resumes for beginners
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9/26/2013
Resumes for Beginners
Resume Worksheet
Columbia State Career Serviceshttp://www.columbiastate.edu/career-services
Resume Tips from Columbia State:
Source: JIST Works
Do NOT Include the following on your resume:
Age, Race, Nationality, Gender
Marital status
Religious affiliation
Political affiliation
Social Security number
Salary history or requirements
Information about children or spouse
The phrase: "References available upon request"
Your photograph
Reasons why you left your last job
Reasons why you want this job
Long sentences separated by semicolons
A repeat of your entire heading on page two (just include your name, email address, and the page number)
Chronological
Functional
Combination
Types of Resumes
Listing your jobs with the most recent first, keeping the rest in reverse chronological order.
Chronological Resume
Listing your relevant skills and experience first, followed by your job history in reverse chronological order.
Combination
Real People Examples
Real People ExamplesMEGHAN L. CONNER 1339 Overlook Cove Smyrna, GA 30080
Home: 678.504.5362 Mobile: 404.348.6698 Email: [email protected]
OBJECTIVE To obtain a responsible position with a reputable firm in Georgia or the Southeast EDUCATION M.B.A.--Marketing and Management, August 2013
Mercer University, Atlanta, GA, AACSB Accredited Cumulative GPA: 3.57
B.B.A.-- Business Management, May 2011 University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA, AACSB Accredited Cumulative GPA: 3.36 MARKETING IBM Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia January 2012 – Present Market Development, MBA Intern
Create and update a key engagements calendar and event-planning guide for all major events attended and/or sponsored by IBM Market Development.
Conduct extensive market research for IBM Market Development in preparation for domestic and international appearances and conferences.
Analyze the trends of Women in leadership positions globally and maintain a repository of pertinent information such as Women CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies.
Develop and oversee the execution of strategic social media strategies, including providing creative insight and solutions for measuring all social media initiatives of Market Support and Market Development.
World Services, LLC, Atlanta, GA September 2011 – November 2011 Marketing and Social Media Intern
Observed and analyzed current marketing facets in order to generate new opportunities for company exposure
Managed all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Blogger) Alisha Windom Agency, Inc., Carrollton, GA January 2011 – May 2011 Allstate Marketing Intern
Increased number of new customers by familiarizing prospective customers with company’s products and services utilizing excellent oral presentation skills
Sustained a positive track record of highest customer feedback among interns CUSTOMER University of West Georgia Housing & Residence Life, Carrollton, GA July 2008 – May 2011 SERVICE Resident Assistant
Remained flexible and creative in meeting the needs of 50+ residents by serving as a counselor, advisor, community developer, educator, and friend
Responsible for all administrative tasks pertinent to the position (data entry, paperwork preparation and filing, and scheduling)
SALES Mattress Giant, Norcross, GA June 2011 – August 2011 Sales Associate
Provided customers with information and choices needed to make the best buying decision while making the process easy and enjoyable.
TECHNICAL Proficient in MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Lotus Notes, Social Media SKILLS (LinkedIn, Gmail, Google+, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Tumblr) LEADERSHIP & National Black MBA Association - Atlanta Chapter: Member ORGANIZATIONS Alpha Phi Omega, National Co-Ed Service Fraternity - Life Member
Customize your resume to your employer. This means you will have several versions of your resume ready.
Ask to see friends and family member resumes that are in the area you want to work in.
Be consistent in your formatting… keep the same font, just use sizing, bolding, italics, and underlining.
Stay away from resume templates so you can easily adjust spacing.
Try to keep it one to two pages unless you have been in a field for 5 or more years.
Tips
Adam Robertson, M.S. Student Services Coordinator 931-766-1606 [email protected]
Lawrence County Student Services