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Discover key strategies for crafting an impactful resume at Barnabas Success Center. Start by listing your education, clinical rotations, jobs, volunteer work, and leadership roles. Follow a straightforward format using simple fonts and clear section headings. Focus on what you can contribute in your objective statement, and arrange your experiences chronologically. Limit your resume to one or two pages, while ensuring consistency in punctuation and appearance. Avoid unnecessary details like hobbies or informal language. Follow these guidelines for a professional presentation that attracts potential employers.
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Resume Writing 101 Barnabas Success Center
Getting Started Make a list • Education • Clinical Rotations • Jobs • Volunteer Experiences • Organizations/Activities/Leadership Roles • Accomplishments/Awards • Special training/Skills Not all categories have to be included.
Format • Start with a blank document. • Single space • Use font size 11 pt or12 pt. Use one, easy-to-read font such as Times New Roman, Garamond or Calibri. • Avoid graphics, color blocks, multiple fonts. • Include name, address, phone, and professional email address at the top of the page. • Ensure section headings are clearly identifiable.
Format • Name & Contact Info • Use professional email, professional greeting • Use local address if looking in Dallas • Objective • Focus on what you will contribute • Do not focus on what you are looking for • 1-2 sentences • Education • School name, location, degree, grad date • List most recent degree first • No not include HS (unless relevant to job) • List GPA if over 3.0
Format • Clinical Experience • Name of rotation, location, hours/time • Skills learned, technology used, etc. • Job Experience • Chronological order (most recent first) • Title, company name, location, dates • 3-5 bulleted action statements • Begin with verbs, use past tense for the past • No full sentences (no “I” or “me”)
What else? (at your discretion) • Awards/Academic Honors • Extracurricular activities/volunteer work • Leadership positions during college • “References available upon request”
Beginner’s Tips • Be consistent In your use of punctuation, abbreviations, job titles, spacing, etc. For example, abbreviate all state names the same way (MN, CA or Minn., Calif.), • Exercise restraint Fonts, bullet points, and other design elements • Limit the length One page (two at the most) “The goal isn't to hit them over the head with everything you've ever done. The goal is to get a job interview." (Donlin, K. (2012). Three Little Resume Things. http://www.baylor.edu/careerservices/index.php?id=7996)
Things not to include: • Misspellings/extra words/informal language • Scholarships • Hobbies and personal information (age) • Insignificant short-term experience • Nominations/invitations to join
Final Reminders • Remember your audience! • Spell check • Print on high quality paper (no color) • Email as a PDF with your name as title
Cover Letter Writing 101 Barnabas Success Center
Tips • CUSTOMIZE to position • Similar format to resume • Proof read extensively • Don’t start all sentences with “I” • Focus on their mission, values, strengths • Use similar language to job describtion • Avoid sharing personal information
Content • 3-4 paragraphs in length • Greeting: use name if known • 1st paragraph: refer to specific position & how you knew about it • 2- 3rd paragraph: your experience/skills = what they are looking for • Use concrete examples where possible • Conclusion: Next step & thank you!
