Appearance Of Your Resume
16RESUME WRITING2 0 1 1 Penn State2012Career GuideResume WritingResumes often serve as your initialcontact with employers and are the mostcritical item in determining whetheror not you will obtain an interview.This document is a brief “advertisement” of your skills, knowledge, andrelevant experience. Use your resumeas a sales tool—sell yourself! You mayneed to have several versions of yourresume, especially if you are seekingvarious positions. It should be specificto each type of job you are seeking; ageneral or generic resume gets far fewerinterviews.Ideally your resume should emphasizeyour strong points while expressingyour uniqueness and individuality.Typically, employers spend less than 45seconds reviewing your resume beforemaking the decision to consider youfor an interview. Therefore, you shouldpresent yourself clearly, succinctly, andconfidently. Use the suggestions hereto develop your resume and consult thesamples provided to gather ideas. Donot copy these examples verbatim!Appearance of Your ResumeLengthFor most undergraduates, one page isthe most common length, because theylack sufficient experience for two pages.Individuals with added experienceand/or degrees may need a two-pageresume to present the relevant detailsadequately. Resume length may alsovary by career field. Consult withprofessionals in your field and/or CareerServices Counselors to discuss theresume length best for your situation.margins may be acceptable if necessary,but no smaller.FontFor most of the text, use a plain typeface, such as Arial or Times NewRoman, with a font size between 10 and12 points. Headings and/or your namemay be emphasized by using a largerfont size. Asterisks, bullets, underlining,boldface type and italics should be usedonly to make the document easier toread.MarginsOne inch margins all around are recommended to keep your resume fromlooking cluttered with text. Half inchBullet points should be single-spaced.Allow enough space between headingsto show that a new section has begun.SpacingUse consistent spacing throughout yourresume for a pleasing presentation.Type of paperA resume prepared carefully with agood laser printer can be very effective.Use good quality paper; a white or offwhite shade is generally preferred.ProofreadProofread your resume several times,and then have a friend or Career ServicesCounselor proofread it again. A mistakeon your resume will leave a poor firstimpression with the employer.Resume FormatsChronological FormatPresent education and work experiencein reverse chronological order, describingresponsibilities and achievements undereach entry. This is the most appropriateformat if you have experience directlyrelated to your career goal.Functional FormatYour experience is explained undermajor skill headings, while job titles,employers, and dates are listed separately. This type of resume is especiallyuseful when your degree or work experiences are not directly related to yourcareer objective.Combination FormatIn many instances, the combination ofboth the chronological and the functional formats may be the most effective.This is especially the case when somepast experiences are more directlyrelated to future goals than others. Thisformat allows for experiences to beseparated into different categories—related and unrelated—making thestrongest impact by placing the mostrelated experiences first, regardless ofthe dates during which the experiencestook place.
RESUME WRITINGResume SuggestionsYour NameStreet AddressCity, State ZIPTelephone NumberEmailOBJECTIVE: One or two concise, easy-to-read statements focusing on the type of position you are seeking,the skills you want to utilize, and/or the tasks in which you want to become involved. Avoid cliches or jargon, such as, “To contribute to the profitability of an employer” or“A challenging position offering opportunity for growth and advancement.”EDUCATION: List degrees in reverse chronological order—most recent first. Keep the information easy to scan. You may want to include details relevant to the job you are seeking, such as courses, special projects, a minoror area of emphasis, etc. You can list Education Abroad experiences here as well. Use the same format as your Penn State entry. Most employers expect to see your GPA (either overall, major or both).EXPERIENCE: Reverse chronological order is what readers expect, but if you have a mixture of experiences,you can break this into two major categories, such as RELATED EXPERIENCE andADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE. This allows you to put the most relevant items together and move older,but more relevant items to the beginning. Give details of your accomplishments and responsibilities rather than a general list of duties. Numbers makestrong statements and can enhance credibility; these numbers can show volume, percentages, dollar amounts. Include information and skills that relate to the position you are seeking. Consolidate information when possible; avoid repetition and excessive details in describing experiences. Make the format scannable and put relevant action verbs first. Use bulleted statements, not paragraphs. Do not be discouraged if you have never had employment