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
