RESUMANIA WELCOME TO ESU CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER. Career Development Center EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

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1 EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Career Development Center WELCOME TO RESUMANIA ESU CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER Prospect Street East Stroudsburg, PA

2 WELCOME TO RESUMANIA! This is not your average resume writing workshop...this is much...better. Designed with you in mind, Resumania Workshops will no longer focus on a general presentation regarding the do s and don ts for everyone s resume. Each person is different, each job is different, each situation is different, and each resume is different. It is because of these differences that we have decided to take a new approach to assisting ESU students with their resume writing process. At the opening of every Resumania Session, the Career Development Staff will broadly introduce what a resume is, and what a resume isn t. Following the brief introduction and some quick Q&A, we hope that you will use the resources provided to you in this packet to begin designing your own resume on the computers in this room. That s right, if you don t have a resume, you will have the start of one before the end of our session today! Section by section, you will begin to build the framework of this EXTREMELY important document under the close guidance of trained professionals. Not sure how to open your summary statement? Confused about what comes after the heading? Need help strategizing what information to leave on and what information to take of your document? Raise your hand, call one of us out, ask your neighbor! We are all in this together, and together we will create resumes that will help all of you land your next job. With all this help being provided right now, its naturally to feel as though you have to be urgent in getting the resume done right now. BUT IT S NOT! There will be four more Resumania sessions throughout the semester (see our Success Series Schedule in the back of your packet) and if you can t make those, just make an appointment tonight before you leave! In all seriousness, you have put your best foot forward toward your eventual vocational success by attending this session. Learning how to appropriately present yourself on paper is an essential skill that can only be learned through practice and time. The staff of the Career Development Center is available to assist you throughout your entire academic career, and the rest of your life after you graduate. We promise to do anything in our power to help ESU students and alumni be successful; starting today, with your resume. Kick back, enjoy a slice, and start writing! 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Pg. 4: Three Styles of Resumes & Some General Rules Pg. 5: Example of a Functional Resume Pg. 6-7: Chronological Resume Section Descriptions Pg. 8: Basic Resume Structure Resume Writing Tools Pg. 9: Sample Profile Statements Pg : Lists of Action Verbs Pg. 13: Resume Rubric Check-List Pg. 14: Transferable Skills Gained Through Athletic and Club Experiences Examples Pg. 15: First-Year Student Resume Pg : Sophomore Student Resume Pg : Junior Student Resume Pg : Senior Student Resume 3

4 THREE STYLES OF RESUMES & SOME GENERAL RULES Three Styles 1) Chronological a. The style that you will be most likely to be using as a college student and a recent college graduate. b. Focuses on detailed breakdowns of individual professional, educational, and volunteer/leadership experiences to demonstrate how each experience has prepared you for the position for which you are applying. c. Chronological because you list your information in reverse chronological order - from the most recent backwards. d. Think positive growth within an individual career path. 2) Functional a. This style of resume is most useful when attempting to change professional fields when you have little to no experience working in similar roles to the one to which you are applying. b. Rather than focusing on the details of each position you have held, you will be describing your skill set as it relates to the potential job. c. The skills that you include can be drawn from any academic, professional, volunteer/leadership experiences. d. Following your description of your skill set, a short section detailing the positions you have held is necessary. 3) Combination/Free Style a. This type of resume can contain elements of both functional and chronological resumes b. Underlies the fact that as long as your resume is consistently formatted and tailored to the individual position in most cases, it will be acceptable. *Note - If you are applying for a job working with graphic art and graphic design your resume MUST be a depiction of your personal style. General Rules 1) Strongest information comes first 2) As a college student, your resume should be at least 1 full page, and no longer than 2 if you use a second page, use at least half. 3) Only city and state required for addresses, do not include references, or salary figures on your resume. 4) One Job, One Resume The one size fits all resume does not exist. For every job you apply to, you should create a new resume. 5) Font should be easily read and consistent throughout the entirety of the document; never smaller than 10 pt. 6) Minimal Zero use of color: Unless you know the resume that you print is going in to the employer s hands, it is easy to read, and you can be certain that the reader is not color blind. 4

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6 CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME BY SECTIONS Header Always 1st Located on the top of the first page of your resume Name: pt. font Address: If you have multiple, use the one closest to where you would be working Phone Number: The one you use the most, call yourself to ensure that you have a professional voic greeting. Address: If you are looking for a non-internship position, use a non-university, professionally titled, address. o Good to start using one ASAP You never know when that account might become inactive. LinkedIn URL: Customized to just include your name. Summary or Profile Statement Always 2nd An introduction to you as a candidate for the specific position you are applying to at a specific company 3-4 sentences Implied first-person perspective: Avoid the use of personal pronouns (I, me, etc.) Personality characteristics, summary of experience, break down of skills This is a branding statement advertising yourself as the ideal candidate for the job Education 3rd, until after your first two professional positions A depiction of the post-secondary degrees that you will/already hold Always write out the full title of the university East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania o Do not abbreviate, when necessary, add a City, State Always write out the full title of your degree Bachelor of Arts; Communication o Never Major, or B.A., etc. Include the date you graduated/expect to graduate Specify concentrations Include GPA if it is over 3.3 Never include high school, unless it was a vocational program that prepared you for the position being applied to. Related Experience Positioning dependent upon experience Detailed description of experiences (academic, professional, voluntary, organizational) that have directly prepared you to succeed in the role being applied to Consistently formatted Range of dates always provided NOT repetition of job duties an employer will know you served food as a member of the wait staff 6

