The Ten-Second Résumé

1. The Ten-Second Résumé Presented by Laura Needs Adapted from Ball State University

2. Average employer will spend roughly10-20 secondsreviewing your résumé. Capture their attention! Hmmm. . .

3. Objectives • This workshop will give you • Essential and optional components of a résumé. • Why and how to tailor résumé to employer's needs. • How to create powerful accomplishment statements. • Differences between chronological and functional résumés. • How to prepare a reference list. • Where to find additional information.

4. Capture their attention! • Your resume should • Summarize your relevant skills, strengths, and experiences. • Be easy to read.

5. Résumés Communicate I have made this letter longer than usual, because I lack the time to make it short.— Blaise Pascal

6. Capture their attention! A resume is a tool to market. . . YOU!

7. Resume Do’s • Tips for getting your resume noticed: • Use high-quality paper • Consistent with dates, numbers, spacing, abbreviations, etc. • Check and re-check for errors • Someone else critique your résumé

8. Resume Don’ts • Ways to NOT get noticed: • Underestimate this as your first impression • Write lengthy prose • Use multiple fonts, typographic symbols, or visual elements

9. Resume Don’ts • Do NOT do the following: • Use personal pronouns (I, we, my) • Include a photograph • Mention personal data • Give information that could potentially screen you “out” of the job

10. Step 1 - Prepare! • Identify your strengths. • Research the employer and position.

11. Step 2 - Essentials • Contact Information • Name • Address (current and permanent) • Telephone number (with area code) • E-mail address Charlie Cardinal 617 W. Birdsboro Lane Muncie, Indiana 47303 (765) 289-3456 ccardinal@bsu.edu

12. Step 2 - Essentials • Education • Name of Institution • City, State • Graduation Date • Degree Awarded • Major and Minor • Concentration Area Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana May 2008 Bachelor of Science, History Minor: American Studies

13. Step 3 – Choose a Style • 2 Styles of Resumes: • Chronological • Functional

14. Step 4 - Experience • Employer Information: • Name of employer (organization) • City and state of employer • Start and end dates of employment (include month) • Title of position

15. Step 4 - Experience • Accomplishment statements • Emphasize major responsibilities, accomplishments and results • Quantify when possible • Start with action verbs (use past tense if not current job)

16. Example • Senior Citizens Coalition, Muncie, Indiana Program Assistant January 2004-June 2006 • Planned and coordinated educational, health, and social programs; increased weekly participation by 40 people • Coordinated 25 volunteers’ schedules for “Meals on Wheels” program • Recruited, trained, and scheduled 60 volunteers for a nursing home visitation program

17. Step 5 – Other Info • Honors/awards/scholarships • Licenses/certificates • Publications/presentations/research

18. Step 5 – Other Info • Include as space permits • Career objective and include • Specific position and level • Employer’s name or specific type of employer • Skills you bring to job • Relevant skills section • Volunteer Activities

19. Step 6 - Optional? • Memberships/activities • College Courses • G.P.A. • Only if above a 3.0 • Include scale (3.6/4.0)

20. Step 7 – References? • Be considerate of your references’ information • You may say “Available upon Request” • Alert references when give out information so they are prepared if contacted • So references can speak of how you would be a fit for position, it is helpful to provide • Job description • Updated copy of your resume

21. Step 7 – Reference Page References’ information: • Name • Title • Address • Telephone number (with area code) • E-mail address (verify beforehand) Dr. J. P. Smith Director Senior Citizens Coalition 3000 Kilgore Ave. Muncie, IN 47303 (765) 280-0000 jpsmith@scc.org

22. VICKIE L. MORGAN vlmorgan@bsu.edu Present Address (until 5/01/08) Permanent Address P.O. Box 490000 712 Peachtree Road Muncie, Indiana, 47304 Calhoun, Indiana 45678 (765) 236-0000 (765) 332-1576 ObjectiveAcquire staff reporter or related position at Star Press utilizing my journalism and layout skills. EducationBachelor of Arts, Journalism Major, Spanish Minor May 2008 Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana GPA: 3.4/4.0 Study Abroad- Universidad de Salemanca, Salemanca, Spain Summer 2007 Special Computer Experience: Mac and IBM compatible, Aldus PageMaker, Freehand, MS Word SkillsAssociated Press Style Writing and Editing Language Skills: Advanced level written and spoken Spanish RelatedHetzler Industries, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana August 2007- Present Experience Communication Intern • Meet weekly deadlines in producing newsletter for 500 team members • Develop marketing materials to support sales effort in eight states • Contribute to quarterly corporate-wide newsletter • Write and distribute press releases concerning new products Ball State University Publications, Muncie, Indiana August 2006-Present Student Life Editor, The Cabin Log • Design and edit award-winning section layout of daily student-run newspaper

23. What’s wrong here? Nathaniel Pearson 5001 Northlake Ave. 305 Shady Oak Lane Muncie, IN 47304 Cincinnati, Ohio 4524

24. What’s wrong here? Education:Accounting, 5/03 B.S.U., Muncie, Indiana G.P.A.: 3.7 (major), 3.5 (overall) Honors: Presidential Scholar, Dean’s List, Honors College

25. What’s wrong here? Cendant, May 2003-August 2003 As an accounting intern, I learned all aspects of the accounting division at Cendant. I assisted the airport account and rent specialist with preparing spreadsheets and researching items. I also prepared account analysis and journal entries. BSU Computer Labs, 9/02 thru present • Checked in student users. • Assisted students with computer problems • Coordinated lab schedule for lab assistants.

26. Objectives – Completed? • Did you gain understanding of • Essential and optional components of a résumé. • Why and how to tailor résumé to employer's needs. • How to create powerful accomplishment statements. • Differences between chronological and functional résumés. • How to prepare a reference list. • Where to find additional information.

27. Remember . . . Capture their attention! 10-15 sec/resume Communicate clearly and succinctly Prepare & include essentials Style – chronological or functional Proofread & feedback These steps will lead you to a GREAT Resume!