The Step by Step Guide Sponsored by the Career Center

Objectives To understand the basic structure of a resume To know what gets a resume notice

Not giving enough good information about you Not being savvy about online job applications Not targeting your resume to the job Not selling yourself and hoping an employer will find your worth Having only one resume Not editing your resume, and not having someone else edit it too!

Purpose of a Resume: to create an interest in you so that you land the interview How do you do that? 1. Have a unique selling point or branding statement 2. Be clear, concise and organized

What are the qualities, strengths, and talents that make you unique? 1. Who am I? What are your values, interests, goals? 2. What kind of job am I interested in? 3. What knowledge, skills or talents do I have?

Deep Dive Analysis Why would an employer hire me over others who are qualified? What is my unique value & how will this impact my future employer? What guarantee can I make my future employer? What in my past can I use to substantiate my personal brand or USP?

Identification Profile Education Experience Achievements/Scholarships/Awards Skills

John B. Smith 2991 Main Street Batavia, OH (513)

The Profile Statement replaces the Objective on earlier versions of resumes, and includes: The type of work you are searching for Your best skills, knowledge & abilities The type of organization /industry you are targeting

Excellent student in Medical Assistant Program with clinical experience seeking to utilize organizational and customer service skills. A position in the financial industry, utilizing my strong analytical skills and accounting experience. Diversified accounting and finance student with experience in the banking industry, including accounts payable and budget management.

School, City and Stategraduation date Degree, Major CourseworkHonors, GPA Example: University of Cincinnati, Batavia, OH May, 2012 Associates of Technical Studies, Multi-Skilled Health Technician

List the skills you have that are important in the functioning of this position. Skills can be listed in a line or as bullets.

Company, City & StateDates employed Title/position duties using action words show results use correct tense Best Burger in Town, Williamsburg, OhMay, present Cashier Handle cash transactions with 99.9% accuracy Demonstrate teamwork and flexibility by being available on short notice

Name of award and who gave it Year Note: list at least 2 – if you have only 1 to list, then add it in the appropriate category