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Clemson University Career Guide 2012 - 2013 DEVELOPING A WINNING RESUME (CONT.) Where possible, quantify the work you have done. For example: How much money did you raise? How many books did you sell? Did you lead a 10-member or 100-member tour? Did you graduate number 5 in a class of 10 or in a class of 100? Put some objective scope on your work that can be judged positively by potential employers. Keep in mind that you must always be truthful. You are trying to create a document that sells your virtues, but do not get carried away. If you worked on just part of a project, do not take full credit. If you waited tables, do not say you were the maitre d’. Truth in advertising is a must. It goes without saying that your resume should be proofread meticulously. Although one spelling error or typo rarely eliminates you from consideration for a position, keep in mind that along with your cover letter, your resume is one of your writing samples. It is a clear indicator of how well you communicate. If you miss a typo, the employer will think “Maybe this person will miss important details while on the job, too.” Therefore, in addition to reviewing the resume yourself, ask a friend, professor, or career counselor to read your resume. A new eye often picks up the obvious typo that you have not seen for weeks. What about References? It is not necessary to include the phrase “References Available upon Request” on your resume. It is always a good idea, however, to have a list of your references with their names, addresses, email addresses and phone numbers on a separate sheet to hand to the interviewer. Remember to always obtain permission from your references before using them. An example of a reference: Mr. Harry Winston Chief Financial Officer Wachovia Bank Charlotte, NC 26751 (704) 555-1212 winston@wachovia.org Some Final Thoughts… In addition to perfecting the content of your resume, you will want to take a critical look at the format. Your resume should be appealing to the eye and utilize consistent formatting. Stay away from resume templates; those programs seem easy at first but result in a resume that will look too similar to other applicants. 26 Typically, your resume should be printed on quality bond paper produced by a high-quality photocopier, laser printer or offset printing service. These processes ensure a consistent quality from resume to resume. Avoid old style ink typewriter ribbons or dot-matrix computer printers. Be conservative when it comes to the color of your resume. Acceptable colors include white, beige and gray. You take a chance by using other colors. Also avoid using grainy textured papers. Keep the size of the paper to the standard 8½ x 11 page. A legal size resume may stick out in a pile and does not fit into standard filing systems. Use a font size between 10 and 12 points in a professional font style, such as Arial or Times New Roman. In order to encourage potential employers to learn about your qualifications, the resume format must be attractive and easy to read. ELECTRONIC RESUMES Having a polished resume is a must for any job-seeker and with the prevalence of internet-usage, having a polished electronic resume is becoming even more important in today’s technology-driven world. Here are some tips for putting together an outstanding electronic resume. Information that should be included on an electronic resume is very similar to that of a traditional, paper resume. ASCII Format American Standard Computer Information Interchange • 1" Margins • Compose freehand in MS Word or equivalent. – do not use a template • 65 characters per line - use a 12 point non-proportional font such as Courier 12 to achieve 65 characters per line • Create a keyword summary: use words that describe your qualifications and abilities • Save as a “text only” file with “line breaks” • If instructions have been to use “hard” carriage returns at the end of paragraphs, save as “text only” without line breaks • Open file in a text editor (ex. Notepad) • Review in text editor. This allows you to view the resume as it will appear to the recipient. The text editor will indicate any text that is unsupported by ASCII, such as bullets and underlining • Replace unsupported characters (such as bullets) with ASCII equivalent • Copy and paste into e-mail • Insert cover letter above resume • Send a test copy to yourself and a friend • Do not send the cover letter separately
ELECTRONIC RESUMES (CONT.) Emailed Resumes Format: • Determine format employer prefers – resume in the body of the email or as an attachment • Body of email message – cut and paste into email using ASCII format • Attachment – many employers do not like receiving unsolicited email, especially with attachments. Verify with the employer before sending. Most prefer the use of MS Word when sending as an attachment Cover Letter: • Either include in the body of the email or send as an attachment in the same file as the resume • Do NOT send as a separate attachment Follow up: • Send a hard copy of your resume and cover letter to the employer to ensure he/she receives your documents. Keyword Resumes • A keyword resume is very similar to a traditional paper resume, with the exception of the “Keyword Summary” section • Highlights accomplishments instead of job responsibilities • Target specific keywords • Develop a master keyword log which should include nouns that indicate positions you have held, responsibilities in your work history, and traits or buzzwords common to your field • Include traits and skills that are common to your job position and industry Keyword Summary Example of a Key Word Summary: Transportation Management Professional General Manager. Assistant General Manager. Regional Distribution Manager. Supervise Drivers. Supervise Personnel Functions. Workers’ Compensation. Inbound Operations Management. Freight Operations. LCV. Freight Operations Supervisor. Dockworker Supervisor. Dispatch. DOT Regulations. Training. On-Time Delivery. Backhaul Business. Fleet Maintenance. BA Degree in Economics. Fresno State University. Center for Career and Professional Development www.clemson.edu/career 27 Scanable Resumes Transforms a paper resume to electronic data Useful as a keyword resume Scanner-friendly vs. Scanner-unfriendly Scanner-Friendly Resumes: • Send originals; photocopies or faxed copies cause degraded text when scanned • Use light-colored 8 ½” x 11" paper printed on one side only • Do not use 11" x 17" paper folded to create pamphlet-like resumes • Use popular sans serif fonts (e.g., Helvetica or Arial) in point sizes of 10-14 • Use wide margins around the text • All documents should be written in ASCII format (Notepad) to ensure readability • Verify format with employer prior to sending Scanner-Unfriendly Resumes: • May be a perfect resume full of keywords and accomplishments, but when scanned may not have distinctive edges, and may contain unrecognizable graphics or font characters • Name and address on the same line. Keep the name separated from the address. • Limited page length, usually 1-2 pages maximum. This may create the need for small margins or compressed text. • Photocopies used instead of originals • Color paper • Varied font sizes • Bullets, bold and underlining • Multiple column page layout • Tabs • Graphics, shading, script fonts, italics, underlining, and bold-faced text • Horizontal and vertical lines, parentheses and brackets, and compressed lines of text • Dot matrix printers You should have a resume saved as a Word Document (.doc), in Rich Text Format (.rtf), and in Plain Text or ASCII (.text).
Page 1 and 2: Career Guide Be 2012-2013 an intern
Page 3 and 4: Dear Clemson Student, Center for Ca
Page 5 and 6: INSIDE… Center for Career and Pro
Page 7 and 8: Careers at SIMOS Center for Career
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Page 21 and 22: Be: Ready IDENTIFYING YOUR SKILLS A
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Page 39 and 40: Be: Marketable BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
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