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Your résumé is your friend It reminds you of what you’ve done, when, where, and documents your various skills It is often a REQUIRED part of your application

So what is a résumé? Personal summary of your professional history and qualifications A résumé (also spelled “resume”) includes anything a person wants to express about: Career goals Education Experience Activities Honors

It is your chance to impress a potential employer in 15 seconds or less

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Be honest Be powerful Be concise

General Guidelines: KISS One page in length Simple font: Arial or Times New Roman ( pt) Simple, clean paper: – Use 8 1/2” x 11” (letter) paper – White, light cream, or gray

Basic Sections Objective Contact Information Education (most recent first) Experience (most recent first)- you might include educational, work, volunteer Honors and Activities KEY: Keep it positive and to the point. There is flexibility in the structure Key: header, description, location, dates Source:

Contact Information Include: Name Address Phone numbers address Robert Wilcox 839 King St Honolulu, Hawaii home: (808) cel: (808)

Contact Information Include: Name Address Phone numbers address Robert Wilcox 839 King St Honolulu, Hawaii home: (808) cel: (808)

Objective Statement (optional) Brief and to the point Write this first for yourself, so that you know your own career objective. Then for your resume, modify it to be a concise statement of what you’re looking to do. Objective Gain experience toward a degree in electrical engineering

Education: reverse chronological = most recent first Include: University attended Major/Minors GPA (if 3.0 or above) Date of program completion Education Kapiolani Community CollegeFall 2011-present ASNS Life Science Degree, GPA 3.5 June 2013 projected graduation date

Experience: reverse chronological Include: Educational – summer bridge, etc Work – peer mentor, etc Volunteer – Lyon Arboretum unpaid internship Be creative with this section by describing and emphasizing your experiences in the most relevant way possible. Highlight TRANSFERABLE skills.

Experience: use ACTION verbs! Action verbs help highlight your transferable skills and experiences. Example: – Before: worked at Papa John’s – After: coordinated pizza orders and delivery; responsible for timely service See action verb handout

Try it out! Write down the description for one experience: Company or organization Location Dates Job title Description Experience Kapiolani Community College STEM Program (Honolulu, HI)August Present Peer Mentor Assisted students ages with one-on-one help on assignments in math from algebra to calculus III, physics, and summer research experience (REU) applications.

Activities: KCC Ecology Club member Holy Trinity Church choir member Honolulu Marathon 2013 volunteer Activities, Honors, Skills Skills: Technical: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), familiar with Matlab, ArcGIS, proficient in C++ Lab: PCR, good sterile technique Field: ecological surveying experience, plant identification skills Honors: KCC Math and Science Achievement Award (Fall 2012) KCC STEM START-UP Scholarship (Spring 2012)

Reminders Ultimate goal is to get an interview Utilize white space (don’t cram) Employer will only take 15 seconds to glance at a résumé

For More Information Look at samples and websites online Ask teachers and staff for help Find professional mentors in your field and ask them for feedback KCC STEM Center Kokio 202 Aurora Kagawa