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The document provides tips for writing an effective resume. It discusses the role and purpose of a resume, different resume formats and sections, and tips for delivery. The key points are that a resume should be a one-page marketing document highlighting relevant skills and achievements to convince employers the applicant is qualified for the position. Sections generally include contact information, objective, education, experience, and courses or projects. The resume should have a consistent professional format and focus on outcomes rather than just duties.

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Writing an EffectiveWriting an Effective ResumeResume
Road MapRoad Map Role of the ResumeRole of the Resume Types of ResumesTypes of Resumes Resume FormatsResume Formats Resume SectionsResume Sections Additional DocumentationAdditional Documentation Miscellaneous TipsMiscellaneous Tips Miscellaneous TiltsMiscellaneous Tilts Sample ResumesSample Resumes
What is a Resume?What is a Resume? A marketing toolA marketing tool Your first tool for building a careerYour first tool for building a career TheThe first impressionfirst impression a prospective employer has of youa prospective employer has of you AA selling toolselling tool that allows you to highlight to an employer how youthat allows you to highlight to an employer how you can contribute to the companycan contribute to the company Request for an interviewRequest for an interview Purpose of the resume is toPurpose of the resume is to get you an interviewget you an interview Must capture the readers interest and attentionMust capture the readers interest and attention Must convince the employer that you have the ability to fill theirMust convince the employer that you have the ability to fill their positionposition Your big pictureYour big picture AA snapshot of what you believesnapshot of what you believe are your most importantare your most important experiences and qualificationsexperiences and qualifications
Types of ResumesTypes of Resumes A Paper/PDF ResumeA Paper/PDF Resume A printed resume for use at job fairs, conferences, A printed resume for use at job fairs, conferences, Should be clean, concise, professional, and pleasing to the eyeShould be clean, concise, professional, and pleasing to the eye Use bullets, bolding, and indentationUse bullets, bolding, and indentation Take this resume with you on job interviews, career breakfasts, Take this resume with you on job interviews, career breakfasts, An Electronic ResumeAn Electronic Resume A plain text resume for on-line submissionA plain text resume for on-line submission Typically must conform to employer specificationsTypically must conform to employer specifications Use left-justified and space indented formattingUse left-justified and space indented formatting If desired, use +, *, and 0 to represent bulletsIf desired, use +, *, and 0 to represent bullets An HTML ResumeAn HTML Resume Typically includes links to homepage, images, Typically includes links to homepage, images, Avoid this type of resumeAvoid this type of resume Most people dont want an employer walking around in their homepageMost people dont want an employer walking around in their homepage
Resume Formats - ChronologicalResume Formats - Chronological Highlight yourHighlight your work experience inwork experience in reversereverse chronologicalchronological orderorder Be sure toBe sure to notnot leave gapsleave gaps The most widelyThe most widely used format forused format for workingworking professionalsprofessionals Cut off
Resume Formats - FunctionalResume Formats - Functional Highlight specificHighlight specific skillsskills for whichfor which the market hasthe market has high demandhigh demand Seldom usedSeldom used byby new graduatesnew graduates Frequently usedFrequently used toto change jobschange jobs oror careerscareers Again, cut off
Resume Formats - CombinationalResume Formats - Combinational HighlightHighlight specificspecific work experiencework experience HighlightHighlight marketablemarketable skillsskills TheThe best resume stylebest resume style for most collegefor most college studentsstudents I would prefer bullets
The Silver BulletThe Silver Bullet What is unique or interesting about your college experience?What is unique or interesting about your college experience? My RecommendationMy Recommendation If you have an interesting internship If you have an interesting internship emphasize it emphasize it if not get one!if not get one! Most UW-EC graduates have interestingMost UW-EC graduates have interesting project experienceproject experience Build on your liberal arts education!!!Build on your liberal arts education!!! DemonstrateDemonstrate leadershipleadership,, communicationcommunication,, cultural awarenesscultural awareness
