AMERICAN STYLE RESUME

1. AMERICAN STYLE RESUME Brought to you by: International Students’ Career Services

2. The purpose of the resume • The purpose of a resume is not to get a job, but to get an interview with an employer • The typical employer only looks at a resume for 30 to 40 seconds

3. Structure of an American resume • There is not one form you can buy and fill out the necessary information like in Korea and other countries. • You need to be creative in layout. You do not want your resume to look like everyone else’s

4. Resume Content American style • Personal data • Job objective • Education • Work experience • Volunteer work • Honors & Activities • Specialized skills • References

5. Content & Language • Do not have to have a full sentence • Never want to use pronouns (I, my, mine). It is implied • Do not abbreviate, unless it is industry standard • Always start with a strong action word

6. Resume: Your Advertisement • Focus on • Important strengths and skills outside of work that make you an excellent candidate for employment • What makes you unique • Work and volunteer experiences • Information and words that grab the employers attention • Not being too modest! ForHire

7. Resume • For example resume’s, assistance in writing resumes, or critiques please visit International Students’ Career Services or attend their in-depth resume workshop offered every semester! • International Students’ Career Services • Student Success Center Room 3 • E-mail: iscareer@missouri.edu • Telephone: 573-882-2170 • Monday – Friday 10 AM – 4 PM