in your field. Instead, focus on your strengths, skills,and accomplishments.ACTIVITIES: List the most relevant activities and offices held first. Include college, community, professional,and occasionally, outstanding high school activities. You can add brief explanatory details of the position and your accomplishments. Include hobbies and interests only if they are relevant to the job objective or if they revealcharacteristics important to the job. This section can add individuality and flavor to your resume, so you may want to includeunusual or interesting items.HONORS/AWARDS: Optional; include only if you have several honors. If you have only one or two honors,you can include them in a combined ACTIVITIES/HONORS section.SKILLS: You may want to consider a special skills section to highlight skills you have on specificcomputer hardware or software, foreign languages, or machinery required for performance on the job.You could also group CERTIFICATIONS in this category.REFERENCES: Most organizations will not expect references on your resume. But, you may want to prepare a list ofreferences on a separate page formatted to match your resume for use when employers request references. Usually, three to five references are appropriate. Consider individuals familiar with your academicachievements, leadership and teamwork skills, and/or your work habits. Include the referee’s name, title, organization, mailing address, phone number, and email address. You should always seek prior approval from individuals you plan to list as references.17
18RESUME WRITINGTop Resume Questions—Answered!relevance to a particular career field,you may begin to omit items that areoutdated or that no longer effectivelyhighlight your current abilities.Typically, it is recommended thatinformation from high school yearsbe omitted from your professionalresume by the time you begin yourjunior year at Penn State. I s it better to use a pre-formattedtemplate or blank MicrosoftWord document when writing myresume?Using a blank Microsoft Word document is preferred over the use of apre-formatted template for severalreasons. Blank Word documents offergreater flexibility and more effectivespace usage when formatting pages,whereas templates can be morerestrictive and limiting. Also, a Worddocument resume provides individualized stylistic formatting options.Pre-formatted templates are easy tospot and they allow little room foruniqueness. W here do I include my studyabroad experience?Study abroad experiences are bestincluded within the Educationsection of your resume. Such information should be formatted in amanner that is consistent with theother items found within that section(see samples for formatting ideas).However, if you completed an internship or other related experience whilestudying abroad, you may choose tofurther elaborate on that opportunityas part of the Experience section ofyour resume. Do I need to include an objective?While an objective statement isoptional, including an objectivecan be an effective way to brieflyexpress the specific purpose of yourresume. You may tailor your objective toward a specific position withina targeted organization, or you maycreate a more general objective thatis widely applicable to your desiredcareer field of interest. The latteris especially effective if you plan todistribute larger quantities of yourresume to multiple organizations. H ow important is it for me to listmy GPA?Many organizations and graduateschools use GPA as a criterion foridentifying viable candidates tocontinue through the applicationprocess. If your cumulative GPA is a3.0 or above, it is beneficial to list it.Remember to verify that it accuratelyreflects the GPA that an employerwould find on your official Universitytranscript. S hould I include information andexperiences from my high schoolyears?As a first-year student or sophomore,it is appropriate to include information from your high school years on aresume. However, as you continue togrow professionally and gain experiences that demonstrate increasing However, some considerations maybe made if your cumulative GPAis below a 3.0. We encourage youto meet with a Career ServicesCounselor to discuss how thefollowing options may apply to yourspecific situation: 1) You may chooseto list both your Major GPA andyour cumulative GPA, or you mayprefer to list your Major GPA alone.Your Major GPA usually includesmajor-specific courses and excludesmost general education credits. It isrecommended that you visit with youracademic advisor to discuss the bestmethod for calculating this GPA ifit is not listed on your degree audit.2) If you work a substantial amountof hours per week to pay collegeexpenses while attending collegefull-time, you may include a statement highlighting this within yourEducation section (refer to samples).This kind of statement can serve asjustification for a GPA that may notbe an accurate representation of astudent’s true potential. A re summer work experiencesimportant in a professionalresume?Summer and/or part-time work experiences can serve to demonstrate avariety of important skill sets thatyou have developed, which addsbreadth to your resume. Even if thepositions are not specifically relatedto your desired career direction orindustry of interest, the skills thatare learned and enhanced throughthese experiences are “transferable”and can be applied to a wide-range ofoccupational fields. Transferable skillsets are sought by employers acrossall industries and can include skillsin leadership, teamwork, diversityAction Word creenedServedSet TaughtTeamed edWonWrote
