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?