7 CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME BY SECTIONS Related Experience con t NOT repetition of job duties an employer will know you served food as a member of the wait staff o o o o Achievement based: Good: Contributed to the positive guest experiences through demonstration of strong customer service skills Bad: Answered phones, took reservations, sat guests at tables Action-Oriented: Each bullet should start with a strong action verb (see included list) Specify & Quantify USE NUMBERS: Good: Handled in excess of $5,000 dollars in cash and credit transactions per shift Bad: Worked the cash register How & Why?: After you describe an achievement, explain why and how you achieved it. Achievement How Why Functioned as a member of a productive team through effective communication to ensure all tasks were accomplished. Additional Experience Positioning dependent upon experience Same as related experience, but rather than direct preparation for the position, the experiences included here are supplementary to your ability to do the job. Related Coursework Existence/positioning dependent upon experience Demonstrates that through your academic work, you have taken courses and built skills that will assist you in succeeding in the role. Maximum of 5 classes included in this section. Include title of course, semester taken, and detail your experience in the course with bullets. Focus on skills gained, research conducted, group projects, presentations, highly-relevant technical skills. Supplementary Sections Dependent upon your field, personal background, and requirements for a specific job, you may include these sections: Intercollegiate Athletic Experience Certifications and Trainings Research Leadership Community Involvement Professional Experience Any others...there is not a cut and dry list of sections that you should, or should not have. Use what you need to present yourself in the best light possible. 7

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9 SAMPLE PROFILE STATEMENTS A comparison of Objective vs. Profile Job Objective: Desire technical editing position with supervisory responsibilities in an engineering firm. Profile: Highly skilled technical writer with three years publishing experience. Knowledgeable in current web design technology. Experienced communicator and team player. Sample Profiles: Accountant Accounting manager with five years of accounting experience in real estate and marketing industries. Fully knowledgeable in general accounting, payroll, budgeting, and journal entry preparation. Adept at implementing innovative accounting practices and procedures to improve efficiency. Career Change A self-starter and quick learner. Versatile skill set with experience in customer service, sales, and written and oral communication. Received multiple awards for excellence in customer service. Recognized skills in mentoring and mediating between employees, and in leading team projects. Customer Service Customer services specialist with extensive management experience. Strong interpersonal skills with certification in employee mediation and team-building. Innovative problem solver; developed and implemented new service strategies to increase customer satisfaction by 30%. Education Master s degree in English Literature with four years experience teaching high school literature, creative writing, and grammar. Certification in teaching English as a Second Language and educating mentally disabled high school students. Health Care Bilingual nursing graduate with experience in rural health care. Successfully established multiple clinics with nonprofit health care groups, providing service for thousands of rural women, children, and infants. IT Detail-oriented IT professional with ten years of experience as a software support specialist and systems/network technician. Skilled at operating in a wide range of platforms. Excellent written and oral communication skills; capable of explaining complex software issues in easy-to-understand terms. Resume Profile for College Graduate (Editorial Position) Detail-oriented English major with extensive journalism experience. Managing editor of college paper with strong leadership skills, particularly in assignment delegation and maintenance of set deadlines. Well-versed in proofreading strategies and APA guidelines. Sales Accomplished sales executive with experience managing insurance and healthcare sales companies. Create and implement sales strategies to achieve 35% revenue growth per year. Highly effective management skills; able to motivate sales force and design incentive programs to achieve short and long-term sales goals. 9

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14 TRANSFERABLE SKILLS Transferable skills are those you have acquired through any activity including your experience as a student athlete or club member, with college coursework, projects, community service, volunteering, hobbies or work experience that can be relevant to a future job or internship. Involvement in athletics and clubs is a valuable way to gain experience in communication, organization, teamwork, interpersonal and leadership skills. Your athletic and club experience encompasses many of the skills listed below, so don t forget to highlight them in your resume, cover letter and interviews. Planning and Organization Meet deadlines Manage time effectively Successfully juggle multiple demands Identify and prioritize tasks to be accomplished Assess needs Develop goals for self and/or an organization Work effectively with organization members Follow up with others to evaluate progress of tasks Stick to a difficult endeavor and see it through to completion Critical Thinking Skills Quickly and accurately identify the key issues when making a decision or solving a problem Identify general principles that explain data or human behavior Examine assumptions underlying analyses or conclusions Use facts to judge validity of theories Create innovative solutions to complex problems Critically evaluate theories and research and apply the results to solve problems Human Relations and Interpersonal Skills Maintain group cooperation and support Keep a group on track when working towards a goal Interact and work effectively with others Interact with and appreciate people from diverse backgrounds Communicate effectively and sensitively in both individual and group situations Demonstrate effective social behavior in a variety of settings and circumstances Effectively collaborate with others to complete projects or reach goals Ability to work on a team for assignments Leadership Skills Teach a skill, concept or principle to others Delegate tasks and responsibilities Define and explain ethical behavior and practice it in difficult situations Take initiative in job related duties Tolerance for stress and ambiguity Demonstrate flexibility and ability to handle change Recognize the value of lifelong learning and seeks professional development opportunities Identify personal values and apply them when making decisions Ability and motivation to develop new knowledge 14

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