RESUME WRITINGappreciation, interpersonal savvy,time management, organization,problem-solving, and technologybased skills among many others.Demonstrating these types of skillsas you elaborate on your experiencesis a must when creating an effectiveresume, especially if you have limitedfield-specific experiences to share. D o I need to use bulleted points todescribe my experiences?Elaborating on experiences usingbulleted points is strongly recommended when building a resume.Each bullet should be no more than1-2 lines long, and you may use upto 5-6 bullets to describe each listedexperience. It is important to usebulleted points to not only describeduties involved in various positions,but it is an opportunity to highlightskills and qualities that you havedeveloped or enhanced. When evaluating resumes, employers look forways to determine the most qualifiedcandidates. By adding detail to yourexperiences, you can more effectivelydemonstrate the value you can bringto an organization. W hat do I do if I have no paidwork experiences?If you have not yet gained paid workexperience, consider alternative experiences that can demonstrate yourknowledge base and other qualifyingattributes. Community involvement,volunteer work, and extracurricularactivities are all prime examples ofexperiences that may be included indetail on a resume. As with summeror part-time work experiences, youcan highlight your transferable skillsets as they pertain to opportunities ofinterest to you. S hould I list my activities if theydo not relate directly to my fieldof study or desired career field?Extracurricular activity involvement—related and/or unrelated toyour field—is valued by employersand graduate school recruiters alike.Skills developed and honed throughactivities and leadership opportunities often complement skills utilizedwithin your academic endeavors.Well-roundedness is a quality thatmany recruiters seek when considering applicants. D o I need a skills section? If so,what types of skills are appropriatefor inclusion in a professionalresume?A skills section is not required, butit can be an opportunity to effectivelydisplay additional skills that couldset you apart from the applicantpool. Technology-based or computerskills, foreign language knowledge,and other field-specific skill setsand certifications are appropriate toinclude. It is important to objectivelyindicate your level of knowledge orSAMPLE CAREER OBJECTIVES T o obtain a full-time position as a counselor or program coordinator workingwith individuals and groups T o secure an entry-level staff accountant position with a special interest intaxation S eeking an administrative position in a nonprofit organization where I can usemy fund-raising, public relations, and management skills T o obtain a summer internship in marketing research with an emphasis inconsumer products T o secure an entry-level position in the field of human resource management S eeking a co-op position in electrical engineering; special interests includeapplication in digital/analog electronics, communication systems, or microprocessor-based systems T o obtain a full-time position in the management of computer information systems; specific areas of interest include data structures analysis and system design T o secure an internship in mechanical engineering focusing on process design S eeking a position as writer or editorial assistant with a publishing company19aptitude in the skill sets you chooseto highlight. Using qualifiers such as“Proficient in.” or “Fluent in.” areacceptable as long as they accuratelyreflect your degree of knowledge. Youmay also list skills and languageswith which you are familiar or havebasic knowledge—just be sureto describe that level accurately.Remember—you could be tested onthat knowledge in an interview!Using Keywords in Your ResumeKeywords are the basis of most electronicresume search and retrieval processes.They provide the content from whichto search for a resume in a database,whether the database is specific to anemployer, or a web-based search enginethat serves the general public.What are “keywords”? Keywordsare nouns and phrases that highlighttechnical and professional areas ofexpertise, industry-related jargon, projects, achievements, special task forcesand other distinctive features about aprospect’s work history.Try to identify all possible keywordsappropriate to your skills and accomplishments that support the kinds of jobs youare seeking. We suggest that once youhave written your resume, you can thenidentify your strategic keywords basedon how you imagine people will searchfor your resume. It is recommended tointegrate the keywords you have identified into the text or bullet points ofyour resume. If you are unaware of thekeywords in your field, we suggest thatyou visit the Career Information Centerin the Bank of America Career ServicesCenter to research your career field.The Curriculum VitaeA curriculum vitae, often required forthose applying to graduate or professionalprograms, employment with internationalfirms, or when promoting oneself withinprofessional and academic fields, islonger than the average 1-2 page resumebecause it provides a greater range ofinformation. It can include: Professional, Vocational or ResearchObjective Summary of Qualifications Professional Licenses or Certifications Education including Post Graduate,Graduate and Undergraduate Degrees
