Career Exploration and Development Kent State University

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1 Career Exploration and Development Kent State University

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3 Be honest Be concise, include specifics Use action/accomplishment words Do not use personal pronouns or full sentences Do not include personal information (age, height, etc.) or your photograph

4 NO typos 84% of executives surveyed by Office Team, a staffing service company, say that a single typographical error on a resume will disqualify a job candidate from consideration Line up content perfectly Only accepted abbreviation is GPA, spell out months, addresses Spell out numbers zero to nine, use numerals for numbers 10 and higher Set margins from

5 Do not use a resume template Typically, one page but two pages for graduate students with a lot of experience and projects Print or copy on conservative paper, lb. Print on one side of the page only Send only perfect copies No staples or paperclips

6 Tahoma Arial Century Gothic Gill Sans Times New Roman Bookman Garamond Century School Book Lucinda Sans Verdana

7 Applicant tracking software Scans resumes for keywords related to skills, training, degrees, job titles and experience Compares words on resume to list of desired qualifications from the job description

8 Strategic planning New media Team-building Leadership Critical problem-solving Customer retention Cost reduction

9 Research industry trends Professional association web sites Company websites Industry leaders Linked-in

10 A resume is read quickly It represents the first impression of you The resume is your selling tool

11 OBJECTIVE: To obtain an internship position in web development for Summer 2017.

12 SUMMARY: Six years of professional event planning and volunteer coordination for two major non-profit organizations. Increased year-to-year funds raised by 30% for a variety of campaigns.

13 EDUCATION: Master of Digital Sciences, May 2017 Kent State University, Kent, Ohio Concentration: Digital Systems Telecommunications Networks GPA: 4.0 Bachelor of Technology, May 2014 Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India Major: Electronics and Communication Engineering Cumulative GPA: 3.69

14 COURSEWORK: Business and Professional Communication, Organizational Communication Training and Development, Advertising and Promotion Management, Personal Selling and Sales Management, Grant Writing Workshop

15 SKILLS: Foreign Languages: Fluent in Telugu and English O Programming Languages: C, Python, My SQL Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows Tools: WEKA

16 RELATED EXPERIENCE: Intern, Summer 2016 P & G, Dubai, Saudi Arabia Completed a few consumer goods projects for clients. Collaborated with team members.

17 Marketing Trainee, May August 2015 HNJ Ltd., Beijing, China Assisted with planning of the grand opening of the new facility. Created marketing brochures, wrote copy for radio public service announcements.

18 Conducted research on Enterprise Architecture for Google to complete for the Enterprise Architecture Course. (2016)

19 Server, August 2016-Present Rosie s Diner, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio Provided friendly and efficient customer service in a fast-paced environment. Recognized as Server of the Month.

20 File Clerk, Student Financial Aid, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, January 2017 Present Verified and filed student information, performed data entry, updated student record folders.

21 President, Kent Indian Association Kent State University, August-December 2016 Communicated with alumni, faculty, and L administrative staff to solicit guest speakers. Maintained membership directory, facilitated weekly meetings.

22 Dean s List, three semesters Recipient, Saudi Arabian Scholarship, Intramural Soccer, Member, International Graduate Student Association, 2016-Present

23 Exceptional References Available Upon Request --OR-- References and Portfolio Available Upon Request

24 REFERENCES for Sarah M. Baker Ms. Brooke Smith - Director The Boys and Girls Clubs of Summit County 954 East Market Street Akron, Ohio (330) bsmith7@bgcsc.org

25 Have 3-5 professional references Previous or present supervisors, professors, or other leaders you have worked with Ask permission of each reference Provide references with your current resume and a copy of the position description or job posting

26 References play a critical role in the interview process Build and maintain relationships with your references Keep them current on your status

27 Allow enough time for your references to write letters Give them information about your activities and accomplishments Thank them for their time and effort

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29 Allows you to be more personable Shows your writing skills to an employer Is tailored specifically to the organization Should always accompany a mailed resume Is printed on the same paper used for the resume Is one page in length, three to four paragraphs

30 Specify the position you are applying to Specify your degree and institution State your reasons for applying

31 Highlight your qualifications work experience, internships, academic achievements Specify an accomplishment Include soft skills and personality traits (which are not included in the resume)

32 Refer the reader to your enclosed resume (highlight additional experiences) Provide evidence that you have researched the position and the organization

33 Repeat your interest in the position Repeat the fact that you are qualified for the position Express your desire to meet for an interview Express if you will follow-up to show your assertiveness and desire for interview

34 Often referred to as CV

35 Used in more academic circles Elaborates more on academic endeavors Commonly referred to as a CV Different CVs may be required for different positions Used primarily when applying for international, academic, education, scientific or research positions or when applying for fellowships or grants

36 One or two page summary of your skills, experience and education Goal is to be brief and concise Employer may spend a minute or two reviewing Usually two or more pages More detailed synopsis Includes summary of: educational and academic background, teaching and research experience, publications and presentations RESUME C.V.

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44 Drop-in hours: Tuesday-Friday 11:00 AM 12:30 PM and Monday Thursday 2:00 4:00 PM Use the web resources at Check out our career quick guides

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