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  1. WRITING A RESUME Image is the copyrighted property of JupiterImage and is used with permission under license

  2. What is a resume? • A resume is a written document that includes information related to your education, work experience, education, and accomplishments and is used to apply for jobs. Image is the copyrighted property of JupiterImage and is used with permission under license

  3. Why Should I Have a Resume? • It is an important document used to apply for a job. • It gives your employer the opportunity to learn about you. • It can also be used for internships and summer jobs.

  4. Types of Resumes • Chronological • Lists your jobs beginning with the most recent one • Functional • Focuses on your skills and experience • Combination • Lists your skills and experience followed by your job history • Video

  5. Parts of a Resume • Identifying information • Objective • Education • Experience • Honors, activities, professional affiliation • Skills • Others • References

  6. Identifying Information • Full name • Address • Home/cell phone number • E-mail address • Web site (if appropriate)

  7. Objective • Indicates the type of work you are seeking • If you do not know the exact position you are seeking, you may omit the objective

  8. Education • Name and locations of schools and programs • Graduation dates • Degrees or certificates

  9. Experience • Include full time and part time jobs, volunteer work, internship, self-employment, and activities if they are related to this position. • Job title • Employer name • City/state of the employer • Employer dates • Responsibilities

  10. Honors, Activities, and Professional Affiliations • Activities or leadership positions related to the job • Honors or awards

  11. Skills • Computer skills • Languages (if appropriate)

  12. Others • Interests or volunteer work related to the position you are seeking

  13. References • Choose references • Ask references • Gather contact information • Prepare references • Keep references informed • Thanks references

  14. Lessons About Resumes • http://stream.buffalo.edu/shared/vps/career/workshops/ResumeBasics/msh.htm

  15. Rules to Follow • Avoid templates or wizards • Use active verbs (e.g. created, delegated) • Use light color resume paper • Use bullets to describe job duties • Use Times New Roman or Arial 12

  16. Sample Resume • See handout

  17. Additional Resources • Career Center at U.S.C. http://www.sc.edu/career/resume.html

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