20RESUME WRITING Listing of Relevant Coursework tomatch career or academic objective Educational or Professional Honorsor Awards Scientific or Academic Research,Laboratory Experience and RelatedSkills Description of Thesis or Dissertation,Papers Written, Publications Academic or Professional Presentations Related Extracurricular Activities,Professional and AssociationMemberships Community Involvement Work Experience—Paid or Volunteer Technical and Specialized Skillssuch as Computer Programming orLaboratory Instrumentation Interests—Future Academic orProfessional GoalsWHAT EMPLOYERS WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT RESUMES:(Comments from recruiters who conducted on-campus interviews at Penn State) Give details Some resumes were vague in terms of specific accomplishments whichleads the recruiter to the long process of determining whether anythingof substance lies behind statements like, “Improved an inventory process ”. It does not take up too much space to add, “By doing X, whichresulted in Y ”. Give specifics and details, but be precise and clear. Highlight any applicable experience required for a specific job. Ensureresume format is very easy to follow and clear. Resumes are a way to sellyourself to companies; use key words such as partner, facilitated, championed, managed, etc. Add quantifiable results to resumes. Things to include Declare concentration and always show your GPA on your resume. Students should exhibit participation in outside activities, have impressivegrades and tough course loads. We want to see well-rounded people. Don’t waste valuable resume space with detailed computer skills. Thiscan be discussed in detail during the interview. Do not include coursework on your resume, it becomes too wordy.Provide details, though, about your internships and any relevant experience. Exhibit well-roundedness as a student/Penn Stater. Involvement orleadership in activities that are not related to academics is a huge plus,especially among engineering students. Length Keep resume to one page. Lengthy resumes are expected of experiencedprofessionals, not of college students. Many of my colleagues automatically discount a resume because of its length, therefore, an otherwisegood candidate could lose an interview opportunity. Choose the mostrelevant skill sets for your resume. Be succinct—barring unusual levels of experience. A resume longerthan 2 pages is unwelcome and usually reduces the effectiveness of theresume. The Basics Tailor your resume to the particular job posting. Research each job posting and highlight your experiences that best match. Make your resume results oriented, highlighting achievements andaccomplishments. Focus on behaviors such as leadership impact, gettingresults and intelligent risk taking. Be thorough and honest about all of your experiences. Accuracy, correct spelling and grammar are all important factors to making your resumes stand out. Put work experience before activities. Be clear—sloppiness is usually a companion to a lack of clarity. Travel / Exposure to CulturalExperiences Foreign Language Skills Additional Information that maysupport objective or qualificationsYou may want to consider attendinga C.V. preparation workshop offeredthrough Career Services (see list ofprograms on the insert pages). Forexamples of C.V.s and additionalresources on how to prepare yourC.V., stop in to the Career InformationCenter in the Bank of America CareerServices Center.Finally, have one of the Career ServicesDrop-In Counselors review your C.V. Acounselor is available weekdays, 8:30a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and until 7:00 p.m.on Tuesdays in the Bank of AmericaCareer Services Center.RESUME ADVICECareer Services offers a variety ofservices to help students and alumniwrite effective resumes.Resume WorkshopsThese workshops are offeredthroughout each semester. No signup is required. See the schedule ofdates, times, and locations on theinsert pages. Also, an online resumeworkshop is available year-roundthrough ANGEL.Resume Review and FeedbackIf you would like to have yourresume reviewed by a CareerCounselor, please visit CareerServices for Drop-In Counseling. Thisservice is available weekdays from8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and until 7:00p.m. on Tuesdays in the Bank ofAmerica Career Services Center. Ifother students have come in immediately ahead of you, you may needto wait from 15-30 minutes or more.Resume ExamplesThe resumes on pages 21-23are examples of different waysgood resumes have been written.Additional resume examples arelocated in the Career InformationCenter, in the Bank of AmericaCareer Services Center.
