Transcript Resume Writing Workshop - University of California, Irvine

RESUME
BASICS
The average
employer looks at
a resume for only
6 seconds!
Source: The Ladders
WHAT IS A RESUME?
A tool to get you the interview, not
the job
Provide employer with a concise
summary of education, skills, and
goals
Facilitate the interview
TYPES OF RESUMES
There is no one way to format a
resume
Find what best fits you and your
experiences
RESUME STRUCTURE
Contact
Objective
OBJECTIVE
Optional Section on Resume!
Be Specific:
1. Function (type of work)
“…marketing”
2. Employer/Industry (work setting)
“…at a financial institution”
3. Position
“…the Marketing Assistant position”
4. Skills
“…utilizing my analytical and creative skills”
5. Time Orientation
“…part-time”…”full-time”…”summer
internship”
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS
OBJECTIVE?
Desire a challenging position that will utilize
my education and experience to its fullest
within a high-growth organization that offers
opportunities for advancement and growth.
Good Example
Seeking a marketing intern position in a nonprofit organization that will utilize creative
and analytical skills.
RESUME STRUCTURE
Contact
Objective
Education
EDUCATION
Include University – full name
Degree – Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of
Science in (Major)
Minor program(s)
Date of Graduation (expected)
Study Abroad Experience
GPA if greater than 3.0
Relevant courses
Community College??
Avoid High School
EDUCATION EXAMPLE
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art, June 2017
GPA 3.3
Relevant Coursework:
Interdisciplinary Digital Arts
Advanced Color Photography
RESUME STRUCTURE
Contact
Objective
Education
Experience
EXPERIENCE
What is Experience?
List Organization/Company name; Location,
Job Title, Dates employed
Reverse chronological order
Bullets vs. Paragraphs
Verb tense (present or past)
Describe using Action Verbs and Key Words
Quantify #, $, % when possible
Describe any results and accomplishments
EXPERIENCE EXAMPLE
Starbucks Coffee, Irvine, CA
Barista, June 2014-present
Train new hires in areas of customer
service, cashiering and store policies
Provide excellent customer service to
ensure customers’ satisfaction
Maintain store and stock inventory
Brew coffee, take orders and prepare drinks
RESUME STRUCTURE
Contact
Objective
Education
Experience
Skills
Research/Publications
Languages
Activities/Interest
Volunteer Activities
Honors
FORMAT TIPS
Keep to 1 page
½” - 1” margins, 10-12 pt. font
Keep it simple (white paper, black ink –
no colors or graphics)
Use a consistent format
Place most relevant information at top
Create on Word doc
CONTENT TIPS
TAILOR your resume to each specific
position
Be truthful
Avoid personal pronouns (“I” or “my”)
Avoid acronyms (SPOP, ASUCI)
Have it proofread!!
CONCERNED ABOUT SPACE?
I don’t have enough to fill a page!
 Use a header that takes several lines
 Use 12 pt. font
 Work with your margins
 Use columns to list courses and skills
 Include relevant courses
I have too much content to fit on one page!
 Use a smaller font size (10-11pt) and margins
 Type contact information in one line
 Wrap skills with commas (no columns)
 Combine bullet points
 Include only the most relevant and recent experiences
WHAT DO OC EMPLOYERS
THINK
Employers continue to want a 1-page resume
96% agreed with the statement ‘A resume is
a job-seeker’s 1st interview.’
97% agreed with the statement ‘A resume
must show me how you applied the skill I’m
looking for, not just that you have the skill.’
86% responded that having internships was
important or a ‘must have’
#1 mistake on the resume: Spelling and
grammar
T h e 2 0 11 O r a n g e C o u n t y R e s u m e S u r v e y
S a d d l e b a c k C o l l e g e , M i s s i o n Vi e j o , C A
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