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March to Employment Success
…Time to Grab your Horn and
make some noise!
Topic: Resumes
The Resume and the Maze of Choices
• How do I get started? What
information do I need?
• What format? How long?
What do I include and/or
leave out? What order does
everything go into? What
categories do I need?
• What about volunteer
experiences or non-related
work experiences?
Resume Writing Resources
• http://www.rpi.edu/web/writingcenter/resume.html
Website features an overview of resume preparation from
beginning to end. A great starting point!
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http://www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/articles/article221.
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Website is an article with helpful tips for winning resumes
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http://www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/articles/article594.
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This is an article giving ways to improve your resume
• http://www.quintcareers.com/resres.html
This is the overview for resume resources for this website. There is a large number of articles on
resume writing and some great information on e-resumes and security. This was an eye-opener!
• http://www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/resume_guide/how_to.htm
This is another good how-to guide for resume preparation
Resume Writing Resources
• http://www.quintcareers.com/action_alpha.html
This website features even MORE action verbs for your resume. It’s worth a look!
• http://www.quintcareers.com/resume_critique_worksheet.html
This website features a method for resume review. It also provides a resume critique worksheet for
those who are ready to ask themselves tough questions about resume effectiveness
• http://resume.monster.com/archives/samples/
This website has samples of resumes and samples of cover letters. This might be helpful for those
who are looking for inspiration or an example of how others might have framed a position.
• http://resume.monster.com/articles/concise/
This is another resume review piece. It might be used as a
preparation guide, but I found it more helpful when something
was already on paper.
If you find others, please share! Email us and we’ll add it to
the list!
Resume Tips
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Include Relevant Experience
Use action verbs and correct verb tense
Resume paper
Cell Phone numbers – If you use them on your
resume, each ring could be a potential interview.
Answer accordingly!
Email addresses should be included. Be
professional and make sure your standard
signature is appropriate.
PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD
Focus on Results
Focus on What You Have Learned
What Benefit Did You Provide?
– Past Behavior Will Determine Future
Behavior
This information was originally presented by Brooke Turner, Florida State University, at the
2005 NIRSA Region II Student Lead-on.
Action Verbs
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Achieved
Acquired
Administered
Analyzed
Assisted
Centralized
Collaborated
Composed
Conducted
Constructed
Coordinated
Created
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Coordinated
Created
Demonstrated
Designed
Developed
Eliminated
Established
Expanded
Formed
Founded
Hired
Implemented
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Improved
Launched
Maintained
Managed
Marketed
Negotiated
Obtained
Operated
Organized
Performed
Planned
Produced
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Promoted
Published
Recruited
Researched
Resolved
Reviewed
Selected
Simplified
Supervised
Taught
Tested
Trained
Thanks to jobweb.com for the list above. See the entire list at http://www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/resume_guide/action.htm
Objective or no objective?
Objective Pros:
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May be helpful for employers if it relates
closely or specifically mentions the position
Typically included on a traditional resume
(but not required)
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If you are mass producing resumes for a
conference, specificity is not possible
If you decide to personalize each one, it is
very possible to forget and list the wrong
position or institution
If applying for different types of positions,
individual may need more than one resume
for consideration
Major thanks to Troy Vaughn for sharing thoughts on this idea!
Double Check Your Resume for…
• Correct and complete contact
information
• Chronological listing of
resume categories (with
most recent first
• Inclusion of important
responsibilities even if they
were not primary duties
Region II Resume Review
• Want another professional to review
your resume?
• Send it to Dawn Sanner
([email protected]) to have it
reviewed by at least two current
recreation professionals.
• Emails are best, but faxes can be
send to (919) 513-0151.
• Resumes can be sent anytime, but
recommended by March 15 to stay
on pace to prepare for the
conference.
A big thanks goes to…..
• All of the websites and organizations
who are sharing their information on
the web for all to be educated and
informed
• Troy Vaughn for all of his opinions and
wealth of information he shares
without question
• Brooke Turner, Florida State
University, for doing a fantastic
presentation at the Region II Student
Lead-On
• Melanie Freeman and Linda Clauss for
their great inspiration and leadership
on the project. They are the definition
of students serving students.