2. Website: www.umaine.edu/career

3. Resume Writing Outline Resume Tips Content/Categories of a Resume Improving the First Draft Making Effective Use of Your Resume Resume Formats Questions and Discussion

4. What Your Resume Does for You! It is a self marketing tool. It is designed to get you a job interview. It selects and interprets past experiences as they relate to your career objective.

5. Quick Tips Sell yourself Use active language Be consistent Present information in reverse chronological order Check for grammar Make sure it is neat and visually appealing Present information to the employer from most important to least important

6. What Employers are Looking For Communication Skills Work Experience Motivation/Initiative Teamwork Skills Leadership Abilities GPA/Academic Credentials Technical Skills Interpersonal Skills Analytical Skills Ethics

7. Contents of a Resume Basic Information Name, current address and phone number Permanent address (if you plan on moving) E-mail address Objective /Summary of Qualifications Career Goal List of Qualifications

8. Contents of a Resume (Cont.) Educational Background Degree, major, and date of (expected) graduation Institution ’ s name, city and state Work Experience Title, employer, address Time period Skills utilized Accomplishments Honors Honors, recognition, awards Scholarships, Dean ’ s List

9. Contents of a Resume (Cont.) Activities Clubs, organizations, teams Community involvement Special Skills Research and writing Computer skills Languages

10. Optional Categories Community Activities Accomplishments Professional Memberships Seminars/Conferences Languages Presentations Publications Technical Skills Related Courses Travel Military Interests/Hobbies Certificates References Summary of Qualifications Volunteer Activities Internship Experience Related Projects

11. Action Verbs Collected Critiqued Diagnosed Evaluated Examined Extracted Identified Interviewed Investigated Organized Reviewed Summarized Surveyed Systematized Research Skills Assembled Built Calculated Computed Designed Devised Engineered Fabricated Maintained Operated Overhauled Programmed Remodeled Repaired Upgraded Technical Skills

12. Action Verbs Administered Analyzed Attained Chaired Contracted Coordinated Delegated Evaluated Improved Increased Organized Oversaw Prioritized Recommended Supervised Management Skills Addressed Arbitrated Authored Convinced Developed Directed Enlisted Formulated Mediated Moderated Negotiated Promoted Publicized Recruited Translated Communication Skills

13. Action Verbs Approved Arranged Catalogued Compiled Executed Generated Monitored Organized Prepared Processed Recorded Retrieved Specified Systematized Tabulated Administrative Skills Assessed Assisted Clarified Coached Counseled Demonstrated Diagnosed Educated Expedited Facilitated Familiarized Guided Motivated Referred Rehabilitated Helping Skills

14. Action Verbs Adapted Advised Clarified Communicated Demystified Developed Encouraged Evaluated Explained Facilitated Guided Instructed Simulated Trained Teaching Skills Acted Conceptualized Customized Designed Developed Directed Established Fashioned Initiated Instituted Integrated Invented Originated Performed Revitalized Creative Skills

15. Paper and Layout Paper weight: Use matching paper for resumes and cover letters (rag bond, textured, etc.) Color: Use white, off-white, tan, beige, or light gray to achieve a professional, businesslike appearance Spacing: Center your resume on the page leaving adequate “ white space. ” Make sure top and bottom margins are equal.

16. A Convincing Resume: The four “ C ’ s ” : Complete Concise Consistent Correct Proofread carefully and proofread again! A simple error can cause your resume to be recycled!

17. Resume Formats Print Designed with bulleted lists, italicized text and other highlights, ready to print, mail or hand to potential employers Scannable Plain version minus most highlights Keywords - use nouns Plain Text Plain text file ready to copy and paste into online forms or post in online resume databases. E-mail Plain text copy specifically formatted for length-of-line restrictions in e- mail

18. To E-mail Your Resume Or Cut And Paste It Into A Web-based Form Remove all special formatting, including bold, italics, and special characters. Align all text to the left margin. Make sure your headings are in ALL CAPS, to set apart the different resume sections. Use plain text format Limit each line to 65 characters including spaces.

19. Deliver A Perfect e-Resume Take your e-resume out for a test drive e-mail your resume to yourself and to a friend to detect problems or errors to make sure it looks right on the screen and prints correctly Make a back-up disk hard drive hard copies

20. Deliver A Perfect e-Resume (Cont.) Paste your cover letter into the body of the e-mail Indicate you are including your resume Cut and paste the text resume version into the e-mail below the cover letter You can also attach your resume as a document in a word processing format

21. Resume Scanning Do not underline or use italics (capitalized and bold are ok.) Do not fold or staple your resume. Do not us a font smaller than 10 point. Do not use unusual fonts (Helvetica, Arial, or Times work best.) Always send originals Use light colored paper and dark ink. High contrast is most desirable. Leave one space between an asterisk (*) or a plus (+) and the following word (no bullets.) Use KEYWORDS: SPECIALIZED NOUNS important in the job you want. Only your name should be on the top line of the resume.

22.  Resume Tips On The Web Click Below: MonsterTrak JobWeb Riley Guide Resume Writing Guide