1. Resume Writing Adding the ‘Wow’ Factor Engage.. Ignite.. Empower..©
Developed by:
Fabio Comana, MA., MS.
NASM CPT, CES & PES; ACE CPT & HC; ACSM EP-C; CSCS; USAW1; CISSN
Engage.. Ignite.. Empower..©

2. Resume Writing … Resume Types Chronological: Functional:
Work-related experience with most recent positions first.
Preferred format by employers.
Includes an executive summary (career summary) / objective above as a header.
Functional:
Focus upon key skills and experiences (not chronological work history)
Recommended for new employees entering workforce or if applying for positions with very specific requirements.

3. Resume Writing … Name, Credentials
Guidelines
Notes
Keep your resume brief and to the point.
(1 page / 10 years) unless specified.
Wow me in 1st ⅓ - ½ of the page
Probable v. Possible
‘Meat’ = education and experience.
Prioritize information according to its relevancy.
Name should be the biggest item on the page
Able to clearly read at arm’s length (14 font).
Content = font size – use only 1-2 fonts only (bold, underline, italicize for highlights).
Determine what comes first – degrees or education
Which makes you more unique?
Name, Credentials
Contact info
Executive Summary: 2 powerful sentences that describe you – use power words (e.g., highly-skilled, qualified, distinguished performance, outstanding success)

4. Resume Writing … Guidelines Notes If using experience first:
Title, company, location, (date)
Use action words / sentence fragments – no need for complete sentences
Begin each sentence fragment with a different action word (e.g., developed, implemented) -avoid repeating same action words.
Be concise and specific.
Avoid vague language (e.g., numerous, various, many) – does not convey professional image.
Give statistics (numbers, $$, hours).
Avoid extraneous information (e.g., hobbies, etc.) unless pertinent to the job.
Focus on recent activities (past 4- 5 years) unless relevant to the position.
Exercise Physiologist, Company xx, (2009 – present).
Specialized in program development and implementation for 50 key accounts generating annual revenues of $450,000 annually (give stats….)
Bachelor of Science – Exercise Physiology, San Diego State University, 2010.
Emphasis in ……..

5. Resume Writing … Guidelines Notes Simple is better / cleaner
Use tab key (no space bar).
Keep sections together – avoid splitting major sections between pages.
1” margin all way around.
Spell check, edit, spell check, edit again.
Never submit with typos.
Use quality reproduction.
Print your resume on a laser printer.
Copy on quality paper: ≥ 20-lb. weight.
Off-white, light gray or cream.
Cite ‘references available upon request’
Include references on separate page.
Names, addresses + contact information (phone numbers is best) ONLY when requested.

6. Your Turn …
Look at your header (name, contact info).
Develop your Executive Summary – hardest part.
Experience or Education?
What are your stats?