Developing an Effective Resume

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1 Developing an Effective Resume

2 Resume Facts Time & money are valuable and in short supply. Your resume may only get looked at for 30 seconds.

3 General Resume Tips

4 Resume Layout Recommendations Resume Length: 1 page is preferred (but there are exceptions) Paper Size: Use standard size paper (8 ½ by 11) Resume Paper Color: Choose white, ivory, or granite colored resume paper Font: Times New Roman preferred 12 point font = MAX (name 16 font max) 10 point font = LEAST PROOFREAD, Name of Unit SPELL and/or CHECK, Presentation GET IT Here CRITIQUED!

5 Most common format Chronological Resume Preferred by most employers because it is easy to quickly follow the applicants work history Best format for most students because it shows growing development of experience

6 Chronological Format

7 See example on pages of the Success Guide

8 Chronological Resume Format The chronological format describes both educational and work experience: Education and work experience are listed in reverse chronological order Dates must be included (month and year) No Abbreviations

9 1. Identification Name (BIG and bold) Mailing address (permanent and/or campus) Phone number (with a professional voice mail) address (professional and no hyperlink)

10 2. Education List institutions you graduated from in reverse chronological order After the freshman/sophomore year of college, high school should be removed from the resume

11 3. Education Required Optional 1. Name of Degree(s) 2. Name of Institution 3. Location of Institution 4. Graduation date (month/year) 1. Overall GPA or Major GPA (3.0 or above) 2. Relevant Coursework 3. Academic Honors 4. Study Abroad

12 Always spell out! Bachelor of Science in Psychology Florida Atlantic University GPA 3.8 May 20XX Boca Raton, FL Associate of Arts Palm Beach State College GPA 3.4 August 20XX Boca Raton, FL

13 4. Experience Should be listed in reverse chronological order from most recent to least recent Avoid repetitive statements like Responsibilities included Use the Action Verbs Sheet Use bullets to describe your job tasks and highlight responsibilities Where there are gaps in employment, include a concise explanation of why See example Writing Effective Job Task Descriptions for Your Resume on page 16 of the Success Guide

14 Can include: Paid or Non-paid Part-time or Full-time Internships or Co-op Ed. Volunteer/Community Service Military SI Leader/Tutor Experience* You can classify different experiences using these headings: Related Experience Additional Experience *Do not include positions held less than 6 months

15 PAR Exercise This is used to show accomplishments rather than responsibilities Identify a PROBLEM in your job/company Students are not doing well in Organic Chem I Identify the ACTION you took to solve the problem Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests Identify the RESULTS of your action Increased the number of students passing the course by 50% each semester Increased the number of students passing Organic Chem I to 50% by providing instruction to students in order to improve academic performance

16 Sample Tasks Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies. Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions. Collaborate with students to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress. Communicate students' progress to or teachers in written progress reports, in person, by phone, or by . Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes. Identify, develop, or implement intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or individualized education plans (IEPs) for students. Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records. Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals. See example Action verbs on Name page of 17 Unit of the and/or Success Presentation Guide Here

17 The So What? rule Tutored Students in historically difficult classes So What?! Tutored students in difficult courses that resulted in a 75% increase of a letter grade higher in that course. Quantify, show magnitude

18 Department of Veterans Affairs Social Work Intern August 20XX - May 20XX Delray Beach, FL Performed psychosocial assessments on a diverse cliental population to determine treatment eligibility. Administered case management and counseling for approximately 11 clients per week to establish rehabilitation goals. Collaborated with psychiatric departments to provide adequate referrals for clients based on medial needs. Wendy s Cashier July 20XX - May 20XX Delray Beach, FL Built loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciation. Resolved complaints promptly and professionally. Cross-trained and coordinated scheduling with team members to ensure seamless service. Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.

19 Additional Resume Sections Professional Certifications/Licenses Skills or Abilities Clinical or Specialized Experience Publications/Presentations Additional Training Membership/Affiliations Honors/Awards Volunteer Experience Language or Computer Skills Research Experience Continuing Education

20 General Resume Tips

21 Resume Layout Recommendations Resume Length: 1 page is preferred (but there are exceptions) Paper Size: Use standard size paper (8 ½ by 11) Resume Paper Color: Choose white, ivory, or granite colored resume paper Font: Times New Roman preferred 12 point font = MAX (name 16 font max) 10 point font = LEAST PROOFREAD, Name of Unit SPELL and/or CHECK, Presentation GET IT Here CRITIQUED!

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