Resume

Workshop
Lizz Giordano, GA Career Services
Center
What is the purpose of a resume?
➔ Market skills and experience

➔ Apply for job, internship or

graduate school

➔ Gain an interview
What is a resume?
➔ 1-2 page document
◆ Education
◆ Work Experience
◆ Volunteer Experience
◆ Skills
◆ Accomplishments
Formatting
➔ Name should be 14-20 point font
➔ Contact information
◆ Address
◆ E-mail
◆ Phone #
◆ Optional: e-portfolio, LinkedIn profile
➔ Body
◆ Optional: Profile/Objective
◆ Education
◆ Experiences
◆ Skills
Let’s get started!
➔ List degree, major, graduation year
➔ Write down what experiences you’ve had
◆ Jobs
◆ Internships
◆ Volunteering
◆ Relevant coursework
◆ Skills
◆ Strengths
◆ Honors
◆ Accomplishments
◆ Certifications
Contact Information

➔ Name
➔ Address (where you live)
➔ Phone #
➔ E-mail address (can be uncg or personal)
Contact Information Examples
Objective Statement
➔ Introduction to Resume
➔ Just below contact information
➔ Indicate skill sets you can offer, potential outcomes if they hire you, and
focus on employer needs
➔ Identify strengths and use keywords that appear in the job description
➔ AVOID Personal Pronouns (I, me, my, etc.)
➔ Optional (use only if needed and if room allows)
Objective Statement Examples
➔ To obtain a part-time position, utilizing superior customer service skills to increase company
sales and provide a positive experience for all patrons.
➔ Seeking a summer internship where a background in the sciences, strong leadership skills and
good interpersonal communication can be applied.
Objective Statement Let’s Try It!
➔ Job title: Physical Therapist
➔ Where: Greensboro YMCA
➔ Brainstorm: What skills are needed to excel as a physical therapist
specifically at the YMCA??
YMCA Objective Statement Examples
Sample
➔ I want a job to help pay for school
Sample (Good)
➔ Seeking a part-time job as a Physical Therapist at the Greensboro
YMCA
Sample (Best)
➔ Seeking a part-time job as a Physical Therapist at the Greensboro
YMCA, utilizing a strong foundation in sports rehabilitation, leadership
and customer service to enhance productivity, efficiency and overall
patron experience.
Education
➔ Full name of institution (The University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
➔ Full name of degree (Bachelor of Arts/Science in …)
➔ Location (Greensboro, NC)
➔ Graduation date (May 2019)
➔ Major/Minor (Major: … Minor: …)
➔ Optional:
◆ GPA (3.0 or higher)
◆ Academic Awards/Honors
◆ Study Abroad
◆ Relevant coursework
Education Sample
Headings
➔ ACADEMIC PROJECTS ➔ LEADERSHIP
➔ ACCOMPLISHMENTS ➔ MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
➔ ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS ➔ OTHER EXPERIENCE
➔ AWARDS/HONORS ➔ PRESENTATIONS
➔ CERTIFICATIONS ➔ PUBLICATIONS
➔ COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ➔ RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
➔ EDUCATION ➔ RELEVANT COURSEWORK
➔ INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES ➔ RESEARCH
➔ INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE/STUDY ABROAD ➔ SKILLS
➔ WORK EXPERIENCE ➔ VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Work Experience
➔ Name of company, institution, organization etc.
➔ Location (city, state)
➔ Title
➔ Date of employment (Month and Year-Month and Year)
➔ Description of duties, skills, and achievements
Descriptions
➔ Use Action Verbs
➔ Answer at least 2 questions
◆ Always- What?
◆ Then- Why?, How?, For Whom?

Example: Facilitated Spanish discussion groups for 5 students weekly in order to increase basic
conversation skills

Example: Investigated the application procedures for study abroad partner schools in order to
streamline the process for UNCG students
Action Verbs
➔ Management skills
◆ administered, assigned, chaired, coordinated, contracted,controlled, delegated, developed, directed,
evaluated,managed, organized, oversaw, planned, prioritized, spearheaded, supervised
➔ Communication skills
◆ clarified, collaborated, communicated, convinced, corresponded, directed, edited, encouraged,
influenced,mediated, negotiated, promoted, produced, publicized,recruited, represented
➔ Research skills
◆ assessed, analyzed, classified, documented, examined, identified, inspected, observed, reviewed
➔ Helping skills
◆ advised, assisted, counseled, demonstrated, diagnosed, familiarized, educated, expedited, facilitated,
inspired, motivated, rehabilitated, stimulated, supported
➔ Clerical/Detail skills
◆ arranged, assembled, catalogued, implemented, monitored, purchased, reviewed, referred, scheduled,
systematized, tabulated, validated
➔ Accomplishments
◆ accomplished, achieved, attained, expanded, improved, increased, recommended (solutions), resolved
(problems),restored, transformed
Practice!
Senior Commercial Loan Underwriter

September 2005 to Present

Lotsa Bucks Trust, St. Louis, MO

➔ Took commercial and construction loan applications

➔ Negotiated terms

➔ Five direct reports in commercial loans division

➔ Trained new hires on loan research methods

➔ Organized company softball team

Good Example!
Senior Commercial Loan Underwriter

September 2005 to Present

Lotsa Bucks Trust, St. Louis, MO

➔ Processed $10 billion in commercial construction loan applications for the top commercial lender in Eastern

Missouri

➔ Managed a team of five junior underwriters who exceeded departmental goals consistently for past six months

➔ Facilitated professional training on loan research methods to shorten learning curve for new hires

➔ Applied professional team-building skills to development of successful company softball team, resulting in

higher corporate visibility in local community and enhanced employee morale

Leadership, Activities, Volunteering!
➔ Leadership Position
➔ Name of organization
➔ Date ranges
➔ Formatted the same as work experience
Skills
➔ Computer
➔ Foreign Language Proficiency
➔ Technical/Career Specific
Basic Rules
➔ Each person is unique, so each resume should be unique (avoid
templates)

➔ Brief is best – 1 page

➔ Avoid personal pronouns (“I,” “We,” etc…)

➔ Provide concrete details

➔ Prioritize the information

Layout and Organization
➔ Reverse chronological order
◆ List most recent first, and work your way backwards
➔ Use bullet points for details (avoid paragraphs)
➔ Positioning/Sequence
◆ What comes first will grab the reader’s attention

➔ Only use CAPs, bold and underlining to emphasize the important features (avoid excessive use)
➔ Use white space effectively!
➔ Font
◆ Clear & professional (Arial or Times New Roman)
◆ Between 10 and 12 font size
➔ Margin sizes – between .5” and 1”
➔ Whatever you choose, BE CONSISTENT!
Layout Example
Resume Checklist!
Career Services Center
➔ Located in Elliott University Center
➔ Ground Floor near Subway!
➔ Drop-in Hours
◆ Peer Career Ambassadors
◆ M-F 10 AM-4 PM
➔ Appointment with Career Coach
◆ M-F 8AM-4PM
◆ Resume, Cover Letter, Personal Statement
◆ Mock Interviews
◆ Job/Internship Searching
◆ LinkedIn and Online Presence