credential/certificate etc. GPA should be at least a 3.0 if listed (3.5 Preferred)

11. Don’t list duties: or responsibilities: Instead use action words Think of … –Action –Purpose –Result Use Page 46 of the Career Guide Examples: Collaborated with physical therapists by providing patient care including transfers, exercise, and other duties as requested Provided group instruction in weight training/body conditioning Developed schedules and arranged officials for intramural competitions

12. Most Frequently Used is Reverse Chronological Be Concise & Specific Include Only Pertinent Information Omit Personal Pronouns such as “I” & “We” Use Action Words Limit to 1 page if possible Use.75” - 1” margins all around Use The Same Font throughout the résumé All Margins Should Be Well Aligned Use Caps OR Bold To Emphasis Categories or Headings- DO NOT OVER UTILIZE Use 11” or 12” font

13. What makes an Award Winning Résumé? It is presented on nice professional paper It is well organized and put together Easy on the eyes, easy to read and follow The information provided is easy to find, self explanatory and without spelling errors Gives a good summary of your experience Dates follow in a chronological order Accomplishment statements are action oriented Highlights your skills strengths, interests, and talents

14. 1.Font is too small/too big or hard to read 2.Spelling mistakes 3.Repetitive words 4.Leaving out dates 5.Inconsistent layout of résumé 6.Using someone else’s words 7.Just having one version of a résumé 8.No Cover Letter 9.Unprofessional email address 10.Cluttered information 11.Including personal Information 12.Applying use of abbreviations or contractions

15. Log into www.fullterton.edu/career Go to the Virtual Career Center Click on the link Choose “Access the All New Titan Resume Builder” Log in to your portal Click on create new resume Resume Assistance –Drive-Thru Hours- No appointments needed –Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

16. Get Focused & Have a Purpose Learn the Job Search Etiquette Begin Networking Research the Industry- –Ferguson –Eureka, –O*net Online, Gather Your Marketing Materials-Tailoring is HUGE –Resume-Titan Resume Builder –Cover Letter –References –Contacts Practice Interviewing –InterviewStream –Mock Interviews –Interview Attire Follow-Up Keep Track- have a system Be Proactive & have a positive attitude

17. Research shows that 80% of jobs are found through networking Make contact lists Informational Interviews (pg. 68 of Career Guide) Keep accurate records (pg. 33 of Career Guide) Goal is to acquire valuable “inside” field information, clarify career options, get feedback, and meet other professionals

18. Networking is #1 (friends, family, professors, staff) Titan Connection Jobs Database and NaceLink Fergusons Career Guidance Database O*Net online Internship & Job Fair Employer Information Sessions Informational Interviews (pg. 68 of Career Guide) Industry Specialist Job Search Engines: www.indeed.com, simplyhired.com, www.juju.comwww.indeed.comsimplyhired.com www.juju.com

19. When posting your resume on-line Spell and check grammar on your resume Have a Career Services staff member review your resume Have a professor review your resume Have a professional email address GOOD: elmunoz@fullerton.edu BAD: funny.gurl@yahoo.com Have a professional Voice Mail GOOD: “Hi, you have reached Elizabeth Muñoz, I am away….” BAD: “Yeah, you dialed the number, you know what to do.” Do not use ring tones, recruiters find them annoying –Keep it on silent or if needed, use vibrate mode

20. Drive-thru Advising –No appointment needed –10 minute session with a counselor –Résumé/Cover Letter review –Career Questions –Assistance with online resources Industry Specialist Meeting –Schedule appointments for: Résumé/Cover Letter review Job Search Assistance Mock Interviews

21. Career Networking: Online & Face-To-Face Marketing Your Leadership and Transferable Skills Overview of Careers in Non-Profit and Government Sectors Getting Into Graduate School Interview for a Real Job Powerful First Impressions that Lead to Career Success Business Survival Skills

22. Elizabeth Muñoz Education, Health, and Non-Profit Specialist elmunoz@fullerton.edu (657) 278-2032 Langsdorf Hall (LH 208)