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What is a Resume?
It is a document that
allows employers to
quickly assess your
qualifications and
suitability for a position
It advertises your skills
and educational history.
It helps you list your qualifications and personal goals in an
organized manner.
It allows employers to assess your qualifications and suitability for
a position quickly, and helps them see the benefits of your
education and experience before an interview.
The resume is often the first contact a potential employer has with
a job seeker. To be useful, it must make a good impression
immediately.
Most employers only give each resume a quick glance (10-20
seconds), then discard those that appear disorganized or too
wordy and file the rest?
So…Make yours look GREAT!!!
Basic Guidelines For Resume Preparation
Write it yourself
Use descriptive action verb
statements
Focus on accomplishments
Make it easy to read
Make sure it is perfect
Target it towards the job you want
Resume Format
Reverse Chronological-Functional
Lists education and employment, beginning with
the most recent and working backwards
2004200320032003…
Uses descriptive action verb statements to
describe what you have done and your
accomplishments.
analyzed, compiled, supervised…
Remember a resume is NOT a job description
A job description lists your duties and responsibilities
A resume describes what you did (the skills you used and the
results you achieved).
Job Description: Responsible for reception duties
Resume:
* Received the annual award for the most
courteous receptionist
* Produced department brochures using Paint
Shop 5, Adobe, Publisher, Internet
MAJOR SECTIONS IN A RESUME
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Personal Information: Name, contact address, telephone number, email address.
Objective: Why are you sending your resume?
Education Details: School history, university history and training
(Optional) Relevant Courses: Completed courses, current/intended
major courses relevant to the position applied to
Work Experience: Previous work experience, volunteer work, family,
school or university experiences that you feel are appropriate
Extra-curricular activities: List and briefly describe student-related
and other activities
Special Skills and Awards: List relevant abilities, things you have
done or can do (e.g. current level and type of computer proficiency you
possess,) and any awards or special certificates you have earned.
References: list 1 educational and 1 professional referee: name,
contact address
Writing your resume: Personal Information
NAME
Home Address, Abu Dhabi
Your mobile and home number
Email Address and/or Personal Web Address
UAE National
Date available
FATIMA ABDULLA
P.O. Box 4783, Abu Dhabi
050-1234567or 02-1234567
[email protected]
UAE National
Available August 01, 2005
A note on email addresses:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
What is wrong with these addresses???
More on email addresses:
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Make sure you have a
professional sounding
email address
Make sure you check it
often and that it is not
FULL
Make sure you check
junk mail in case an
important email has been
filed there by accident
Writing your resume: Career Objective Statement
The Career Objective Statement is a meaningful
statement describing your employment goal.
It can be specific, such as when applying to a
particular job, or more general, such as when
you are applying to a company where you are
willing to fill a position for which they feel you
are suitable.
Specific: To secure an Administrative Assistant position within
Zayed University where I can contribute my excellent
communication and computer skills.
General: To obtain an entry level position within your company
where I can contribute my skills and experience.
Writing your resume: Career Objective Statement
Why write a Career Objective Statement?
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To clearly state your job target for the employer.
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To show that there is a match between the kind of
work you are seeking and the position being offered.
The myth that one resume will do for all positions
is just that, a myth. You can change your job
objective each time you print a resume to more
closely align with the position for which you are
applying.
Tips for Writing the Objective
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Audience Benefits:
 How
you benefit the employer
Don’t be vague
 Keep it concise and targeted
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 Use
the desired job title or target
Writing your resume: Educational History
The first major section of your resume should be
Educational History.
Include in reverse chronological order, i.e.
starting with most recent.
Include High School.
Include other educational certificates, e.g.
summer programs, specialized studies, etc.
Writing your resume: Educational History
EDUCATION
Dates
Degree, Major, and Concentration (if appropriate)
Institution, Location
Optional: Cumulative GPA/GPA in major (list if 3.5 or
higher)
Optional: Academic honors and awards (may include
later in separate section)
Optional: Relevant coursework and/or capstone project
Writing your resume: Educational History
EDUCATION
2004
Bachelor of Science in Business Sciences, concentration Accounting
Zayed University, Abu Dhabi
 GPA 3.8/4.0
Sheikha Fatima Award w
Senior Project: “Financial Database for Abu Dhabi Police”
2000
High School Certificate, Science Stream
The American International School, Abu Dhabi
Average 92%
Writing your resume: Experience
List your employment experiences in reverse
chronological order
Section can be titled Work History, Career History,
Career-Related Employment, Employment, Employment
History, or similar.
List experiences as follows: Job title, employer, location
and the dates. The order of the job title and the employer
depends on how you want to present yourself.
If you have a lot of work experience, only include that
which is relevant to the job you applying for.
Writing your resume: Experience
May include full-time, part-time, summer,
volunteer work, and internships.
Use descriptive active verb statements to
describe the skills you have developed and
demonstrated. An action verb statement
describes your accomplishments and
responsibilities and should show something that
you are proud of.
Cite your specific responsibilities and
accomplishments for each position. Be thorough
in your descriptions without exaggerating.
Writing your resume: Descriptive
Action verb statements
These statements will follow most entries
included in your resume.
The use of well-chosen action verb
statements is a proven, highly effective
resume writing technique. Incorporating
action verbs with the description of your
experiences emphasizes the strengths
and skills you possess.
Writing your resume: Writing Descriptive Action Verb Statements
A simple way to begin your building of action verb statements is
to first write your experiences in complete sentences beginning
with the pronoun "I". For example:
“I responded to student questions about the IS Department. I
designed brochures describing the IS department using
PhotoShop. I changed our filing system to make it easier to find
things in a hurry.”
Now, drop the capital "I" and begin your statement with an
action verb. Make sure your statements are to the point.
