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How to Write A ResumeContentsPoints to consider&Format2Resume Checklist4Introduction3 1Resume Preparation3 3Introduction A resume is a 1 page summary of your education,experiences,skills Your resume&cover letter an interview Not a biographical summary of your life But rather a document It highlights your qualifications for employment in a particular position or career field.Focus on qualifications achievements contributions you can make to the employer Completely up-to-date Necessary to rewrite&reprint RememberResumes get interviews,not jobs!Points to considerBe BriefBe Conscious of ImageBe RelevantBe Consistent in Layout&Written StyleBe Relevant Info that supports your job objective enhances your qualificationsBe Brief Complete without being redundant or irrelevant Note:Be sure that essential information can be scanned.Be Consistent in Layout&Written Style Stylistic techniques(e.g.,underlining,asterisks星号,indenting缩排)Boldface a job title,be consistent to boldface all job titles Info on the first pageat the beginning of a section in the left hand marginin a column gets extra attention For example,dates in the left hand margin are emphasized.If your job chronology is not something you want to highlight,place the dates in a less conspicuous place.If you consider your experience more important than your education,place it first on your resume.To emphasize your skills Use action verb phrases(e.g.,organized a promotional campaign or developed and taught in-service courses).Avoid first person pronouns(e.g.,I,me,my)and phrases such as duties included.and responsible for.Current position in present tense;previous positions in past tenseBe Conscious of Image Your resume&cover letter-first contacts with a prospective employer Visually appealing No typographical or grammatical errors Laser printed on bond paper(Use paper that is at least 24 lbs Your paper should be white or off-white灰白色/米白色 towards tan棕黄色/棕褐色 or grayChronologicalFormatFunctionalChronological Most commonly used A categorical listing of information presented in reverse order of occurrence Functional Emphasizes capabilities,skill levels,and accomplishments Effective:If you have limited work experience If you want to highlight marketable skills If you are changing fields If you are reentering after an absence from the job market,or If you are seeing a different emphasis in your career Resume PreparationSkills AccomplishmentsCertificationsWork ExperiencesLeadershipResume PreparationHonorsEducationInterestsProfessional AffiliationsAnd more Step 1:Think about the following before writing1What is the goal of your resume?(Job,internship,scholarship;introduction,information,interview;etc.)2What industry or job function are you seeking?Step 2:Decide how the resume will be used1General Use-e.g.,at a career fair,design it with your generalized career industry in mind.2Specific Company of Position-If for a specific position,tailor it to focus on the specific qualifications needed Step 3:Create the parts of the resume1Heading 3If two addresses are listed,are both needed based on time frame or could one do.2Name,address,e-mail address,and reliable phone number listed.4Objective Statement 6Focus on what you bring to the position,not how the position will help you.5State the type of position(intern,full-time),field/industry,and any other particular features of the job.7Education:Decide which is more important to the employer,the degree or the institution:Include the name of the degree/major,school,location,and minor or certificate Include GPA-cumulative;to better showcase performance9If school,then list the school first and then the location 8If degree,list the degree title first and the graduation date 10Include relevant courses that showcase your skills,knowledge and talents that you are marketing to the employer12List job titles,dates,organization,location,description 11Employment/Work ExperiencesDesign descriptions to answer questions like:What were you really good at doing?What skills did you gain?What impact did you have?Use action verbs;put things in the past tense13Use action verbs;put things in the past tense15Skills(Computer,Language)Emphasize transferable skills14Activities/Affiliations/Interests Examples of an objective statement by major.Advertising Desire to begin career in the media department of a large advertising agency.Eventual goal is account executive.BankingInterested in bank management training program.Long-term goal is to advance to position of bank officer.Seeking a position as an announcer and news reporter with a television station.Desire a position as a programmer or systems analyst utilizing quantitative and mathematical training.Special interest in marketing and financial applications.Seeking a position as a sales representative with a consumer products organization.Eventual goal is to move into a marketing management position with involvement in training,advertising,and marketing research.Wish to join the public relations staff of a large public utility.Interested in photography,copywriting,preparation of news releases,and publication work.Interested in management trainee program or entry-level buying position with a large department store.Seeking position as an assistant in the personnel department of a medical center that will utilize my knowledge of labor relations,benefit programs,and wage administration Eventual goal is advancement to the position of personnel manager.Social Work Seeking a career in family counseling in an urban social service setting.Especially interested in program planning responsibilities.My name is larger than the rest of the text.Have spelled out all the words in the address If I will be moving soon,I have included a local and a permanent address Resume ChecklistMy objective clearly and concisely states the type of job(and perhaps industry)for which I am applying.Under education,I have listed university,degree,major,graduation date and GPA(if above a 3.0).I have included all colleges that I have attended for more than one year.I have spelled out words such as Bachelor of Arts rather than used abbreviations.My experience includes organization name,job title and dates of employment.I have quantified my experiences wherever possible.Each statement begins with a strong action verb+details+result.-Entered data(too brief)+Entered sales data into Microsoft Excel in preparation for annual report-Trained employees(too brief)+Trained 10 employees on opening/closing procedures and monitored their progress The headings stand out from the text,making items easy to find.At arms length,the text and white space appear balanced.Margins are appropriate to make things fit well on the page.Overall Appearance Overall,my resume looks visually appealing.I have used bold and italics to make important items stand out.My resume has been kept to one page.I have kept my main text font between 10 points and 12 points.My resume is printed on resume quality paper.There are absolutely no errors on my resume.My resume is tailored to the specific job for which I am applying.The most important items are toward the top of the page.I have omitted personal pronouns such as I and my.A Promising&RosyFutureIs Ahead Of You演讲完毕，谢谢观看！
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