TIM 100

1. Resume Writing TIM 100

2. Resume Writing • “The best predictor of future performance is past performance.” • A resume is a statement of why you are qualified for a particular position • Make sure each resume is tailored for the position you are applying for • Three Basic Parts • Who – Who are you? • What – What is the position you are applying for? • How – How are you qualified for the position?

3. Layout • A resume is a persuasive summary of your qualifications for employment. • Having a resume makes you look well organized and prepared. • When you are employed, having an up-to-date resume makes it easier to take advantage of opportunities that may come up for an even better job. • If you are several years from job hunting, preparing a resume now will make you more conscious of what to do in the upcoming years to make yourself an attractive candidate. • Writing a resume is also an ego-building experience: the person who looks so good on paper is you!

4. 20-30 Seconds Chronological vs. Functional Collateral documents should tie together Symmetry is critical Resume

7. Presentation • Paper should be conservative, but attractive • Creative can be a plus or it can be scary • Check for grammar/spelling/punctuation errors • Try to avoid templates • Make the effort, take the initiative • Professional font • One Page is best • Borders/Text Boxes help if you are still building your resume.

11. Layout • Contact Information • Objective • Education • Experience • Skills • Activities (Optional) • References

13. Contact Information • You Are On the Job Hunt • Professional Cell Phone and Answering Machine Messages • Professional E-mail Signatures • Professional Image • Make it EASY to contact you • Name -- 16 point/Bold • Address--12 point • Phone--including cell/home/pager • e-mail • Visual Separator

15. Objective • Objective is not necessary if you are including a cover letter • One to two sentences • Very specific(if you are applying for a particular position) • Or, very general if you just want to work for their organization

17. Education • Bold/Underline the name of your University/Jr. College • Same line should include City, State (not Bolded) • Candidate for a Bachelor of Science Degree in … • Italicize • Expected Graduation Date • Course of study included: List 3-5 courses • Not course #’s/Not full titles • May include scholarships/awards/athletics as bullet points

18. Experience • Symmetry – Bold the name of the company • Italicize the position • Clerical – do not list each job – “stapled/copied…” • Give context of company---example • # of hotel rooms • Luxury vs. business • Largest Hawaii financial institution

19. Skills How are your computer skills? Excellent/Proficient Including: word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, graphics and internet applications. Languages? Basic/Conversational/Strong/Excellent/Fluent Additional Skills-Bullet Points

21. Symmetry Bold Activity Italicize role-Member/Officer Can enter under education/school If consistent-Experience Get involved in something!!!! Years listed in margin. Activities

22. References • Available upon request. • Make it easy to track them down. • Include email/current telephone/job title • Former Job – to see connection • Ask for reference letters. • 3-5 references • Students should have one teacher/one employer/one business person • Separate sheet/stationery

24. Collateral Documents • Fax Form • Cover Letter • Reference Sheet • Electronic Resume • E-mail Introduction • Thank You Note