Megan Riksen and Breeann Gorham Career Center Advisors Resume Key Points Purpose Does not get you the job Marketing yourself Targeted to the job Read job descriptions to use buzz words Contentwhat do you want the employer to know ID: 778456
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Resume and Cover Letters
Megan Riksen and Breeann Gorham
Career Center Advisors
Slide2Resume Key Points
Purpose? (Does not get you the job!)
Marketing yourself
Targeted to the job
Read job descriptions to use buzz words
Content-what do you want the employer to know
Slide33 Golden Rules
Eye appeal-
Bold
, italics, underline, NO TEMPLATES! You only have10-30 seconds to impressOrder- Headers and ContentDescriptors- Accomplishment Statements
Slide4Myths
One page?
References?
Objective?
Slide5Taking Action!
Identity
Make it Bold!
Name, address, phone number and email address
Objective
The FOCUS
Specifies position and skills to contribute
To obtain an information technology internship to contribute my programming skills
Slide6Taking Action!
Headings
Highlight skills and experience
Examples- Leadership, Coursework, Activities
Education
Name of College with city and state
Degree-date received or expected, GPA
Coursework, Study abroad
Slide7Do
Are
Know
Your
Me-Search
Writing,
Organizing
Flexible,
Detail-oriented
Software
,
Technical
Slide8Activity #1
Share your Me-search qualities and major with a partner.
Notice similarities and differences of qualities
Be Specific!
Slide9Accomplishment vs. Duties
Action verbs
- “Directed” instead of “Responsible for”
Adjectives and adverbs- excellent, progressivelyQuantify- Supervised a group of 20 studentsPositive Results- So What?? Why?
Slide10Accomplishment Statement
Before:
Supervised front desk of the residence hall
After: Supervised eight front desk employees to ensure excellent customer service to 150 residents
Slide11Action Words
Slide12Let’s Create
Create your own Accomplishment Statement using all four points
Be specific
So what?
Slide13Content
Awards
Activities-Extra-curricular, Intramural Sports
Community Involvement-Volunteer, OutreachResearch ProjectsConferencesReferences- Make sure person knows
Slide14Cover Letter Key points
Target to match organization or position
Match skills to job description
Address to specific personName drop if referred by someone
Slide15Format
Use same header as your resume
Put the date and address of the organization
Address letter with a contact nameKeep everything aligned to the left side
Slide16First Paragraph
Introduce yourself, major, degree
Indicate reason you are writing
Specify the position you are applying forShow you did some research by mentioning something that impressed you about organizationDisplay your enthusiasm!
Slide17Second Paragraph
Show off your skills, knowledge, passion and how you would contribute
Demonstrate experiences and match with position requirements
Show don’t Tell!
Slide18Third Paragraph
Express interest in an interview
Display your interest in the position again
End with a positive statement that lets them know you look forward to hearing from themEnd with a “Cordially” or “Best” and your signature
Slide19Time for Tens
www.gvsu.edu/careers
Location
: Allendale – 206 Student Services Building
Pew Campus – 101B DeVos Center
Hours
:
Monday through Thursday
10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 – 3:00 pm