1. Creating Your Resume
Tips from the Experts

2. What is a Resume?
Did you know?
A resume receives only 5 to 10 seconds of consideration before an employer decides to review it more thoroughly or reject it.
A 1 page document used to help you get a job interview
brief summary of a job seeker’s education, job history, and skills
every resume should be unique
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3. Information on a Resume
Start your contact information at the top of your page. It creates a first impression, so make it stand out.
Contact Information:
List your name, address, phone number and address
Brian J. Hero
130 Pickering Road
Charlestown, Pennsylvania 19466
(610)

4. EDUCATION
List schools you have attended, dates of graduation or expected dates, degrees received, major(s), and minor(s).
Supply education information on your resume in reverse chronological order (most current information first).
Related coursework: List any relevant courses you have completed.
--This section is useful if you have little work experience or do not have a degree in your field of interest
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5. WORK EXPERIENCE & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
List each in its own section
List your work experience in reverse chronological order.
Include the full name and location of each company you worked for, the dates of your employment, and a brief, results-oriented description of your duties.
Your descriptions should emphasize your major responsibilities and any measurable accomplishments
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6. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Related Experience: List experience related to your field that is not part of a paid job
--Volunteer work, and unpaid internships

7. Making powerful statements. . .
Use present tense verbs to describe what you do in your current job; use past tense verbs to describe your responsibilities in previous jobs.
Present:
Schedule plant deliveries to tri-county area
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Past:
Developed inventory system for athletic apparel division

8. Making powerful statements continued . . .
Use measurements, when appropriate, to describe responsibilities and accomplishments
--Increased August—October bulb sales by 60%
Use strong, active verbs and descriptive nouns
--Conducted survey of customers’ landscaping needs and recommended consultation services
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9. EXTRA-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
List your different activities.
Can be in school and out of school.
Put dates of when you have participated.
If you are still participating put present.
IE 2011-Present
If you are an officer include that in the section.
Bookstore (2011-Present) Treasurer 2011
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10. SKILLS AND ACADEMIC ACHEIVEMENTS
Special Skills—List abilities and skills that relate to the job you are seeking.
Pack this section with job-related terms that describe expertise, technical knowledge, computer skills, bilingual skills, and certifications.
Example:
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Researcher adept at using online search engines, directories, and other online tools
Certified user of Innovative Interfaces software
Computer programs: Word, Excel, Access, Dream Weaver
Honors and Awards: List any special achievements you have received.
--Dean’s List 4 years
--Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
--G.P.A. 3.8
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