Assistant Manager and CashierSemester Breaks & Summers 2009 - 2011Sheetz, Clarion, PA Supervised front line staff and report directly to the manager; responsible forentire operation in manager’s absence Interviewed, hired, and trained over 30 new employees; provided feedback onperformance Developed system for monitoring specialty item inventory; decreased inventorytime by 50% and increased sales by 25%The Learning Center, Tutor, 2010-presentLEADERSHIP:ACTIVITIES:Big Brothers Big Sisters, Big-Brother, 2009-2010 Served as a Big-Brother for a 7-year old boy in Centre CountyAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Member, 2009-present Entertainment Committee Chairperson, 2010 - 2011 Professional Development Chairperson, 2011 – presentManufacturing Process In-class ProjectSpring 2011Sponsored by CompanyX Consumer Products, Co. Implemented Statistical Process Control into manufacturing process Responsible for trouble-shooting in the processing and packaging of over-thecounter pharmaceuticals As part of a team, wrote standard operating procedures for production floor to bereviewed and approved by the FDA Combined efforts with Quality Assurance, Research and Development, andEngineering to implement new processes Installed, inspected, and validated system upgrades to process control equipmentRELEVANTEXPERIENCE:Manufacturing ProcessesMicrocomputer InterfacingTechnical WritingB. S. in Mechanical Engineering, May 2013The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PAGPA 3.25EDUCATION:Relevant CoursesCompressible Fluid FlowHeat Exchanger DesignEngineering EconomyTo obtain an internship or co-op experience in Mechanical Engineering.HOME ADDRESS5678 North Z StreetAnytown, PA 12345(234) 555-8910OBJECTIVE:SCHOOL ADDRESS56 Nittany Avenue #5State College, PA 16801(814) 555-5678crsXXX@psu.eduCHRIS R. STUDENTFrank NittanyAdditional ExperienceLandscapes Plus, Horsham, PAJune 2008-August 2008Crew Leader Successfully led 5 crew members in the completion of 17 commercial and residential landscapingprojects; received positive feedback from clients regarding satisfaction with results Promoted to Crew Leader based on performance in two previous summers as a Crew MemberCentre County Youth Center, State College, PAJune 2009-August 2009Part-Time Youth Counselor Monitored activities and well-being of adolescents Facilitated activities with convicted adolescents in a secure setting Evaluated youths’ daily behavior and created concise behavior reports Transported to and assisted with residents’ court hearings Integrated respect, education, and discipline into curriculum Attended training in Safe Crisis Management, psychological disorders, first aid, and CPRRelated ExperiencePBD Agency, Inc., State College, PASeptember 2009-PresentLife Skills Volunteer Provide a range of direct services for the care and rehabilitation of delinquent youth Maintain the physical care and safety of residents as well as the integrity of building security Instruct and monitor 25 residents during structured daily activities Assist with the development of treatment goals for residents; implement treatment plans under thesupervision of Life Skills CoordinatorRelevant Courses:Adolescence American Criminal Justice SystemAbnormal PsychologyJuvenile DelinquencyCorrectional Institutions and ServicesAdult-Child RelationshipsAnalysis of Family ProblemsEducationThe Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PAMay 2012Bachelor of Science in Crime, Law, and JusticeMinor in Human Development and Family StudiesOverall GPA: 3.23Work 25-30 hours per week while a full-time student in order to pay tuition and expensesDean’s List: Fall 2007, Spring 2008ObjectiveTo obtain a 2012 Summer Counselor position working with disadvantaged youth78910 E. Beaver Ave., #83State College, PA 16801814.237.1234RESUME WRITINGSample Resumes21
September 2010 – May 2011August 2009 – PresentPresident, Penn State Asian American Student Caucus Led weekly meetings and organized various events throughout the semesterACTIVITIES:Member, Operations Committee, Penn State Dance Marathon (THON)Secretary, Alpha Beta Chi Service/Social Sorority, Penn State Chapter Organized participation in AIDS walk and Diabetes walk as well as visits to a local nursingfacility in State College, PAComputer Worked extensively with simulation programming languages such as Perl and ARENA Professionally trained in Mercia Lincs (CRP system), MFG/Pro (Manufacturing, Planning,and Costing system), and in COACT (Order Processing System) Accurately maintained Database Management systems Teach students concepts in Financial and