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RESUME GUIDEWHAT IS A RESUME?A resume is a document that summarizes your education, relevant job experience, involvement and leadership, and skills for the purpose ofobtaining an interview when seeking employment.WHY SHOULD I WRITE A RESUME?Contrary to popular belief, your resume DOES NOT get you the job. Your resume is the key tool to use in order to get you the interview.Keep in mind that this is your first chance to make a good impression- a strong resume takes you to the next step, so make sure it’s the bestit can be.WHY SHOULD I FOLLOW THIS FORMAT?These guides detail all aspects and qualities of a resume that employers find easy to read and relevant to their job search. Recruiters spendon average 10-15 seconds initially scanning a resume, so it is important to differentiate yourself through bullets and demonstration of skillswith each experience.HOW DO I START MY RESUME?There are several options when starting to create your resume. You may utilize this guide and the examples within to create a documentusing either a Word do or PDF. Once you have a basic resume on paper you can have it reviewed by personnel in the Career DevelopmentOffice. You can also make an appointment with this same office if you would prefer to have their assistance from step one. Bring along anold version of a resume, and/or a list of educational and work experiences from the last few years.WHEN WILL I NEED MY RESUME?Whether you’re applying for an internship, signing up for a networking event, looking for your first full-time position, or sending in anapplication to study abroad, chances are you are going to need a resume. As time consuming as it may be to put together your first resume,it’s worth it! Once you get everything down on paper, updating is easy.DEVELOPING YOUR BRANDCreating a resume is your opportunity to highlight your experiences for employers. The variety of experiences you become involved with,including activities, volunteer, and work and professional experiences, will develop your brand and determine whether employers view youas a generic or luxury good.FAQ’s ABOUT YOUR RESUMEKey tips for resume formatting? Have your resume reviewed and critiqued by a Pitt Business Career Development AdvisorExactly one pageDO NOT use a resume templateProfessional: there should be no borders, colors, or graphicsUse font size 10 to 14, with the name being a bit bolder and largerUse non-decorative typefaces, using one typeface for the entire resumeMargins can be 1”-.5’’all the way aroundBullets: add bullets to show the skills that you gained from a certain experience*Discuss your Resume with a Pitt Business Career Development AdvisorSchedule a Pitt Business Career Development Advising appointment by clicking “Career Development Advising – Pitt Business” or“Resume Review and Development – Pitt Business.”

References on a resumeEmployers assume that if they ask for references, the applicant will provide them Do not include the phrase “references available upon request” Do not include a page with references attached to your resumeGPA List only if you have a 3.0 or higherIf omitted, be prepared with an explanationYou may list your business or major GPA, especially if that GPA is higher than your cumulative (it is best to include both) However,if your cumulative GPA is below a 3.0, you can elide your cumulative GPAListing experiences on a resume Experiences should be listed in chronological order by start dateIf your most relevant positions do not land at the top of your section when listing by date, add a separate section called “RelevantExperience” to make it stand outRESUME SECTIONSContact InformationBegin your resume with:1.2.3.4.Your formal name, centered at the top of the page or at the far left/right margin. Your name should be in capital letters or boldtypeAddress (include your campus or home address)Your personal telephone numberEmail address (pitt.edu or personal)JANE M. DOE413 Bouquet Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213412-444-5656 jmd34@pitt.eduEducationWrite your present or most recent educational experience first. Include the following:1.2.3.4.5.Name and location (city and state) of the schoolDegree expected to receive (no abbreviations)Major(s), Minor(s), Certificate(s)Date of expected graduationGPA (3.0 and above)*include Study Abroad experience, indicated name of school, country, dates, and study concentration if it is relevant.Option 1:University of Pittsburgh, College of Business AdministrationBachelor of Science in Business AdministrationMajors: Finance and MarketingPittsburgh, PAApril 2020GPA: 3.4

