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    This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume. It explains that a resume is used to obtain job interviews by summarizing one's educational background, experience, and skills. It should be tailored to the specific job and employer to effectively communicate a person's qualifications within 15-20 seconds of initial review. The two main resume types - chronological and functional - are described, along with tips on what information to include such as personal details, an objective statement, education history, and relevant work experience highlighted through accomplishments and skills. Formatting dos and don'ts are also outlined to create a well-structured, one-page resume.

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    This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume. It explains that a resume is used to obtain job interviews by summarizing one's educational background, experience, and skills. It should be tailored to the specific job and employer to effectively communicate a person's qualifications within 15-20 seconds of initial review. The two main resume types - chronological and functional - are described, along with tips on what information to include such as personal details, an objective statement, education history, and relevant work experience highlighted through accomplishments and skills. Formatting dos and don'ts are also outlined to create a well-structured, one-page resume.

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    This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume. It explains that a resume is used to obtain job interviews by summarizing one's educational background, experience, and skills. It should be tailored to the specific job and employer to effectively communicate a person's qualifications within 15-20 seconds of initial review. The two main resume types - chronological and functional - are described, along with tips on what information to include such as personal details, an objective statement, education history, and relevant work experience highlighted through accomplishments and skills. Formatting dos and don'ts are also outlined to create a well-structured, one-page resume.

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    Resume Writing

    Shahzaib Saeed 17324


    Why do you need a resume?
     A marketing tool
     To obtain an interview, not a job
     Requirement of many organizations
    What is a Resume?

     A summary of your educational


    background, employment experience,
    and skills.

     A way to communicate your


    qualifications and market yourself
    to an employer.

     A vehicle to get the interview, then the job.


    Making Your Resume Pop
     Whatis the initial amount of time an
    employer takes to review an applicant’s
    resume?

     Answer:
     15 – 20 seconds minimum
     45 seconds maximum
    What to include in a Resume?

    Hmmm…
    What do I include?
    There Are 2 Main Types Of
    Resumes
    Chronological Functional
    Chronological

    • It is the MOST common type of Resume

    • It lists previous jobs & dates; most recent job


    first

    • It identifies work accomplishments and skills


    connected to each job.
    • Easier to prepare and is generally successful
    Functional

    • Uses career profile in lieu of objective.

    • Focuses on jobseeker’s knowledge; skills and abilities.

    • Lists company names, titles and job dates at the bottom.

    • May list number of years experience in a function.


    Most Resumes Contain

    Chronological Functional

     Personal data  Personal data


     Objective  Objective

     Summary  Summary
    (optional) (optional)
     Education  Skills
     Work Experience  Education

     Work Experience
    Personal Info
     What should be included?
     Name

     Permanent and present address

     E-mail address

     Telephone number

     Where should contact information go?


     Top of the page
    Make an Impact!

    OBJECTIVE

    A short statement that includes the job title


    You want, and the main reason why they
    should consider your for the position.

    A short paragraph (three – to five sentences)


    Skills Related to the Job You Are
    Seeking

    Include the skills that


    are directly relevant to
    the job you are seeking.

    Use strengths and


    accomplishments to
    highlight these skills

    Only For
    Functional Resume
    Education
     Name of Institution
     Name of your degree and major
    • Bachelor of _________ in ___________
     List degrees in reverse chronological order
    •Most recent degree is listed first
     Date or expected date of graduation
    • Graduation Date: May 2014
     GPA
    • Major or overall at least 3.0
     High School Information
    Experience
     Use the term "experience"
     What is considered experience?
    Full and part-time jobs
    Self-employment
    Volunteer work
    Practicum, field, and cooperative education
     Information to include
    Job Title
    Dates of employment
    Company name
    City & State
    Resume Dos

     Use action verbs


     Use short, concise sentences
     Use #, %, $ amounts
     Keep resume easy to read
     Keep resume about one page
    Resume Don’ts
     Do not use the pronouns such as I, me, my, etc.
     Do not include references
     Do not clutter your resume with nonessential
    information
     Do not make any misrepresentations
     Do not include personal information
     SSN, age, sex, height, weight, marital status,
    photograph, etc.
    Questions?
    Thanks!

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