Managerial Accounting, Introduction toMicroeconomics, and Analysis and Policy Completed University Learning Center certification processTutor, University Learning CenterThe Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Managed automated order processing to allow international customers to order directlyvia EDI or FTP Oversaw the Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) for Global Affiliates to reduce andmaintain their on-hand inventory Coordinated weekly orders and ensured that databases were updated with new forecastsand safety stock measurements as needed at the beginning of every month Analyzed international forecasts and supported the creation of a web page to be postedon the Johnson & Johnson Intranet Assisted in the Global Air-Freight Data collection Project (GAP) to reconsider Johnson &Johnson freight carriers and their ratesLogistics Analyst Co-opJohnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, NJForecastingBusiness WritingSKILLS:EXPERIENCE:Mathematical ProgrammingEconomicsStatistical AnalysisAccountingThe Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PABachelor of Science in Management Science and Information SystemsMajor GPA: 3.24/4.0Expected graduation date: May 2012EDUCATION:Relevant Courses:To obtain a position in the field of Information Technology with specific interest in SAPOBJECTIVE:335 West Beaver AvenueState College, PA 16801jcc@psu.edu(123) 111-2131JENNIFER C. CHAO12/2011Computer: Proficient with the uses of PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop LanguageLanguage Fluent in speaking Spanish; Proficient in writing/reading SpanishSKILLSDean’s List Academic Achievement, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2010Secretary, Penn State Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 2009-2010Intramural Volleyball and Softball, 2008-presentSpecial Olympics Volunteer, 2008 & 2009Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre County, 2007-2008HONORS AND ACTIVITIESHuman Resources, H.J. Heinz Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA12/2008 & 3/2009Job Shadower/Observer Gained broad exposure to a variety of departments within the human resources function at HeinzWorld Headquarters, a Fortune 500 company, including Benefits, Executive Personnel,Personnel/Recruiting, etc. Completed 20-25 total hours of observation of each function within HR during winter break;encouraged to return for further shadowing opportunities over spring break following initial positiveexperienceOffice of Human Resources, Penn State University, University Park, PA5/2011 – 8/2011Intern Work directly with employment and compensation specialists, hiring managers, human resourcedevelopment associates, and employee benefits staff, as well as support staff Assist with layout and written content for the Human Resource Development Center’s professionaldevelopment opportunities catalog which is distributed to every faculty and staff member at PennState Complete various administrative tasks in support of the entire unit, such as entering and tracking ofemployee data and benefits changes, preparation of travel reimbursements, and other projects asassignedHUMAN RESOURCES EXPERIENCEUniversidad de Barcelona, Seville, Spain1/
16 RESUME WRITING Length For most undergraduates, one page is the most common length, because they lack sufficient experience for two pages. Individuals with added experience and/or degrees may need a two-page resume to present the relevant details adequately. Resume
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To begin a new Resume: 1. Click the Create New Resume button in your Document Center. 2. Enter a name for your resume (names can include any combination of letters, numbers, and spaces) and click Start Resume. 3. Select how you would like to build your resume. Three Ways to Build a Resume There are three options you can use to build a resume.
Guide to Resume Writing 2 Resume Appearance Did you proofread your resume? o Check for errors! Take the time to read your resume before an employer does. Have an extra pair of eyes look it over. Employers do not want to see a resume with poor spelling, gram
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2. Bring your resume to the Career Center for a walk-in Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 3. Visit Satellite Hours in the Sanford Hall Coke Lounge on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. In preparing your resume please be sure that your resume conforms to the following guidelines: 1. Your resume must
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