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Bob Barnett Professor, Composition and Rhetoric Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences University of Michigan-Flint

Today’s Agenda 10:00-11:00 The nuts and bolts of resume writing 11: Small group feedback sessions 11:45-12:00 Review, wrap-up, and questions

In this session, you will learn: What information to include on your resume How to organize your information How to choose the most appropriate categories How to format your resume Answers to commonly asked questions about the resume

Gathering/Grouping Information The five major sections of a resume:  Personal Information  Objective  Education  Work Experience  References

Other Possible Sections Related skills Computer skills Volunteer work Honors and Awards Publications/presentations Affiliations

Personal Information Name Address Phone number(s) address

Personal Information Christina Washington 1100 Somewhere Drive(810) Anytown, Michigan

Objective Indicates specific position for which you are applying Simple, clear, and concise Does not need to be a complete sentence (usually a short, one-line phrase) Take advantage of information from the job advertisement (use key words in your objective) Don’t be wordy and don’t add unnecessary information Translation: Don’t blather on Don’t get too “ME” centered

Objective Remember, this is a major heading Objective: To obtain an entry level position in Home Health Care Objective: To obtain a position as an Information Technology Specialist Objective: To obtain an advanced level position in Marketing and Finance

Christina Washington 1100 Somewhere Drive(810) Anytown, Michigan Objective: To obtain an entry level position as an Electrical Engineer.

Education WHAT WHERE WHEN

Education High School Diploma Associates Degree Advanced Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctoral Degree

Education CERTIFICATION Certified Training Vocational Training Teaching Certification Other Certificates indicating educational training Remember to stick to the What/Where/When format

Education OTHER ITEMS TO INCLUDE Academic Majors and Minors ?? Grade Point Averages ?? Relevant Coursework Only if it’s related in some way to the job you’re applying for List it as a subheading under EDUCATION Don’t list everything and Don’t list course numbers

Christina Washington 1100 Somewhere Drive(810) Anytown, Michigan Objective: To obtain an entry level position as an Electrical Engineer. Education: Associates Degree; Major in Electrical Engineering Anytown Community College, Anytown, Michigan May 2009 Related Coursework in Computers, Technical and Blueprint Reading, and Advanced Circuitry

Work Experience This section is the single most important place to sell yourself to a potential employer With so many to read, employers often skim resumes, looking for: Key job titles Specific skills Relevant qualifications Always use key words/phrases that clearly and briefly articulate your experiences

Work Experience Stick to the What/Where/When format The skills you include on your resume should be connected to the skills required in the job you are seeking

Good skill-related verbs AdministeredAnalyzedAppraised AssembledBudgetedCoached CompiledConductedCoordinated DesignedDevelopedEvaluated FacilitatedManagedMonitored NegotiatedPlannedRepaired PrintedRecordedRecruited ServedSupervisedTaught TranslatedWroteReviewed

Christina Washington 1100 Somewhere Drive(810) Anytown, Michigan Objective: To obtain an entry level position as an Electrical Engineer. Education: Associates Degree; Major in Electrical Engineering Anytown Community College, Anytown, Michigan May 2009 Related Coursework in Computers, Technical and Blueprint Reading, and Advanced Circuitry Work Experience: Electrical Apprentice, Anytown Electrical Agency, Antyown Michigan September 200 to present. *Delivered supplies tot the Associate Electricians on site *Assisted Associate Electricians with in-house repairs

References Available on Request Create a list of references on a separate page Always ask first Use professional information, not personal List Name, title, organization, address, and contact info.

Other Possible Categories Research Experience Related Experience Accomplishments Related skills Volunteer Experience Honors and Awards Publications Conference Presentations Workshops

Christina Washington 100 Somewhere DriveWork (810) Anytown, Michigan OBJECTIVE: To obtain an entry level position as an Electrical Engineer. EDUCATION: Associates Degree: Major in Electrical Engineering Anytown Community College, Anytown, Michigan, May 2009 Related Coursework: Computers, Technical and Blueprint Reading, and Advanced Circuitry WORK EXPERIENCE: Electrical Apprentice, Anytown Electrical Agency, Antyown Michigan September 200 to present. *Delivered supplies tot the Associate Electricians on site *Assisted Associate Electricians with in-house repairs REFERENCES: Available upon request

Quick Tips for a Better Resume Make your name stand out Let your objective reflect the job you’re applying for Use headings and subheadings for organization Use What/Where/When format Put Education and Work Experience in reverse chronological order Use bullets to make your experiences stand out Proofread, proofread, proofread, proofread

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