1. English Writing Lecture 8: Resume Workshop John E. Clayton Nanjing University, November 11, 2004

2. Looking If you did not get your mid-term exam back, please look up front. Some old journals are here as well.

3. Syllabus 01 Introduction; Student photos; Overview 02 Information cards; Punctuation; Writing processjournal 1 03 Paragraphs; Essays – structure, outline, thesis, etc.journal 2 04 No Class - National Day Holiday 05 No Class – Education Conference 06 Essays – conclusion 07 Essays – Let’s start againJournal 1 08 Mid-term exam 09 Review exam, Introduce Business lettersjournal 2 10 Business – Resume, Johnny Lingo 11 Business – Resume, cover lettersjournal 1 12 Business – Cover letters, Statement of Purpose 13 Business – Statement of Purposejournal 2 14 Movie – “Wizard of Oz” – if we are caught up 15 Review for final exam 16 Final exam

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5. Traditional Resume A summary of your career goals, education, work experience, activities, honors, and special skills you might have. Printed on nice paper Sent with all applications

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8. Traditional Resume Your resume may be considered for 1 minute or less If it is not specific to a particular job or company, it may quickly be discarded The “scattergun” approach is not very effective

9. Better Method: A Focused Resume “Zero-in” on a particular company, a particular job More personal More sincere (you are no longer saying “I’ll take any job”) Recruiter can quickly see what your skills and job goals are.

10. Resume Workshop Find your homework: “pool of experience” Take out a clean sheet of paper Identify a company and position that you might like to apply for

11. 1. Identify Yourself Put your name, permanent and campus addresses, permanent and campus phone numbers, and email address prominently at the top of your resume. Avoid using a nickname. E-mail addresses are acceptable. Kimberly Ann Hurst 1305 Palmer Dr. #1275 West Lafayette, IN Boiler@purdue.edu (765) 555-1706

12. Identify Yourself Kimberly Ann Hurst 1305 Palmer Drive #1275 West Lafayette, IN Boiler@purdue.edu Phone 83596557

13. 2. State Your Objective One to three sentence summary of your area of expertise and career interest. Relate your existing skills directly to the job you are seeking. Demonstrate what you can do for the company rather than what they can do for you.

14. Objective Statement Avoid over-generalized statements: A position allowing me to utilize my knowledge and expertise in different areas. Avoid statements that focus only on what a company can do for you: A position where I gain experience in working on biological problems. Make the statement as specific as possible: A position which allows me to apply my background in engineering and high performance computing to biological problems.

15. State Your Objective Objective: Seeking a position which will allow me to apply my background in international cost accounting to the computer industry. Kimberly Ann Hurst 1305 Palmer Drive #1275 West Lafayette, IN Boiler@purdue.edu (765) 555-1706

16. 3. Match Skills to Requirements Ask yourself: “if I were the recruiter, what skills and experience would I look for in the applicant?”

17. Match Skills to Requirements Example 1: Apply for a job as a programmer for HP- Compaq computer company. Do you have good programming skills? Are you a good team player? Do you understand the IT industry?

18. Match Skills to Requirements Example 2: Apply for a job as a programmer for Wilson Sporting Goods company. Do you have good programming skills? Do you play basketball? Were you ever team captain?

19. 4. Select Education/Skills Draw from the pool the best skills, experience, talents, etc. that match your objective. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Resume HP Resume Wilson

20. Education Important especially for recent college graduates or students seeking internships or summer jobs. Begin with the highest educational University attended, degrees, major, minors, grade point average, date of program completion, and so forth. Usually, don’t include middle school.

21. Education Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Graduation May 2000 Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering GPA: 3.2/4.0 Major GPA: 3.5/4.0 You do not have to include your GPA on the resume, but if it isn’t included, employers may assume that it is lower than it really is. Always state the grade point scale your school is using.

22. Relevant Courses List relevant courses that: –Help you stand out from the crowd –Have provided you with specific skills or knowledge Spanish (4 semesters) Computer Science Business Writing Business Law Ethics Only include courses taken in addition to your major or minor. Refer to the course by name rather than by number.

