ResumeWriting.ppt

1、1,Writing a Great Resume,Created by: George Mason University School of Management Career Services Presented by: Julia Makela, Career Coordinator,2,Presentation Overview,Prep Steps What to Include Types of Resumes Resume Categories Writing the Details Putting It All Together Next Steps,3,Prep Step 1:

2、 Know what you have to offer,Think functional skills begin with a blank sheet of paper Choose a position or activity that is easy to talk about Brainstorm a list of everything that you did in that position / activity,23,Writing the Details Storming & Forming Exercise (2),For each item on your brains

3、torm list, search for specifics How much? How often? How many people? How much $? What were the results? Condense your brainstorm to 3-5 concrete tasks & accomplishments, using positive action verbs to introduce each,24,Resume Categories Experience (3),Guidelines for duties, responsibilities & accom

4、plishments Include most relevant skills & qualities Most relevant information comes first Use strong action verbs Provide evidence of skills & qualities by Quantifying information Acknowledging accomplishments & evaluations,25,Resume Categories - Other,Qualifications Highlights Summary,Relevant Cour

5、ses Course Projects Honors & Awards,Work Experience Management Experience Research Experience Leadership Experience Other Experience,Computer Skills Professional Associations / Memberships Languages Community Service,26,Putting It All Together Things to Remember,There is no perfect resume only great

6、 works in progress There is no “cookbook” only traditions & guidelines Keep your language concise, crisp & clear Provide concrete evidence (#, %, $) When in doubt, ask “does it support my purpose?”,27,Putting It All Together Things to Avoid,Avoid stating salary requirements Avoid providing reasons f

7、or leaving past employers Avoid limiting geographical considerations (unless necessary) Avoid expounding on philosophy or values Avoid offering any negative information,28,Putting It All Together Formatting,Attract & hold your readers attention Combinations of capital lettering, underlining, bold fa

8、ce type, and indentations can jazz up your paper (yet, watch for employers who scan resumes) Well placed white space can help the readers eye move across the paper Whatever format you choose, be sure to be consistent,29,Putting It All Together Final Details,Check for grammatical, spelling & typing e

9、rrors Critique! Critique! Critique! Laser print on resume paper,30,Remember,A resume does not get you a job,A resume does get you an interview.,And, putting time and consideration into your resume is one of the best ways to prepare for your interviews!,31,Next Steps,School of Management Career Services Enterprise Hall, Room 008 (703) 993-1880 ,Walk-In Hours for SOM Career Services: Monday & Friday 2:00pm-4:00pm Thursday 10:00am 12:00pm U