1. The Ten-Second Résumé Presented by Laura Needs Adapted from Ball State University

2. Average employer will spend roughly 10-20 seconds reviewing your résumé. Hmmm... Capture their attention!

3. Objectives  This workshop will give you 1. Essential and optional components of a résumé. 2. Why and how to tailor résumé to employer's needs. 3. How to create powerful accomplishment statements. 4. Differences between chronological and functional résumés. 5. How to prepare a reference list. 6. Where to find additional information.

4. Capture their attention!  Your resume should  Summarize your relevant skills, strengths, and experiences.  Be easy to read.

5. I HAVE MADE THIS LETTER LONGER THAN USUAL, BECAUSE I LACK THE TIME TO MAKE IT SHORT. — BLAISE PASCAL Résumés Communicate

6. A resume is a tool to market... YOU! Capture their attention!

7. Resume Do’s  Tips for getting your resume noticed:  Use high-quality paper  Consistent with dates, numbers, spacing, abbreviations, etc.  Check and re-check for errors  Someone else critique your résumé

8. Resume Don’ts  Ways to NOT get noticed:  Underestimate this as your first impression  Write lengthy prose  Use multiple fonts, typographic symbols, or visual elements

9. Resume Don’ts  Do NOT do the following:  Use personal pronouns (I, we, my)  Include a photograph  Mention personal data  Give information that could potentially screen you “out” of the job

10. Step 1 - Prepare!  Identify your strengths.  Research the employer and position.

11. Step 2 - Essentials  Contact Information  Name  Address (current and permanent)  Telephone number (with area code)  E-mail address Charlie Cardinal 617 W. Birdsboro Lane Muncie, Indiana 47303 (765) 289-3456 ccardinal@bsu.edu

12. Step 2 - Essentials  Education  Name of Institution  City, State  Graduation Date  Degree Awarded  Major and Minor  Concentration Area Ball State University, Muncie, IndianaMay 2008 Bachelor of Science, History Minor: American Studies

13.  2 Styles of Resumes:  Chronological  Functional Step 3 – Choose a Style

14. Step 4 - Experience  Employer Information:  Name of employer (organization)  City and state of employer  Start and end dates of employment (include month)  Title of position

15. Step 4 - Experience  Accomplishment statements  Emphasize major responsibilities, accomplishments and results  Quantify when possible  Start with action verbs (use past tense if not current job)

16. Example Senior Citizens Coalition, Muncie, Indiana Program Assistant January 2004-June 2006 Planned and coordinated educational, health, and social programs; increased weekly participation by 40 people Coordinated 25 volunteers’ schedules for “Meals on Wheels” program Recruited, trained, and scheduled 60 volunteers for a nursing home visitation program

17. Step 5 – Other Info  Honors/awards/scholarships  Licenses/certificates  Publications/presentations/research

18. Step 5 – Other Info  Include as space permits  Career objective and include Specific position and level Employer’s name or specific type of employer Skills you bring to job  Relevant skills section  Volunteer Activities

19. Step 6 - Optional?  Memberships/activities  College Courses  G.P.A.  Only if above a 3.0  Include scale (3.6/4.0)

20. Step 7 – References?  Be considerate of your references’ information  You may say “Available upon Request”  Alert references when give out information so they are prepared if contacted  So references can speak of how you would be a fit for position, it is helpful to provide  Job description  Updated copy of your resume

21. Step 7 – Reference Page  Name  Title  Address  Telephone number (with area code)  E-mail address (verify beforehand) Dr. J. P. Smith Director Senior Citizens Coalition 3000 Kilgore Ave. Muncie, IN 47303 (765) 280-0000 jpsmith@scc.org References’ information:

22. VICKIE L. MORGAN vlmorgan@bsu.edu Present Address (until 5/01/08)Permanent Address P.O. Box 490000712 Peachtree Road Muncie, Indiana, 47304Calhoun, Indiana 45678 (765) 236-0000(765) 332-1576 ObjectiveAcquire staff reporter or related position at Star Press utilizing my journalism and layout skills. EducationBachelor of Arts, Journalism Major, Spanish MinorMay 2008 Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana GPA: 3.4/4.0 Study Abroad- Universidad de Salemanca, Salemanca, SpainSummer 2007 Special Computer Experience: Mac and IBM compatible, Aldus PageMaker, Freehand, MS Word Skills Associated Press Style Writing and Editing Language Skills: Advanced level written and spoken Spanish RelatedHetzler Industries, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana August 2007- Present ExperienceCommunication Intern Meet weekly deadlines in producing newsletter for 500 team members Develop marketing materials to support sales effort in eight states Contribute to quarterly corporate-wide newsletter Write and distribute press releases concerning new products Ball State University Publications, Muncie, IndianaAugust 2006-Present Student Life Editor, The Cabin Log Design and edit award-winning section layout of daily student-run newspaper

23. What’s wrong here? Nathaniel Pearson 5001 Northlake Ave.305 Shady Oak Lane Muncie, IN 47304Cincinnati, Ohio 4524

24. What’s wrong here? Education: Accounting, 5/03 B.S.U., Muncie, Indiana G.P.A.: 3.7 (major), 3.5 (overall) Honors: Presidential Scholar, Dean’s List, Honors College

25. What’s wrong here? Cendant, May 2003-August 2003 As an accounting intern, I learned all aspects of the accounting division at Cendant. I assisted the airport account and rent specialist with preparing spreadsheets and researching items. I also prepared account analysis and journal entries. BSU Computer Labs, 9/02 thru present  Checked in student users.  Assisted students with computer problems  Coordinated lab schedule for lab assistants.

26. Additional Resources  Career Center Web Site www.bsu.edu/careers/  Career & Experiential Learning Lab Lucina Hall 235

27. Additional Resources  Career Center offers:  Daily Drop-In Advising Monday-Wednesday, 1p.m. -3:00 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m. -12:00 noon  Email careercenter@bsu.edu or call ext 1522 for appointmentcareercenter@bsu.edu

28. Objectives – Completed?  Did you gain understanding of 1. Essential and optional components of a résumé. 2. Why and how to tailor résumé to employer's needs. 3. How to create powerful accomplishment statements. 4. Differences between chronological and functional résumés. 5. How to prepare a reference list. 6. Where to find additional information.

29. Remember... 1. Capture their attention! 10-15 sec/resume 2. Communicate clearly and succinctly 3. Prepare & include essentials 4. Style – chronological or functional 5. Proofread & feedback These steps will lead you to a GREAT Resume!