23. Education/Relevant Courses Objective: Seeking a position which will allow me to apply my background in international cost accounting to the computer industry. Kimberly Ann Hurst 1305 Palmer Drive #1275 West Lafayette, IN Boiler@purdue.edu (765) 555-1706 EDUCATION Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Graduation May 2000 Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering GPA: 3.2/4.0; Major GPA: 3.5/4.0 Relevant courses: Spanish (4 semesters), International trade

24. 5. Employment Experience Positions you have held which are related, in some way, to the job you are seeking. Might be both paid and volunteer. Be creative with this section by describing and emphasizing your experiences in the most relevant way possible. Show your contribution, not just your duties.

25. Employment Experience Hospitality Intern (May 1999-August 1999) Mountain Jacks, Lafayette, IN * Oversaw the planning, production, preparation and prompt delivery of food * Assisted in training and retaining new and experienced employees * Wrote a well-received report on ways to improve the food preparation department Company name & location Job title Dates & Duties Make this section easy to read by using spacing and bullets. Use action phrases to highlight the duties your contribution to the business.

26. Employment Objective: Seeking a position which will allow me to apply my background in international cost accounting to the computer industry. Kimberly Ann Hurst 1305 Palmer Drive #1275 West Lafayette, IN Boiler@purdue.edu (765) 555-1706 EDUCATION Experience Hospitality Intern (5/99-7/99) Mountain Jacks, Lafayette, IN * Oversaw the planning, production, preparation and prompt delivery of food * Assisted in training and retaining new and experienced employees * Wrote a well-received report on ways to improve the department

27. 6. Activities & Honors Include relevant activities that you could discuss with your prospective employer or that have given you valuable experience or skills.

28. Activities & Honors Kimberly Ann Hurst 1305 Palmer Drive #1275 West Lafayette, IN Boiler@purdue.edu (765) 555-1706 ACTIVITIES Tutored students in math twice a week, Young Scholar’s Institute, Trenton, NJ Initiated a Christmas toy drive for local orphanage while serving as Vice President of NAACP. Raised close to $1,000 through intensive fundraising efforts, 1995. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

29. Activities & Honors Kimberly Ann Hurst 1305 Palmer Drive #1275 West Lafayette, IN Boiler@purdue.edu (765) 555-1706 AWARDS & HONORS Herbert Lehman Education Foundation Award for Academic Excellence, 1992-1996 First Place, Most Original Speech, Hokkaido International Foundation, August 1994 John Stuart Class of 1900 Memorial Scholarship, 1993-1994 EDUCATION EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES & HONORS

30. 7. Specialized Skills Include skills that make you unique, such as computer skills, foreign language skills, or military service. Be specific in describing your special skills; name computer programs you know, how long you studied a foreign language, or your dates of military service.

31. Specialized Skills Kimberly Ann Hurst 1305 Palmer Drive #1275 West Lafayette, IN Boiler@purdue.edu (765) 555-1706 COMPUTER SKILLS C++, Java, Delphi LANGUAGE SKILLS Proficient in Spanish. Basic conversational ability in American Sign Language. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES AWARDS & HONORS

32. 8. References In general, do not include the names and addresses of your references on your resume. It is enough to state that references are available upon request. Choose professional references rather than character references. Employers and professors who know you and your work are the best references.

33. Education/Relevant Courses Kimberly Ann Hurst 1305 Palmer Drive #1275 West Lafayette, IN Boiler@purdue.edu (765) 555-1706 EDUCATION EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES AWARDS & HONORS SKILLS References available upon request

34. 6. Finally, Remember the Basics Length: usually one typed page is best. Content: be concise. Font: avoid fonts 12 point. Font: use Times Roman or Arial. Paper: A4, good quality. E-Mail resume? Use special format Education: usually just university classes Employment: relating to the job you seek Skills: specific to the job you seek Honors: show experience and skills. References: usually not included

35. Homework Type your resume on the PC, print out a copy to turn in. NOTE: For class purposes, please put your student number on the same line as your phone Phone 83596557 Student 021073009