RESUME WRITING

Mr. Endicott

How do we write our resume?

• We will start from the top section and move down• Each section will be specifically studied• You should come out with a precise idea of how you want to

do the resume• There are NO specific templates to use• Everyone’s resume is different

PERSONAL DATA or what is called “The Banner or Heading”-no information about age, height, weight, gender, marital status, race, religion, photograph, ss#, etc.• NAME • ADDRESS (LOCAL & PERMANENT IF NEEDED)

• PHONE NUMBER (CELL, LOCAL & PERMANENT LANDLINES)

• E-MAIL (MAKE SURE IT IS PROFESSIONAL) • LINKEDIN ADDRESS AND/OR PERSONAL WEBSITE

http://www.linkedin.com/in/salisburybrian - www.salisbury.edu/briansanders

BRIAN D SANDERS Home:

School: 6897 Red Lane 278 Ocean Way

Thurmond, MD 28771 Ocean Town, MD 21998 (301) 555-7897 (410) 555-4444

Student@salisbury.edu / www.salisbury.edu/brian

CAREER OBJEECTIVE (OPTIONAL)

• ONE OR TWO PHRASES• NOT TOO VAGUE OR TOO SPECIFIC• BEST WRITTEN FOR A PARTICULAR JOB

• EXAMPLE“To develop and apply planning, analysis, and financial management skills in a new or an established organization”

EDUCATION• DEGREE-(Graduation Date)• MAJOR/MINOR• GPA• UNIVERSITY AND LOCATION

• FOREIGN STUDY PROGRAMS• RELEVANT COURSES-??-May be separate section

EXAMPLE:

Bachelor of Science In … May 201X Major: Management/Minor: Psychology

Major GPA: 3.6/4.0-Overall GPA: 3.2/4.0 Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD

• Relevant Coursework: Financial Management-describe activities in class. Must be upper level class. Only 2-3 classes.

Other Experience

• INTERNSHIPS• VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE • COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE• RELATED PART-TIME JOBS• COACHING/ATHLETICS

EXAMPLE

Intern Summer 201X Dean Witter Reynolds Inc., Ocean City, MD -

• Coordinated three marketing seminars for 100 employees and analyzed market events such as…

WORK EXPERIENCE• Paid employment• List most recent job first• For each job that you select,

list your job title first, employers name, city and state, dates of employment, brief results oriented descriptions-give examples

EXAMPLE:

MAAGS Attendant Summer 201X Salisbury University Athletics, Salisbury, MD

• Monitored strength and conditioning room and made certain all students were from SU and all students were in a safe and welcoming environment.

ACTIVITIES • LIST ORGANIZATIONS• STATE YOUR ROLE• BRIEFLY DESCRIBE IF APPLICABLE

EXAMPLEChairperson, LEADS Program 201X-1X

• Counseled local “high risk” elementary school students on the importance of education

HONORS• SCHOLARSHIPS• ATHLETIC AWARDS• HONORARY SOCIETIES• DEAN’S LIST• GRADUATING WITH HONORS

EXAMPLE:• All Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) Academic Student

Award- Football, Salisbury University• University Trustee Scholarship -SU Academic Scholarship

OTHER??- Usually not a good title-consider

using such titles as “Awards/Honors, Volunteer Work, Coaching, Community Services, Activities, Certificates, etc.”

• Must be pertinent to your job objective• Include activities such as memberships, leadership offices held,

professional associations, social and school organizations• All of this shows you are well-rounded and able to work with others • NO high school listings anywhere! Only a few exceptions

EXAMPLE:

Activities:• “Served as Head JV Basketball Coach and served as Assistant Varsity

Basketball Coach for Bennett High School in Salisbury, MD”

Reference Page Rules• Do not include on your resume• Use separate page of resume paper• Only people who can attest to your workability

and personal qualities• 3-5 references• List name, title, employer, phone,

email, and relationship to you• Grad school references usually

academic

Tips for Choosing References

• Consider different types of references• Get permission to use someone• Go over all details for each reference-what is required• All requirements of school or employer requesting the

reference should be addressed by YOU• Keep your references informed• Be sure to thank your references

REFERENCES of

JOHN WILLIAMSMr. Matt Nein Dr. Rebecca EmeryPresident Director of Career ServicesMgr. Facilities & Fitness Programs/ Salisbury UniversityStrength & Conditioning Coach, Athletics Salisbury, MD 21801Maggs Center (MC) 146 410-543-6075Salisbury, MD, 22391 raemery@salisbury.eduMattNein@SU.com/(555) 555-584 Direct SupervisorSupervisor

Mr. Charlie EndicottAssociate Director of Career ServicesSalisbury UniversitySalisbury, MD 21801410-543-6075rcendicott@salisbury.eduAcademic Advisor

• Don’t list anything that has to do with your high school experiences. They are considered “expired”

• Don’t include your GPA unless 3.0 or higher

• Don’t include specific addresses for your employment; the state and county is all you need

• Don’t use any font larger than 16 point-only use this for name

• Don’t include any personal information other than email, permanent/present address, phone #

• Don’t include spelling or grammatical errors

Top 10 things employers look for

in a resume

1.Organized & conscientious 2. Communication 3. Leadership 4. Interpersonal 5. Adaptable/flexible 6. Analytical/problem solving 7. Teamwork 8. Positive attitude 9. Energy 10. Passion/enthusiasm

• Embed these skills in your resume

Recruiter Pet Peeves1. Spelling errors, typos, poor grammar

2. Lacks specifics; talk accomplishments

3. Missing/inaccurate dates

4. Missing/inaccurate contact info

5. Poor formatting

6. Long resume

7. Long, dense paragraphs-use bullets

EXAMPLES OF SKILLS

• Computer literate- Lotus 1-2-3, HTML, Dream Weaver, etc.• Communication -Corresponded with alumni on progress of fraternity house

expansion and fundraiser• Interpersonal- Assisted incoming students with transition to college• Analytical/Problem Solving- Assisted with accreditation of American

Chemical Society Student Chapter• Adaptable/Flexible-Worked full time, earning 100% of educational expenses• Teamwork-Completed many team projects for class such as….• Leadership -Served as Captain of...• Mathematics-Using Access, developed data base for senior project• Foreign Language-Lived closely with 12 students and professor (foreign study)

while doing internship in Ghana

A Well Written Resume Will Get Your In the Door