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Responded to students’ questions about the IS Department
Designed brochures using PhotoShop which were distributed
during community events
Reorganized filing system resulting in quick access to all
departmental information
Writing your resume: Examples of Descriptive Action Verb Statements
Tutored English Readiness students in remedial reading
Conducted interviews with graduate students for student
newspaper
Facilitated group sessions in math and created individual lesson
plans for students
Collected and interpreted survey data; Documented results and
conclusions
Organized donations for poor families during Ramadan
Planned the bake sale table and raised 1000 Dirhams for the
Red Crescent Society during National Day
Designed a homepage for the IS Department which had 200 hits
over a six month period
Writing your resume: Work Experience
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Dates
Job Title
Company
Location
Bulleted descriptive action verb statements
2003-2004
Research Assistant, College of Information Systems
Zayed University
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Drafted student opinion survey
Analyzed data using SPSS
Writing your resume: Action Verbs
The following is a
sample list of action
verbs commonly used
in writing resumes. Use
a thesaurus to help you
think of additional
verbs. Use present
tense when describing
current work; otherwise
use past tense.
Writing your resume: Action verbs
General Words
Assisted
Supervised
Presented
Answered
Taught
Promoted
Organized
Applied
Words for Information and
Numbers
Increased
Influenced
Charted
Verified
Consulted
Catalogued
Researched
Marketed
Launched
Monitored
Writing your resume: Action verbs
Words for Research
Applied
Audited
Compared
Collected
Complied
Forecasted
Formulated
Surveyed
Innovated
Processed
Critiqued
Words for
Administration/Management
Authorized
Pioneered
Presided
Disseminated
Guided
Led
Delegated
Mentored
Streamlined
Validated
Managed
Writing your resume: Action verbs
Words for Communication
Addressed
Built
Clarified
Composed
Trained
Taught
Developed
Authored
Presented
Initiated
Facilitated
Words for Office Support
Administered
Arranged
Assisted
Balanced
Completed
Documented
Served
Scheduled
Prepared
Solved
Operated
Writing your resume: Action verbs
Words for Financial Management
Tripled
Upgraded
Funded
Economized
Audited
Appraised
Secured
Computed
Allocated
Sourced
Exceeded
Writing your resume: Extra-Curricular Activities
Include all student-related or other activities that you
have participated in. Pay particular attention to those
that allowed you to develop or increase your skills. Use
bullets to describe activity if appropriate. For example:
Member, Basketball team
Member, Debate Society
Volunteer, Red Crescent Society
Writing your resume: Extra-Curricular Activities
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Dates
Activity
Location
Action verb statement
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
2003-2004
Volunteer, Red Crescent Society
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Helped raise over 2000 Dirhams for charity
Writing your resume: Skills, Awards,
Honors, and Certificates
Title this section appropriately, depending on what you plan to
include.
Computer: Even if it is only word processing skills, list familiarity with
computer systems, applications and programs. If you don't have it,
they assume you don't know it.
Language: State degree of proficiency in writing and speaking.
List academic, leadership and athletic honors. If you only have
academic awards you can list them under your GPA in the
Education section.
Other: Any other specific skills you have developed as a student or
in your personal life. These will depend on your major and unique
circumstances, e.g. Musical ability, Public Speaking Training,
Leadership Training, etc.
Writing your resume: About references
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You can include a list of references on your resume,
or simply state “References available upon request”
centered at the end of your resume. In this case, you
should have your reference list ready on a separate
sheet of paper.
Only include reference names of people who have
agreed to do so, and who will say nice things about
you! (not relatives)
Be sure to provide correct contact information,
especially email, for your reference names.
References available upon request
Common questions:
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Do I need an objective statement on my resume?
It is a good idea to include an objective on your resume so that
a potential employer is clear about what you are looking for from
the beginning. Employers often say that they prefer resumes
with objectives and they want them to be fairly specific. Not only
do they not have time to try to figure out which of their many
positions you might fit into; they also prefer to know what you
are really interested in.
Must I include my GPA on my resume?
As a student or recent graduate your academic achievement will
be one of your most important assets. Generally it is
appropriate to include your GPA on your resume if it is 3.5 or
above.
What is the difference between a resume and a CV?
A CV is 10-15 pages long and is commonly used when applying
for academic or research positions. A resume is 1-2 pages and
more general in nature.
Writing your resume: Tips
Use present tense for current responsibilities; past tense for prior activities
Spell out the names of organizations and clubs and don’t use
contractions
Write action verb statements to highlight your successes
Resumes should never be written in the first person, such as "I
supervised and trained 2 employees“
Preferred front size is 10-12 point; Your name should appear larger (14-16
point) and headings should be in bold, but not as large as your name.
Begin your resume with your name. The heading should not be “Resume”
or “CV”
Create a header that appears on every page in the top right corner, and
includes your name and “Resume” or “CV” along with the page number.
Print your resume on heavier, natural tone paper, white or off-white is
best
Use standard fonts: Helvetica, Times, Arial
Make effective use of spacing, margins, bolding on your page
Emphasize points with bullets, UPPER CASE, bold, Italics, and underlining.
Use a printer that has good quality print
Writing your resume: More tips
Begin with a clear objective tailored to the specific job for
which you are applying.
Quantify your experience whenever possible, citing
figures that demonstrate progress due directly to your
work.
Organize education and employment in reverse
chronological order.
List accomplishments whenever possible rather than just
describing duties.
Use a consistent format
Proofread to ensure that there are no spelling errors
Use point form as much as possible, avoid getting too
wordy
Keep your resume to under two pages
Include a brief explanation of an organization in your
description if its name is obscure.
Have Fun Writing Your Resume