Kansas State University Career Center

Kansas State University Career CenterThe Career Center facilitates the careerreadiness of all students throughout theK-State community.@kstatecareer

Purpose of a Resume Provide evidence for whyyou are the best candidate Show results Demonstrate progression in career

Inventory Your ExperiencesList all paid/unpaid experiences (last 7-10 years) EducationJobs (paid/unpaid)InternshipsVolunteer WorkSchool Activities Research or SignificantClass Projects International Experience Languages Certifications Trainings

Inventory Your SkillsHow do you gain transferable skills? Coursework Involvement Research Internships & Jobs Life Experiences

How do I know what skills to include?1. Check the job description2. Think about the skills needed in a specificgraduate/medical program3. Ask others who are familiar with that employer/school4. Look at the descriptions for similar positions in thatindustry

Formatting # of pagesUse of colorMarginsBullet points vs.paragraphsSpacing on pageDate format location of datesUse of bold italicsFont 10 and simple

Errors Spelling grammar Proofread Have a critiqueExamples of mistakes: I have a bachelorette degree I love dancing and throwing parties Graduated in the top 66% of my class I’m a rabid typist

LayoutIncludemostrelevantinformationto the TOPand LEFT ofthe pageWithin eachsectionincludeexperiences inorder of Most RecentLeast Recent

Objective StatementsNow less commonly used (always optional)When could they be helpful: For career changers To include a position number from the original posting For Career Fairs to specify what you're seeking and whenExample: To obtain a marketing internship for summer 2017

Education Institution Name LocationExpected Grad Date (not dates of attendance)DegreeMajor(s), Minor(s), OptionsGPA if.Study AbroadRelevant Coursework if.Kansas State University, Manhattan, KSBachelor of Science in Personal Financial PlanningCertificate: Conflict Resolution; Minor: Leadership StudiesMay 2018GPA: 3.7

EducationAttended another college? Junior college Concurrent credits TransferHigh School What to keep, what to let go

How to Write Bullet Points1. Start with Action Verb (p.9-10) Present tense if you are still doing it (develop, manage, oversee)Past tense if you did it in the past (developed, managed, oversaw)2. Make specific to position: include Relevant Job Duties Accomplishments/Results (p.6)3. Quantify when possible How many people?How much money?What percent?4. Omit personal pronouns (I, we, they)

Examples of Bullet Points Tutored 5 first graders in reading as part of the Children’sLiteracy Initiative (CLI) Collaborated with a teammate to plan basketballworkouts and oversee 17 sixth graders Recognized by coach for encouraging, leading, andmotivating peers during practices

ExperienceK-State Rec Services, Manhattan, KSAssistant Building Supervisor Attend to operational issues, opened, closed, and ensured the safety and security of a large-scalerecreation facilitySupervise a staff of up to 15 student employees per shiftRespond to patron questions and concerns promptlyOversee membership/access and equipment inventoryGTM Sportswear, Manhattan, KSMarketing Intern Sept. 2016 - presentDeveloped marketing concepts for local and national campaignsWorked in a team of 3 to prepare successful marketing timelinesConnected with businesses to expand marketing outlets by 10 percentSept. 2015 - Dec. 2016

Other Possible Sections Relevant Experience CommunityInvolvement Honors or Awards Languages LeadershipActivitiesTechnical SkillsProjectsRelevantCoursework rnationalExperience

Do Not Include (in the U.S.) AgeRaceReligionGenderNational originMartial statusThe word "Resume" as a titleAvailability dates Salary historySlangSelf-portraits or photographsPhysical description of youObjective statementsReferences (typically go on aseparate page) Exaggerations or lies

Questions?K-State Career -6506Drop-ins (M-Th, Noon-4pm)Scheduled AppointmentsOnline ResourcesHandshake AccountCareer ExplorationEmployer Connections

Purpose of a Resume Provide evidence for why you are the best candidate Show results Demonstrate progression in career. . Collaborated with a teammate to plan basketball workouts and oversee 17 sixth gra