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Resumes
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD Presented by Kelly Allgeier, MA, NCC, BCC Career Counselor ▪ UNLV Career Services
Purpose of a Resume § Marketing tool to highlight relevant skills, training and experience (qualifications) § Secure an interview Note: the employer will likely “Google” you before your interview. Be aware of your online resume.
Hook the Employer’s Attention § How long will your resume be viewed before it is placed in the yes, no, or maybe pile? § Make your resume well-organized, free of errors and reader-friendly. § Make it as easy as possible for the employer so see that you have what they are looking for!
Resume Formats Chronological • Most common layout • Timeline of your experience in reverse chronological order
Functional • Focuses on relevant skill sets (not specific positions) • Used when experiences are unrelated to field, and/or dates may be widespread
Chronological
Functional
Organization § Resumes are typically one page for recent graduates, two pages maximum. § Use HEADINGS to divide sections • Tailor your headings for target positions § Create a “flow” to your resume – bullets, bold, italics • Be consistent throughout the document § Avoid large blocks of text and hard to read fonts • Paragraphs often get overlooked
Content § Use short, action-oriented statements (Rebel Resume Tips) • Begin your bullet points with an action word • i.e. Created, Initiated, Maintained, Monitored, Presented
• Achievements • Quantify (#, $, %) • Do not list “job duties” • Past positions written in past tense § Use keywords and phrases - speak the language of the industry and company (job description, company website, LinkedIn) • Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Standard Headings § Contact Information – Keep it basic and professional (name, address optional, phone, email, LinkedIn URL) § Education – Institution, degree, major, date of graduation (Relevant Coursework:…) § Experience – FT/PT/Summer work, internships, volunteer, projects, campus involvement
Additional Headings Technical Skills Languages Certifications Courses & Projects Professional Development Honors & Awards Campus Involvement Leadership Military Volunteer Create HEADINGS to reflect your background
References § Not necessary to include references on your resume § Have 3-5 professional references listed on a separate page • Provide references to employers upon request • Include: name, title, relationship, organization, contact info. § Ask permission to be used as a reference
Keep references informed of your job search activities!
Resume Tips § Proofread your documents out loud & have your documents proofread by somebody else § Avoid exaggerating or lying § Keep your documents on-brand and up-to-date • No cookie cutter resumes! • Stay away from templates
We Can Help! Resume and Cover Letter Critiques By individual appointment and Walk-in (Monday-Friday 9a – 4p)
Mock Interviews Will video tape if requested
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