Standard Resume SectionsStandard Resume Sections HeaderHeader ObjectiveObjective EducationEducation Honors/ActivitiesHonors/Activities Work ExperienceWork Experience Relevant CoursesRelevant Courses SkillsSkills ProjectsProjects Move toward bottom I prefer other order
The Header SectionThe Header Section The first line should be your nameThe first line should be your name Larger than theLarger than the largest fontlargest font used in bodyused in body Avoid using decorative fontsAvoid using decorative fonts Dont use black or gray shaded backgroundsDont use black or gray shaded backgrounds Exclude titles Mr., Mrs., Ms., Exclude titles Mr., Mrs., Ms., Include contact addressInclude contact address Permanent addressPermanent address Current addressCurrent address Include your email addressInclude your email address Use your UWEC email addressUse your UWEC email address Dont use Dont use BIGBOY@HOT_MAIL.COMBIGBOY@HOT_MAIL.COM Include your phone numberInclude your phone number Change the message machine to be appropriateChange the message machine to be appropriate
The Objective SectionThe Objective Section Considered optional but I strongly suggest including itConsidered optional but I strongly suggest including it Make statement clear, concise, and to the pointMake statement clear, concise, and to the point Bad:Bad: I want to get a jobI want to get a job Weak:Weak: To attain an internship in the computer industry.To attain an internship in the computer industry. Good:Good: To attain an internship in the computer industry workingTo attain an internship in the computer industry working with database or network security.with database or network security. Avoid being overly specific to single companyAvoid being overly specific to single company To attain a position at 3M Pharmaceuticals working on To attain a position at 3M Pharmaceuticals working on I prefer objectives from the companys perspectiveI prefer objectives from the companys perspective To attain a web application programming position whereTo attain a web application programming position where knowledge of Java and the Struts framework will add value theknowledge of Java and the Struts framework will add value the overall development process.overall development process.
The Work Experience SectionThe Work Experience Section Dedicated to most recent and relevant employmentDedicated to most recent and relevant employment FormatFormat Employer and location on the first lineEmployer and location on the first line Dont need name of supervisor, complete address, or contact informationDont need name of supervisor, complete address, or contact information Position and time-span on the second linePosition and time-span on the second line Use only year, not month and year (avoids time gaps)Use only year, not month and year (avoids time gaps) Each position should have at least two bulletsEach position should have at least two bullets Explain role and contributionsExplain role and contributions Dont emphasize duties but rather emphasizeDont emphasize duties but rather emphasize outcomesoutcomes Increased efficiency of by 20%Increased efficiency of by 20% Improved user navigation experience on Improved user navigation experience on Descriptions should be consistent in wordingDescriptions should be consistent in wording Watch the tenseWatch the tense Current job uses present tenseCurrent job uses present tense Former jobs use past tenseFormer jobs use past tense Employers want problem solvers
The Relevant Courses SectionThe Relevant Courses Section The keyword isThe keyword is relevantrelevant coursescourses Dont include Foundations of ComputingDont include Foundations of Computing Dont include Algorithms and Data StructuresDont include Algorithms and Data Structures Focus on courses the are either unique or would normally beFocus on courses the are either unique or would normally be considered electiveconsidered elective Computer SecurityComputer Security Computer GraphicsComputer Graphics Artificial IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence Computer NetworksComputer Networks Database SystemsDatabase Systems Data MiningData Mining
The Projects SectionThe Projects Section Used correctly, this section can set you apart from other new graduatesUsed correctly, this section can set you apart from other new graduates Most new grads dont get the opportunity to use this sectionMost new grads dont get the opportunity to use this section Show any lengthy, impressive, or relevant projects to which you haveShow any lengthy, impressive, or relevant projects to which you have made real contributionmade real contribution Each project should have at least two bullets (focus on outcomes)Each project should have at least two bullets (focus on outcomes) Market Basket Analysis SystemMarket Basket Analysis System Designed and implemented a Java application for predicting future purchasesDesigned and implemented a Java application for predicting future purchases based on a probabilistic analysis of past purchase recordsbased on a probabilistic analysis of past purchase records Deployed system as a web service using XML and SOAP and an OracleDeployed system as a web service using XML and SOAP and an Oracle database on the backenddatabase on the backend Used synchronized threads to increase overall throughput of the system toUsed synchronized threads to increase overall throughput of the system to handle up to 50 client requests per secondhandle up to 50 client requests per second
