Designing your resume

What is your degree called?

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Clinical track

What not to include on a resume

Demographic information such as race, gender, age, marital status, religious background Salary history or expectations Reasons for leaving past jobs Pictures Hobbies that are not relevant to the job you are seeking Unnecessary personal information such as political views, religion, age, or sexual orientation Usually your High School diploma and high school experiences/awards are not included. High school awards or experiences that are truly exceptional can be included, such as "Eagle Scout" "State Champion" etc.

What should be included in employment section?

Include job title, employer name and city, state (full address is not needed) Focus on job duties and responsibilities, use bullets starting with action verbs that describe specifically tasks that you did List most important job duties and responsibilities as your first bullet(s) Only include 3-5 bullets maximum that capture the most relevant duties Do not use sentences or paragraphs Do not change verb tense for bullets under the same job; keep the wording of bullets consistent

What should be included in Education section?

This section should be at the top part of the resume Include your highest degree first then work back. Your BS goes at the top of the Education Section, below it would be your AA. Do no list your high school (include your bachelor's, AA, and later graduate degrees). Use correct name of Degree Remember if you complete your Bachelor's Degree at UCF, it is a Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) not a B.A. Include Major Include Name and Location of educational institution (just city, state -not street or zip) Include GPA if it is strong Include Magna Cum Laud or Summa Cum Laude if you earn it. This always go with the degree listing Consider mentioning relevant course work if it very directly matches the job to which you are applying

Example of an objective

To obtain an internship position in the area of human resources and employee relations. To obtain a position as a case manager with emphasis on the well-being of children and their families.

What is a resume?

a summary of your educational history, skills, and work experience

primary purpose of resume?

impress potential employers and get you an interview

Do you have to include objective section?

optional goes right below your name and contact information at the top of the Resume. It needs to be specific and tailored toward the position to which you are applying. Vague and generic Objective sections are not impressive. Also, be sure to focus on what you can offer the company and not on what they can do for you.

Summary and references sections

optional therefore can be left out to make room for more important content. They are typically space fillers. If you include a References section, be sure to have 2-3 references. Do not just list one Reference. Remember these are space fillers and can be left off so that you have space to convey education, experience and awards.

some general requirements for resume?

1 Write clearly, concisely, and so that the resume is easy to read 2 Ensure your resume is free of spelling and grammatical errors 3 Make sure all the information is true and accurate 4 Make sure your resume has eye appeal with attractive lay-out, headings, and use of space. It should look professional. 5 Organize the resume in such a way that it can be read in 20-30 seconds 6 Do not include sentences or paragraphs (except in Objective section) 7 Use bullet points 8 Begin each bullet or telegraphic phrase with action words specific to what you did. Action words are active verbs. Check out the Action Word List in this Unit's materials 9 Keep the verbal tense consistent under each position (every bullet is past tense or every bullet is present tense) 10 Ensure that under each job, the bullets also have consistent wording 11 Include no negative information 12 Keep at 1 page, 10 to 14 font 13 Don't include "I" in your resume. It's obvious that the resume is about you, and you waste a lot of space by including "I" throughout your resume. Here is an example from The Winning Resume (Williams, p.16) "Instead of saying 'I was in charge of new employee safety training' say 'Responsible for the safety training of new employees.'"

At the top of the Resume?

1. Include your name, phone number, and e-mail at the top of the resume (including your address is only optional these days especially if you are willing to relocate). If you have an impressive, well-developed LinkedIn profile, you can include that link. 2. Be sure to use a professional e-mail address, not a suggestive or inappropriate email address such as "[email protected]"

Keep two things in mind as you write or update resume?

1. Tailor your resume towards the position to which you are applying by including and emphasizing your education, experience and skills that fit that particular position. This is why professionals often have many versions of their Resume. 2. Ensure that the content on your resume is true and accurate.

Other info to include

Paid and unpaid experience such as internships and volunteer experience. Sometimes paid and volunteer experiences are combined under the heading "Relevant Experience" or"Experience" in lieu of an "Employment" section. Honors and Awards. This can be a separate section if you have them. If you are an official member, list Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology because this is the honor society for psychology majors. Bilingual, fluent, conversational and in what language (Spanish is always sought after; many other languages are valued depending on the region/local need). Do not bury this skill in a bunch of filler. Make sure it is noticeable on the resume. Being fluent in English is understood. Leave that off. Involvement in Activities, Organizations, Membership/Affiliations with professional associations. These may be included at the end of a resume under an affiliation or activities and honors section. If you have longer employment and education sections, don't feel the need to include an affiliation or activities section. The employment and education sections are much more important Relevant Certifications. For example, CPR Certification and sometimes Food Handling Certification are valued for psychiatric technician and inpatient psychiatric positions.