Resume Starter Kit - UC Davis Internship & Career Center

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Resume Starter KitInternship and Career Center (ICC)University of California, Davis2015A resume is a summary of your experiences, skills and accomplishments. It is not every detail ofyour work history. You may tailor them to each position.How to Get Started on Writing a Resume1) Use the information on the next two pages of this packet to learn the basics of writing andformatting a resume.2) Review the additional resume resources on the ICC website.icc.ucdavis.edu/materials/resume3) Attend a Resume Basics Workshop - see ICC Calendar of Eventsicc.ucdavis.edu/services/calendar.htm4) Start with the Resume Content Worksheet on the last two pages of this packet to createa rough draft of the key points you want in your resume. Focus on content first, then onformat. Include everything here as it’s easier to edit things out than add them in.5) Bring the completed (printed) Resume Content Worksheet or a first, rough draft resume tomeet with advisers at the ICC.Drop-In Advising withPeer AdvisersDrop-In Advising withICC Coordinators30 Min Appointmentswith ICC Coordinators10 a.m. – 4 p.m.*Mon – Fri1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Wed – ThursAppointments arescheduled online* Exact times vary. See websitefor more 2–2855South Hall, 2nd Flooricc.ucdavis.edu1

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3Employers are looking for well-rounded applicants with clearly articulated skills, academic accomplishments,work experience and extracurricular activities. Incorporating this content into your resume will demonstrate youroverall fit for the job. Remember, there is no one perfect format.General Resume GuidelinesHow to Get Started You should tailor your resume or to show you area good fit for the position. You will need to clearlyunderstand the mission, focus, goals and objectivesof the organization and job that you are applying to.Research is key. To get started, follow the steps below: One page for recent graduates; two pages if youhave extensive work history. Do not include morethan 10 years on your resume.Direct the reader’s eye using layout/headings.Proofread! No typographical, spelling orgrammatical errors.Don’t rely on spell-check.Tailor contents to each job/application.List information in reverse chronological order.Sell yourself—be selective about what you includeand organize information logically.Use consistent verb tense—use either past orpresent.Some job boards and employer sites ask you toupload a text version of your resume.Resume Tips for Specific FieldsArts and Communication Portfolios/work samples are sometimes expected andshould be noted on your resume. If you have an onlineportfolio, include a link in your resume contact informationheading.Graphics are invited in this field and will be seen as ademonstration of your creativity.It’s okay to translate your internships into job titles thataccurately describe your duties, e.g. using Public RelationsAssistant instead of the official job title of Student Assistant.For journalism opportunities, include fluency in otherlanguages if applicable.Business In most cases “management” isn’t a very realisticobjective.Focus on a particular area—finance, marketing, humanresources—and express long-term interest in management.Business employers are interested in results. Be sure yourresume highlights specific achievements, times when youexceeded goals, etc.Quantify your experience: “Increased sales by 30%.”Show accomplishments in previous experience.Stress tangible leadership experience when listingextracurricular involvement.List transferable skills such as time management, conflictresolution and decision making.1. Collect Experiences and SkillsUse the Resume Content Worksheet on the last twopages of this packet.2. Tailor and FormatVisit icc.ucdavis.edu/materials/resume/step2.htmfor more information.3. SubmitVisit icc.ucdavis.edu/materials/resume/step3.htmfor more information.Human Services Life Sciences/Physical Sciences South Hall, 2nd FloorResearch and lab techniques should be listed for jobs in thesefields. List scientific techniques you are most familiar with orhave recently used.Because the employer may be looking for certain majors, youreducation should be near the top of your resume.Healthcare jobs place a strong emphasis upon communicationskills, including bilingual ability.Include science organization memberships.Technology 530–752–2855For many of these occupations, experience as a volunteer isconsidered a strong measure of knowledge and commitment.List key responsibilities and outcomes.For teaching jobs, experience you had working with youngpeople and any tutoring or teaching experiences are important.Employers in this field prefer objectives that are precise,indicating a particular area of interest or expertise.Include technical courses and projects to support interest andobjective.GPA should be included.Break technical skills into subcategories. This will make it easierfor the reader to pick up the specific skills they are looking for(i.e. Operating Systems, Hardware, Software, Networking andProgramming Languages).Be sure your resume is loaded with keywords denoting skills.Have a text version of your resume for sites requesting thisformat.Including both technical and non-technical work experiencedemonstrates experience working in professional settings.icc.ucdavis.edu