Scannable ResumesScannable Resumes Most large employers will scan your resume into a centralMost large employers will scan your resume into a central databasedatabase Tips to assist the scanning processTips to assist the scanning process Dont use italics, underlining, or graphicsDont use italics, underlining, or graphics Use bold only for headersUse bold only for headers Use scanner-friendly fonts (Serif or Sans Serif fonts)Use scanner-friendly fonts (Serif or Sans Serif fonts) Times New Roman, Courier, Helvetica, or Arial are good examplesTimes New Roman, Courier, Helvetica, or Arial are good examples Font sizes of between 9 and 12Font sizes of between 9 and 12 Use black ink on white backgroundUse black ink on white background Tips to assist the retrieval processTips to assist the retrieval process Most lookup is keyword-basedMost lookup is keyword-based Samples: Unix, C++, Java, hardware, networking, trouble-Samples: Unix, C++, Java, hardware, networking, trouble- shooting, testing, security, data mining, shooting, testing, security, data mining,
Tips on Delivery of Your ResumeTips on Delivery of Your Resume Posting OnlinePosting Online rules are still emergingrules are still emerging Common mistake formatting that doesnt make the tripCommon mistake formatting that doesnt make the trip Convert to text onlyConvert to text only Use PDF if allowedUse PDF if allowed ProofreadProofread carefully after conversioncarefully after conversion If they ask about salary, leave it emptyIf they ask about salary, leave it empty If they force salary, be honest but dont shoot for the moonIf they force salary, be honest but dont shoot for the moon Emailing your resumeEmailing your resume Attach resume as a PDF document (or Word document)Attach resume as a PDF document (or Word document) 75 80% of companies are running Windows75 80% of companies are running Windows Also include text version in the email messageAlso include text version in the email message Attachments can get dropped or filteredAttachments can get dropped or filtered Test before deployTest before deploy Send to at least three friends, ask them to print it and send it back to youSend to at least three friends, ask them to print it and send it back to you
Miscellaneous Tips (1)Miscellaneous Tips (1) Act like a professionalAct like a professional Avoid cutesy or inappropriate graphics, images, formats, Avoid cutesy or inappropriate graphics, images, formats, One page onlyOne page only You are a fresh graduate, dont assume that the one-page ruleYou are a fresh graduate, dont assume that the one-page rule doesnt apply to you!doesnt apply to you! Stick to the truthStick to the truth Dont sprinkle buzzwords in that you really dont understandDont sprinkle buzzwords in that you really dont understand It speaks volumes about your character when you cant explainIt speaks volumes about your character when you cant explain your own resumeyour own resume Focus on achievements and resultsFocus on achievements and results Laundry lists of duties are not impressiveLaundry lists of duties are not impressive
Miscellaneous Tips (2)Miscellaneous Tips (2) Use easy-to-read languageUse easy-to-read language Winston Churchill - Use short, old words.Winston Churchill - Use short, old words. Get the words and punctuation correctGet the words and punctuation correct Errors and broken English are the kiss of deathErrors and broken English are the kiss of death Follow the instructionsFollow the instructions If the company asks for specific information, then give it to themIf the company asks for specific information, then give it to them Follow upFollow up If you said you would call, then callIf you said you would call, then call Maintain a consistent writing styleMaintain a consistent writing style Avoid To apply then Applying Avoid To apply then Applying Avoid the use of I or myAvoid the use of I or my
Dont Make These Famous MistakesDont Make These Famous Mistakes Education: Curses in liberal arts, curses in computerEducation: Curses in liberal arts, curses in computer science, curses in accountingscience, curses in accounting Personal: Married, 1992 ChevroletPersonal: Married, 1992 Chevrolet Proven ability to track down and correct erors.Proven ability to track down and correct erors. Disposed of $2.5 billion in assetsDisposed of $2.5 billion in assets Accomplishments: Oversight of entire departmentAccomplishments: Oversight of entire department Cover Letter:Cover Letter: Thank you for your consideration. I hopeThank you for your consideration. I hope to hear from you shorty!to hear from you shorty!
