fall 2012 welcome weekend college of science and technology
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RÉSUMÉ WRITING
Fall 2012 Welcome Weekend
College of Science and Technology
WHAT IS A RÉSUMÉ? A résumé is an advertisement of
yourself and displays your value to the hiring company.
A document that emphasizes your accomplishments to show a potential employer that you are qualified.
WHAT TO INCLUDE: Education Employment Activities Honors Special Skills Hobbies - Only include hobbies if space
allows and in the following cases: When it is something unusual (such as sky
diving) that might be interesting to a recruiter When a particular hobby may assist with a job
skill, such as a mechanical engineer that enjoys rebuilding classic cars
WHAT NOT TO INCLUDE: Personal details such as age, race,
gender, religious beliefs, etc. It is illegal for an employer to ask about these factors.
Subjective descriptions, such as “great computer skills” or “excellent leader”.
Salary information from previous work experience.
FORMATTING SPELLCHECK & PROOFREAD! Keep it neat, organized, and easy to
scan. Be honest. Use action words to describe work
experience. Be consistent with grammar. For undergraduates, résumés should not
exceed one page in length.
HELPFUL TIPS: Keep it unique. Tailor your résumé to fit the
company/job you are applying for. As a résumé becomes lengthy, highlight
only the most important information. Always display yourself in a positive
light. Never put “References Available Upon
Request” on your résumé. It is assumed.
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY
CONTACT INFORMATION – MAKE IT PROFESSIONAL Good: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
EDUCATION Good: Fairmont State University, 2015 Bachelor of Science, Biology College of Science and Technology Morgantown High School, 2011 Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 4.0
Bad: FSU, 2015 MHS, 2011 GPA: 2.3
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY - DESCRIPTIONS Good: Applied professional team-building skills to
develop a cooperate volunteer program, leading to positive public relations and heightened employee morale.
Bad: Supervised kids at camp Ran cash register
THE UGLY…FOUND ON ACTUAL RÉSUMÉS “Planned new corporate facility at $3
million over budget.” “Finished 8th in my class of ten.” “Seeking a party-time position.” “Objective: Career on the Information Supper Highway.”
“Skills: Strong Work Ethic, Attention to Detail, Team Player, Self Motivated, Attention to Detail”
“Experience: Chapter President, 1887-1992”
HELPFUL LINKS Résumé Template
http://www.fairmontstate.edu/collegeofscitech/
Cover Letter Assistancehttp://www.career.vt.edu/JobSearchGuide/Co
verLetterSamples.html
How to Address an Envelopehttp://www.ehow.com/how_1332_address-en
velope.html