University of Florida

Career Connections Center

Communicating Your Story and Experiences

Professionalism and the Power of Your Resume … and the C3

Learning Outcomes
 Learn tips for professional communication and what it means to be professional
 Learn strategies to prepare for before, during, and after a career fair
 Learn resume tips and resources available to you by the C3… AND OTHER CAREER
READINESS STUFF

Classroom Knowledge + Experimental Education + Compency Development = Career

Readiness

Competencies Gained at UF
 Communication
 Critical Thinking
 Teamwork
 Sense of Self

Elements of Professionalism
Communication
 Verbal, Written, Non-Verbal, Relationship Building, Authentic, Active Listening
Qualities
 Attitude, Work Ethic, Punctual, Prepared, Respectful, Humble, Reliable
Image
 Professional, Dress, Social Media, Branding

Business Professional Dress

Doe it
 Fit well?
 Ironed?
 Free of stains, holes, and wrinkles?
 Match?
 Conservative?
Use the Molm Family Gator Career Closet to borrow professional clothes for free!

Tailor Your Materials

 Keywords from Job Posting
 Specific Skills
 Research the organization
 Specific to each position
Organize Your Search
 Staying organized can help the job/internship search process be a lot easier

Resume Tips
 Ways to make your resume standout

What is a Resume?
A detailed listing of a job candidate’s skills, experiences, responsibilities, and achievements
as these relate to the position and company being targeted

Why are Resumes Important?

Resumes are intended to help you proceed through the recruitment process
 Goal is to help you get to Your Next Steps – Get the Interview!
Make it memorable because in the initial screening process the screener is looking for
physical appearance, what you say, and how you say it.
 Use clear, concise language
 Quantify your accomplishments
 Choose action verbs used in job posting

Do…
 When writing your resume, your main focus should be on who will be reading it
 Tailor your resume to the job/program you’re applying for, incorporating action
verbs found in the job posting/position description
 Use 10-12 size font in a professional style
 -Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri, or Verdana
 Remember your margins should be no smaller than 0.5 inches
 List experiences in reverse chronological order by importance/relevance
 Ensure all dates, abbreviations, and formatting are consistent
 Keep resume to 1 page when applying for industry positions
 Proofread! Check punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure

Master Resume
 Maintain an up-to-date version of your resume with ALL of your experiences and
information
 Create a NEW version Each time you apply and tailor your resume to that specific
position or job
 Choose experiences that illustrate your qualifications for the job
 Incorporate the action verbs in the position description into your bullet points
 Remember: Only use a verb once for each experience listed