Writing a Super Resume or How to transform your resume from ho-hum to WOW!

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Writing a Super Resume or How to transform your resume from ho-hum to WOW!

Most Common Resume Mistakes Too long or too short Disorganized Poorly typed or reproduced— Resume paper Poor description of experience Irrelevant personal information Incomplete references Tries too hard Misdirected Proofread, Proofread, Proofread

Resume Sections Personal Information Education Work Experience References Other Skills/Training Awards or Achievements Leadership Experience

Personal Information Full Name—Bold—no nicknames Street Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number(s) —professional (remove hyperlink) Create your heading

Educational Highlights Graduation Date Related course work Overall GPA or Related Coursework GPA if B or above Honors and Awards Extracurricular Activities Leadership Create Education Heading

Work Experience Use of Action Verbs Created Initiated Directed Achieved Improved Provided Demonstrated Obtained Assisted Coordinated

Skills & Abilities Transferable Skills: (either job content or management skills) Type 75 wpm Great with Customers Managed Football team Excel/Access Job Content Skills: Microsoft Office JavaScript Operate Cash Register Cut & Trim Hair Referee Jr. Jazz Games Management Skills: Dedicated Team Player Punctual Excellent People Skills Effective Communicator

References Include References Former teachers or professors Work colleagues Professional colleagues Contacts from work-related associations or volunteer work Include Contact Info Phone number Address

General Rules for Resumes KISS: Keep It Simple & Short Best to keep to one-typed page No more than 12 words per line Begin each statement with action verb Never use me or I Font: point Avoid fancy fonts Use Arial or Times New Roman Paper: 8 ½” x 11” 20 lb. paper Print on quality ink-jet or laser printer

Four Page ResumeOne Page Resume

Samples: Resume Review Evaluate! Apply what you know and let’s talk about what you would do differently and why?

Samples: Resume Review

Proofread, Proofread, Proofread I have a spelling checker It cane with my PC It plainly marks four my revue Mistakes I cannot sea. I’ve run this poem threw it I’m sure you please too no; It’s letter perfect in it’s weight My checker told me sew.

Resume Blunders “I am an extremely fast leaner” “Instrumental in ruining entire operation for a Midwest chain store” "I am a rabid typist“ “Received a plague for Salesperson of the Year“ “Dramatically increased exiting account base, achieving new company record” “Seeking a party-time position with potential for advancement” “Consistently tanked as top sales producer for new accounts”

Resume Do’s Do’s Emphasize your assets Be truthful Keep it brief Use action verbs Make it clear Keep it concise monitored work flow in order to ensure on-time performance monitored work flow to meet deadlines Write and rewrite Have it critiqued by others Keep old resumes for reference

Be Prepared! Keep your resume up-to-date! Questions

Assignment Complete your rough draft in class today and upload to canvas