Effective Resumes
Tell a compelling storyHighlight your strengths and transferable
skillsAre flawless in formatting and grammarA good resume will get you an interview (not
a job)
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Effective Resumes
Easy to read (30 second rule)Concise and well organizedOne Page MAXBulleted Information (no paragraphs)
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Transferrable Skills
Skills that are useful and sought after in a wide range of careersOutcome-oriented (not responsibilities-oriented)Demonstrate:
LeadershipPositive Results of Your ActionsAwards and Achievements
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Transferrable SkillsSkills / qualities that are useful and
sought after in a wide range of careersOutcome-oriented (not responsibilities-oriented)Leadership ActivitiesShow Results of Your ActionsDimensionalize Awards and Achievements Quantify
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Action Words
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Action Phrases
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Cover Letters
• Your chance to tell your story• Demonstrates your Research• Make a connection• Open the door for future communication
Cover Letters
1. Introduce yourself and make a connection
2. Biggest section-your relevant personal strengths (Job description) backed up by your experiences
3. Thanks for your consideration and give them a task
Cover Letters1. Introduce yourself and make a connection
Cover Letters2. Biggest section-your relevant personal strengths (Job description) backed up by your experiences
Cover Letters
3. Thanks for your consideration and give them a task
Format
• Get a name if you can• Three quarters of a page• Don’t repeat what is already on your resume• Stay away from titles• Does it look like a blog?