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Successful job applications

Creating a standout resumé is vital for successful job applications. This guide offers valuable tips presented by experts Helen D'Olive and Kristi Shaw-Saleh, focusing on essential elements such as professional summaries, personalized employment objectives, and relevant skills. Your resumé serves as a personal advertisement to introduce you to potential employers. Learn how to tailor your resumé for each application, highlight achievements, and effectively communicate how you meet the employer's needs. Follow these guidelines for a compelling first impression.

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Successful job applications

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  1. Tips for Creating a Resumé Presented by Helen Dolive & Kristi Shaw-Saleh Successful job applications

  2. Curriculum Vitae = CV • Historical record of accomplishments and professional activities • Detailed synopsis of career • Resumé • Summary tailored to specific position • Personal advertisement • 1st interaction with employer • How do you meet the employer's needs? Resume versuscV

  3. Length • Information to include: • name • contact information • professional summary statement • employment objective statement • education • employment experience • skills/activities/affiliations • references (optional) Resume features

  4. Professional Summary Statement, e.g. • An (immigration advisor) with (9) years of experience in (higher education) who has successfully (improved office procedures for visa processing) • Employment Objective Statement, e.g. • To find a (challenging) position in (an international trade organization) where my (analytical) skills can be utilized • To obtain a position in a (global enterprise) that will use my education and work experience in (international business, telecommunications, and market analysis) • Power Words Resume features

  5. Customize for each application • Most important information first • Highlight skills specific to job • Relevant experiences only • Use key words & terms from your profession • Answer question: "Why should I hire you?" Resume format

  6. Spelling Grammar Punctuation Formatting Find a reader, e.g. Career Services Save as PDF Online sources Resume editing

  7. Shulman, M. (2003). Selected Readings in Business. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press. Viera, E. (2010). When You Need a Resume. Women in Cell Biology, ASCB Oct. Newsletter, p.13 references

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