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GSEHD Office of Career Services 2136 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052 gsehdcareergwu

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GSEHD Office of Career Services 2136 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052 gsehdcareergwu

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    2. RESUME RULES Formatting is key the average employer spends just 10-20 Seconds reviewing each resume submitted. Margins no less than .5 Use font sizes ranging from 10 14 Use a consistent font Avoid resume templates Organize information in reverse chronological order

    3. CREATING A RESUME What to Always Include: Contact Information Education Experience: Paid, Unpaid, Volunteer, Part- Time/Full-Time, Leadership Roles Optional to Include: Objective Honors and Awards Publications Presentations Activities Skills (Computer and Language) Summary Industry-Specific Information

    4. CONTACT INFORMATION

    5. EDUCATION EDUCATION: The George Washington University, Washington, DC May 2010 Master of Education in Elementary Education Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA May 2003 Bachelor of Arts in English Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil January to May 2002 Study Abroad You may include GPA if it is 3.0 or higher No Reference to High School

    6. EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE: Glebe Elementary School, Arlington, VA Jan 2010 to Present Third Grade Teacher Intern Sixteen-week full-time placement including three weeks of continuous lead teaching. Plan and teach two interdisciplinary units of study; create and lead lessons in all core subject areas. Participated in school-based professional development on Math Land; learned how to integrate and adapt a newly selected math curriculum. Use present-tense for jobs you are still employed and past-tense for past jobs Avoid using I Statements or Pronouns Include Quantitative Data if Possible

    7. REMINDERS Follow the Formatting Rules Print Out and File Your Resume Edit and Proofread Utilize the GSEHD Document Critique Service visit our website to learn more (www.gsehd.gwu.edu/career) Keep Your Resume Updated

    8. Remember Your AUDIENCE Top Ten Tips to Revitalize Your Resume

    9. ALWAYS tailor your resume to each job posting Top Ten Tips to Revitalize Your Resume

    10. Quantify and Qualify all Experiences Top Ten Tips to Revitalize Your Resume

    11. Sending out MORE resumes isnt always the answer Top Ten Tips to Revitalize Your Resume

    12. Opportunity Knocks at Inopportune Times Top Ten Tips to Revitalize Your Resume

    13. Target Skills Employers Want Top Ten Tips to Revitalize Your Resume

    14. HONESTY is always the best policy Top Ten Tips to Revitalize Your Resume

    15. Spelling, Grammar, Formatting, and Structure can MAKE or BREAK your chances. Top Ten Tips to Revitalize Your Resume

    16. Focus on Accomplishments and Problems Solved Top Ten Tips to Revitalize Your Resume

    17. Stand Out from the Crowd By Projecting Confidence and Competence! Top Ten Tips to Revitalize Your Resume

    18. Additional Resources & Questions

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