What to Include in a Resume

Heading

Summary or Objective

Education

Employment (research and responsibilities)

Accomplishments

Publications

Memberships and Associations

Skills/Techniques

Resume Success is Subjective

Everyone wants something different

Keep your target audience in mind

Use Action Words

Use Buzzwords- based on job description

Only Work related information

Check for spelling and format errors

Don’t Obsess! There is no such thing as perfect

Honesty.

The Basics for Resumes

Keep under 2 pages for resumes only.

Geared to the position you are interested in pursuing

Use good paper.

Check Format when copying to online application

For Resumes – create a “super document”

Danger Areas of Resumes

Do not apply repeatedly

Content should be directed at position

Apply to appropriate positions

Good Formatting

Know your resume

Be Concise!!!

Quick Hints on Cover Letters

 Customize

 Intro Paragraph

     - position title/ posting

     - Include referral

 What you can provide

     - Your understanding of the position

 What you want

 How to contact you

    - Final expression of interest

    – Ask for an interview

 Have others review

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