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  • 1. Writing an EffectiveWriting an Effective ResumeResume
  • 2. Road MapRoad Map Role of the ResumeRole of the Resume Types of ResumesTypes of Resumes Resume FormatsResume Formats Resume SectionsResume Sections Additional DocumentationAdditional Documentation Miscellaneous TipsMiscellaneous Tips Miscellaneous TiltsMiscellaneous Tilts Sample ResumesSample Resumes
  • 3. What is a Resume?What is a Resume? A marketing toolA marketing tool Your first tool for building a careerYour first tool for building a career TheThe first impressionfirst impression a prospective employer has of youa prospective employer has of you AA selling toolselling tool that allows you to highlight to an employer how youthat allows you to highlight to an employer how you can contribute to the companycan contribute to the company Request for an interviewRequest for an interview Purpose of the resume is toPurpose of the resume is to get you an interviewget you an interview Must capture the readers interest and attentionMust capture the readers interest and attention Must convince the employer that you have the ability to fill theirMust convince the employer that you have the ability to fill their positionposition Your big pictureYour big picture AA snapshot of what you believesnapshot of what you believe are your most importantare your most important experiences and qualificationsexperiences and qualifications
  • 4. Types of ResumesTypes of Resumes A Paper/PDF ResumeA Paper/PDF Resume A printed resume for use at job fairs, conferences, A printed resume for use at job fairs, conferences, Should be clean, concise, professional, and pleasing to the eyeShould be clean, concise, professional, and pleasing to the eye Use bullets, bolding, and indentationUse bullets, bolding, and indentation Take this resume with you on job interviews, career breakfasts, Take this resume with you on job interviews, career breakfasts, An Electronic ResumeAn Electronic Resume A plain text resume for on-line submissionA plain text resume for on-line submission Typically must conform to employer specificationsTypically must conform to employer specifications Use left-justified and space indented formattingUse left-justified and space indented formatting If desired, use +, *, and 0 to represent bulletsIf desired, use +, *, and 0 to represent bullets An HTML ResumeAn HTML Resume Typically includes links to homepage, images, Typically includes links to homepage, images, Avoid this type of resumeAvoid this type of resume Most people dont want an employer walking around in their homepageMost people dont want an employer walking around in their homepage
  • 5. Resume Formats - ChronologicalResume Formats - Chronological Highlight yourHighlight your work experience inwork experience in reversereverse chronologicalchronological orderorder Be sure toBe sure to notnot leave gapsleave gaps The most widelyThe most widely used format forused format for workingworking professionalsprofessionals Cut off
  • 6. Resume Formats - FunctionalResume Formats - Functional Highlight specificHighlight specific skillsskills for whichfor which the market hasthe market has high demandhigh demand Seldom usedSeldom used byby new graduatesnew graduates Frequently usedFrequently used toto change jobschange jobs oror careerscareers Again, cut off
  • 7. Resume Formats - CombinationalResume Formats - Combinational HighlightHighlight specificspecific work experiencework experience HighlightHighlight marketablemarketable skillsskills TheThe best resume stylebest resume style for most collegefor most college studentsstudents I would prefer bullets
  • 8. The Silver BulletThe Silver Bullet What is unique or interesting about your college experience?What is unique or interesting about your college experience? My RecommendationMy Recommendation If you have an interesting internship If you have an interesting internship emphasize it emphasize it if not get one!if not get one! Most UW-EC graduates have interestingMost UW-EC graduates have interesting project experienceproject experience Build on your liberal arts education!!!Build on your liberal arts education!!! DemonstrateDemonstrate leadershipleadership,, communicationcommunication,, cultural awarenesscultural awareness
  • 9. Standard Resume SectionsStandard Resume Sections HeaderHeader ObjectiveObjective EducationEducation Honors/ActivitiesHonors/Activities Work ExperienceWork Experience Relevant CoursesRelevant Courses SkillsSkills ProjectsProjects Move toward bottom I prefer other order
