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RESUME BUILDING TOOLKIT SUMMER SEARCH RESUME WORKSHOP CONTENT (edited) Source: Julie Brown, Volunteer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>Search</strong> Resume Workshop By Julie Brown Overview There is no one perfect way to write a resume. Experience, education, skills and goals will vary greatly from person to person and year to year. All of these will impact your resume and effect the best way to present yourself to prospective employers. However, there are standard guidelines and best practices available to help individuals put their best foot forward. This seminar is designed to introduce you to those standards and help answer questions that are specific to you and the jobs you are pursuing. The volunteers have over 140 years of working experience in fields as varied as accounting, marketing, architecture and retail merchandising. In organizing this seminar, we have raised many questions ourselves about the validity of alternative approaches and options. We expect to continue to learn as we work with you to help you in your pursuit of employment after college. We applaud your dedication to being here and are pleased to be able to offer our guidance. Mentors: Julie Brown, Susan Mukaeda, Laura Kelly, Gina Lambright, Anne Morrisey, Ann Trunko and Nancy Kalsched Agenda/Packet Contents 1. Body of a resume- descriptions and definitions 2. Formatting Guidelines 3. Researching a job and modifying your resume 4. Cover letter guidelines 1. Body of a Resume: Descriptions and Definitions Body of a Resume: Objective Statement • The purpose of an Objective Statement is to quickly and concisely tell the potential employer what type of work you are pursuing and to target your resume for a specific position. • Your Objective Statement should be brief – ideally no more than one to two lines. • Taylor your statement for each new job or position for which you are applying. If the statement works for more than a few very similar jobs, then it is probably too general and needs to be better targeted. The statement must be specific. • Objective Statements should answer questions like: what is your goal, what qualifications do you have, what position are you seeking, and within what type of organization/industry. • If you include a statement, place it directly underneath your name and contact information. Examples: OBJECTIVE To secure an entry-level laboratory position utilizing my scientific research and laboratory skills in the oncology research department at Genetech. To obtain a governmental affairs position utilizing my Dutch and German language skills in 29
an international capacity. To contribute my strong background in tax law to US and Japan tax-summer internship position at White and Case LLP, Tokyo office. Body of a Resume: Education • The purpose of this section is to convey your educational degrees/credentials, background, accomplishments, awards and honors. • Information should include: school name, school location (city, state), date of diploma/graduation, degree achieved (undergrad and above), honors or awards and any brief description of key activities (save more in-depth descriptions for later). • Educational history should be listed chronologically with the most recent/current school at the top. Example: EDUCATION University of California at Davis, Davis, CA June 2010 B.S. in Chemistry Deans List achieved in 6 out of 8 semesters. El Camino High School, Fremont, CA June 2006 Cumulative GPA: 3.85 with honors classes in English, Math and Latin Senior Class President, Varsity Soccer and Track, and President of Science Club Body of a Resume: Experience • The purpose of this section is to communicate your work history: describe your work responsibilities and duties, and highlight any effective projects and achievements you accomplished on the job. • Information should include: employer, location of employer (city and state), dates of employment, job title, and then the description. • This section may include full-time, part-time, internships, related volunteer work or relevant campus activities. Experience does not mean it must be paid - unpaid internships and volunteer work qualify. • It is best to use action words to describe your experience and skills. Be as thorough as possible. • Experience should also be listed chronologically with the most recent/current position at the top of this section. • Full sentences are not required; use phrases to keep experience succinct. Examples: EXPERIENCE Peet’s Coffee, Davis, CA April 2008 - Present Retail Salesperson and Barista Responsible for opening Peet’s Covell Street store on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 am. Worked with team of 3 to satisfy each customer’s needs with sales of product/drinks or by providing information on offerings. Made suggestion to management to structure and merchandise whole bean offerings differently in front of store which resulted in 10% increase in sales for fiscal year 2008. Genetech, South San Francisco, CA June 2007 - August 2007 Intern - Product Marketing Department Collaborated with other student intern on market-expansion research project. Responsibilities included reviewing third-party research, analyzing surveys, communicating with research team, observing focus groups and writing up observations, creating market recommendations, and presenting recommendations to senior product marketing team. Work resulted in two recommendations presented to senior Genetech management team 30
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