4Step 1: Collect Experiences and SkillsThe table below covers content to consider as you brainstorm experiences and skills for yourresume. Source: ontentEssentialsHintsThese components are ESSENTIAL for EVERY resume and CV.Contact InformationFull name, address, best phone number andemail to reach you, and web address (e.g.your LinkedIn or online portfolio) you wouldlike employers to use to contact you.Make sure email and phone number areprofessionally appropriate and typo-free.Do not include your address or phonenumber if posting your resume or CVpublicly online.EducationName of school, degree earned, majorand minor, expected graduation date, andsometimes GPA (depends on field andemployer). GPA is not included on CVs.List your highest degree first followed byother degrees you have received. Listingcommunity college is optional, especiallyif no degree was awarded. Can also liststudy abroad experiences.Relevant ExperienceJob title, company name, dates ofexperience, describe job duties, significantaccomplishments and contributions. You caninclude volunteer or leadership and researchexperience related to your objective here (orbelow) as well. Experiences should be listedin reverse chronological order.Can include paid and non-paid positions,internships and military duty. Presentachievements, contributions and results.CVs could include professional, researchand teaching (mentoring) experiencesections.The following categories are optional and can be included on a resume or CV—include the categories that best describeyour skills and experiences that relate to the position you are seeking.ObjectiveOnly used when describing a very specificposition (e.g. “Summer internship at Intel,”“Career position in finance,” or “Senioranalyst #6532 at Sandia National Lab”).This is a one-line description of theposition desired that may include job title,job number and company name. It canbe omitted in most cases, and is typicallynot included in CVs.Qualifications/SkillsIdentify skills the employer is looking for.They may be grouped by category such as:laboratory skills; computer and sotfwareskills; research techniques, processes andanalysis; language skills; and administrativeor professional skills, but do not have to be.List only the skills you can perform withlittle or no supervision. Consider using theICC’s transferable skills list.Group/Class Projects/RelevantCourseworkRelevant classes and/or projects. Includeif it demonstrates skill set or knowledgegained through coursework or projectimplementation, but make sure it is relevantto the position.List the course title, not the course number.Relevant classes can be listed as asubsection under Education.Honors and AwardsHonors, awards, grants, and scholarships.Be sure to include a description and yearreceived. Focus on merit-based scholarshipsand grants.Can be listed separately or as asubsection under Education. For a CV,this section should follow the publicationsand presentations section.TravelList countries and travel experiences, ifrelevant to the position for which you areapplying.530–752–2855South Hall, 2nd Flooricc.ucdavis.edu

5Step 1: Collect Experiences and Skills (continued)ContentEssentialsHintsThe following categories are optional and can be included on a resume or CV—include the categories that best describeyour skills and experiences that relate to the position you are sProject title, where published and when.Undergrads—List roles as ResearchAssistant, name the lab, project ortechniques.For CV, list publications in citation format.STEM fields ususally number publicationsand bold your name in the list of authors.Relevant Volunteer andCommunity Activities/Leadership/Academic ServiceList organization, office(s) held andtime frame. A brief description ofaccomplishments can also be added ifhighly relevant.We suggest that you place internshippositions under the experience sectioninstad of this section.Certifications/Licenses/PatentsList if noteworthy and/or applicable to theposition for which you are applying. Onlylist if current.Add date issued or future expiration date.Write out abbreviations.Professional AffiliationsInclude current memberships only, addleadership positions within organizations ifappropriate.For advanced degree resumes, it might bebest to include this information below theeducation section.ReferencesNot included on a resume, but includedon a CV and should include full contactinformation.See references page for more tm530–752–2855South Hall, 2nd Flooricc.ucdavis.edu

6Date:Name:Resume Content WorksheetBegin the process of writing your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) by making note of all of theexperiences and positions you’ve had using the grid below.Essential Resume ceOptional Resume ContentObjectiveQualificationsand Skills530–752–2855South Hall, 2nd Flooricc.ucdavis.edu

7Optional Resume Content (continued)Group/ClassProjects andRelevantCourseworkHonors and PostersRelevantVolunteer andCommunityActivities,Leadershipand AcademicServiceCertifications,Licenses andPatentsProfessionalAffiliationsReferencesOnce completed, bring this paper to the ICC for help crafting your resume or CV. For drop-in hours orto make an appointment, visit 855South Hall, 2nd Flooricc.ucdavis.edu

Resume Starter Kit Internship and Career Center (ICC) University of California, Davis 2015 A resume is a summary of your experiences, skills and accomplishments. It is not every detail of your work history. You may tailor them to each position. How to Get Started on Writing a Resume

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