  • 10. The Header SectionThe Header Section The first line should be your nameThe first line should be your name Larger than theLarger than the largest fontlargest font used in bodyused in body Avoid using decorative fontsAvoid using decorative fonts Dont use black or gray shaded backgroundsDont use black or gray shaded backgrounds Exclude titles Mr., Mrs., Ms., Exclude titles Mr., Mrs., Ms., Include contact addressInclude contact address Permanent addressPermanent address Current addressCurrent address Include your email addressInclude your email address Use your UWEC email addressUse your UWEC email address Dont use Dont use BIGBOY@HOT_MAIL.COMBIGBOY@HOT_MAIL.COM Include your phone numberInclude your phone number Change the message machine to be appropriateChange the message machine to be appropriate
  • 11. The Objective SectionThe Objective Section Considered optional but I strongly suggest including itConsidered optional but I strongly suggest including it Make statement clear, concise, and to the pointMake statement clear, concise, and to the point Bad:Bad: I want to get a jobI want to get a job Weak:Weak: To attain an internship in the computer industry.To attain an internship in the computer industry. Good:Good: To attain an internship in the computer industry workingTo attain an internship in the computer industry working with database or network security.with database or network security. Avoid being overly specific to single companyAvoid being overly specific to single company To attain a position at 3M Pharmaceuticals working on To attain a position at 3M Pharmaceuticals working on I prefer objectives from the companys perspectiveI prefer objectives from the companys perspective To attain a web application programming position whereTo attain a web application programming position where knowledge of Java and the Struts framework will add value theknowledge of Java and the Struts framework will add value the overall development process.overall development process.
  • 12. The Work Experience SectionThe Work Experience Section Dedicated to most recent and relevant employmentDedicated to most recent and relevant employment FormatFormat Employer and location on the first lineEmployer and location on the first line Dont need name of supervisor, complete address, or contact informationDont need name of supervisor, complete address, or contact information Position and time-span on the second linePosition and time-span on the second line Use only year, not month and year (avoids time gaps)Use only year, not month and year (avoids time gaps) Each position should have at least two bulletsEach position should have at least two bullets Explain role and contributionsExplain role and contributions Dont emphasize duties but rather emphasizeDont emphasize duties but rather emphasize outcomesoutcomes Increased efficiency of by 20%Increased efficiency of by 20% Improved user navigation experience on Improved user navigation experience on Descriptions should be consistent in wordingDescriptions should be consistent in wording Watch the tenseWatch the tense Current job uses present tenseCurrent job uses present tense Former jobs use past tenseFormer jobs use past tense Employers want problem solvers
  • 13. The Relevant Courses SectionThe Relevant Courses Section The keyword isThe keyword is relevantrelevant coursescourses Dont include Foundations of ComputingDont include Foundations of Computing Dont include Algorithms and Data StructuresDont include Algorithms and Data Structures Focus on courses the are either unique or would normally beFocus on courses the are either unique or would normally be considered electiveconsidered elective Computer SecurityComputer Security Computer GraphicsComputer Graphics Artificial IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence Computer NetworksComputer Networks Database SystemsDatabase Systems Data MiningData Mining
  • 14. The Projects SectionThe Projects Section Used correctly, this section can set you apart from other new graduatesUsed correctly, this section can set you apart from other new graduates Most new grads dont get the opportunity to use this sectionMost new grads dont get the opportunity to use this section Show any lengthy, impressive, or relevant projects to which you haveShow any lengthy, impressive, or relevant projects to which you have made real contributionmade real contribution Each project should have at least two bullets (focus on outcomes)Each project should have at least two bullets (focus on outcomes) Market Basket Analysis SystemMarket Basket Analysis System Designed and implemented a Java application for predicting future purchasesDesigned and implemented a Java application for predicting future purchases based on a probabilistic analysis of past purchase recordsbased on a probabilistic analysis of past purchase records Deployed system as a web service using XML and SOAP and an OracleDeployed system as a web service using XML and SOAP and an Oracle database on the backenddatabase on the backend Used synchronized threads to increase overall throughput of the system toUsed synchronized threads to increase overall throughput of the system to handle up to 50 client requests per secondhandle up to 50 client requests per second
