CAREER COACH HANDBOOK - Summer Search

INTERESTS
Biking, gourmet cooking, trekking and reading books on politics and history.
Additional Resources:
Skill Set Descriptive Examples
Computer Skills: Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access,
Quickbooks, Photoshop, website development, social media websites proficiency (twitter,
facebook, etc.)
Personal Skills: Highly organized, detail oriented, excellent people and communication skill,
self starter, foreign language fluency exceptional attention to detail, ability to effectively multitask
in a deadline driven atmosphere. Outstanding written and verbal skills as well as
interpersonal skills, superior analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills, selfmotivated
go-getter who is driven to achieve results creatively
Links to good websites:
http://www.collegegrad.com/jobsearch/Best-College-Resumes/Sample-Resume/
http://www.eresumes.com/entry-level-resume.html
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/teenstudentgrad/a/studentresume.htm
Links for lists of action words:
http://www.bc.edu/offices/careers/skills/resumes/verbs.html
http://www.professional-resume-example.com/resume-keywords.html
Proofreading Checklist
1. Spelling - use your word processor but read it yourself carefully. Ask two people who are not
familiar with your resume proofread it for spelling and grammar.
2. Punctuation - Read your resume backwards several times while looking for any missing or
incorrect punctuation. Also check that you are using punctuation consistently.
3. Layout and Spacing - make sure your use of margins, type fonts, type styles, space between
sections, etc. is consistent and pleasing to the eye. Make sure it has white space and does not look
too dense.
4. Numbers and Facts - double-check all of your dates, numbers and figures for consistency.
5. Clarity and Content - read your resume out loud to several different people to check for any
awkward, missing or extra words. Ask yourself, is this communicating what I had hoped
6. Confirm Contact Information - make sure you verify that your name, address, zip code and any
other personal contact information is correct and current.
2. Resume Formatting Guidelines
Formatting a Resume
• Stick to traditional format - Creative work for professions such as graphic arts,
architecture and advertising can be shown in portfolios or books and should not interfere
with the resume format.
• Use a common word processing program - Resumes are often updated and
modified. Use a program that is easily accessed such as MS Word.
• Aim for a one-page resume - Multiple pages can be lost or separated. Use the
following tools to keep information concise: font size, phrasing alternatives and editing.
• Keep it Visually Simple - Limit indentations and italics. Limit font sizes to 10 pts to 12
pts; 12 pts is best; do not use smaller than 10 pts. Do not use more than 2 types of fonts
and 2 font sizes.
• Ink Colors - Use black ink.
• Paper Format - Use 8.5” x 11” high quality, heavy weight bond paper in conservative
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