ResumeWriting如何写简历.ppt

Resume Writing 101,Career Services Kristen Cruz/ Kathy Forkin Kaplan 210 (203) 932-7342 J,I. Purpose II. Function III. Getting Started IV. Content V. Design,Agenda,Before you start handing out your resume, we want to make sure you are fully prepared!,I. Purpose,The purpose of your resume is to get an INTERVIEW!,A resume is your personal advertisement Summarizes pertinent facts and qualities that are special about you An effective resume highlights your best qualities and arouses an employers interest,II. Function,II. Getting Started,1. Conduct a self-assessment: list 5 skills, abilities and talents you have What are you good at?,2. Look at your work experience and extracurricular activities: list 5 things you learned from previous experiences that can contribute to an organization Transferable Skills teamwork, problem solving, leadership,II. Getting Started (cont.),III. Content,A. Objective/Profile B. Education C. Relevant Courses D. Internship E. Experience/Work History,F. Honors & Awards G. Extracurricular H. Volunteer I. Computer Skills,A. Objective/Profile,What position are you seeking? Highlight what you can bring to the company, not what the company can do for you Profile: 2 or 3 sentences about you (do not use I, myself, mine, me),Example:,OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position in the Criminal Justice field. PROFILE: Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with strong written and verbal communication skills. Seeking a position in the Criminal Justice field.,B. Education,Institution name & location Degree obtained/date Major Minor/concentration Senior project/research/thesis,Example:,EDUCATION University of New Haven West Haven, CT Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Minor, Sociology Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2009,C. Relevant Courses,Max of ten courses that pertain to your field of study,Example:,RELEVANT COURSES Principles of Fire Science Emergency Scene Operations Fire and Casualty Insurance Fire Protection Fluids & Systems Municipal Fire Administration Accident Conditions & Controls Fundamentals of Fire Prevention Fire Chemistry and Physics w/lab Fire/Life Safety Codes Criminal Law,D. Internship,Name of company/agency Location Dates of internship # of hours Title (intern) Description of duties and responsibilities What you learned Who you worked with Special Projects,Use action words,E. Work Experience/History,Name of employer Location (city, state) Dates of employment Title of position Description of duties and responsibilities Include Numbers Order of Importance,Use action words,Example:,University of New Haven West Haven, CT Resident Assistant 9/2007 - Present Manage a floor of 20 - 30 residents per year Assume leadership role and responsibilities to maintain a healthy living environment Work with a budget of approximately $400 annually for programming events within residence halls,F. Honors & Awards,Past and present awards (DO NOT include high school) Honors, grants and prizes Scholarships Honor Societies Deans List,Remember to include dates,G. Extracurricular,Sports Teams University Clubs Membership in professional organizations Office/position held & Dates of involvement,H. Volunteer Experience,Volunteer/ Community Service Title if not “volunteer” Location Dates Describe what you did,I. Computer Skills,Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Project, SPSS, programming languages Any other technical skills that may be relevant to your field,Jane Doe,Objective: Seeking a position in the Business industry. Education: University of New Haven West Haven, CT Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science Minor, Advanced Investigation Anticipated Graduation: May 2011 Relevant Crime Scene Investigation Advanced Forensic Science Courses: Criminal Law Principles of Criminal Investigation Experience: University of New Haven West Haven, CT Resident Assistant 6/2002 - Present - Manage a floor of 30 to 40 students per year - Create and manage activities for residents - Ensure rules and safety procedures are enforced Honors: Deans List Fall 2002 & Spring 2004 Extracurricular: UNH Student Council, President 2002 Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher,300 Boston Post Rd Box #XX (203) 555-5555 West Haven, CT 06516 J,What NOT To Include,NEVER include information related to the following: Gender or Race Physical Appearance Marital or Relationship Status Children you may or may not have Religious or Political affiliations These items will take away from your professional appearance and can negatively impact your chances of securing an interview Employers may not obtain this information from you or anyone else. This is against the law! Do not include false information. Employers will check your degree status and employment history. If you get hired and your resume is found to contain false information, it will be used as grounds for firing,Name and Address at the top Use resume paper 10-12 point font except name Keep font same for all sections Left/Right margins at 1 inch Limit bulleting and bold text,IV. Design,Helpful Hints,Keep resume to one page if possible (concise information) List dates in reverse chronological order under headings Your resume should be easy to read (clearly written) Be consistent with formatting (i.e. verb tense) Use Spell check and proof read. Errors tell the employer that youre likely to make errors if hired Be honest! Dont exaggerate! Avoid word abbreviations, slang or trite expressions Use action words to describe (Manage, Train, coordinate) Be sure copies are clean. Use white or off-white paper. Avoid gray or other colors of paper Avoid graphics, underlining, italics and excessive use of bold face. Problems can occur when electronically scanned,This is a BAD resume! Your goal is to find different aspects of this resume that are either wrong or that you can improve upon. Be sure to take notice of not only the content of this resume, but also its aesthetics and overall presentation. Al Kahalic 1515 Gator Lane 352-392-1601 Gainesville, Fl Objective A want a good job that pays lots of money! Experience 19851990 Ferguson and Bardell Southridge, WA District Sales Manager Increased regional sales. Managed 250 sales representatives in 10 Western states. Made training course for new recruits speeding profitability. 19901994 Arbor Shoes Southridge, WA National Sales Manager Increased sales from $50 million to $100 million. Doubled sales per