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Resume Workshop
Neal Drasga, ACAS
Brad Raatz, ACAS
Matt Lange
September 14, 2009
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Selling Yourself
The Resume
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Preparation
• Learn How to Put a Resume Together
– Consult with the Online Writing Lab
• http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
– Read literature or consult the internet
• Get Material for Your Resume
– Keep active and involved
– Document your activities and what you learned from them
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Basic Guides
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Limit it to a single page
Keep things simple and bullet pointed
Prioritize your achievements and only select a few you are most proud of
Do not lie or mislead
Do not list references, but make them available upon request
• Have it proofread
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Sections
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Heading (name and contact information)
Objective
Qualifications
Job History
Achievements
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Objective
• Full-time or internship
• If Full-time, state your preference of:
– Insurance company or consulting
– Property/Casualty or Life/Health
Example:
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• A job in the financial services industry
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• A full-time actuarial position with a Property/Casualty insurance company where I can utilize my strong analytical skills and
progress towards professional designation
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Qualifications
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Exams
Relevant Courses
GPA
Estimated Graduation Date
Computer Skills
Order should emphasize strengths
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Qualifications – Bad Example
Relevant Courses
Math 210 - Theory of Interest, Math 220 - Calculus I, Math 230 - Calculus II, Math 242 - Calculus of Several Variables, Math 408 - Actuarial
Statistics I, Math 409 - Actuarial Statistics II, Math 415 - Linear Algebra, Math 469 - Methods of Applied Statistics, Math 471 - Actuarial Theory I,
Math 472 - Actuarial Theory II, Math 476 - Actuarial Risk Theory, Math 477 - Survival Analysis, Math 478 - Actuarial Modeling, CS 105 Introduction to Computing, CS 125 - Intro to Computer Science, Econ 102 - Microeconomic Principles, Econ 103 - Macroeconomic Principles, Econ
302 - Intermediate Microeconomics Theory, Econ 303 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory, Fin 221 - Corporate Finance, Fin 230 - Introduction
to Insurance, Fin 300 - Financial Markets, Fin 321 - Advanced Corporate Finance, Fin 431 - Property-Liability Insurance, Fin 432 - Managing Fin
Risk for Insurers, Fin 434 - Employee Benefit Plans
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Qualifications – Good Example
Relevant Courses
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Mathematical Theory of Interest
Multivariate Calculus
Linear Algebra
Differential Equations
Introduction to Actuarial Science
C++ Programming
Macroeconomics & Macroeconomics
Statistical Theory and Probability
Actuarial Modeling
Introduction to Statistics
Probability and Models
Financial and Managerial Accounting
Course number not as important as name or description
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Job History
• Internships
• Tutoring/Teaching
• Other
• Emphasize
– What you did
– What you learned
– Skills applied or improved
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Job History – Bad Example
Job History
• Internship with XYZ Insurance Company
I ran some data from the mainframe and put it into spreadsheet that was distributed to several people weekly.
• Stockperson for The College Bookstore
Stocked new inventory on shelves and reorganized books on shelves for customers who put them in the wrong place.
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Job History – Good Example
Job History
• Actuarial Internship with ABC Insurance Company (June 2007-August 2007)
Learned about the Auto line of business and basic actuarial techniques by performing rate reviews for the states of Illinois and Indiana. In
the process, learned about the underwriting and market impacts of the proposed rate changes through meetings with the underwriters to
discuss and refine the proposal.
• Math Tutor (September 2006-May 2007)
Helped students in the remedial Calculus class that were having difficulty understanding the concept in the way it is traditionally taught.
Alternate methods were sought out to teach the subject until one was found that worked with the students.
• Manager for The College Bookstore (June 2006-August 2007)
Responsibilities included the training of new employees, developing weekly schedules for all employees to ensure proper coverage, and
closing of the store three nights a week.
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Achievements
• Clubs
• Activities
• Awards
Keep to a reasonable number
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Activities/Achievements – Bad Example
Activities/Achievements
Member of Math Club
Member of Actuary Club
Member of Science Club
Member of XYZ Fraternity
Member of Chess Club
Honor Roll (Fall 2006 to present)
National Merit Scholarship Recipient
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Activities/Achievements – Good Example
Activities/Achievements
• Member of the Science Club (August 2007 to present)
– Redesigned the Club’s website to capture a calendar of events all members could reference, built an electronic mailing list of
members, and created a group mailbox where members could submit questions/comments to the officers of the Club.
• Member of the Chess Club (August 2006 to present)
– As the Head of New Member Committee, put together an advertising campaign to drive interest in the Club, resulting in a 50%
increase in membership over the past two years.
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Selling Yourself
Links Between Resume and Interview
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Goals of Interview
• Communicate your own needs and desires
• Establish that you are qualified for the position
• Differentiate yourself from other candidates
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How Resume Helps you with the Interview
• A well written resume gives you some control of the interview
• Interviewer will most likely scan your resume and begin the conversation there
• Resume should highlight key skills and experiences
– When at a loss for a talking point, look to your resume for guidance
• If you are not comfortable discussing something, DO NOT put it on your resume
• Bottom line: Be able to discuss past experiences that convey leadership and other key skills
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Contacts
• [email protected]
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