Transcript It’s All About the Resum&#233

A workshop presented by Career Services
What a resume does for you
 Tells your professional story
 Gives employer’s their first exposure to you as a job
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candidate
Matches your skills to those desired by an employer
Markets you to employers, potentially landing you an
interview
Prepares you for an interview
Give you confidence in your experiences
What you typically find in a resume
~a general overview~
 Name and professional contact information
 The type of position desired
 A summary of relevant qualifications including:
 Education
 Work experiences
 Internships
 Skills
 Any other relevant information which could include
honors, organizations, volunteer work etc.
How to write your resume
 Step 1: Collect your history
 Step 2: Identify relevant experiences
 Step 3: Write resume sections
 Step 4: Format resume
 Step 5: Review and refine resume
Step 1: Collecting your History
 Work Experiences
 Internships
 Coursework
 Projects
 Volunteer Work
 Extracurricular Activities
 Awards
Step 2: Identify Relevant
experiences
Typical skills desired for Computer
Science Fields
 Experience with certain programs: examples C++, C#,
Javascript, SQL, HTML, XML,
 Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
 Organization, teamwork, and customer service skills
 The ability to problem-solve and think about complex
problems
Step 3: Writing Resume Sections
 Sections of a resume typically include:
 Heading
 Objective
 Education
 Skills
 Work experience
 Awards/honors
 Activities
 References
Step 3: Heading
 Name
 Phone number
 Address
 Email
Step 3: Objective
To obtain a position in software design, development,
and testing
To serve the University of New England as the Web
Technology Manager
To obtain a network consulting internship position with
a major telecommunications company, using my
programming skills, Internet experience, and creative
talent.
Step 3: Education
Education should include:
 School name
 School location
 Date of graduation
 degree
 GPA
Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Bachelor of Science
 Computer Science
 GPA 3.8
Eau Claire, WI
May 2012
Skills
SKILLS / STRENGTHS
Programming languages: Perl, Java, C++, HTML, PHP, MySQL, Scheme, MatLab
Software: Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver, 3ds Max
Operating Systems: Windows (95, 98, 2000, XP, Vista), Mac OS, Linux
Professional: Self-motivated, creative thinker; detail-oriented; excellent time management
Skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Programming experience with C, C#.NET, Python and Java, as well as some database experience
using MySQL and Postgres.
• Design and Animation: AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max
• JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Created a variety of websites, commercial and personal
• Assembly Language: Programmed an ARM board; coded a lunar landing game
• Currently learning VB.net and C#
• Operating Systems: Linux, Unix, OS 10, Windows XP
• Troubleshooting and configuration experience in both Windows and MacOS based systems
• Strong understanding of various data structures and algorithms
• Application experience in a variety of office suites, multimedia and graphics programs, network
utilities, and compilers
• Able to explain high-level technical concepts and ideas in plain language to end users/clients
Step 3: Work Experience
 Job title
 Employer name
 Employer location
 Dates of Employment
 Accomplishment statements
 Position description
Accomplishment Statements
 Start with an action verb
 Talk about what you did rather than your
responsibilities
 Talk about the scope or your activities
 Show results and specific skills
Action Verbs
http://www.uweccareerservices.org/resume_guide/
 Information skills: Document, Gather, Inform, Kept
records
 Technical skills: Assemble, Built, Calculate, Compute,
Design, Devise, Engineer
 Problem-solving skills: Problem solve, Propose,
Research, troubleshoot
Step 3: Awards/Honors
 Scholarships
 Departmental honors
 Dean’s list
 Academic awards
 Research awards
HONORS
Dean’s List – every semester
Psi Chi – Psychology Honor Society
Presidential Honor Society
Step 3: Activities
 Organizations
 Clubs
 Teams
 Projects
 Outreach
Campus Involvement
American Marketing Association Eau Claire, WI
Vice President of Finance Dec. 2009 –May 2011
 Assumed position during a period of adversity and immediately implemented
changes to the accounting procedures, resulting in 100% satisfaction of
financing
 Managed, forecasted, and budgeted for over $12,000 through fundraising, dues,
directors, and events, while overseeing four directors and their responsibilities
with corporate sponsorship & fundraising
 Assisted in overseeing 150 + members and their involvement in the
organization, by leading bi--‐weekly meetings throughout each semester
 Coordinated an AMA Saves Lives event, a program that promotes the benefits
of organ donation, to which UWEC--‐AMA received over $1,000 to give back to
the chapter
 Participated in the AMA International Collegiate Conference, where UW--‐
Eau Claire placed in the top ten out of 304 schools, based on an annual report
which included an extensive budget
Step 3: References
REFERENCES
Carol Hart
School Psychology Professor/Advisor
UW-Stout School Counseling Program
Menomonie, WI
(715) 321-4567
[email protected]
David Johnson
School Psychologist
North Crawford School District
Soldiers Grove, WI
(608) 876-5432
[email protected]
Samantha Popperton
Associate Director
UW-Eau Claire Career Services
Eau Claire, WI
(715) 987-6543
[email protected]
Section 4: Format Resume
Step 5: Review and Refine Resume
Questions?
http://www.uwec.edu/career/
~For more information about Career Services visit us in Schofield 230~
715-836-5358
Additional Resume Resources
 http://www.uwec.edu/career/Students/jobsearch/resume.htm
 http://www.uwec.edu/career/resume.htm
 http://www.uwec.edu/career/Online_Library/Resumes.htm
 Career Discovery Center