Interview Tips and Resume Examples

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1 Interview Tips and Resume Examples Student Financial Services Federal Work-Study Program G eorgia Perimeter College Your resume is a most important way to introduce yourself to your potential employer. The resume helps the hiring company determine if you will be selected for an interview. This document provides tips and examples to help you with this process. Various scholarly and career articles inspired this text of information. 555 N. Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, GA (fax)

2 CONTENTS On pages 2-3 The Resume Do you have previous work experience? If the answer is yes, Freda Jaguar s resume will guide you. If the answer is no, Louise Tiger s resume will guide you. On pages 4-5 Preparation Attire for Men and Women On page 6 Sample Thank You Letter Page 1 of 6

3 Freda Jaguar 7890 College Way Atlanta, GA OBJECTIVE A full-time position in banking utilizing financial and analytical skills to meet the need of customers EDUCATION Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston, GA Expected Graduation May 2015 Associate of Science - Business Administration RELATED EXPERIENCE Banking Sold and serviced business and consumer accounts according to customer financial needs Created consumer loans and new lines of credit Approved transaction and resolved discrepancies on accounts Researched suspected fraud and forgery problems on accounts Analytical Acted as liaison between regional executives and sales staff by tracking, forecasting, and reporting revenue activities Analyzed sample of projects to evaluate the quality of current forecasting tools Established reports that enabled the Sales Department to increase efficiency of operations COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Excel, PowerPoint EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Community Bank, Atlanta, GA 1/07-present Consumer Banker I Stowers Computer Services, Atlanta, GA 01/05-12/07 Sales Analyst ACTIVITIES Georgia Perimeter College Student Government Leader, 2013-present Georgia Perimeter College Women s Basketball, Page 2 of 6

4 Louise Tiger 1314 LT Berry Ave Clarkston, GA Objective: To obtain a part time position involving data analysis Education: Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston, GA Expected graduation May 2015 Associate of Arts, Mathematics Personal Profile: Critical Thinking Active learner Strong math skills Organized Analytical problem solving Computers Microsoft Office software Technical troubleshooting skills Office/Clerical Type 70 wpm Customer service skills Team oriented and can work independently Activities: Thomas Academy marching band Led saxophone section students in learning music and disciplined movements Math Club Mathematical word problems in tri state school competitions Piano Studied six years at Luke William s Music studio Performed yearly recitals to a studio audience of 100 people Page 3 of 6

5 Preparation Research the company/organization and know the expectations of the duties. Good places to research: your public library, business sections of magazines and newspapers, your prospective employer s company literature, the company s Web site Be Prepared to Answer Questions: You may be asked about: o your experience and skills o your willingness to learn o your personality, professionalism and commitment o how you fit into the organization o specific questions Get clear directions to the interview site and arrive on time or early for your meeting. Attire for Men and Women Suit: A two piece matched suit is always the best and safest choice. But what if the job is in a non-suit-wearing work environment: Even if you would or could wear jeans on the job, or the work environment is outdoors and very non-suit, wearing a suit to the interview shows you take the interview seriously as a professional meeting. Dressing well is a compliment to the person(s) with whom you meet. If you think the industry in which you're interviewing would frown on a suit, or the interview will involve going to a work site where a suit would be inappropriate, look for advice through professional organizations, your professors who have been employed in that industry, and/or by asking the employer directly and politely. Conservative colors / fabric: Navy, dark gray, and black are safe. Avoid the extreme colors. Solids or very subtle weave patterns or plaids (the kind that look solid across a room) are safest. Details: Everything should be clean and well pressed. Carefully inspect clothes for tags, dangling threads, etc. Page 4 of 6

6 Grooming Tips Hair: Should be clean and neat. Shoes: Should be in polished condition. Make sure heels are not worn. Details: No missing buttons, no lint; and don't forget to remove external tags and tacking stitches from new clothes. Hands: Clean fingernails. Fit: Clothes should fit properly. Smell: Perfume or cologne should be used sparingly or not at all. No odors in clothes. Do not smell like smoke. Pad folios: Preferred over a bulky briefcase. A small briefcase is also appropriate. But if you have no reason to carry a briefcase. Book bags: Leave it at home for an on-site interview. For an on-campus interview, you can leave it in the waiting area. Page 5 of 6

7 Sample Thank You Letter Dear Mr. Simpson, Thank you for taking time to interview me yesterday. I especially enjoyed learning more about your company s goals for the next three years. I am interested in helping your company reach these goals by contributing valuable research skills and dedication. I helped my current supervisor develop and maintain relationships with unique businesses such as yours by examining needs of prospective clients nationwide. I will call you in one week, as you suggested, once your applicant review is completed. In the meantime, please feel free to reach me at: or via at: bestapplicant@student.gpc.edu Again, thank you, Best Applicant Best Applicant Page 6 of 6