Option 2:University of PittsburghCollege of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Business AdministrationMajor: MarketingPittsburgh, PAApril 2020GPA: 3.4Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of ScienceMajor: PsychologyWork/Relevant ExperienceThis can include, full-time, part-time, co-op, internship, summer, work-study, etc.) Chronologically list your experiences with your presentor most recent experience including the following:1.2.3.4.5.Name of employerTitle of your positionCity and state where your job/experience was locatedBeginning and end dates of employment (month & year only)Using bullet points, describe what you do/did; do not just list your responsibilities – include accomplishmentsExample:Yelp, Inc.Pittsburgh, PANoWait Operations InternMay 2017 – August 2017 Created the lead qualification procedure during the transition to Yelp’s current Salesforce database Qualified and dispersed inbound leads to the sales team via Salesforce Tracked the conversion rate of sales-qualified leads across seven marketing channelsCommunity and Campus ActivityDescribe your participation in campus and community activities, highlighting leadership positions. Include the following:1. Name of employer2. Title of your position3. Beginning and end dates of involvement (month & year only)4. Using bullet points, describe what you do/did; do not just list your responsibilities – include accomplishmentsExample:Delta Sigma Pi, Vice President of OperationsApril 2016 – Present Oversee our Chapter Management Program and evaluate progress on a weekly basis Report all chapter documentation and communication to the Delta Sigma Pi hubKey Competencies and SkillsThese may include foreign language ability, computer skills, certifications, etc.Relevant CourseworkThe courses listed in this section must support the position/industry you are applying for. Do not list a full semester course loadAcademic ProjectsIf you have specific academic projects that qualify you for a position, include them in this second. Be sure to include:

1.2.3.4.5.Course nameUniversity nameProject titleSemester of courseUsing bullet points, describe what you do/did; do not just list your responsibilities – include accomplishmentExample:Projects in MarketingUniversity of PittsburghMarketing and Research Project (Pepsi)Spring 2018 Implemented and conducted focus group of 10 consumers to better understand customer perception of company marketingstrategy Evaluated marketing metrics to identify effect of marketing activities on financial results Employed SWOT inquiry of major competitors to design competitive marketing strategyInternational ExperienceInternational Experience is a great way to differentiate yourself from other students. If listing International Experience on your resumeremember:1. It is most effective to put it directly under your education section at the top2. If completed an internship while abroad, be sure to capture that experience in your bulletsExample:Pitt Business Honors ProgramPrague, CZ; Milan, IT; and Barcelona, ESInternational Independent StudyMay 2016 Conducted field research on organizational and economic dynamics of marketplaces in three foreign countries Connected field study to academic research across various fields to provide insight on marketplace structureDEVELOPING STRONG BULLET POINTSUse Action Verbs1.2.3.Bullet points should begin with a strong action verbVary your verbs throughout the resume (reference the action verb list in this packet)Try to use a different action verb for each bullet point under a given experienceQuantify1.Quantifying your bullets allows recruiters to determine the degree of the work you have accomplishedExample:Trained 7 new employees on restaurant closing proceduresStand Out

1.Bullets are much more effective when they are focused on any special projects or task that truly set the person apart from theother employeesExample:“Promoted to lead trainer after training 6 new servers on the Point of Sale system and company customer service standards”Customizing to the Job DescriptionEach resume you send out should be customized to the exact job. Although it is very convenient to make mass copies, to be more effectiveit should highlight what the employer is looking for. When tailoring your resume remember:1.2.Use the language of the employer so when they see your resume, they can actually envision your working for their companyTailor your experience and resume to the individual job, so if your past lifeguarding experience doesn’t fit with the skills theposition requires, leave it off and substitute with another, more relevant sectionTRANSFERABLE SKILLSInterpersonal SkillsRelating well with othersResponding to concernsMotivating peopleAssisting othersResolving conflictsBeing a team playerOrganization SkillsFollow-throughSetting and attaining goalsPlanningMultitaskingMeeting deadlinesTime managementLeadership SkillsDecision-makingManagingDelegatingMotivating othersTeam-buildingCommunicationAdvisingPersuading or nningInitiatingProblem-solvingExplainingPublic speakingArticulatingPresentingWriting and editingATTRIBUTES EMPLOYERS SEEK ON A CANDIDATE’S RESUMEATTRIBUTEAbility to work in a teamProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills (written)Strong work ethicCommunication skills (verbal)PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS78.0%77.3%75.0%72.0%70.5%

ATTRIBUTEPERCENTAGE OF l/quantitative ented62.1%Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)58.3%Technical skills56.8%Computer skills49.2%Organizational ability47.7%Strategic planning skills37.9%Friendly/outgoing repreneurial skills/risk-taker19.7%Fluency in a foreign eek-on-a-candidates-resume/

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A resume is a document that summarizes your education, relevant job experience, involvement and leadership, and skills for the purpose of obtaining an interview when seeking employment. WHY SHOULD I WRITE A RESUME? Contrary to popular belief, your resume DOES NOT get you the job. Your resume is the key tool to use in order to get you the interview.

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