1. Writing Your Resume 760-795-6772 Building 4700 careers@miracosta.edu

2. Don’t forget!
See the Resume Packet or go to for the Resume Template
Watch this video
Once you have a draft of your resume, have it reviewed during College Hour or call or visit the Career Center to have it reviewed before applying for the position you are seeking to secure.

3. Resume Template
1 Page
Fonts: Times New Roman, Calibri, or Arial; no smaller than size 11
Don’t over bold (titles of sections- ok)
Detailed, accurate information
No sentence structure – do not use “I” statements or pronouns (me, my)
Be consistent with format: June 2013
Organize using titles and bullets to improve readability
Use point font size for your name, point font size for section titles, and point font size for the body

4. Header Name- largest; no more than 18 point font size
Voic - clear,
concise and courteous
- make sure it is professional (use first and last name)
Information- accurate
Optional- address 5

5. Summary of Qualifications
Job descriptions usually list duties and desired qualifications.
Use key words found in the job description.
Be prepared to back up all qualifications with skill statements in your work experience section and in your interview. Practice your examples.

6. DON’T (use I or write paragraphs) DO (use bullet points; be specific)
I would like to work in the marketing field. I have a proven track record of working well with others and have taken many Advertising and Public Relations courses.
DO (use bullet points; be specific)
Educated in marketing, planning and communications strategy development
Proficient in Word and PowerPoint on Mac and Windows platforms
Fast learner with a strong work ethic, solid leadership experience and superior networking skills

7. Education
Type the Certificate or Degree you earned or plan to earn and your completion date or expected date of completion.
Add previously attended college or high school. If you attended high school more than 3 years ago, omit this info.

8. Education – Relevant Coursework
Decide if there are 1 or 2 classes that are relevant to the job you are applying for; if so, include them.
-Keep it brief. (MiraCosta College catalog has good descriptions of classes; keep your description to 1 or 2 sentences).
Example:
Relevant Coursework
Business 137, Customer Service: covers positive strategies for internal and external customers, including mystery shopping, surveys, face-to face, telephone, and Internet delivery methods.

9. Leadership/Accomplishments
Include Associations, Club Memberships, Student Government, Community Service, etc
Example:
Leadership/Accomplishments
Business Enrichment Seminar, 2014
Honors Society, 2013
Vice President of the Puente Club, 2012

10. Experience or Work History
Include all experience, both paid and non-paid going back 10 years if relevant
Most recent job first
3-5 skill statements for each job, include accomplishments
Use the Action Verbs found in the Resume Packet and at
Use the same tense: present for current and past for past experiences

11. Resources MiraCosta Career Center – OC4700/760.795.6772
California Career Café – Select Prepare - Resume