by Lira Djuraeva Director of Advising and Career Services Advising and Career Services Build your Future “The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs... one step at a time” Joe Girard

by Lira Djuraeva Director of Advising and Career Services The Mystery of a Good Resume Failure to prepare is preparing to fail. Benjamin Franklin

by Lira Djuraeva Director of Advising and Career Services The main point of resume:  Idea about yourself  Achievements  Qualifications Point of the Resume

by Lira Djuraeva Director of Advising and Career Services Resume Sections Personal information Educational backgrounds Work experience Skills Others

by Lira Djuraeva Director of Advising and Career Services Personal Information  Name  Addresses  Phone numbers  address  Other relevant information  ABSOLUTELY DO NOT: attach your picture, unless it is requested!!!

by Lira Djuraeva Director of Advising and Career Services Educational Background  Indicate name  Location of your school/college/university  Date of entering and graduating  This educational institution  Degree received or expected (if you are still a student)  Major and/or field of study  Honors and awards  List educational institutions in reverse chronological order

by Lira Djuraeva Director of Advising and Career Services Work Experience Summer or other types of internships Part-time jobs Volunteer’s experience Community services Any work experience Could not be presentable: Working as a waiter Bartender or dishwasher at café

by Lira Djuraeva Director of Advising and Career Services Skills  Computer skills  Language skills

by Lira Djuraeva Director of Advising and Career Services Computer Skills  MS Office:  Word, Excel  PPP  Excess packages  SPSS (quantitative tool)  systems:  MS Outlook  Lotus Notes  Blind typing (indicate how many words per minute)  Graphic or designer programs:  Corel Draw  Photoshop, etc.

by Lira Djuraeva Director of Advising and Career Services Language Skills  Enumerate all the languages you know  Describe your level of knowledge:  Fluent  Excellent  Good  Fair  Conversational

by Lira Djuraeva Director of Advising and Career Services Other Sections  Interests and activities  List any of your awards  Other extra curriculum accomplishments  Interesting & important information for the employer, professor, grants coordinator

by Lira Djuraeva Director of Advising and Career Services Resume Language Should be clear and concise:  Facts  Dates  Professional characteristics Double check your:  Spelling  Grammar  Punctuation

by Lira Djuraeva Director of Advising and Career Services Length Should be no more than one page Include information relevant to:  the certain job  field of study in international school Do not include:  ALL of your experiences or trainings You can also attach the list of references to your resume.

by Lira Djuraeva Director of Advising and Career Services Visual Appeal The sections should be of the same font and size Use Bold, Underline, and Italic in steady manner to point something out Do not use:  too small font size  unusual fonts

by Lira Djuraeva Director of Advising and Career Services DO NOT: Include information on:  Age  Marital status  Religious and political affiliation  Gender  Attach picture, unless it is requested

by Lira Djuraeva Director of Advising and Career Services Questions… Thank you !

by Lira Djuraeva Director of Advising and Career Services Good luck!