  • 15. Scannable ResumesScannable Resumes Most large employers will scan your resume into a centralMost large employers will scan your resume into a central databasedatabase Tips to assist the scanning processTips to assist the scanning process Dont use italics, underlining, or graphicsDont use italics, underlining, or graphics Use bold only for headersUse bold only for headers Use scanner-friendly fonts (Serif or Sans Serif fonts)Use scanner-friendly fonts (Serif or Sans Serif fonts) Times New Roman, Courier, Helvetica, or Arial are good examplesTimes New Roman, Courier, Helvetica, or Arial are good examples Font sizes of between 9 and 12Font sizes of between 9 and 12 Use black ink on white backgroundUse black ink on white background Tips to assist the retrieval processTips to assist the retrieval process Most lookup is keyword-basedMost lookup is keyword-based Samples: Unix, C++, Java, hardware, networking, trouble-Samples: Unix, C++, Java, hardware, networking, trouble- shooting, testing, security, data mining, shooting, testing, security, data mining,
  • 16. Tips on Delivery of Your ResumeTips on Delivery of Your Resume Posting OnlinePosting Online rules are still emergingrules are still emerging Common mistake formatting that doesnt make the tripCommon mistake formatting that doesnt make the trip Convert to text onlyConvert to text only Use PDF if allowedUse PDF if allowed ProofreadProofread carefully after conversioncarefully after conversion If they ask about salary, leave it emptyIf they ask about salary, leave it empty If they force salary, be honest but dont shoot for the moonIf they force salary, be honest but dont shoot for the moon Emailing your resumeEmailing your resume Attach resume as a PDF document (or Word document)Attach resume as a PDF document (or Word document) 75 80% of companies are running Windows75 80% of companies are running Windows Also include text version in the email messageAlso include text version in the email message Attachments can get dropped or filteredAttachments can get dropped or filtered Test before deployTest before deploy Send to at least three friends, ask them to print it and send it back to youSend to at least three friends, ask them to print it and send it back to you
  • 17. Miscellaneous Tips (1)Miscellaneous Tips (1) Act like a professionalAct like a professional Avoid cutesy or inappropriate graphics, images, formats, Avoid cutesy or inappropriate graphics, images, formats, One page onlyOne page only You are a fresh graduate, dont assume that the one-page ruleYou are a fresh graduate, dont assume that the one-page rule doesnt apply to you!doesnt apply to you! Stick to the truthStick to the truth Dont sprinkle buzzwords in that you really dont understandDont sprinkle buzzwords in that you really dont understand It speaks volumes about your character when you cant explainIt speaks volumes about your character when you cant explain your own resumeyour own resume Focus on achievements and resultsFocus on achievements and results Laundry lists of duties are not impressiveLaundry lists of duties are not impressive
  • 18. Miscellaneous Tips (2)Miscellaneous Tips (2) Use easy-to-read languageUse easy-to-read language Winston Churchill - Use short, old words.Winston Churchill - Use short, old words. Get the words and punctuation correctGet the words and punctuation correct Errors and broken English are the kiss of deathErrors and broken English are the kiss of death Follow the instructionsFollow the instructions If the company asks for specific information, then give it to themIf the company asks for specific information, then give it to them Follow upFollow up If you said you would call, then callIf you said you would call, then call Maintain a consistent writing styleMaintain a consistent writing style Avoid To apply then Applying Avoid To apply then Applying Avoid the use of I or myAvoid the use of I or my
  • 19. Dont Make These Famous MistakesDont Make These Famous Mistakes Education: Curses in liberal arts, curses in computerEducation: Curses in liberal arts, curses in computer science, curses in accountingscience, curses in accounting Personal: Married, 1992 ChevroletPersonal: Married, 1992 Chevrolet Proven ability to track down and correct erors.Proven ability to track down and correct erors. Disposed of $2.5 billion in assetsDisposed of $2.5 billion in assets Accomplishments: Oversight of entire departmentAccomplishments: Oversight of entire department Cover Letter:Cover Letter: Thank you for your consideration. I hopeThank you for your consideration. I hope to hear from you shorty!to hear from you shorty!
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