student employment resumes. human resource professionals typically spend between 15 seconds and 2...
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Student Employment Resumes
Human Resource professionals typically spend between 15
seconds and 2 minutes initially looking at a resume
So What Does That Mean for You?
Your resume is sometimes the ONLY chance to market yourselfYour skills & experience are the productPotential employers are the customers
Be concise and clear in format and content Include only relevant information Show what you would bring to the
organization, what makes you unique?
Reasons to Create a Resume
Part-time job Class assignment Internship Full time employment Graduate school
Main Subject Headings in a Resume
Objective/Summary of Qualifications Section
Education (include every college you’ve attended and high school IF you graduated from high school in the last year)
Experience (can be split into related and additional)
Skills (computer, language, technical)
Other Appropriate Subject Headings
Leadership Honors/Awards Study Abroad Related Courses Related Projects
Activities Volunteerism Internships Community Service Professional
Development
Organization of Resume
Information listed first is most likely to be scanned, make sure it is the most important
Reverse chronological order (most recent first)
Use bullet points for detail Keep format simple and consistent
What to Avoid
High school information if you are a junior or senior in college
Templates Keep away from phrases such as
“Responsibilities/duties included…” Avoid the statement “references
available upon request”
Personal Information Heading Name, address Phone, e-mail – keep professional
Use your Armstrong email address Record a professional sounding voicemail Do not have a ring back tone no matter what music genre
you have
Example: Pete Pirate
11935 Abercorn Street UT #301
Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 555-5656
Objective Statement
To identify areas of interest, position, program, and/or field
Examples:
To obtain a part-time position.
To obtain a part-time position with Target.
To secure an on-campus work-study position at Armstrong.
Seeking the X position with X organization.
To secure an internship in X field where I can utilize my attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills.
Seeking a position with DeRenne Elementary as a second grade teacher.
Education
Full name of school with location Full name of degree Expected graduation date GPA if above 2.8
Example:Armstrong State University (Armstrong); Savannah, GABachelor of Arts, Psychology; May 2016
Insert high school name; city, stateDiploma Earned; June 2012GPA 3.5
For the “Experience” section of your resume, think about the following slides:
Those Tricky Bullets… #1: Brainstorm!!
Focus on accomplishments, contributions, promotions, leadership, awards, praise, etc
#2: Provide Evidence! Show them how good you are through the use
of numbers, percentages, dollars Use action and descriptive words Tailor your resume to each specific
organization you apply to
Bullet Examples
Effectively dealt with customers in a friendly and professional manner
Create fun and engaging games for children ages two through ten
Maintain confidentiality while handing patients’ files
Collaborate with fellow employees to create a pleasant environment for clients
Trained 10 new staff members on company policies and procedures
Transferable Skills (these are skills that no matter what situation, seem to be strength of yours. You want to include some of these in your bullets.)Ex. Demonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks while completing transactions with customers, answering the telephone and greeting new customers upon arrival at the store. Able to meet deadlines, thrive under deadline
pressure Able to handle multiple tasks Able to adapt Communication skills (oral and written) Teamwork/group/interpersonal skills Leadership skills
Transferable Skills… continued
Organizational skills Entrepreneurial skills: Capacity to be a self-starter, the ability to
manage projects Confidence Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Flexibility Ability to acquire new technical, analytical, computer or foreign-
language skills quickly The ability to sell ideas and persuade others Creative problem-solving talents Work-ethic traits, such as drive, stamina, effort, self-motivation,
diligence, ambition, initiative, reliability, positive attitude toward work
Experience
Name of school/company/organization City and state Position/Title Dates
Add bullets underneath to highlight skillsSample:
Publix, Savannah, GA
Cashier, Service Clerk, October 2009 – May 2012 Provided friendly, courteous and efficient service to customers Cross-trained to operate cash registers, provide superior
customer service, merchandise products, maintain store inventory and ensure accuracy on store signage and displays
Leadership, Memberships or Activities
Office held, name of organization, location of organization, and datesActivities, number of people, achievements, etc.
Sample:
Memberships:
Economics Club; Armstrong; Savannah, GA; August 2012 – Present Recruited 10 new members within 2 months
Beta Club; Islands High School; Savannah, GA; November 2010 – May 2012
Skills Section (everyone should have a
computer section, however the other sections may not be relevant to you)
Example: Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel and
PowerPoint; Adobe Photoshop Languages: Intermediate written and
spoken French Technical: common for science and
technical type majors where listing key equipment and skills utilized is helpful
Your Style Avoid personal pronouns: I, we, my
Keep revisiting your objective.• Is this information relevant to the position I
want?
Keep margins between .8” – 1”
Use CAPITALS, Bold and Italics to emphasize only the important features
Font• Arial, Calibri or Times New Roman• 11-12 point font
The Final Product
Laser print if possible PROOFREAD Use resume quality paper, white or off-
white (pick up this paper for free in Career Services)
So now where do I apply for positions?
CareerWeb PortalStudent Employment
Center(Peoplesoft)
CareerWeb Benefitshttps://armstrong-csm.symplicity.com/students
Apply for jobs & internshipsSummer on campus jobs are posted here
View employers attending career fairs Search & register for career events
**Your first documents are electronically submitted to a career counselor for approval prior to you being able to apply for any jobs!**
Student Employment Center (Peoplesoft)http://www.armstrong.edu/Departments/student_employment_center/student_jobs_welcome
All Fall on campus jobs are housedthrough this portal
**We highly encourage you to havea career counselor review yourresume and cover letter prior to
applying for any jobs**
How to apply for jobs on campus (Federal work study, institutional work study and part-time jobs)
1. Contact Career Services at 912.344.2563 to schedule an appointment to have your resume and cover letter/letter of interest critiqued (optional).
2. Go to the URL, https://jobs.armstrong.edu/, and click “Create Account.” Create your user name and password (do not lose these) and follow the instructions provided to create your application. Each required field must be completed. Complete as many fields as necessary to ensure your application is as complete as possible. Make sure to list references that are not friends or roommates. Your references should be people that can speak to your work ethic (preferably a previous supervisor or faculty member).
3. Search by student job postings and select a position to which you would like to apply.
4. Click the “Apply for this Posting” button and follow the steps through the supplemental questions.
5. Upload your resume and cover letter/letter of interest as they are required documents.
6. Upload other required documents listed in the position description (i.e. availability, writing sample, etc.) if applicable.
7. You will receive a confirmation number once you have successfully completed the application process. This number will be useful when you log-in with your user name and password to check the status of your application.
8. You will be contacted by the hiring manager if you are selected for an interview.
Please note that your application for a position will remain active for six (6) months.
