CV/Resume

3.5

according to mr. vannan, what is the cut off GPA that should be listed on a resume

-easy to write -tells a story of your progress and experiences -provides employers with info they feel is important

benefits of chronological resume

a blend of chronological and functional resume, shows detailed experiences in chronological order and focuses on skills

describe a combination resume

presents concise picture of your skills and qualifications for a specific position, so length tend to be shorter and dictate by years of experiences

describe a resume

-formal letters -express interest in a particular position -sells your qualifications -highlights main points of resume

describe cover letter

-good for those with not a lot of experience -less focus on dates -allows you to highlight specific skills and strengths

describe the benefits of a functional or skill-based resume

ATS

designed to be read by the applicant tracking systems, this means your resume needs to be formatted in a way that makes it easy for computers to scan and interpret data

-use unprofessional language -make it longer than 1 page -list irrelevant info -use negative info

don'ts of writing a cover letter

-use i, me, my -include a picture -include non-essential info -make any misrepresentations -include personal info

don'ts of writing a resume

-use the same formatting as resume -make it easy to read -connect the dots with specific keywords and experiences -appeal to the company's values -explain why hiring you would benefit the company -proofread carefully and have someone check it for you

dos of writing a cover letter

-use action verbs -use short and concise sentences -use #, %, &, $ -keep resume easy to read -keep resume to 1 page

dos of writing a resume

1. consider your needs for the resume (based off of the job) 2. what are you vocational and educational strengths 3. what is the most important info that you are providing

how do we choose which resume type to use?

6 seconds

how long does it usually take for a hiring manager to review your resume for the first time

one page

how long should a cover lettter be

-use bullet points -start each line off with an action verb (present tense if currently employed, past it not) -be concise while providing enough detail

how should we describe our experiences?

-list award and date only

how to describe honors and awards

name of organization and dates you were a member

how to describe professional affiliations and member ships

-header, -date, -who you are cotacting -salutations -opening paragraph -2-3 additional paragraphs -formal sign off with signature

parts of the cover letter

presents a full history of you academic credentials then length of the document is variable

scribe a CVde

-what job you are applying for -who you are -why you are the right candidate for the job -what value you can provide the organization -how they may contact you

what does a cover letter address

your skills and strengths

what does a functional/skill-based resume focus on

-wrap up and request to discuss qualifications further -often contains your contact info

what is included in the closing paragraph

-name of college -location -name of degree/major -graduation date/anticipated graduation date -GPA -location depends of professional experience

what is included in the education portion of the resume

-name -permanent address -email -telephone number

what is included in the header of the resume

-expresses purpose for writing the letter -what job you are applying for -immediate states that you are the right candidate for the job -area to "name drop" (be careful though)

what is included in the opening paragraph of the cover letter

chronological

what is the most popular type of resume

provides a brief overview of your abilities

what is the professional summary?

-full and part time jobs, -self-employment, -volunteer work -field work -job title -date of employment -company name -city, state, country

what should be included in the experience portion of the resume

top of page

where is the header on the page

at the top of the page

where is the professional summary on the page

-connect the dots -stresses your skills, strengths, and qualifications -shows your value to the company

what is included in the follow up paragraphs